If you are going on vacation to Mexico, and you want to party and enjoy the night life there, here are some tips about drinking alcohol in Mexico:

You can drink alcohol in Mexico if you are already in the legal age of 18 and up. This is the reason why many teenage Americans fly south to Mexico for a weekend or longer. There are some rare instances where some bar or counters in Mexico that serves alcohol will asks for identification card to check if you are really on the right age.

Mexican stores, bars, and restaurants are allowed to sell alcohol 24 hours a day. Technically it is illegal to drink on the street in Mexico, however, some poeple do especially in tourists areas.

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If you want to do some bank transactions in Mexico, you need to know that banks in Mexico Mexico operates from a commercial view point. Branches of different banks are open from 9 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon in many cities of Mexico and big towns.

HSBC Mexico branch usually opens from 8 in the morning to 8 in the afternoon six days a week. For commercial office that are US or UK branch, usually their business hours opens at 8 in the morning until 6 in the afternoon. Lunch break usually last from an hour from 12 noon until 1 in the afternoon.

If you will visit churches in Mexico, some of the churches are open permanently. However, others are closed when they do not have any service especially if the church have some valuables or expensive artifacts inside.

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T\he music of Mexico is a modern combination of dioverse and rich traditions that go back to centuries. the Maya, the Aztec, the German, and the Spanish have all had their influence and powerful touch on the strings of Mexican soul, and today the powerand beauty of these heritsages is combined in the magnificent body of modern Mexican music.

Be it the opulence of the Mariachis, or the conventional beauties of Mexican pop, the Mexicanspirit always infuses something new and fresh to everything it touches. This is obvious not only the creations of the tradition which is still alive in villages and rural communities, but also in pop and rock of Mexico too, where even witout the intention to do so, artists incorporate the soul of Mexico into their works.

Of course the best way of exploring Mexican music is enjoying it at its birthplace, but as it grows in popularity, you can get a taste even in the convenience of your home.

So popular, it needed its own store (photo by purolipan courtesy of Flickr)

Tequila comes from a fermentation and distillation process of the Blue Agave plant in Mexico. Almost all of the tequila produced today, comes from distilleries within a one hundred-mile radius of the town of Tequila in Jalisco. The first distilled spirit in North America, this treat’s popularity now affords Tequilerias, like the one above,  selling only Tequila.

Museo de Tequila (photo by monocai courtesy of Flickr)

When visiting Jalisco, a trip to the Museo de Tequila is a must. The interesting museum affords a bounty of information about the famous liquor and its intriguing history.  The steps behind the production are covered, as well as, the various grades and proofing.

Interestingly, the expansive science behind tequila recently made an interesting discovery. Tequila can be turned into diamonds, sort of. When heated to 800c, atomic components of the vapor were found on nearby metal trays with crystal structures mirroring diamonds. This is amazing news since this form of thin diamond sheets is useful for tools and intricate cutting work.

Distillation (photo by 1yen courtesy of Flickr)

The versatility of tequila is constantly expanding as its popularity increases. Once only found in a shot glass beside a beer or mixed into a Margarita, Tequila is now enjoyed through several mediums and drink concoctions. The festive Mexican flag, though still a shooter, is grenadine, white tequila and creme de menthe. The patriotic drink is then set aflame for a brilliant night club attraction. Tequila is extremely popular in cooking and now finding its way into gourmet desserts as well. Tequila flan anyone?

Mexican flag shots (photo by krakatoa courtesy of Flickr)

La frontera (photo by Detritus courtesy of Flickr)

Controversy often haunts the city of Nogales. It mirrors the American city which shares its name and is one of the most important border entrances to the United States. For many years, Nogales, Sonora was a favorite visit for many Americans looking for cheap medication and intriguing arts and crafts.  As time goes by, Nogales develops into an interesting border town that holds on  to cultural ties while remaining open to what the future may hold.

Two cultures coexist (photo by Detritus courtesy of Flickr)

Alberto Morackis and Guadalupe Serrano created the three-dimensional painted mural reliefs that decorate the border fence. These intricately designed and thought provoking works mix ancient iconic art with modern sustenance. Ancient Meso-American wall drawings often had icons relating the thoughts of the person drawn over their head. The same is used here with icons floating over the heads of visitors coming to Mexico and Mexicans leaving their home.

Ancient Mayan God (photo by Detritus courtesy of Flickr)

The fish hovering above the border crossers is a Mayan wind God who is often associated with the idea of civilization. Again, there is a stunning use of color and visual cuing to indicate what they want.

Milagros keep hope alive (photo by Detritus courtesy of Flickr)

The,larger than life, milagros were done by Alfredo Quiroz and are an amazing homage to the manda-related icons so popular in the Mexican culture.  Small charms used to represent the desires, hopes and prayers of the person asking saints to petition to God on their behalf. A heart may represent healing a heartbreak or even the actual healing of an ailing heart. The milagors on the border fence show the hopes and fears associated with crossing the border.

A visit to Nogales is always good for authentic Mexican cuisne and fun shopping. On your next visit, take some time to enjoy the amazing display of art dipicting the struggles and hopes that live along the border.

If you are visiting Cancun, Mexico, don’t miss Coco Bongo. Coco Bongo is located in the center of the Hotel Zone in Cancun. It is a great night club venue and a must visit for anybody into the club scene. The music consists of a wide variety of genres; the music lineup includes tracks from salsa, techno, trance, hip-hop and hits from the past 20 years.

The club’s interior and exterior design has a football stadium feel. It has a bowl shaped arena with hanging stage where live action and performances takes place throughout the evening. Coco Bongo conveys unpredictability and great for people who like surprises because something different happens every night.

A couple of attractions that are unique to Coco Bongo are the the live salsa bands and entertainers dressed as iconic movie characters running round the bars serving drinks and providing other services to the patrons of the club. The special effects of the club include a large video screen that drops from the roof every so often playing classic hits and bubbles, streamers or balloons falling from the ceiling. This nightclub is a great way to pass the night away and filled with lots of unexpected fun.

Learn more about Coco Bongo and check out their calendar of events.

Photo credit: Pictophile

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