mexican culture
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San Miguel de Allende’s biggest party
Every year on the weekend closest to September 29th, San Miguel de Allende celebrates La Alborada, also known as Las…
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Downtown Veracruz is everything great about Caribbean Mexico
I’ve been spending much more time in the port city of Veracruz because of my partner’s job. Downtown Veracruz, to…
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Mexico celebrates Independence Day
Take a visual tour of Mexico’s celebrations of Independence Day around the country — from the Mexico City zócalo to…
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Are you being rude in Mexico?
I recently witnessed an uncomfortable situation at dinner with another expat. When the plate arrived, she became irate at the…
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How much should I leave? Tipping in Mexico explained
I have a local (Mexican) friend with whom I simply cannot go to restaurants anymore. Why? Because I get all…
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Protection spells and amulets: Welcome to mysticism a la mexicana
Just because you see churches everywhere in Mexico does not mean the occult has anything but a firm grip. Last…
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Mexican slang for natives: Know your cities
Mexico is a big place. With 32 states and a population of nearly 130 million, the cultural and regional diversity…
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Getting in touch with your spirituality in Mexico
Spirituality is embedded in Mexico, almost as if it was in the air. For many years, my husband and I…
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