Category: Culture

November 3, 2016 by Itzel Greenheck

Mexpro's Itzel Greenheck, originally from Central Mexico, explains the traditions around the Day of the Dead, and describes how she celebrates in the US. Before Day of the Dead became a trendy celebration among Latino and non-Latino communities in the US, I was already a huge fan. As a matter of fact, when I came... Read More »

August 30, 2014 by Mike Mercer

2014 Tijuana Cultural Art Festival Entijuanarte The name, Entijuanarte, is a mash-up of the three Spanish words: “en,” “Tijuana,” and “arte.” Translated, it means “Art in Tijuana” or “in Tijuana there is art.” The three day festival is set to take place again, beginning on Friday, October 3rd, and continuing through Sunday, October 5th. Over... Read More »

May 1, 2014 by Mike Mercer

In 1519, when Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico, the Aztecs were wearing Serape type garments made of cotton and agave cactus, dyed with fruits and insects... Read More »

June 5, 2013 by Roxanna Brock McDade

June is the beginning of the rainy season and the hurricane season in Mexico but it can still be a good time to visit if you seek out these festivals and events... Read More »

April 15, 2013 by Al Barrus

From the onset, Monterrey seems void of culture compared to other cities in Mexico. If you dig deeper there’s plenty culture--the city is more than 400 years old... Read More »

December 17, 2012 by Al Barrus

Though Mexico is considered part of the third world, Mexico’s middle class continues to grow; meanwhile the US middle class seems to be fading away... Read More »

September 30, 2012 by Roxanna Brock McDade

I have realized that living in Mexico has altered a number of my beliefs. My belief system has changed a lot, often for good but occasionally for bad….. Read More »

September 25, 2012 by Al Barrus

Whatever the month is there are always things to celebrate in Mexico. Every Sunday main streets are closed off in any town you go to for similar events... Read More »

August 14, 2012 by Roxanna Brock McDade

President Felipe Calderón inaugurated the Baja California Vine and Wine Museum and three stretches of the newly upgraded Tecate-El Sauzal highway... Read More »

July 28, 2010 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Elements of Spanish, North American & traditional Mexican influences combine to make it one of the most colorful & vibrant additions to any travel itinerary... Read More »