Category: Festivals / Events

5 Best Places to Enjoy Christmas in Mexico

Puerto Vallarta malecon at dusk during the Christmas season It's getting down to the wire for planning a Christmas vacation, but you still may be looking, and I'm here to help. If grand parties and festivals, affordable prices and warm weather is what you are looking for—then Mexico is for you. These cities offer tons to do whether you'll be on a family vacation,... Read More »

Mexico Fiestas Patrias Patriotic Holidays

Mexico Fiestas Patrias Patriotic Holidays... Aniversario de la Constitución The Aniversario de la Constitución (Anniversary of the Constitution) is an annual celebration held in early February to commemorate the approval of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States. Mexico has actually had three different constitutions. The first, was enacted on October 4th of 1824, after the overthrow of the... Read More »

Cinco de Mayo

Mariachi from the back Cinco de Mayo in the US has become a celebration of Mexican Heritage often celebrated with great food, Mariachi music, and in some cases parades and street performances. The celebration has often been assumed, here in the US, as the celebration of Mexican independence. However, in Mexico it is a relatively insignificant day in terms... Read More »

Mexico's Independence

Mexico's Independence September was usually a bit of a bummer for most of us growing up in the US. For me, it meant I had to go back to school and the weather got colder. In Mexico the children have to go back to school right along with the kids in North America, but there is much... Read More »