Category: Mexico

February 15, 2016 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Yesterday, just one day after Pope Francis’ arrival in Mexico City, he challenged Mexican political and social leaders to take care of its citizens through “adequate housing, dignified employment, food, true justice, effective security, a healthy and peaceful environment." Making good on a pre-visit promise to speak out against corruption and crime in Mexico, he... Read More »

May 21, 2015 by Roxanna Brock McDade

Last fall I was fortunate enough to go on a Press Trip to Puerto Vallarta. What I found while on the trip is there are a few items you don't want to forget (and I did) when you head to Mexico. As many of you are currently packing for a Memorial Day jaunt...read on! 10.... Read More »

August 14, 2014 by Mike Mercer

Mexicali’s 2014 Fiestas del Sol Fair The fair is coming to Mexicali Fiestas del Sol, the annual fair event held in Mexicali, will be happening 26 September through 12 October, 2014. The fair will have carnival rides, go carts, midway games, a petting zoo, arcade games, and rest areas where you can take a break... Read More »

July 1, 2014 by Mike Mercer

Getting back and forth between Mexico’s Baja peninsula and mainland Mexico doesn’t have a long excruciating drive, you can take the ferry... Read More »

May 10, 2014 by Mike Mercer

On May 10, 1922, Rafael Alducin declared in the Excelsior newspaper that each year children and those who brought them into being should be celebrated... Read More »

May 8, 2014 by Mike Mercer

There are many items that are prohibited from being imported or exported into Mexico. Read this article to know what you can bring in or take out... Read More »

May 6, 2014 by Mike Mercer

Mexico’s “Fiestas Patrias” or Patriotic Holidays are held to celebrate three different constitutions, popular leaders and historical battles... 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 »

April 29, 2014 by Mike Mercer

Over a thousand years ago, ancient Mexicans drank an alcoholic substance made from fermented sap, extracted from the heart of the agave cactus... Read More »

April 24, 2014 by Mike Mercer

Great growing conditions and health benefits have made spicy chili peppers popular in Mexico for thousands of years, and popular Mexican food... Read More »