El Arte de Hacer Tortillas en México
En México tenemos una gastronomía que enamora, cuyo ingrediente secreto es el maíz, ingrediente principal de las tortillas. En las culturas prehispánicas, los saberes del maíz tenían aspectos religiosos, estéticos y de organización económica. El desarrollo de estas culturas se enfocaba en el cultivo y consumo del maíz, el cual estaba asociado con los dioses. […]
La Talavera de Puebla es una obra de arte
Hoy toca visitar el bello estado de Puebla, que se encuentra en el centro de México. Aunque no tiene playa, cuenta con 9 pueblos mágicos. Gracias a su gastronomía podemos disfrutar de los chiles en nogada durante todo septiembre y en especial el día de la independencia. Puebla además de ser reconocida por su comida, también […]
From Holbox to Chetumal: Mayas of Mexico and the meaning of their cities
Many reasons determine the name of a place. Elements such as climate, vegetation, animals, etc., can influence it. For example, what does Mexico mean? Although there are several theories, one of the most common is composed of the Nahuas words metztli (moon) and xictli (navel), which means “in the center of the moon.” The same happens with […]
Five towns to visit and get to know the essence of Mexico
Mexico is a large country, full of exotic climates and places. From deserts in the north to humid jungles in the south. Likewise, the different environments and terrains allowed different peoples to settle in a region and develop a particular and unique culture. For that reason, in Mexico are many towns to visit and get to know the […]
The unknown caves of Nuevo Durango
In addition to the well-known places, the sea, and Mayan ruins, Quintana Roo is full of unknown towns, almost secret, hidden in the immensity of the jungle. An example of this are the caves of Nuevo Durango. With so many places to visit in this state, sometimes we forget we are in the heart of […]
Why should we know the Otomangues of Oaxaca?
Throughout Mexico, many linguistic families exist, among them the Otomangues. The indigenous communities that speak the Otomangue language cover the state of San Luis Potosí to Oaxaca, resulting in great cultural diversity. Likewise, the Otomangues, although united by their kinship and languages, are very different from one another. For example, some Otomangues live in arid valleys like the […]
Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, the most megadiverse in Mexico
Biosphere reserves are extraordinary places created to preserve natural sites of significant ecological, biological and cultural importance. And Mexico, a place with incredible biodiversity, has several reserves, so crucial that UNESCO considers many of them as Natural World Heritage Sites. Likewise, they are also vital for conserving diverse life forms, wildlife, or endemic species. The Axolotl and the Vaquita are the most popular […]
Equinoccio de primavera y el descenso de la serpiente en Chichén Itzá
Entre los fenómenos astronómicos más importantes y sorprendentes están los equinoccios y los eclipses. Que contienen un gran simbolismo. Por ello el equinoccio de primavera se vive en México de una manera muy especial. Y algunas zonas arqueológicas donde podemos vivir este fenómeno son Chichén Itzá, Xochicalco, Teotihuacán. ¡Experimenta el equinoccio de primavera como en […]
Campeche: Cultural Heritage of Humanity City
Mexico has a list of 13 Heritage Cities, and Campeche has been one since 1999. What sets Campeche a world heritage is that it’s the only walled city. Behind these walls, Campeche is full of history, culture, and gastronomy. Likewise, this walled city is known for its hexagonal defense system. In addition, Campeche has a colonial style and inexplicable beauty. […]
All about Chiapas jungle
Chiapas jungle, better known as the Lacandon jungle, is located in Chiapas, Mexico. Also, this magical place is one of the last Planet’s Green Lungs. It has a territory of approximately 1.8 million hectares. Likewise, the Lacandon jungle has a great megadiversity of 625 species of butterflies, 114 mammals, 345 birds, 84 reptiles, and 3,400 species of plants. Undoubtedly […]
