Holiday Gifts for Your Favorite Photographer
Today I’ve got a guest post from Joe Ramirez, the man behind the camera for some of our best shots of Oaxaca and the Guelaguetza. I asked Joe to give […]
Guelaguetza… Oaxaca’s Explosion of Color, Tradition, Art and Culture
This year the Guelaguetza, described by some as the most colorful fiesta in all of Mexico, will be held on Monday July 20 & 27 in Oaxaca City. There is […]
The Murals of Orozco… a bucket list must for every lover of great art
No visit to Guadalajara, Mexico can be called complete without seeing the art of world renowned muralist, José Clemente Orozco. And no serious student of the art and culture of Mexico would ever consider their education complete without a personal visit to the city that houses some of this man’s […]
Enrique Metinides… King of the crime pages of Mexico
The first time you see it, you have to stifle the urge to turn away. There staring blankly back at you from the pages of the local newspaper is a body, long since dead. It matters not the city, because all across the country the police pages are home to […]
Spring Equinox at Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza on a normal day, early morning before the crowds As the Sun sets over Temple of Kukulkan aka El Castillo, during the Spring Equinox, the light and shadows dance down the side of the pyramid, resembling a serpent. The crowds that assemble to watch the light show can create a very electric […]
Sampling of the 2013 Taste of Mexico
Dave has been on the road since The Taste of Mexico on Friday and will be sharing his thoughts, reviews and highlights from the Taste soon… for now, enjoy our little sampling of photos from the evening.
Off the tourist trail… Dzibilchaltun, Yucatan, Mexico
Usually when people visit the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico it is to lay on the beach, drink mojitos and party the night away. Maybe if they feel adventurous, they’ll get on a bus and venture inland to Chichen Itza, the most famous of the many archeological sites in the area.Sadly, […]
La Guelaguetza y la Fiesta de los Lunes del Cerro 2013
Every July Oaxaca, Mexico puts on a gigantic cultural party. Called the Guelaguetza, people from around the world descend on the city to witness an incredible fiesta of culture, color, art and celebration. And each year I am there showing off part of My Mexico to a group of people […]
Food, Culture and Art… Three Days in Oaxaca
Your plane has just landed, your taxi is waiting and you’ve got three days to spend in one of the jewels of Mexico, Oaxaca. Located in the southern part of the country, Oaxaca is the cultural heart of indigenous Mexico. Home to 16 distinct people groups, the area is awash […]
