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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 […]
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 […]
One of the most photo and travel worthy states in all of Mexico, Oaxaca has something for everyone. From deserted beaches to archeological digs to culture bursting out everywhere, Oaxaca […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The sky threatened, the thunder boomed and the lightning crackled across the horizon, but in the end, as it almost always does, the Guelaguetza Parade went off without any serious hitches. Begun in 1932 in Oaxaca, Mexico to highlight the local indigenous cultures, the current celebration has morphed into a […]