Archive for the ‘Mexico Today’ Category

December Deals and Events in Mexico

By all means, Mexico is a festive country, but particularly so in the month of December. If you haven’t visited Mexico in the month of December, I highly recommend it, especially in the colonial cities and even the warm weather destinations as well. Churches and cathedrals have extended services, decorations adorn city blocks and houses [...]

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Mexico Today Launches Phase Two of its Facebook-Exclusive Social Magazine

In September, Mexico Today, an initiative of Marca País – Imagen de México, launched its “Social Magazine” exclusively on Facebook. Today, in a revamped, phase two version, users will now enjoy more magazine-like features including custom fields, featured images and author bios. The online magazine is a social media effort that houses articles not only [...]

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Travelers Speak Candidly About Visiting Mexico in New Taxi Project

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In a forward effort to capture real life testimonials about travelers’ experiences in Mexico, the Mexico Tourism Board has launched a new campaign called ‘Mexico Taxi Project’. In the campaign, based on the similar cable show ‘Taxicab Confessions,’  passengers are candidly asked about their experiences while on vacation in Mexico during their cab ride home from [...]

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Yucatán’s Henequen Haciendas, Mundo Maya, Mexico

On a visit to Merida, Yucatán, I had the opportunity to visit a Hacienda for the very first time. I had an image in my mind of what I thought I was going to see, but the moment we entered the gates to Hacienda San Antonio Millet, it was something bigger than I had imagined. [...]

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24 Hours in Mexico City

Researching, clicking and reading always leads me to a story or video that evokes even more nostalgia for Mexico. Although it’s been a few years since I’ve visited the capital (not including my stopovers), I see that it’s even more dynamic than I remember. Today I discovered a very informative site, Mexico City Experience. I’m [...]

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Dia de los Muertos – a Celebrated Cultural Tradition in Mexico and Beyond

Dia de los Muertos – or Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico as an homage of life where families throughout each of the 31 states in Mexico typically take part in a religious ceremony, honoring those who have passed. Through altars built and covered with food, colorful decorations, photos of loved ones, skull candies, [...]

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My Mexico: Videos of Everyday People Celebrating Mexico

Mexico is a diverse and historically rich country filled with original, indigenous cultures, eco-tourism, biodiversity, natural landscapes, lush jungles, deserts, tens of thousands of archeological sites, colonial cities, wine and tequila production, world-class cuisine, haciendas, cenotes, cathedrals, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a warm spirit and so much more. I think it’s only fair that you [...]

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