Many believe that Mexico’s Independence Day is celebrated on Cinco de Mayo. The truth is, however, it is actually celebrated in September. The two-day celebration – spanning from September 15th to the 16th – took place in 1810. A Roman-Catholic priest by the name of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla woke up his fellow … [Read more...] about Mexico’s Independence Day is NOT Cinco de Mayo
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“Happy Independence Day Mexicoâ€
 I would just like to take the opportunity to wish everyone in Mexico a Happy Independence Day! For most, after a long night of celebration, today is a day of rest and relaxation to enjoy with their families and friends! Many will head to the beach, enjoy delicious Mexican dishes, or maybe see a movie or … [Read more...] about “Happy Independence Day Mexicoâ€
Is Mexico Turning Back to Despotism… or to Economic Prosperity?Expectativas optimistas para este sexenio.
 “Another PRI President – oligarchy, bureaucracy, corruption, vote rigging ...†Many Mexicans have a negative image of the country's new president, Enrique Pena Nieto, mostly because of the party he belongs – the famous PRI, the Party of the Institutional Revolution, the one that held an iron grip on … [Read more...] about Is Mexico Turning Back to Despotism… or to Economic Prosperity?Expectativas optimistas para este sexenio.
Mexico Real Estate – The Appeal of Culture Part 1: History
One important motivation behind buying Mexico real estate is the country’s history and culture. Pyramids, colonial cities, lively festivals, absolutely delicious food and colorful artwork – even many people who don’t choose to live in Mexico find these features of the country’s history and culture very … [Read more...] about Mexico Real Estate – The Appeal of Culture Part 1: History
Mexico to Host World Heritage Convention
Over at The Mexico Report (an excellent source of good information of what living in Mexico is really all about), I read that Mexico will be hosting the next World Heritage Conference. Perhaps there's some connection between this and the large number of World Heritage sites Mexico is home to, such as Chichen Itza … [Read more...] about Mexico to Host World Heritage Convention
Playa del Carmen Real Estate 40 Years Ago – Picture – WOW, Can You Believe It?
A while back, Andy posted some pictures about Playa del Carmen's history (see Playa del Carmen Real Estate - History in Pictures.) Recently, a friend of mind shared another interesting historical picture of Playa del Carmen with me. Take a look: (click on the picture to see a larger version) Can you believe … [Read more...] about Playa del Carmen Real Estate 40 Years Ago – Picture – WOW, Can You Believe It?