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Xcaret: Mayan Ruins & Mexican Culture in the Jungle
Squeezed between the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea in the Mexican State of Quintana Roo you will find a set of ancient Mayan ruins called Xcaret. There are hundreds of archaeological sites scattered across Mexico, but Xcaret (pronounced shcaret) is something of an anomaly among all the other ruins.
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Tenochtitlan’s Templo Mayor: A Must-See Mexico City Attraction
The Ruins of a Great Civilization Located in the heart of Mexico City, Templo Mayor is something of a hidden gem. Prior to the arrival of the Spanish Conquistadors much of Mexico was under the control of the Aztec Empire. The city of Tenochtitlan was at the heart of this massive empire, and with an estimated population of a quarter of a million inhabitants Tenochtitlan would have been one of the largest cities in the world when the Spanish arrived. Today all that remains visible of this vibrant metropolis are the ruins of the city’s great temple – El Templo Mayor. Hidden in Plain Sight Just steps from the Mexico…
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California: The Center of the World
At the Center of it All Driving I-8 through the California desert between San Diego and Yuma, Arizona, you will see a sign for Felicity, CA, Population: 2. Take the exit and you will discover that Felicity is in fact the official Center of the World. For $3 you can step into the mind of Jacques-Andre Istel, the founder of Felicity and explore the somewhat surreal place he has created here at the Center of the World. For another $2 you can enter the pyramid, and stand on the marker that marks the exact location of the Center of the World, and even get a certificate indicating that you have…
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Waves
We were recently in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and spent a good deal of time at the beach. Most of our trip consisted of soaking in the sun, sipping wine and watching the waves crash on the beach. I finally managed to finish The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury, which spoiler alert ends with what is ostensibly the end of life on Earth. Staring out at the seemingly endless expanse of water in front of me with these apocalyptic thoughts rattling around my alcohol soaked brain really got me thinking… The waves crashing on this beach have been doing so for billions of years. Long before there were any people around…
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The Great(est) Pyramid of Cholula
When you think of Great Pyramids, you probably think Egypt and when you think of Cholula, you probaly think hot sauce. The city lends its name to the sauce, but the city of Cholula is not home t0 its creation or production – it does however, have a much more impressive claim to fame. Cholula is home to a Great Pyramid. Visiting the site in person, it really is hard to imagine what the state of the pyramid might have been 500 years ago, but it is certainly possible even today to mistake it for a giant hill. Cholula is located in the state of Puebla, nestled between a few…
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3 Pros & Cons of Living In Mexico (as Expats)
These are just a handful of things we have discovered about living in Mexico that we weren’t really aware of before we made the move. Whether you are planning to move to Mexico, or just hope to visit these are some things about Mexico that might take you by surprise! Pros Cons Pro Lots of Fiestas! Mexico loves to party, and some times it feels like people here will make any excuse to celebrate. A lot of the fiestas are tied to Catholic holidays, which can vary from region to region, and are celebrated on specific dates. The length and extravagance of the festivities depend on who or what is…
