One of the most colorful Mexican festivals, Day of the Dead is celebrated every year at Xcaret, in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Here’s a photo gallery sample.
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In Mexico City, Day of the Dead Exudes Vibrant Mexican Culture
Celebrating Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in Mexico City is a creative affair. Here’s how to enjoy this fascinating part of Mexican culture this week.
PHOTOS: Mexican Independence Day, with Las Vegas Style
It’s Mexican Independence Day — but Las Vegas has been celebrating for several days. Here are photos from Latin Music concerts, a parade and the Mayweather-Alvarez fight, all of which helped up the excitement.
Puebla: Travel Photos from the “Real” Cinco de Mayo in Mexico
Cinco de Mayo is one of the biggest Mexican holidays in the USA. But in Mexico, it’s done very differently. Here’s a peek at how they celebrate in Puebla.
VIDEO: Mexican Dance & Mexican Culture, at Secrets Huatulco Resort
Fans of Mexican dance and Mexican culture will find lots at Secrets Huatulco Resort. Here’s a dance video from a live show.
Family Travel, Romance Travel in Mexico: Top Choices from Trafalgar Tours
Mexican culture and Mexican cuisine are among the reasons for families and couples to visit Mexico. The president of Trafalgar Tours in the USA offers his own travel tips.
7 Great Places to Shop at Mexico City Airport’s Terminal 2
Mexico City International Airport is home to interesting shopping options, including a FONART shop that features textiles and handicrafts. BY MARK CHESNUT Just because you’re in an airport doesn’t mean you should expect ho-hum airport shopping, predictably generic duty-free and the attendant boring airport gifts. During a recent four-hour layover at Mexico City International Airport’s…
VIDEO: Mexican Dancers and Traditional Mexican Music, at Tianguis 2012
Classic style: Performers from Oaxaca using traditional clothing at Tianguis 2012. BY MARK CHESNUTMexico tourism and encouraging more people to visit Mexico were hot topics this week, as a record number of people attended Tianguis Turístico, Mexico’s annual tourism convention, which took place in Puerto Vallarta. But for all the big-name tourism types and government officials…