I’m sure you’re the type of sophisticated, educated traveler who knows that Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s independence day, right? (Even if you didn’t know that, you can pretend you did; I won’t tell anyone.) September 16, 1810, of course, is when Mexico won its independence from Spain. And a bunch of great…
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LGBT Pride in Mexico City is a Colorful Celebration of Gay Visibility
This year’s LGBT pride celebration in Mexico City was especially vibrant, as these colorful photos show.
4 Cool Summer Events & Festivals in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit
Looking for things to do in Mexico this summer? Check out these special events in the Riviera Nayarit.
Cancun – Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival Draws Top Chefs for 2015
Hungry for tasty Mexican food? Check out the all-star culinary lineup and Mexican cuisine on the menu at this annual food festival.
PHOTOS: Day of the Dead is a Colorful Mexican Fiesta at Xcaret
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.
Mexico Hotels — Top 10 Festivals in Mexico
Reason to celebrate: Mexico’s numerous festivals include Festival de Mexico, which brings opera and other performances to the nation’s capital. Pictured here, the Russian opera Rusalka, at this year’s festival. BY STEVE ALEXANDER There are so many festivals that take place each year in Mexico, so how are you supposed to know which ones to visit?…
The Faces of Mexico’s Bicentennial
An early- morning reveler at the Zócalo. All photos ©Mark Chesnut for LatinFlyer.com. A recent article in the New York Times indicated that people weren’t that excited about Mexico’s Bicentennial this week. But it would be difficult to say that if you were attending the festivities. More than one million people attended the celebrations in Mexico…