Spanish Cinco de Mayo Hero When “Cinco de Mayo” is mentioned in Mexico, one of the most symbolic battles in the Mexican collective unconscious immediately comes to mind: the Battle of Puebla. General Ignacio Zaragoza, with only a small army,… Read More
by May Herz ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! Mexicans are truly festive; any excuse gives way for a celebration! But the most important and exciting are the 16th of September, Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, the Fifth of… Read More
Among the hundreds of archaeological sites in Mexico, Teotihuacan is the most visited, even more than the New Wonder of the World, Chichen Itza, or the mysterious city of Monte Albán, in Oaxaca. Teotihuacan is for Mexicans… Read More
El “Ángel” de la Independencia No es un ángel, aunque parece custodiar el ir y venir de una de las ciudades más populosas y entrañables del mundo. No importa si es una noche fresca, un día caluroso y gris,… Read More
In recent times the Tres Leches cake or Pastel de las Tres Leches became one of the most popular Mexican Desserts. It is a sponge cake in many recipes, or a butter cake, soaked in three kinds of milk (thus the name… Read More
At the foot of the legendary Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes is the majestic, peaceful city of Puebla. They say that Puebla, a lovely colonial city, was entrusted to the angels when it was founded, and this is the source of its name: Puebla of… Read More
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