Frida Kahlo Viva la Vida
For Frida, her paintings were not a representation of dreams but a way to cope with the reality of life. She told her story from her own point of view and through the pain and passion of her experiences.
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Arts
Culture & Traditions
El Juego de Pelota ~ Ball Game Aztec Sports & Games
Dawn dyes the contour of the mountains red. A perfumed, warm breeze dominates the air. Dew slides through the branches of trees and the petals of countless flowers. Far away, the ancestral sound of a sea snail’s conch is heard…. Read More
Culture & Traditions
Traditional Mexican Sayings Popular Mexican Wisdom
Mexican proverbs or sayings are popularly known and repeated through generations. Here you will find some of the most used sayings, proverbios, with their english translation and meaning. A wealth of Mexican wisdom. Al mal tiempo, buena cara. Put a good face… Read More
HISTORY
Is MS-13 a Mexican Gang? La Mara Salvatrucha
NO. MS-13 is not a Mexican gang. The Mara Salvatrucha or MS-13 is a criminal gang that originated in the 1980s in Los Angeles, California, particularly in Pico Union. Mara is a term used by Central Americans that means gang…. Read More
Culture & Traditions
Mexican pre-Columbian Cultures
Olmec, Aztec, Maya, Toltec cultures flourished in pre-Columbian Mexico. 500 years ago, Mexico became the melting pot of Spanish & indigenous groups from which the mestizo of modern Mexico was born. Continue reading
Mitos y Leyendas
La Leyenda de Xunaan y el Joven Guerrero
Cuenta la leyenda que guiados por un hombre sabio, los primeros pobladores de Bolonchen llegaron al lugar en el que encontraron nueve cenotes, o pozos creados por los dioses para recoger el agua de lluvia… Continue reading
Reference & History
What Do you Need to Travel to Mexico?
What documents or requirements are needed to visit Mexico? Many countries including the US, Canada, the European Union do not need a Mexican Visa to visit Mexico for up to 180 days. Your passport is required and must be… Read More
Culture & Traditions
Most Popular Mexican Nicknames
In Mexico, there are many nicknames or terms of endearment to express in a playful way our feelings toward others. Abue Short for Abuelo (a) grandparent Amor my love. Bebé baby. Cariño Sweetheart. Chaparrita (o) Short one. Chino (a) Curly one. Chirris … Read More
Myths & Legends
The Culture of the Sun
From the sun comes positive energy, and to him, “Tonathiu”, the highest honors are given in the festivals and traditions that come from the “life cycles” – the same cycles which are associated with the arrival of Spring. Continue reading
Culture & Traditions
What is the song Mexicans Sing at Soccer Games? Cielito Lindo Lyrics
Cielito Lindo is a traditional Mexican song written by Quirino Mendoza y Cortes in 1882. It is one of the most popular songs widely known throughout the Spanish-speaking world as a symbol of Mexico. In recent years it has become an… Read More
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