There are various traditional dances in Mexico and those who visit historical and cultural places in Mexico City, for example, cannot avoid the lively, colourful and elaborately dressed dancers. They are often referred to as “Aztec dancers” or “Concheros” or also as “Huehuenches” or “Chichimecas”. In colourful costumes with splendid feather-adorned headdresses, they dance in […]
La Catrina, a colourful lady skeleton with a large hat and elegant clothing, is THE symbol of the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and is famous beyond Mexico’s borders. In German, La Catrina translates as something like “the rich” or “the wealthy”. The figure was probably created by the Mexican artist José […]
In less than two weeks the time has come again: In Mexico the Día de los Muertos, in english “Day of the Dead”, is celebrated. The Día de los Muertos is similar to Halloween, but somehow quite different. Where do the two holidays actually come from and how are they similar or different? To clarify […]
“Para todo mal, Mezcal; para todo bien también, si no hay remedio, litro y medio.” This saying, known throughout Mexico, translates as something like: For everything bad, Mezcal, for everything that is good as well, and if it still does not help, one and a half liters. Oaxaca has long been known as a leading […]
The longest underwater cave in the world At the beginning of the year, Robert Schmittner, 43, from Aschaffenburg, discovered what is probably the longest underwater cenote in the world on the Mexican peninsula of the Yucatán. The cave diver, explorer and expedition leader spent a total of 14 years researching the underwater caves on the […]
Our insider tip for hard-core fans to combine with Día de los Muertos and Halloween Near Xochimilco otherwise known as the “Floating Gardens”, which is a network of manmade canals and famous for its flower market and colourful trajineras (excursion boats), is where you will find the Isla de las Muñecas (doll island). Thousands of […]
The nomination for the Mayan archaeological site and biosphere has been made official. On June 21, during the meeting in Doha, Quatar, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee published the latest entries into the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2014, including the ancient Mayan site in Calakmul and the surrounding biosphere. Calakmul was declared […]
Something planned on October 27, 2018? No? Then you should definitely keep Saturday free and travel to Mexico City. The James Bond Parade takes place here to celebrate Día de los muertos. What is behind the Día de los Muertos? The Día de los Muertos, in english Day of the Dead, is a colourful Mexican […]
The Unique Artesenia from Oaxaca In 1936, Pedro Linares first began making decorative figures. He used bright colours, complex shapes, wings, horns, tails, fearsome teeth and big eyes. Later on in the 1960s, he started making these figures from wood. Legend has it that Pedro Linares began hallucinating while he was seriously ill. In these […]
The Day of the Dead is not a mourning event, as one would expect. It´s a colorful Mexican tradition celebrated with family and friends in honor of the dead. According to old mexican belief the souls of the deceased return on the Day of the Dead to their relatives, to celebrate a happy comeback. What […]
