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Mexico has had several constitutions during the course of history since its independence from Spain in 1810. These are the Constitution of 1824, the Constitution of 1857 and the Constitution of 1917, which is currently in effect. Continue reading Constitution Day, Mexico The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) of Mexico has recently confirmed that the Tonina, Chiapas archaeological site is of a scope that rivals the sites of Tikal and El Mirador in Guatemala. Measurements taken at the Tonina site show that a section of Tonina’s Acropolis and attending structures measures 75 feet in height, whereas the great Pyramid Continue reading Tonina Discoveries The Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History) has announced that Mexico has had two new sites entered into the UNESCO World Heritage List. With these two sites, Mexico achieves the distinction of becoming the Latin American country with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites. Continue reading Two New Mexican World Heritage Sites Ixcateopan, near Taxco and Iguala, Guerrero, hosts an annual festival in honor of the anniversary of the death of the last Aztec Emperor, Cuauhtemoc. Continue reading Ixcateopan, Guerrero The presentation and interpretation of a carved limestone statue of a Huastec indian goddess from the northern gulf coast of Mexico. A BBC radio segment, beginning with a commentary on the complexities of language in the interpretation of history and its artifacts, Continue reading Angles on a Huastec Goddess The Guelaguetza is a festival of the sharing of cultures, traditions and communities that takes place in Oaxaca City and other Oaxacan communities in July of every year. In it the indigenous groups from seven distinct regions of the mountainous state of Oaxaca participate, each presenting colorful demonstrations of its dance with the brilliant and beautiful costumes of the region, and of its songs and music, with the use and integration of traditional instruments and voice. Continue reading The Guelaguetza in Oaxaca The Historic Center of Mexico City is located on what originally was the site of the great Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. It is a fascinating area to walk and within its confines can be found the Latin American Tower, Mexico’s Palace of Fine Arta (Bellas Artes), the Plaza de la Constitución or Zócalo, Mexico’s main square, the National Palace (Palacio Nacional), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the museum and archaeological site of the Templo Mayor, one of the most important of the Aztec temples. Continue reading Historic Center, Mexico City Tabasco activities and attractions include the Carlos Pellicer Regional Museum of Anthropology, Villahermosa, La Venta and Comacalco Archaeological sites, a number of excellent museums in Villahermosa and the Aguaselva and Centla Biosphere reserves Continue reading Tabasco Activities and Attractions Ruta 2010: What is it and what it means. A celebration of the anniversaries of two of Mexico’s important moments in history, the Independence and the Mexican Revolution. Continue reading Ruta 2010 Malinalco is a small town in the state of Mexico near the border of Guerrero. A visit to Malinalso is an excursion into pre-Columbian and Mexican colonial history. Continue reading Malinalco Overview of San Miguel de Allende, a quaint, cobble-stoned colonial town in central Mexico that was declared a national historical monument in 1930 and whose attractions include the some wonderful colonial architecture in which figures the Parish of St. Michael Archangel church just off the town square, as well as the Casa de Allende museum, and the Instituto Allende art school. Find San Miguel hotels and restaurant options. Continue reading San Miguel de Allende Morelia, capital of the Mexican state of Michoacan, is a lovely colonial city located in a central highland valley between the major centers of Guadalajara and Mexico City. Continue reading Morelia |
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