Saturday, Feb. 1: Crescent Moon And Venus In Conjunction A brightening 14%-lit waxing crescent moon will be visible in the west sky just after sunset, and shining just a couple of degrees from bright Venus. You can watch them sink together in darkness about three hours after sunset. Look at [……]
With its large plazas, enormous temples, well-preserved stelae, and opulent decoration, Edzná has long been recognized as one of Campeche’s most impressive archaeological sites. The story surrounding the great Maya city has usually been dominated by its later history. In the 9th century C.E., the Itzá conquered the city, making it a [……]
Glute is a general term that refers to three distinct sets of muscles found in the buttock area. These muscles extend to the hip. The three muscles are the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. The gluteus maximus is the largest of all three and, by extension, the largest muscle [……]
If there’s one thing that sets Mexico City and its surroundings (including México state) apart from the rest of the country, it’s the never-ending debate about whether or not quesadillas should be filled with cheese. Being from Guadalajara, I grew up eating quesadillas the only way I knew them: a [……]
Looking for another side of Mexico — a quieter side that offers a window into the country not found elsewhere? Calvillo, Aguascalientes If you’re looking for an authentic slice of Mexico, away from the crowds of popular Pueblos Mágicos, Calvillo in Aguascalientes is your answer. Nestled in a quiet valley [……]
A campaign of Maya Train tourist packages has been released with the train’s first year anniversary. The national and international tourist travel packages are being offered in conjunction with Tren Maya companies. Participating companies include Mexican companies Grupo Aeroportuario, [……]
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A little this & that from the media. • Xpu-Ha added to municipal Blue Flag certification list https://riviera-maya-news.com/xpu-ha-added-to-municipal-blue-flag-certification-list/2025.html • Yucatán archaeological sites see significant price increases for foreign visitors https://yucatanmagazine.com/yucatan-archaeological-sites-see-significant-price-increases-for-foreign-visitors/ • CFE employee impersonators jailed on accusations of extortion https://riviera-maya-news.com/cfe-employee-impersonators-jailed-on-accusations-of-extortion/2025.html • EU-Mexico https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/countries-and-regions/mexico/eu-mexico-agreement_en • Mérida Open [……]
Cochinita pibil is pork that is slow-cooked in a marinade of achiote and sour orange juice, or vinegar, along with regional spices. In Maya culture, “pib” refers to the technique of cooking underground — similar to a barbecue — using underground ovens. The Maya traditionally used this method to cook [……]
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