Mariachi music, a vibrant and essential part of Mexican culture, has its roots in the 19th century, evolving from a blend of indigenous, Spanish and African musical traditions. Mariachi music originated in the western regions of Mexico, particularly in the state of Jalisco, during the 19th century. The term “mariachi” [……]
April 2: Full Pink Moon: The moon will be fully illuminated, appearing opposite the Sun. April 3: Mercury at Greatest Elongation West: Mercury reaches its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky, making it the best time for viewing. April 4: Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) Perihelion: A potentially bright “sun-grazing” comet [……]
The Mexican archaeological site of Muyil, also known as Chunyaxché, has reopened to the public after a 2024 closure for restoration. During restoration work at Muyil, archaeologists uncovered a temazcal and a collapsed vault that contained a ceramic vessel adorned with the face of a god wearing a headdress, diadem, [……]
Itinerary Friday Museo de Arte Popular 3 p.m. Experience Mexico’s living cultural diversity Many visitors make their first stop at the National Museum of Anthropology (entry for foreigners, 210 pesos, or about $11.80), which offers an encyclopedic view of Mexico’s pre-Columbian civilizations. While the anthropology museum situates Mexico’s first peoples in the past, [……]
A little this & that from the media. • Tim Hortons is Officially Part of the Franchise Wave North of Mérida https://yucatandailynews.com/tim-hortons-in-merida/ •47,000 rounds of ammunition headed to Mexico seized in Nogales https://share.google/rt5SQTV6yLhVVy9Uq • Rarámuri champion Juana Ramírez to run in world’s largest women’s marathonhttps://mexiconewsdaily.com/sports/from-chihuahua-to-nagoya-raramuri-champion-juana-ramirez-to-run-in-worlds-largest-womens-marathon/ • Complete demolition of Rio [……]
— from Expat Insider Mexico, 31 mar 2026
Falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, with people over 60 suffering the highest number. While balance impacts both our longevity and our quality of life, it’s an often-neglected skill. A 2022 study by a team of Brazilian researchers found that 20 percent of the 1,700 older adults they tested couldn’t [……]
Casa Pich: Supporting Tradition and Community in Valladolid Preserving traditional crafts and boosting the small-scale economy of low-income communities, Casa Pich is a model of social intervention. The private, nonprofit organization in Valladolid supports 520 artisans in 17 communities through workshops, materials, and business support. “We work mostly with women. [……]
It usually happens right before you hit the escalators to security. You are already stressed about your flight, juggling your carry-on and your passport, when a uniform steps in front of you. “Visitax, please.” Enforcement has always been sporadic. However, here at The Cancun Sun, we have encountered these checks more frequently [……]
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