The strongholds of the classical Zapotec in the mountains of what today is the periphery of Oaxaca de Juárez are among the most impressive in Mesoamerica. The largest and most well-known of these is, of course, Monte Albán. Despite the grandeur of this capital, it by no means existed in isolation, [……]
Among Oaxaca’s many notable creators, Carlomagno Pedro deserves recognition for a lifetime dedicated to breaking the barrier between handcrafts and fine art. Pedro, born in 1965, is from the town of San Bartolo Coyotepec, made famous in the mid-20th century by Rosa Real Mateo, or Doña Rosa, as she was [……]
Out with the old, stale air and in with new fresh air. That’s the theme of two useful breathing exercises taught by pulmonary rehabilitation specialists. Like aerobic exercise improves your heart function and strengthens your muscles, breathing exercises can make your lungs more efficient. Over time, stale air builds up, [……]
The conservation of nesting sites on beaches in Quintana Roo plays an important role in preserving the numbers of this endangered species. (Isabel Mateos/Cuartoscuro) The State Committee for the Protection, Conservation and Management of Sea Turtles in Quintana Roo met in Tulum’s Bahia Principe hotel to plan conservation activities for the [……]
Time change: Time to change: CERN scientists propose 25-hour day | CERN (home.cern) Oaxaca Zapotec embroidery: Teenager’s project aims to preserve Oaxaca’s Zapotec embroidery (mexiconewsdaily.com) A great find in chicken Itza: Pre-Hispanic ball game marker disc found in Chichén Itzá (mexiconewsdaily.com)
4 Big things that are about to happen in the Riviera Maya For those of you that visit the Riviera Maya often, you know how things are always changing. There are new restaurants, construction all over the place and new hotels opening all the time. In fact, the last 10 [……]
Sargassum upcycler raises $5 million BIOTECHNOLOGYBLUE CARBONPOST-HARVEST+7 more 11 April 2023, at 9:43am Carbonwave, which upcycles Sargassum seaweed from Mexico’s Caribbean coast into regenerative, advanced biomaterials, has announced an initial closing of a $5 million funding round. Carbonwave upcycles the Sargassum seaweed bloom inundating Mexico’s Caribbean coast into [……]
By Carlos Rosado van der Gracht March 30, 2023 Born in Mérida, Carlos Rosado van der Gracht is a Mexican/Canadian blogger, photographer and adventure expedition leader. He holds degrees in multimedia, philosophy and translation from universities in Mexico, Canada and Norway. Sign up for the Yucatán Roundup, a free newsletter, which [……]
Everyone loves a great meal off the grill. However, this article is a quick reminder to be careful when starting your charcoal grill. Last week a small fire occurred when a renter on the 3rd floor of a condo complex ignited their Charcoal grill. Apparently, the lower vents were wide [……]
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