Health

What a Darling Little Fruit!

July 31, 2025 0

One of the most exotic fruits in the world is the dragon fruit, also known as pitahaya. While many believe it originated in Asia, it actually comes from southern Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America. The dragon fruit is visually striking, with its unique appearance and vibrant colors, [……]

Health

Post-er Note: Water

July 31, 2025 0

The U.S. Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (whew!) determined that men should drink 3.7 liters of fluid per day, and women 2.7 liters.  Harvard Health recommends about the same – 15.5 cups for men and 11.5 cups for women.  Instead of choking it down, why not add a little [……]

Interesting Facts

Super Bowl Rings – from the Yucatán!

July 31, 2025 0

Although the state’s export sector is mostly made up of textile maquiladoras, the business leader emphasized that the jewelry industry is the most valuable due to the value of the pieces it handles, as it regularly works with precious stones, as well as gold and silver. “Many maquiladoras only assemble [……]

Culture

Art of the Huicholes

June 30, 2025 0

The Huichol had  established their roots in the states of Nayarit and Jalisco by the beginning of the Classic Mesoamerican period (200 to 700 AD).  They consider themselves descendants of the black dog, tsuku mauyusauye, who helped them during the flood. The Huichol, also known as Wixárika, live mainly in [……]

Health

Emergency Services in Mexico, Part 3

June 30, 2025 0

Emergency Services in Rural Mexico If you are an adventurous soul, you might find yourself in rural Mexico — with a medical issue. Response times could be hours and there are fewer ambulances, rough roads, and limited 911 coverage. In remote areas, the Red Cross might not reach you. Knowing [……]

Culture

Maya House Tradition

June 30, 2025 0

In the Yucatán Peninsula stands an architectural form that has remained unchanged for over 3,000 years. The traditional Maya house — known as xa’anil naj in the Mayan language — represents what Dr. Aurelio Sánchez of the Autonomous University of Yucatán calls “the only architecture in Mesoamerica that hasn’t needed to be [……]

News

Cancun Entry Changes

June 30, 2025 0

 To enter Mexico, you need a valid passport. Simple as that. This goes for our friends in both the United States and Canada. Now, you might have heard of a “six-month validity rule,” where your passport needs to be valid for at least six months after your travel date. While that’s [……]

Health

Good and Good for You

June 30, 2025 0

Isn’t it nice when foods that are good for us are also tasty!                           — gracias, Gabi