By Marcia Chaiken and Jan Chaiken
The coastal lagoons of Oaxaca are hidden treasures. Many people drive along the coast highway with no destinations in mind other than towns or beaches. But in fact some fascinating lagoons lie a relatively short distance off the main road. Continue reading The Coastal Lagoons of Oaxaca by Day and Night
By Alvin Starkman, M.A., J.D.
It’s been almost five years since the Government of Canada imposed a visa requirement on Mexicans wishing to visit the country for either business or pleasure. Despite opening more visa application centers and providing for a more streamlined turnaround process, criticism persists. Every year, the country continues to lose hundreds of millions of dollars in travel, tourism and related revenue. Its reputation abroad, especially in Mexico, suffers as well. Continue reading Canada’s Visa Requirement for Mexicans Lingers Despite Critics
By George Hurchalla
Just before Semana Santa began, the Huatulco Fire Department got a most timely visit from a great friend, Hawaii lifeguard Rick Williams. Two years ago during one of his annual visits to surf in the area that he has been visiting for the past decade, Williams trained the firemen – most of whom also serve as lifeguards at Huatulco beaches – in rescue techniques at Playa Chahue. They also spent a day up at the village of Coyula training the local residents in CPR and lifesaving techniques, as they have no lifeguards or medical help to depend on there. This time around Williams brought a much appreciated gift for the lifeguards, in the form of an 11 foot long, inflatable professional surf rescue board. The board is manufactured by the C4 Waterman company, based in Hawaii. Continue reading Lifeguard Training
By Carole Reedy
A visit to Mexico City is a grand experience any time of the year, exciting and culturally satisfying. But our summer is a long one and offers unique opportunities for outdoor activities. The sun is hot, the sky is blue, and the city sizzles. Come on down! Continue reading Summer’s Here! Outdoor Fun In Mexico City
By Dardan Surring
My first taste of Mexican food was probably like many of my Canadian brothers and sisters: soft or hard tacos, with Mexi-fries, from the local “Taco Time” franchise. Having grown up on a solid meat and potatoes diet, this was new, sort of tasty, and you learned quickly not to glob on the Hot Sauce from the little plastic cup. Continue reading Tasty Treats
By Jan Chaiken and Marcia Chaiken
Music and Mexico are essentially synonymous. Mexico’s ardent affection for music is demonstrated by the melodies emanating from radios and CD-players in passing cars, and in work places, homes, and streets. Live music can be heard in restaurants, bars, parks, churches, school yards and special events. Continue reading Mexico’s Orchestras and Bands
By Wes Chowaniec
After 25 years of cultivating and planting, a new nursery has evolved on the pristine beach of Mermejita, Mazunte you will encounter a family-run venture that raises organic tropical plants and herbs. As you pass through the gates of the garden, it has a dream like feel about it. Continue reading Mazunte’s Tropical Nursery
By Carole Reedy
When most tourists ponder a visit to this grand city, they envision spending their days wandering pyramids and castles, viewing pre-Colombian artifacts in museums, and roaming cobblestone streets in search of the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera domiciles. In fact, most visitors to DF focus on the past rather than exploring the contemporary cultural scene, as they might in London or Paris. Continue reading Putting Mexico City On The Map: Contemporary Art Among The Ruins
By Kary Vannice
Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, is simplistic because it requires only a single sheet of paper, and ornate because the complex figures one can produce through the simple action of folding. Continue reading Origami, the Ultimate in Simplistic, Yet Ornate Design
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