Ah, La Catrina! She’s one of the most recognizable figures of Día de los Muertos, tall, elegant, and very dead. Picture a skeleton woman in a grand hat with feathers and flowers, wearing a gown straight out of early 20th-century high society. She’s both beautiful and eerie, a symbol of how Mexicans playfully and profoundly…
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a vibrant and deeply meaningful Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors the lives of deceased loved ones. It takes place each year on November 1 and 2, coinciding with the Catholic observances of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, but it’s rooted in much older Indigenous traditions that long predate the arrival…
Isla Mujeres (Spanish for “Island of Women”) is a small but enchanting island located about 13 kilometers (8 miles) off the coast of Cancún, in the Mexican Caribbean. Despite its modest size, only about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) long and 650 meters (2,130 feet) wide. It has a rich history, deep cultural roots, and stunning natural beauty that make it a beloved…
Chichén Itzá is one of the most famous and best-preserved archaeological sites of the ancient Maya civilization, located in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. It was a major political, religious, and economic center and today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Here’s a detailed look at its history:…
