Mexico’s social service system is not as comprehensive as people would like for it to be so more often than not, when folks need help, it is given in a non bureaucratic manner. This article tells of one effort to help the elderly who would otherwise be living on the streets.

Mexico has some surprising food in its “native” repertoire. We all think of tacos and enchiladas as the food of Mexico but in Pachuca the “paste” reigns supreme. Read on to learn why “pasties” are considered the traditional dish of this city.

This article shares a moment of peacefulness and a lesson taught to me by my neighboring animals!

Mexico is already gearing up for its big bi-centennial Independence celebration in 2010. One of the most visible activities is the massive road construction projects. This article suggests a route following the newly constructed super highways.

Reading vintage tour books on Mexico is always an enjoyable experience. One of my favorites is an account written in 1960 by Stanton Delaplane titled Delaplane in Mexico. Read this article to see why.

Jalapa, Veracruz lacks an identity. It seems caught between capitalizing on its Colonial past or focusing on becoming a modern city. Today it is not the most tourist friendly of Mexican cities but small steps are being taken to return it to a more gentle, pedestrian oriented city.

Although Diego Rivera is usually thought of as the Father of Modern Mexican art a case can be made that this place belongs to Alfredo Ramos Martinez. This article tells why.

Hidden away in a little travelled neighborhood of Mexico City is a park locally known as the Sunken Garden, although its formal name is Luis G. Urbina Park. This is an oasis that is worth a visit.

There are many surprises tucked away in hidden corners of Mexico. One such surprise is an ex-sugar cane/coffee plantation near Jalapa that dates from 1592. This article gives an overview of this historic ex Hacienda Pacho Nuevo.