The new terminal in the Mexico City airport is almost one year old and the service and organization have certainly improved. The improvements are enormous but the smart traveler still needs to be aware of some of the peculiarities in T2.

If you only have a weekend to visit Puebla, this article gives you some highlights to visit ranging from museums, to newly completed art galleries and a mall to an area where the wealthiest folks lived in their mansions.

The geographic variation in Mexico always amazes me. I recently drove a 4 day loop which took me through coastal areas, cloud forest, desert and pine covered mountains. This article retraces the Eastern Coast portion of this trip, giving suggestions of what to see and do along this 500 mile route.

I am often asked what it is like to live full time in Mexico and if it is really a lot cheaper than living in the States. In this article I want to give you real, current data on what things cost so that a comparison can be made.

The surrealist artist Leonora Carrington established roots in Mexico and at age 90 is still hard at work in her home in Mexico City. This article will give a brief sketch of the life of this world famous artist whose friends included Picasso, Salvador Dali, Frieda Kahlo and Diego Rivera, to name a f

If you have considered moving to or retiring in Mexico this article will provide some guidelines to help you make a decision that is right for you.

Mexico is well known for its coffee production and the mountainous area around Coatepec is one of the best regions in the Country for high quality shade grown Arabica coffee.This article shares the experience of a coffee tour sponsored by El Retono Eco Lodge.

Mexico celebrates 5 de mayo (May 5th) as a symbol of unity and patriotism. It is not the date of Mexico’s Independence as many believe it to be. Rather it marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla. This article gives a brief history of this important Mexican Natio

Any one who has traveled in Mexico must have seen the plethora of dogs that roam the streets. This article reports on a non profit community organization that rescues street dogs, provides spay/neuter clinics and educates about humane treatment of pets.

Vanilla has a wonderful flavor and, as it turns out, is originally from Mexico. This article gives you a brief history of vanilla and a wonderful vanilla flan recipe.