Mexico Site
	Deborah Mounts BellaOnline's Mexico Editor

A`Walk in Jalapa
Jalapa, Veracruz, is a city whose charms are best explored on foot. The city center offers short, winding streets decorated with flowering vines, houses that evoke centuries past, and a large shady park.

Agricultural Extension Program in Mexico
Small farmer agriculture assistance in Mexico is available in the town of Coatepec, Veracruz. The local agency is called UNCADER and its mission is to provide assistance and training to small farmers and families interested in developing a viable home business.

Cocada Dessert Recipe
This simple to make coconut dessert is found all throughout Mexico and South America.

Cooking Classes in Mexico
Food embraces the heart and soul of any country and none more so than in Mexico. The state of Veracruz is known for its delicious cuisine. This article offers two recipes that feature foods native to mexico.

Delicious mangos!
Treat your self to an exotic, healthy fruit..a mango. They are in season and so delicious. They are great eaten alone or try one of these yummy desserts.

Exploring Mexican Ruins
Mexico is a land of fascinating archaeological ruins. This article describes one of the lessor known yet quite important ones in the State of Veracruz. If you are visiting the area don't miss out on a visit to Zempoala.

Goats as Metaphor for Change..
Sometimes we can find lessons in the strangest of places. In this article the goats give a lesson in managing change.

Lake Catemaco: Island of Witches
If witches interest you then a visit to the lakeside town of Catemaco, Veracruz is a must.

Leather Goods in Naolinco
If you want to buy inexpensive, well made leather goods then a visit to Naolinco, Veracruz should be on your agenda.

Mexican Beauty Shops
How do you rate your beauty shop experience? What is it that draws you to go there? Is it the personal attention? The peace and quiet? The “new look”? This article describes differences encountered in having a permanent in Mexico.

Shade grown organic coffee
Coatepec is a region that produces some of the most flavorable coffee in the world. In addition, efforts are under way to produce coffee that has been certified as Bird friendly. This article explains what this means.

The Romantic Music of Agustin Lara
Agustin Lara is one of Mexico’s most prolific and famous song writers. He is a favorite son of Veracruz, having lived part of his childhood in the river town of Tlacotalpan. This article describes his life and how he came to represent the height of romantic music throughout the world.