Tour Review: Xenotes Enigmatic Waters by Xcaret
Quite possibly the best way to experience cenotes in the Cancún area Continue reading Tour Review: Xenotes Enigmatic Waters by Xcaret
Category: Mexico
I Just Traveled to Cancún Over Christmas, in the Middle of A Pandemic
While Mexico’s busiest city might get a few things “wrong,” there are many things it gets right, too Continue reading I Just Traveled to Cancún Over Christmas, in the Middle of A Pandemic
Photo of the Week: Tulum
These spectacular Mayan ruins are a few hours drive south of Cancún Continue reading Photo of the Week: Tulum
Photo of the Week: Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians
Basilica in Wisconsin commemorates Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe Continue reading Photo of the Week: Holy Hill National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians
¡Feliz cumpleaños, Diego Rivera!
The well-known Mexican muralist was born on this day in 1886 Continue reading ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Diego Rivera!
Photo of the Week: Teotihuacán
These pre-Columbian ruins are a photographer’s dream Continue reading Photo of the Week: Teotihuacán
Short film: “Águilas”
Award-winning documentary from Kristy Guevara-Flanagan and Maite Zubiaurre is chilling look at the tireless volunteers who search for human remains of Latino immigrants in the desert Continue reading Short film: “Águilas”
Checking Out the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Representations of Pre-Columbian and Hispanic Cultures
While some presentations seem dated, fascinating art and artifacts remain Continue reading Checking Out the Milwaukee Public Museum’s Representations of Pre-Columbian and Hispanic Cultures
Movie Review: “McFarland, USA”
The emotional story of Mexican immigrants who start a successful cross country program is based on a true story Continue reading Movie Review: “McFarland, USA”
Art Exhibition Review: “Toward Common Cause: Art, Social Change, and the MacArthur Fellows Program at 40”
Art from Wendy Ewald and Amalia Mesa-Bains in Weinberg/Newton Gallery Gives Poignant Glimpse of Chicago’s Vibrant Mexican Community Continue reading Art Exhibition Review: “Toward Common Cause: Art, Social Change, and the MacArthur Fellows Program at 40”
In Praise of the Guayabera
When you love something, it’s easy to write poetry in its honor Continue reading In Praise of the Guayabera
Art Exhibition Review: “Frida Kahlo: Timeless”
A chance to view the Mexican surrealist’s works first hand should not be missed Continue reading Art Exhibition Review: “Frida Kahlo: Timeless”
The Clásico That Changed My Life
Reminiscing About the US vs. Mexico Soccer Rivalry and What It Means to Me Continue reading The Clásico That Changed My Life
Have you tried a “café asiático”?
Surprisingly delicious combinations of flavors in a unique coffee drink from Cartagena, Spain Continue reading Have you tried a “café asiático”?
Exploring the Multiple Personalities of Jorge Luis Borges, Julia de Burgos, and Frida Kahlo
How societal prejudices and professional expectations create divided beings Continue reading Exploring the Multiple Personalities of Jorge Luis Borges, Julia de Burgos, and Frida Kahlo
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