The Sinaloa coastal area shelters a rock treasure of incalculable value. Las Labradas beach gets its name from the art displays on the rocks on its shore. In addition to being a beautiful beach, Las Labradas offers...
Author - Alejandra Casas
Alejandra CasasChile mixe, non-culinary applications in Oaxaca
The chile mixe (chile pasilla mixe) is one of the traditional foods of Mexican culture. It comes from the Sierra Mixe (hence its name) in Oaxaca and its smoky flavor is present in many dishes of traditional Mexican...
Padre Tembleque, the largest hydraulic work
40 minutes from Teotihuacán is one of the most imposing aqueducts in our country. The Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque is the largest hydraulic work that was carried out in New Spain. Since 2016, the United Nations...
Cumbres de Majalca, a place to connect with nature
Cumbres de Majalca National Park is an amazing place located just 47 kilometers from the city of Chihuahua. The majestic rock formations, grasslands and pine and oak forests characterize this wonderful place. The...
Dance of the Chinelos, a colorful Morelos’ tradition
The dance of the chinelos is one of the most representative dances in our country and its origins date back to the post-colonial era. It emerged in Tlayacapan, Morelos and to this day it is considered the symbol of...
Jasmine mosqueta, mexican flower for ornamental use
The jasmine mosqueta (Philadelphus mexicanus) is an endemic plant of our country. Its presence is notable in states like Oaxaca, Sinaloa and Veracruz. The first registration of the flower was made in 1896, when the...
Tlaxtihuilli, an iconic dish from the Riviera nayarita
Tlaxtihuilli is an iconic recipe in the state of Nayarit and is often served as an appetizer. This is corn atole, with shrimp and chili, sometimes served with tatemado or zarandeado fish. The gastronomy of Nayarit began...
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz’s cookbook, culinary secrets
If we talk about Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz’s books, you will surely think of Redondillas (1689). However, this time we refer to the Cookbook of the convent of San Jerónimo. The selection and transcription of the...
Petate, the traditional bed of Mexican culture
The duffel bag is an iconic object of Mexican culture, traditionally used as a bed. But it also has other applications and meanings. The word petate comes from the Nahuatl word “petlatl”, and it is a type of...
