Guadalajara veterinarian Sergio Zamora reminisces about being bussed by the University of Guadalajara for five summers during the 1980s to the nearby Pacific coastline where he camped in palapas and tents as part of an ambitious effort to protect marine turtles from extinction.

The word Mexico represents patriotism, cultural values, national pride and the country’s historical roots.

Navidad is celebrated here with two months of fiestas.

Photos of Adriana Macias that show her at work make her accomplishments seem natural, even though most of her skills—writing, public speaking, painting and playing the cello—required an unusual level of determination, considering she is a woman born without arms.

Mexico earned all the plaudits—not only as hosts but also participants—at the 25th World Taekwondo Championships, which took place at Guadalajara’s Scotiabank Aquatics Center from November 13 to 20.

On November 18, 1945, members of the 201 Squadron—the only Mexican unit to see action in World War II—returned in triumph to Mexico City, after participating in the liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese.