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Piñatas: an animated Christmas tradition

Glorious holiday décor and reruns of “Rudolph,” Charlie Brown, and the Grinch aren’t the triggers signaling visions of chile-dusted sugarplums, peanuts and tangerines in the Christmas party bolas (treat bags). 


Guadalupe: the Mother of all Mexicans

Visitors in Mexico’s street markets and tourist stalls are drawn to the mountains of goods imprinted with the image of the country’s patron, the Virgin of Guadalupe.

New museum offers intimate look at tequila

A refurbished 1940s house located three kilometers west of Guadalajara’s center has become home to a wide ranging collection related to tequila and its enjoyment. 

Locals share environmental protection strategies

Despite — and perhaps because of — the insufficiency of recycling programs in greater Guadalajara, many conscientious people are engaged in their own, sometimes surprising, efforts to protect the environment.

Antipodes on the globe, similar at heart

Mexico’s cultural wealth has always played an important role in its social and economic spheres. More recently, in a reverse trend, a spurt in its various economic sectors has further expanded the cultural base in cities like Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Cancun and Queretaro to include a growing number of Indians.