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Mexico’s most unique towns

From the arid, cactus-strewn deserts of Chihuahua to the foggy, mysterious mountains of Chiapas, Mexico offers a huge variety of landscapes. The 120 million inhabitants of Mexico also reflect this diversity. The mega-rich of Mexico City live only a few hours drive from people living a way of life that’s remained practically unchanged since the arrival of the Spanish. And sprinkled throughout the country you’ll find surprising little places - towns, villages and communities that are so unique as to seem otherworldly.


Exotic pets in Mexico: The ethics & dangers of a growing trend

In recent years, Petco and +Kota have successfully cornered the lucrative Mexican pet market. The former is a US chain offering bright and airy superstores on edge-of-town retail parks, while the latter follows a convenience store model, offering a vast proliferation of branches in locations across the country, with 20 in metropolitan Guadalajara alone. 

‘Tis the season to savor Mexican holiday cuisine

As in other Christian countries around the world, the celebration of Christmas in Mexico is an amalgamation of religious, social and family customs, enjoyed with greater gusto when accompanied by traditional foods.