Mexico during the 1800s, though with origins much more ancient. The Santa Fe area was a hot spot for ancient cultures and civilizations, and an impressive number of historic pueblos and cliff dwellings are located within a short drive of town, allowing visitors to explore the remains of these...
capturing the annual joy-filled festivities. It is believed that during the Day of the Dead — or Dia de Muertos — they are able to commune with their deceased loved ones.
Trio Los Panchos, from the 1950s. They're still playing today and everyone of every age in Mexico knows all the words to all the songs they've sung since their beginning...
Two square bell towers flanked the main façade and contained bells brought from Mexico during the 1800s. A one-story convento sat along the north side of the church and once housed living space, workrooms, and storage for the father and friars who were in residence. The huge church still...
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Isleta became one of the largest and most prosperous pueblos in New Mexico and was noted for its crops and orchards. The oldest section consists of adobe buildings around a central plaza surrounded by cultivated lands. ...
Tulum’s location on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, in the Riviera Maya, makes it an ideal spot for enjoying beautiful beaches and great weather. Spring Spring is a popular travel time throughout Mexico. Many Mexican families go on vacation during this time, so you should make your accommodation ...
Even during the best times. But, what if you booked in advance. You’ve paid a deposit. Maybe you’ve already paid for the whole thing. And then, it’s too rough. Or dangerous. Or a storm hits. Again, you probably won’t get a refund, but you might want to look at your ...
The United States of America and Mexico's border was first surveyed during the mid 1800's. The international survey was done in response to the peace treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo which was signed by the two countries on February 2, 1848; following the end of the Mexican American war. The ...
Mexico - Flora, Fauna, Ecosystems: Mexico is one of the world’s more biologically diverse countries, encompassing vast deserts, tropical rainforests, mangrove swamps, and alpine ecosystems and supporting a wide range of reptiles and mammals, as well as
As such, Teotihuacánconstituteda second grand civilizational climax or “unification” (400–600ce). Teotihuacán power waned after about 600, and a “time of troubles” ensued, during which a number of states andnascentempires competed for supremacy. Among these competitors were theToltecsofTula...