Discovering Huatulco. Many people set out on a spiritual journey to free themselves from preoccupation with material possessions. At the beginning of 2001, we turned this venture upside down.
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‘Huatulco’ or Where the Tree is Worshipped
A colorful series of blooming trees announces the South Pacific Mexican spring. The jacaranda trees bloom with brilliant purple flowers. The primavera trees (Tabebuia) blossom with pink or yellow showy flowers. Bats pollinate the trees. Bees and several species of hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers. The shaving brush tree (bombax ellipticum) blooms early spring with […]
When Can I See Humpbacks in Huatulco?
Humpback Whale _Megaptera novaeangliae_ Photo_ NOAA Whales can be seen off the coast of Huatulco generally from mid-December through March. The majority of whales that can be observed are humpbacks although blue whales, gray whales and orcas can also more rarely be seen. Humpback Whale _Megaptera novaeangliae_ Credit_ Danielle Cholewiak_ NOAA NEFSC The humpback is […]
Corn: Mexico’s Gift to the World and New Possibilities for this Ancient Grain
Although I have written several articles about corn A (Zea mays), for The Eye, this one focuses on an outstanding new discovery that may truly revolutionize the agriculture “industry”? and associated production of this grain worldwide. A Short History of Corn First a little background. I have been fascinated with the history of this plant […]
Culture, Cuisine and Conservation in Huatulco
By Serge Dedina If there is a more beautiful beach in Mexico than Playa Cacaluta in the 29,383-acre Huatulco National Park, I haven’t seen it. The steep white sand beach is fringed with green mangroves and surrounded by tropical forest as far as the eye can see. Sea turtles, humpback whales and giant manta rays […]
Mexico: #1 in Avocados
Mexico is first in the world for avocado production. It is hugely important to the Mexican economy. Its production represents 45.95% of the world’s international export market according to the Agriculture Secretariat (SAGARPA: La Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación). Exporting Avocados The Mexican avocado is one of the country’s most successful […]
Traditional Healing and Ecotourism
Traditional medicine has been around for centuries. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in this area. Tierra Ventura Eco turismo is an ecotour company specializing in rural Oaxacan tours. Some of these tours involve the use of curanderos. Curanderos or traditional healers Claudia Schurr and Yves Chavan have been involved with […]
Top Spiritual Journeys in Mexico
Tepoztlán, Morelos According to legend, Tepoztlán is the birthplace of the feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl. This is the place where he underwent his inner transformation. He began his journey to fully realize his potential as a great teacher. Here, Quetzalcoatl received ancient energy to help him on his transformative quest. Today visitors still feel this […]
The Turtles of Escobilla
My wife, Donna, saw an article on Huatulco – What’s Up about the turtles at Playa de Escobilla. We decided that we should go see them. Playa de Escobilla Sanctuary is a waterfront sanctuary for sea turtles about 30 km east of Puerto Escondido. It is one of the world’s major nesting grounds for the […]
How To Visit the Sights Near Oaxaca City
Guide, Driver, Colectivo, Bus, Taxi, Tour Company or Rental Car Tour guides are generally the most expensive way to see the sights in the central valleys around Oaxaca City. The second class bus system is the most economical. But there are other choices, and budget should not be your only consideration when wanting to visit […]
