by Erin May | Jul 25, 2014 | Area Attractions, Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
The bays of Huatulco (Bahias de Huatulco) is divided into four main areas. One of these areas is the small town of Santa Cruz, the most centrally located bay with a large pier where cruise ships dock. Santa Cruz is the hub of commercial and tourist activities....
by Erin May | Jul 5, 2014 | Area Attractions, Mexico Travel
A trip to Palenque , Chiapas is to delve into the heart of Mayan design. Where in Oaxaca, one sees strong Zapotecan and Mixtec elements in their crafts, Chiapas represents the distinctly Mayan traditions. Mayan traditions have contributed essential design ideas...
by Erin May | Jun 26, 2014 | Area Attractions, Mexico Travel, My Life in Mexico
When most visitors to Oaxaca think of Oaxacan art, the first thing that usually comes to mind is folk art; alebrijes (carved, fancifully painted wooden figures), barro negro (black pottery), tapetes (hand-made wool rugs), and other craft products. They don’t...
by Erin May | Jun 18, 2014 | Area Attractions, Mexico Travel
“Grandest, largest, biggest, oldest, most beautiful” are all adjectives that have been used to describe the architecture in El Centro Histórico, Mexico City. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, El Centro Histórico comprises 700 blocks wrapped around the 13-acre zócalo, the...
by Erin May | Jun 12, 2014 | Area Attractions, Mexico Travel
Your tickets are booked for your Huatulco beach vacation. Get ready for sun, sand and surf in this oceanside paradise. Get ready for relaxation and freedom from everyday life! However, it can be difficult to feel fully free when you’re dragging too much stuff...
