by Erin May | Aug 4, 2014 | Area Attractions, Mexico Travel, My Life in Mexico
Añil, scientific name generally referring to Indigofera tinctoria, belongs to the pea family and is the source of the beautiful color indigo. In Nahuatl it is called jiquitle. The plant is a shrub, growing up to 1.5 m in height also used for a blue dye is its close...
by Erin May | Jul 27, 2014 | Area Attractions
In this part of Mexico, the word palapa is used to describe a thatched roof house without walls. It is a word that is said to have its origin in Nahuatl, being a combination of words meaning, “butterfly in the water”. The palapa is a structure that has evolved in...
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...
by Erin May | Mar 28, 2014 | Area Attractions, Mexico Travel
In Peter Greenberg’s recently aired The Royal Tour, President Calderón selected diving in the cenotes of Yucatan instead of a refreshing swim at Hierve el Agua. Nevertheless, Oaxaca’s bubbling springs and petrified waterfalls are one of the most spectacular...
by Erin May | Apr 23, 2013 | Area Attractions, Mexico Travel, My Life in Mexico
Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most unique and beautiful States. Located in the Southwestern part of the country, Oaxaca is best known for its indigenous peoples and cultures. From mountainous ranges to spectacular coastline, this state is not to be missed. Here...
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