Once upon a time, well, actually every Sunday morning, there is cochinita pibil available in the [Akumal] Pueblo, which sells out by about 8 a.m. Cochinita is slow-roasted pork, often cooked in a pib (underground oven), not unlike pit-cooked pulled pork from the South, and can be incredibly delectable.
Read MoreMany books have been written about the ancient Mayans, but this one takes you inside the complex culture of Mayan village life, a culture that is fast disappearing.
Read MoreWould you like to learn more about the fascinating world of Mayan culture and language? Alma Libre Bookstore in Puerto Morelos has a large selection of books on the subject.
Read MoreTo put it in the context of Mahahual and southern Quintana Roo, foreigners (or Gringos, as I'll refer to them in this article) may be bothered by the fact that at first they don't understand the Mexicans here and, secondly, Mexicans do not understand them.
Read MoreSix months ago as I traveled along the Cobá Road, I noticed that many tiny shops were now selling Dream Catchers. As time went by, I observed that the presence of Dream Catchers was expanding and they were taking on a very creative aspect that was new to me…
Read Morewas part of more than 300 canoeists who did the Maya sacred journey. The crossing of 18 kilometers from Pole (Xcaret) to Cuzamil (Cozumel) on 21 and 22 May 2011 to the sanctuary of the Ixchel goddess…
Read MoreMany claim that the curative virtues of tequila are those common and characteristic tonic properties of all alcoholic beverages consumed in moderation. Others attribute special qualities to this beverage. The truth is that is a spirit privileged in nature. Without being an irritant, it does in fact posses a few most notable medicinal properties.
Read MoreNoble, stately and proud, La Calavera Catrina – or the "Skeleton of the Female Dandy" - has been an icon of Mexican Pop Art since the days before the Mexican Revolution. Often associated with the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos.
Read MoreStatistically American children have it easier than most other kids on the planet. Child labor laws protect them from work and they have one of the shortest school years on the planet.
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