Garza Blanca Preserve Resort and Spa, Puerto Vallarta is hosting a fine art exhibition – “The Magic Art of Jose Baldi”. August 3, 2012 to November 4, 2012. Jose Baldi, is a contemporary, self-taught, modern-Impressionistic artist originally from Tepotzotlan, Mexico. CLICK HERE for directions to … [Read more...]
Important Chocolate Discovery in the Yucatan
August 1, 2012
I just got a message from MIKE RUGGERI about an important chocolate discovery in the Yucatan! “Seed residues of chocolate have been found in a dish and not vases for the first time in Mesoamerica. The discovery was made at the Paso del Macho site near a ball court in the Maya Puuc region of the … [Read more...]
Volaris Airlines to Launch Uruapan-Los Angeles Service in Early October
August 1, 2012
I just heard that Mexican low-cost carrier VOLARIS AIRLINES is launching service from Uruapan in Michoacán state to Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesdays beginning October 2. Volaris has become Mexico’s second largest airline since Mexicana ceased operations and Uruapan will become Volaris … [Read more...]
3rd Mexico Health Travel Forum – August 22-24, 2012
July 23, 2012
Attend the 3rd Annual Health Travel Fair in Vallarta and Social Network on A Bay Cruise - All FGTM 2012 participants are welcome to enjoy tequila, Mexican music and dancing accompanied by a romantic Vallarta sunset and dazzling night lights. A seafood, meat and fowl buffet will be enjoyed by all. Do … [Read more...]
Driving in Mexico 2––Don’t Drive While Married – John Scherber: An American Voice in Mexico
July 22, 2012
Driving in Mexico 2 is a welcome sequel to last week's witty, humorous story about driving in Mexico. You haven't driven until you've driven in Mexico! In my previous post (DRIVING IN MEXICO––NO COUNTRY FOR NEW CARS) I established that contrary to the superficial impression of many, Méxican … [Read more...]
A Taste of La Cruz by Landon Hollander
July 16, 2012
A Taste of La Cruz Saturday July 21, 2012 - 7:00 PM Location: Main Plaza (Plaza Publica Benito Juarez) La Cruz de Huanacaxtle A TASTE OF LA CRUZ , “Wine, Food & More” will take place in the Main Plaza (Plaza Benito Juarez) of La Cruz on July 21st, 2012 at 7:00 – 10:00 PM. This event, … [Read more...]
Doña Maria and Her Rooster – Part 2 by Michael Osias, A Canuck in Mexico
July 15, 2012
Acaponeta – Chapter 2 (Click this link to read Part 1) Backpack in place, dodging through the throngs of travelers, I finally found myself outside the roofless bus station, looking for the village church. The constant clanging of the massive bells from the cathedral's twin towers easily marked my … [Read more...]
JOHN SCHERBER – AN AMERICAN VOICE IN MEXICO
July 9, 2012
DRIVING IN MEXICO: NO COUNTRY FOR NEW CARS The thought of driving in México strikes a deadly fear into the hearts of many Americans and Canadians alike. Of course, they purchased Méxican car insurance when they crossed the border. Yet somehow this only made them feel legal, not safe. Now here’s the … [Read more...]
Doña Maria and Her Rooster – Part 1 by Michael Osias, A Canuck in Mexico
July 9, 2012
Playas Novillero Growing up I always thought that a rooster's crow was created specifically, as nature's alarm clock, to wake the farm folk and welcome another day. I believed that the roosters slept during the night like the rest of us, and at the first hint of dawn, with all of their vocal … [Read more...]
El Rosario Mariposa Sanctuary, Michoacan, Mexico by Henry Huber
July 9, 2012
In December of 2010 I was renting a 3 bedroom house on a walled 1 acre lot with beautiful flower gardens and fruit trees in the higher area of the small town of Jocotepec, just south of Guadalajara. From my patio I had a spectacular view of Chapala Lake with breathtaking evening sunsets. I soon … [Read more...]
