Chocolate’s Odyssey: A Journey from Mexico to the World
Mexico is the birthplace of cacao —chocolate was unknown to Europeans before Columbus— and the esteemed bean is an integral part of Mexico's history
Chocolate in Mexico
Articles about chocolate foods, drinks and culture in Mexico
Articles about chocolate foods, drinks and culture in Mexico
There’s More to Mexican Piñatas than Meets the Eye
The colorful piñata is a hallmark of Mexican festive traditions, and more thought and decision-making goes into a piñata ritual than is readily apparent
Mole and Other Things You Haven’t Tried
Mexico's climate and rich soils offer-up a great variety of flavorsome and colorful foods and dishes that can be easily identified with the country
Bread and Other Offerings on Day of the Dead
An important tradition of Day of the Dead is the creation of an "ofrenda" that usually manifests as an altar in family homes
Celebrating Life on Day of the Dead in Mexico
Day of the Dead —that is a celebration of the continuity of life— is one of Mexico's most important religious holidays, celebrated in November each year
Hacienda Uxmal near Merida, Yucatán
Hacienda Uxmal offers comfortable and very agreeable accommodations in the heart of the Yucatán jungle