Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in Mexico City
Most everyone knows that Cinco de Mayo, May 5, is not Mexico’s Independence Day (which falls on September 16). Cinco de Mayo memorializes a famous 1862 battle in the colonial … Read more
Mexico City
A Not Completely Futile Dash Through Teotihuacán
There’s no rush to get to the entrance of the archeological park of Teotihuacán. The sign says it opens at 7, which is when I arrived, but the guard won’t … Read more
Notes from Mexico City
It’s easy to skip Ciudad de Mexico (look for Mexico City under ‘C’s in the Spanish drop down choice), especially if you’re ultimately headed to the beach or some colonial … Read more