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El día de la Independencia de México Posted by sasha on Sep 17, 2019
El día 16 de septiembre se celebra el Día de la Independencia de México (On September 16, Mexico’s Independence Day is celebrated). It’s a very festive time with lots going on. Hay desfiles, conciertos, fiestas y más (There are parades, concerts, parties, and more). I’ve been fortunate enough to celebrate Mexican Independence Day the past…
La Cultura Mexicana (Mexican Culture) Posted by sasha on Apr 26, 2019
It’s no secret that me encanta México (I love Mexico). I’ve been living there on and off for the last two years now, and I’m about to go back for round three in a few days. Whenever people ask me why I love living in Mexico so much, I always mention la cultura Mexicana (Mexican…
Mariachi Music Posted by sasha on Apr 10, 2019
El mariachi es un género de música tradicional de México (Mariachi is a genre of traditional Mexican music). It’s an important part of Mexican culture and has even been recognized on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at mariachi music and learn some Spanish along the…
One Week in Mexico City Posted by sasha on Oct 18, 2017
What can you do with one week in Mexico City? ¡Mucho! Check out the street art, explore ancient cities, join the Sunday bike ride, catch a night of lucha libre, drink mezcal, listen to mariachi, and eat all the tacos! See what you can do with una semana en DF in this short video:
Streets, Beats & Eats – Mexico City Posted by sasha on Apr 26, 2017
Mexico City is a fascinating place to explore. It’s full of museums, parks, churches, markets, and so much more. You could spend a lifetime here and not see it all. Unfortunately, most of us have to settle for a short visit. There’s a lot you can do there, even in just a day! Join us…
Mexico City Centro Historico (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Apr 12, 2017
There’s lots to see and do in the Centro Historico of the Mexican capital. In Part One, we saw the Catedral Metropolitana, Templo Mayor, and lots more. You’ll need at least one more day here to really take it all in, and it’s a busy one! In Part Two of our video tour, check out the…