Cinco de Mayo History At the time, the country was in financial ruin after years of internal strife, and the new president was forced to default on debt payments to European governments. In response, France, Britain and Spain sent naval forces to Veracruz, Mexico, demanding repayment. Why did the FrenchRead More →
We all love Fender, but we don’t love spending thousands on a guitar. Luckily, Fender Player Telecasters are made in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, close to the US border south of California, and are much more affordable, yet just as awesome as the American made guitars. When did they startRead More →
When traveling to Mexico, most stores will require you to pay in pesos, although some larger retailers in tourist areas may allow you to pay in dollars. When you travel, you should exchange some of your currency beforehand in case you have trouble finding a hospitable currency exchange rate whenRead More →
Puerto Rico, officially Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Spanish Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, self-governing island commonwealth of the West Indies, associated with the United States. Do u need a passport to go to Puerto Rico? Just because a trip to Puerto Rico definitely qualifies as a tropical getaway, doesn’tRead More →
By and large, Nuevo Progreso is probably the safest choice of all Mexican border towns that lie across from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. The bottom line to personal safety when traveling is using good judgment and common sense. Is Laredo a bad place to live? Laredo has aRead More →
The city now known as Mexico City was founded as Mexico Tenochtitlan in 1325 and a century later became the dominant city-state of the Aztec Triple Alliance, formed in 1430 and composed of Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan. What Tenochtitlan is called today? Tenochtitlán, located in the heart of what isRead More →
The Aztec Empire was a confederation of three city-states established in 1427: Tenochtitlan, city-state of the Mexica or Tenochca; Texcoco; and Tlacopan, previously part of the Tepanec empire, whose dominant power was Azcapotzalco. When did the Aztecs live in Mexico City? Tenochtitlán was an Aztec city that flourished between A.D.Read More →
The Tulum ruins are open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, seven days a week. As it is a popular tourist attraction, the ruins do get busy with around 2,000 visitors each day. The best time of the day to visit the Mayan ruins is around opening time. This isRead More →
The best time to visit La Huasteca Potosina is during the dry season or winter (except maybe El Salto because the water won’t be running). The rainy season runs between July and August, and high water levels can make many of the waterfalls inaccessible. Plus, it turns the famously blueRead More →
So many people tell me they don’t swim in the Gulf of Mexico because they’re afraid of sharks. Still, it’s comforting and important to know some great ways the American Red Cross believes you can minimize the risk of shark attack and have a great time in the water thisRead More →