Mexican Cinema

Mexican cinema dates back to 1896, when President Díaz realized the importance of documenting his presidency in order to present … More

Cancún Malls, Part 2: Kukulcan Plaza & Luxury Avenue

Kukulcan Plaza is based in the heart of Cancun’s Hotel Zone. Since it first opened in 1992 as one of … More

Cancún Malls, Part 1: La Isla Shopping Village

Located on the small island of Laguna Nichupte, at marker 12.5 km along Cancun’s Kukulkan Boulevard, is La Isla Shopping … More

Famous TEMPLES

A temple is a building which is used for spiritual rituals and activities, such as prayer and ritual offerings. Religions … More

Famous PUBLIC SQUARES

A public square (also commonly referred to as a town square, plaza, or piazza) is an open public space which is commonly found in the heart … More

The Best of MEXICO

Mexico (officially known as the United Mexican States, since it is a federation comprising 31 states plus the capitol), is the world’s 13th-largest country by area … More

Gulf of Mexico

The Gulf of Mexico is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean, mostly surrounded by North America. It is bounded to the north by the Gulf Coast of … More

Mexican Cuisine

Mexican cuisine has roots in Mesoamerican cuisine, which began with early agricultural communities such as the Maya, who domesticated maize (corn). Successive waves included the Olmec, Teotihuacanos, Toltec, Huastec, Zapotec, Mixtec, Otomi, Purépecha, Totonac, Mazatec, … More

Monumento a la Independencia

Resembling the July Column in Paris and the Victory Column in Berlin, “The Angel of Independence” victory column in downtown Mexico City (commonly shortened to “El Ángel” but … More

Monumento a la Revolución

Standing 220 feet high, the Monumento a la Revolución in downtown Mexico City is considered to be the tallest triumphal arch in the … More

120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part VI (101-120) – Countries with the Most Sites

Here is a list of countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites (as of August 2021): Italy (58 – … More

120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part V (81-100) – Selection Criteria

Nominated UNESCO World Heritage Sites must be widely considered to be of “outstanding universal value” and meet at least one … More

120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part IV (61-80) – Site Types

The complete World Heritage List comprises 1153 properties of “outstanding universal value”. Of these, about 23% are represented by natural … More

120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part III (41-60) – In Danger

Armed conflict, war, natural disasters (such as earthquakes), pollution, poaching, uncontrolled urbanization, and unchecked tourist development all pose major problems … More

120 Favorite UNESCO Sites, Part II (21-40) – Delisting

World Heritage sites may lose their designation when the UNESCO World Heritage Committee determines that they are not properly managed or protected. A … More

Top 10 LIBRARIES

The term “library” in English is based on the Latin liber for book or document, with other modern languages (such as French … More

Pacific Ocean

Although the Pacific Ocean is by far the largest of the world’s five oceans, covering an area greater than 63.7 … More

Las Americas Premium Outlets

Las Americas Premium Outlets is a 560,000-square-foot outlet mall, located 20 minutes south of downtown San Diego, California near the Mexico-United States border. It … More

The Best of the WEST INDIES

Three major island “arcs” delineate the northern and eastern edges of the Caribbean Sea and make up what is known today as “The West … More

Other Recommended ART MUSEUMS

Here is a list of a few dozen more art museums around the world that I would recommend with an … More

Cancún

The city of Cancún in southeast Mexico is located on the Caribbean Sea along the northeast coast of the Yucatán … More

Palacio Postal

Located in the heart of Mexico City’s Historic District, the Palacio Postal (also referred to as the Correo Mayor) is … More

Chapultepec, Part 5: Museo de Arte Moderno

The Museo de Arte Moderno (Museum of Modern Art), located in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park, features exhibitions of contemporary national and international artists. It … More

Palacio Nacional

Located along Mexico City’s Plaza de la Constitución, its main square also known as El Zócalo, the Palacio Nacional serves as the … More

Cobá

Cobá, located on the Yucatán Peninsula in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, served as the nexus of the largest network of stone causeways … More

Chapultepec, Part 4: Museo Rufino Tamayo

Museo Rufino Tamayo is an art museum located in Mexico City’s Chapultepec Park, that displays international modern and contemporary art … More

Chapultepec, Part 3: The Zoo

Chapultepec Zoo (or in Spanish, Zoológico de Chapultepec) is the best known Mexican zoo. It is located in Chapultepec Park and … More

Epcot, Part 2: World Showcase

Disney’s World Showcase at Epcot in Orlando, Florida is a large area reminiscent of a permanent World’s Fair. It contains … More

Costa Maya

The port of Costa Maya (“Mayan Coast”) is a small tourist region located in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, … More

Teotihuacán, Part 3: The Temple of the Feathered Serpent

The Citadel (Spanish: “Ciudadela“), located at the southern end of Teotihuacán’s Avenue of the Dead, contains several important structures, but … More

Teotihuacán, Part 2: Avenue of the Dead

The broad central avenue of Teotihuacán, known as the Avenue of the Dead, is flanked by the large Pyramid of … More