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Chapultepec Castle’s National History Museum in Mexico City

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Chapultepec Castle’s National History Museum in Mexico City

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Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio Museum

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Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio Museum

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Gorgeous Guanajuato: The Ultimate Day Trip From San Miguel de Allende

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Gorgeous Guanajuato: The Ultimate Day Trip From San Miguel de Allende

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San Miguel de Allende’s Knockout Door Knockers

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San Miguel de Allende’s Knockout Door Knockers

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Meet the Mojigangas: The Larger-Than-Life Puppets on the Streets of SMA

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Meet the Mojigangas: The Larger-Than-Life Puppets on the Streets of SMA

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From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca

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From Starter to Star: How Boulenc Became the Must-Visit Café in Oaxaca

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Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel

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Pretty in Pink: Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel

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Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle

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Oaxaca Day Trip to Tlacochahuaya and Teotitlán del Valle

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Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca

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Centro Cultural San Pablo: A Hidden Wonder in Oaxaca

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Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca

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Going for Baroque: The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church in Oaxaca

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A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls

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A Guide to Visiting Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca’s Stunning Petrified Waterfalls

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Muxe Culture: Celebrating Mexico’s Fabulous Third Gender

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Muxe Culture: Celebrating Mexico’s Fabulous Third Gender

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Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center

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Fábrica la Aurora: Textile Factory Turned Art and Design Center

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Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray

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Magical Mystery Tour of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray

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Monkey Business: What’s a Chango Mezcalero?

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Monkey Business: What’s a Chango Mezcalero?

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The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco

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The Marvelous Murals of the Sanctuary of Atotonilco

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The Art-Filled Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante

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The Art-Filled Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramírez El Nigromante

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The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato

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The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato

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Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende

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Instituto Allende: The Influential Art School That Shaped San Miguel de Allende

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What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende

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What to Know Before You Go to San Miguel de Allende

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Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende

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Casa Hoyos Boutique Hotel in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende

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Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022

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Day of the Dead Ofrendas 2022

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Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales

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Agave Mythology and Pulque Folk Tales

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How Is Mezcal Made?

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How Is Mezcal Made?

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A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens

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A Tour of the Quinta Real Oaxaca Hotel and Its Gorgeous Gardens

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Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden

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Fascinating Food Plants of the Oaxaca Botanical Garden

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Sampling the 7 Moles of Oaxaca

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Sampling the 7 Moles of Oaxaca

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5 Tips for Visiting Oaxaca From an Expat

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5 Tips for Visiting Oaxaca From an Expat

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The Textile Museum of Oaxaca Weaves Its Magic

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The Textile Museum of Oaxaca Weaves Its Magic

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Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche

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Woodcarvers of Oaxaca Carve Out Their Niche

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Magic Mushrooms. The unconventional and modern marvel of Metropol Parasol, known as Las Setas (The Mushrooms) by locals, took root in Seville’s Plaza de la Encarnación in 2011. Designed by German architect Jürgen Mayer, the structur

Last summer Wally and I had the pleasure of visiting the garden of chef and philanthropist @rick_bayless. Bayless opened Frontera Grill in 1987 forever changing the face of Mexican food in Chicago. The production garden supplies his three downtown re

No Straight Jacket Required. When Wally and I revisited my former stomping grounds in Buffalo, we couldn’t resist the chance to tour the empty patient wards of the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane. I had only been able to admire them from a

The Library is Open! It’s fun to be a tourist in your own city. I can’t believe it took us this long to visit the incredible Newberry Library. Its collections span an Aston six centuries, making it a treasure trove of knowledge. And that

The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán is a masterclass in Mexican Baroque. A literal visual feast for the eyes, the church’s highly decorated interior includes use of more than 60,000 sheets of gold leaf. Its façade is decorated w

I was initially reluctant about visiting Hierve el Agua, the calcified waterfalls and spring-fed mineral water pools outside of the city of Oaxaca de Juárez. The popular geologic wonder is located in the town of San Isidro Roaguía, in t

San Miguel de Allende is a town with art in its DNA. There are galleries galore and shops full of colorful folk art. But we knew that one of the places we had to add to our itinerary was the Fábrica La Aurora. It just sounded so interesting: I

If you’re planning a trip to San Miguel de Allende and are looking for something fun and unusual to do, be sure to set some time aside for a visit to the Chapel of Jimmy Ray. The mosaic wonderland filled with art and assemblages by the late art

I’ll admit it, I’m a fan of @andresgandresg. When the time came for us to find the perfect place to stay in San Miguel de Allende, and I saw that @casahoyos was another one of his projects, the decision for me was easy.

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The colorful #fantastical #woodcarving creatures known as #alebrijes were inspired by an artist’s fever dream. Learn more about our favorite #mexican #folkart #artepopular #handicraft. Link in bio.

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Sweat to Reset. The herb-infused indigenous steam ritual #temazcal opens your mind as well as your pores. Plus, you won’t believe how they cleanse you of negative energy. Learn more about this Mesoamerican tradition and why we highly recommend

There’s No Place Like Home. Located on a quiet stretch of Calle Miguel Hidalgo in the Centro of Oaxaca City, @casaantonieta was more than just a hotel for Wally and I. It was our home away from home. Plus it included the hip @muss_cafe with gre

Folk Yes! Linda Hanna’s home contains an incredible collection of handmade #folkart pieces from the surrounding villages around #Oaxaca. If you have a passion for folk art as Wally and I do, Oaxaca should be on your Mexico itinerary. And there&

@palaciooficial is more than just a pretty building. Head inside for strange #murals by famous #artists, including #diegorivera and #orozco. They’re also infamous, whether it’s because they’re #communist propaganda or feature a hide

Walking around #PuertoVallarta is a bit like being in an outdoor art gallery. #Murals #streetart and #graffiti can be found all over. #Mexico has a long history of this public art form. Click our link for more photos — and learn how some of the

Viva La Revolución. Masala y Maíz checked every box for us: a delicious blend of Mexican, African and Indian cuisine, great service, a pleasing atmosphere and a business philosophy we can get behind. Learn why this restaurant stands out

Shop ‘Til You Drop. If you’re looking to purchase folk art, handicrafts and arte popular from all over Mexico such as brightly painted alebrije wood carvings from Oaxaca and hand-embroidered Otomi textiles, head to the @mercadodeartesania