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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Nov 133 min read
The Fascinating World of Axolotls: Mexico’s Endangered ‘Water Monsters’
Known as "water monsters" or "Mexican walking fish," axolotls are one of the most unique and beloved creatures of the animal kingdom....
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Oct 313 min read
Frida Kahlo: The Art, Life, and Legacy of Mexico's Iconic Painter
Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico's most celebrated artists, left an indelible mark on art, culture, and the world of self-expression. Known for...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Oct 162 min read
The Origins of Catrinas and Calaveras: From Literary Skulls to Diego Rivera's Icon
The rich tapestry of Mexican culture is woven with symbols that celebrate life and death, with the calavera (skull) standing out as one...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Oct 33 min read
The Aqueduct of Querétaro: History, Construction, and Legend
The Aqueduct of Querétaro: History, Construction, and Reality Behind the Legend The Aqueduct of Querétaro, commonly known as "Los Arcos,"...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Sep 182 min read
The Mystical Beauty of Peña de Bernal
The Mystical Beauty of Peña de Bernal a unique destination that combines natural beauty, history, and a bit of mysticism.
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Sep 42 min read
Temple and Former Convent of La Santa Cruz
Temple and Former Convent of La Santa Cruz. In the mid-17th century, the Franciscans built the church and convent. Over time, it has...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Jul 253 min read
The Magical World of Alebrijes: Mexico's Colorful Folk Art
The Magical World of Alebrijes: Mexico's Colorful Folk Art. Mexico is a country rich in cultural heritage and artistic traditions
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Jul 102 min read
Discovering the Magic of Lake Pátzcuaro and Janitzio Island
Discovering the Magic of Lake Pátzcuaro and Janitzio Island
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Jun 203 min read
Discovering the Culture and Traditions of the Otomí Indigenous People
Discovering the Culture and Traditions of the Otomí Indigenous People
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Jan 222 min read
The Mummies of Guanajuato
The legend of the mummies tells that in 1833, Guanajuato suffered from a cholera epidemic that left thousands dead. In addition, the...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Dec 13, 20233 min read
The origin of the myth of the apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe
This is the origin of the myth of the miraculous apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Juan Diego, on the Tepeyac Hill on December...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Nov 20, 20232 min read
The Mexican Revolution
November 20 commemorates the beginning of the Mexican Revolution, the date on which the uprising against the established regime in Mexico...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Nov 13, 20232 min read
La Cajeta de Celaya
Today, we will talk about Cajeta. Cajeta is a traditional Mexican sweet, made mainly with goat's milk. As we all know, it can be tasted...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Los Voladores de Papantla
Today, we will talk about the Voladores de Papantla. We have all seen them at one time or another. We have all been surprised to see how,...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Nov 1, 20233 min read
Origen del Día de Muertos.
El origen del Día de Muertos, ha sido debatido por muchos años y por muchos especialistas. Sin embargo, la mayoría aseguran que en lugar...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Oct 23, 20232 min read
The legend of the Cempasuchil Flower
On the Day of the Dead, the cempasúchil flower becomes a fundamental component. This flower whose name comes from the Náhualt,...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Oct 17, 20232 min read
Catrina Origin
Do you know the origin of the catrina? It is not of pre-Hispanic or religious origin, it comes from a mixture of ideas and art. It all...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Oct 2, 20232 min read
The legend of the Xoloitzcuintle, The Aztec Dog.
This particular breed of dog has been venerated since pre-Hispanic times, as it was believed that these beautiful animals were guardians...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Sep 15, 20234 min read
Happy September 15th!
Many people already know that Mexico's Independence Day is September 16th and not May 5th, but, have you ever heard the phrase: "Let's...
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Gabriela Carranza Castillo
Sep 4, 20231 min read
Outstanding Mexican Painters: José María Velasco
In Mexico we have had a great amount of talent for many years, each one of them deserves to be remembered for their incredible work and...
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