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Decades of first hand Mexico tourism information from me, "Mexico" Mike Nelson.

Mexico Mike Nelson

I've been traveling Mexico since I was a kid. At some point I fell in love with the entire country and dedicated my life to her. She has a magic that is indescribable. I've done my best throughout this website to share my experiences and unearth that magic. I no longer make trip guides, or offer one-on-one advice, however, the information that I used to have and charge for, I am sharing for free on this website. I hope it helps you!

There are 32 States in Mexico, including the Federal Zone (Mexico City). Click on any of them below to start your journey.

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5 Myths of Mexico: Debunked

By Rebekah Mullinix After arriving in Mexico and having some personal experiences, I am surprised as to how much misinformation is available on the internet and via word of mouth. This article addresses just a few of the expectations I had,

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CINCO DE MAYO

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “fifth of May”) is a regional holiday in Mexico, primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely defeat of French forces at

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MEXICO HISTORY AND LANDMARKS

Mexico History and Landmarks

Mexico and its peoples celebrate a long and dynamic history.  Visitors to the country will find people immensely proud of their heritage, accomplishments, and cultural achievements.  When traveling through Mexico, you can learn a great deal about the nation and

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CHRISTMAS IN MEXICO: EXPLAINED

Christmas In Mexico: Explained

Christmas in Mexico is not just one day, it is almost a whole month! Eighty percent of Mexicans are Catholic. So at this time of year, it’s no surprise that just about every village and town from Baja to the Yucatan

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MEXICO’S TOP STREET ART DESTINATIONS

Mexico’s Top Street Art Destinations

One cannot visit Mexico without noticing the elaborate street art throughout the cities. This is one of my favorite things to see in any city. Each work of art shows something unique about the culture of that city. Mexico has

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BUS TRAVEL IN MEXICO

Bus Travel in Mexico

There are hundreds and hundreds of bus companies that operate in Mexico. In fact, it is the most common means of transportation for the masses of laborers who keep cities and systems moving.

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MEXICO’S CHESS MASTER: CARLOS TORRE

Mexico’s Chess Master: Carlos Torre

See the last paragraph for exciting news on the Chandra Alexis Chess Club’s Invitational sponsored by MexInsurance.com® Carlos Torre – Mexico Chess Carlos Torre Repetto is a name well known by seasoned chess players across the world. Torre was a man

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NAIA DISCOVERED

Naia Discovered

Mexico is revered the world over for its archeological sites. Recently it has made headlines with the discovery of ancient teen that divers found in an underwater cave. Revelations made this past spring about her DNA make this 13,000-year-old girl

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MONARCH BUTTERFLY MIGRATION

Monarch Butterfly Migration

Every year over 500,000 monarch Butterflies migrate from Canada to Mexico. It’s a four-generation journey and no single butterfly survives the round trip. This Monarch Migration is one of the great wonders of the universe.

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THE MAYA TRAIN

The Maya Train

Whether the proposed “Maya Train” from Palenque to Yucatan to Quintana Roo is President López Obrador’s (AMLO) crowning achievement or his biggest boondoggle will take some time to determine.  Proponents and opponents are already lining up to bless or curse the iron wheels. Here are some

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OKTOBERFEST IN MEXICO

Oktoberfest in Mexico

There are hundreds of cities celebrating Oktoberfest in Mexico. this event, which has grown in popularity over the 19th and 20th centuries. The best known Oktoberfest takes place in the southern part of Mexico City, at the Club Alemán in the

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