Culture & History in Mexico
Heritage and traditions
The City the Jungle Swallowed Whole: A Culture & History Guide to Palenque
A culture and history guide to Palenque, Chiapas — Pakal's tomb, climbable jungle temples, 2026 fees, waterfalls, the Tren Maya, and the Lacandon frontier.
Culture & HistoryPuerto Vallarta: The Night of the Iguana Town That Refused to Become a Resort
A culture and history guide to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: the 1963 Night of the Iguana Hollywood scandal, Gringo Gulch and Casa Kimberly, the Malecón sculpture walk, Isla Cuale market, Yelapa water taxis, whale season, the new Islas Marías ferries, and 2026 prices, hours, and logistics.
Culture & HistorySan Cristóbal de las Casas: Where Maya Weavers Set the Price in Tzotzil and the Zapatistas Rewrote Mexico
A cultural history guide to San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas: Zapatista history updated for 2026, Chamula and Zinacantan etiquette, free textile museum, Na Bolom, Sumidero Canyon DIY logistics, Semana Santa, and honest safety notes.
Culture & HistoryOaxaca: Where Zapotec Kings Built Monte Albán and Seven Moles Still Rule the Table
Oaxaca culture and history guide: Monte Albán and Mitla Zapotec ruins, Santo Domingo baroque gold, Guelaguetza, Día de Muertos, the great markets, mezcal palenques, with hours, prices, and what to skip.
Culture & HistoryGuanajuato: Silver Mines, Underground Highways, and the City That Refuses to Be Straight
A deep cultural guide to Guanajuato, Mexico—from silver mines and underground tunnels to callejoneadas, enchiladas mineras, and the independence history that shaped a nation. With specific addresses, prices, and what to skip.
Culture & HistoryTulum: The Maya Port That Traded Jade for Three Centuries and Still Won't Let the Sea Take It
A thematic guide to Tulum's Maya ruins, cenotes, and coastal culture — with specific addresses, prices, and what to skip.
Culture & HistorySan Miguel de Allende: The Pink Cathedral, the Rebels' Courtyards, and the Art School That Changed a City Forever
A comprehensive cultural guide to San Miguel de Allende, from the postcard-built Parroquia and independence courtyards to the art school that rewrote the city's DNA. With specific addresses, prices, and where to eat like a local.
Culture & HistoryGuadalajara: Where Mariachi Was Born, Tequila Became Legend, and Mexican Identity Refuses to Apologize
A culture and history guide to Mexico's second city — birthplace of mariachi, tequila, and the Jaliscense spirit, with colonial architecture, living traditions, and what to skip.