Mitla Mitla is another prehispanic site, very interesting and special, there are evidences that people lived there since the first century, even before Monte Alban became the center of power. Mitla was the center of political and religious power forContinue Reading
MAGIC AND COLOR IN WOVEN WOOL RUGS Many years ago the artisans in Oaxaca elaborated rugs with neutral colors, but at the beginning of 1960, the artisans started dying the wool using plants, and this has given them access toContinue Reading
Mexican Independence Day Today all of Mexico is partying, our traditions, our culture, our gastronomy, our music, our unique parties, there are thousands of reasons to feel proud of this wonderful country and shout long live Mexico. Continue Reading
Textiles and Alebrijes TEXTILES IN OAXACA Textiles are famous in Mexico, and Oaxaca has beautiful examples of different textiles. The different techniques used by the master artisans for the confection of each piece were rescued from the popularContinue Reading
Monte Alban MONTALBAN THE ZAPOTEC AND MIXTEC CIVILIZATION Is located 8 kilometers from the City of Oaxaca, it was the capital city of the Zapotecs and one of the first cities in Mesoamerica. It was founded in 500 BC.Continue Reading
Oaxaca de Juarez Just recently, I went to Oaxaca. This beautiful state has so many exciting places to visit and such a fascinating history that I would like to share with you, as well as the different activities during ourContinue Reading
LOVING MEXICO is helping Niños Incapacitados, Fund Raising Event. We hope you will subscribe and help this Non-Profit organization to continue helping our Mexican children. October 18 , 18 hrs. Central time 19 hrs. Eastern Time 17 hrs. Western Time. ByContinue Reading
Diego Rivera Part 1 MY ART, MY LIFE When I posted the video of Jose Maria Velasco, I talked about the different muralists of Mexico. However, I intended to write about Diego Rivera exclusively, because of the various muralists,Continue Reading