After visiting blue agave fields on the way to Tequila, our tour continued at the Jose Cuervo distillery known as La Rojeña. Going to Jose Cuervo, and not any of the other numerous tequila distilleries in the area, was an easy choice. Jose Cuervo is the birthplace of tequila mass […]
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We Drink Tequila in Tequila (Mexico)
For a lot of people, tequila is one of the most recognizable products of Mexico, the country’s brand. And that’s why when we visited the Mexican state of Jalisco, we could not pass up an opportunity to visit the nearby town of Tequila, known obviously, for tequila. Located just 40 […]
Read MoreHand of God and Goal of the Century: Azteca Stadium
-Arbitro corrupto! Arbitro corrupto! We are sitting in the nosebleed section of Azteca Stadium on the outskirts of Mexico City, listening to hilarious chants of local boisterous soccer fans. We are sitting so high that I feel a little dizzy and a bit worried that my nose may actually bleed. […]
Read MoreA Night in the Cemetery – Picnic with Ghosts in San Andres Mixquic, Mexico
Continuing from the previous post: Day of the Dead in Mexico – This is not Disney’s Coco. After the Day of the Dead parade was over, we grabbed a few tortas and coffee at a local restaurant to warm up. It was 5 pm, and the weather was turning again […]
Read MoreDay of the Dead in Mexico – This is Not Disney’s Coco
We had conversations for years about visiting Mexico on the Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) but wanted to wait until celebrations fell on the weekend. Finally, in early 2019, we bought tickets to Morelia and excitedly started planning the trip. Around Lake Patzcuaro, an hour from Morelia, […]
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