Living in the Shadows of a Giant: Pachuca, Hidalgo

Pachuca, the capital city of the state of Hidalgo is only 85 km from Mexico City, but you never hear… [more]

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MUJAM: A Window into a Playful Past in Mexico’s History

Packed into a three-story flat in Mexico City’s Colonia Doctores is a history lesson waiting to be… [more]

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A Time Capsule in Mexico City

At three pesos for a single ride, Mexico City’s Metro is more than just an affordable deal. It presents… [more]

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The Latest of Mexico’s “Pueblos Magicos”

The year-end always serves as a convenient point for analysis or self-appraisal of past successes and… [more]

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A Commingling of Books and Modern Architecture in Mexico City

While Mexico City is flush with the ever-popular haunts for visitors, sometimes it’s nice to step away… [more]

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Unmasking Zacatecas’ Rafael Coronel Museum

There are many things to see and do in the colonial city of Zacatecas. Discovering hidden walkways, gazing… [more]

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Mexico City: A City That Always Entertains

If New York goes by the title of, “The City That Never Sleeps”, Mexico City can easily and aptly… [more]

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Posada’s Work: Alive Now, More Than Ever

It’s not new or uncommon to see the works of a great master painter or singer reach the heights of… [more]

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Some Places of Interest in Aguascalientes

Known more for putting on one of the largest and longest festivals in the whole country, the city of… [more]

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Standing Tall in Mexico City

Not considered one of Mexico City’s most architecturally-appealing buildings, Torre Latinoamericana… [more]

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Tin-Tan: A Versatile Genius from Mexico’s Golden Era of Cinema

Germán Valdés, better known as “Tin-Tan”, left an undeniable impression on the performance industry.… [more]

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A Storied Mansion Celebrates 100 Years in Mexico City’s Colonia Roma

The life cycle for buildings in any city can be short or long. The particular designated usage is either… [more]

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El Reloj Monumental: A Symbol of Timeless Reflection in Pachuca

Some places often become associated with iconic buildings, wondrous monuments or even patriotic memorials… [more]

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Moving Forward on Mexico: A Project by Mexico Today

I’ve taken numerous trips to Mexico over the years, but the latest one I took to Oaxaca was extra special.… [more]

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No, this is not an article about soccer or the World Cup, but yes, I do feel like this site has scored… [more]

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Living in the Shadows of a Giant: Pachuca, Hidalgo

by planetnomad on April 4, 2012

Pachuca, the capital city of the state of Hidalgo is only 85 km from Mexico City, but you never hear of it as a destination place or one where tourists spend much time. This could be, unfortunately, the result of its close proximity to the larger, cosmopolitan and cultural neighbor to the south. Sure it [...]

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Packed into a three-story flat in Mexico City’s Colonia Doctores is a history lesson waiting to be taught. Only two blocks from the Obrera Metro station, directly off the Eje Central, sits one of the world’s largest collections of toys and Mexican pop culture around. The items were collected by one individual, who to this [...]

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A Time Capsule in Mexico City

December 28, 2011
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At three pesos for a single ride, Mexico City’s Metro is more than just an affordable deal. It presents an opportunity to be adventurous and traverse parts of its staggering sprawl to encounter wonderful surprises. With more than 150 stations crisscrossing the varied neighborhoods, there’s something to be found in each of them.
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The Latest of Mexico’s “Pueblos Magicos”

December 18, 2011
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The year-end always serves as a convenient point for analysis or self-appraisal of past successes and failures. Mexico, in terms of tourism, had some lofty goals in 2011, even prompting President Calderon to designate it, “El Año del Turismo” or, The Year of Tourism. Several strategies were utilized by the Mexican government in attempts to [...]

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A Commingling of Books and Modern Architecture in Mexico City

November 29, 2011
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While Mexico City is flush with the ever-popular haunts for visitors, sometimes it’s nice to step away from these spots and take in a different side of this urban wonder. Not far north of the Centro Histórico is a place where you can do just that. And, if you’re a bibliophile or fancy cool, modern [...]

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Unmasking Zacatecas’ Rafael Coronel Museum

November 16, 2011
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There are many things to see and do in the colonial city of Zacatecas. Discovering hidden walkways, gazing up at the Cathedral’s Baroque details, zipping up the funicular to the Bufa or visiting the multitude of museums featuring everything from modern art to revolutionary history, this former silver mining giant completes the package. But, to [...]

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Mexico City: A City That Always Entertains

October 30, 2011
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If New York goes by the title of, “The City That Never Sleeps”, Mexico City can easily and aptly be called “The City That Always Entertains”. Any tourist visiting this mega city is easily challenged by the overwhelming number of things to see and do. Once one realizes that the area encompassed by the sprawl [...]

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Posada’s Work: Alive Now, More Than Ever

October 12, 2011
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It’s not new or uncommon to see the works of a great master painter or singer reach the heights of popularity once they are gone and no longer with us. Their body of work, whether an image that’s reprinted for mass consumption or a well-penned song that endures the radio waves, leaves no doubt, that [...]

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Some Places of Interest in Aguascalientes

September 29, 2011
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Known more for putting on one of the largest and longest festivals in the whole country, the city of Aguascalientes, which shares its name with its state, has several notable spots wherein to enjoy and absorb the richness of the Mexican culture. Here’s a rundown on a few sights worthy of a visit.

Plaza de la [...]

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Standing Tall in Mexico City

September 28, 2011
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Not considered one of Mexico City’s most architecturally-appealing buildings, Torre Latinoamericana still is considered iconic and a symbol of achievement in Mexican engineering. Its 44 stories have pierced the skies above the Capital city since 1956 and lend every tourist and local alike, an aid in orientation from all parts of the metropolis.
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