Friday, July 4, 2025

What’s on in Yucatán and the Riviera Maya in July?

Swim, sweat, savor and get in touch with your spiritual side as we take a look at some of the coolest activities in the region this month.

How to spend a day in Mexico City’s Tabacalera

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Blow off the usual tourisst hotspots and take a bite of the real Mexico City as it was meant to be experienced.

What’s on in San Miguel de Allende in July?

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Celebrate Jesus, the blues and a postmodernist poet as San Miguel de Allende prepares for a busy month of July.
President Sheinbaum in front of an audience of reporters

Will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ hurt nearshoring in Mexico? Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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The impact of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" in Mexico and Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán's legal case were points of discussion at the Thursday presser.

How to spend a day in Mexico City’s Tabacalera

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Blow off the usual tourisst hotspots and take a bite of the real Mexico City as it was meant to be experienced.

What’s on in San Miguel de Allende in July?

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Celebrate Jesus, the blues and a postmodernist poet as San Miguel de Allende prepares for a busy month of July.
President Sheinbaum in front of an audience of reporters

Will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ hurt nearshoring in Mexico? Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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The impact of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" in Mexico and Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán's legal case were points of discussion at the Thursday presser.
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BYD building

Chinese EV maker BYD cancels its plans for a Mexico factory, citing ‘geopolitical issues’

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The company indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump's fluctuating tariff plans were a factor: "We want to wait for more clarity before making our decision.”
A soccer player in the black Mexican uniform dribbles ahead of another player in a white and blue uniform

Mexico to face US in Concacaf Gold Cup final after victory over Honduras

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Teamwork between teen soccer star 'El Chavito' and veteran center-forward Raúl Jiménez won the day on Wednesday and earned Mexico its ticket to the finals.
cruise ship offshore

Cruise ship tourists to Mexico are now paying a US $5 tax 

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The duty, collected in advance by the cruise companies, is a relatively light levy compared to the $42 tax originally planned by the Mexican government.
Border patrol vehicles drive along the US-Mexico border

US judge blocks Trump’s ban on asylum claims along Mexico-US border

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Meanwhile, migrant border crossings have slowed to a trickle.
man standing in wide'brimmed hat

Netflix’s ‘Pedro Páramo’ collects 16 Ariel Award nominations

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The honors incuded a Best Director nomination for Rodrigo Prieto, who has worked as a cinematographer for such luminaries as Maetin Scorcese and Alejandro González Iñárritu.
The logos of CIBanco, Intercam and Vector Casa de Bolsa

Have you been affected by the sanctions on Mexican banks? Let us know!

10
U.S. sanctions have left the future of CIBanco, Intercam and Vector up in the air. We want to hear from readers — have your finances been affected?
Guadalajara cathedral

What’s on in Guadalajara in July?

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Baseball, flamenco dance, classic pop, mind-boggling hypnosis and all the craft beer you can drink are on offer in the capital of Jalisco this month.
A great white shark swimming underwater just below the surface.

The state of Mexico’s sharks, 50 years after ‘Jaws’

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Half a century after the movie, we're going to need a bigger conservation effort if we want to protect Mexico's magnificent marine predators.
Sheinbaum July 2, 2025

Opposition ‘deliberately lying’ about Spy Law, Sheinbaum says: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

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President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday rejected claims that security authorities will be able to access citizens' personal data, including on their cell phones, without first obtaining a judicial warrant.
A cactus at Playa Carizalillo, Mexico, one of the best beaches in Mexico

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Beach lovers

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This week, Nellie takes a look at the best seaside escapes that the country has to offer.
A man in a remote work meeting

Is ‘gaming the system’ in Mexico still a good economic solution for US citizens?

11
U.S. citizens have been economic migrants to Mexico for generations. But are rising prices, remote work trends and AI putting an end to this solution to an unaffordable U.S.?
Taxco

Countdown: Our goal to visit every Pueblo Mágico

7
Mexico's Magic Towns celebrate the most picturesque communities in Mexico. Here are some of the best.
BYD building

Chinese EV maker BYD cancels its plans for a Mexico factory, citing ‘geopolitical issues’

0
The company indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump's fluctuating tariff plans were a factor: "We want to wait for more clarity before making our decision.”
A soccer player in the black Mexican uniform dribbles ahead of another player in a white and blue uniform

Mexico to face US in Concacaf Gold Cup final after victory over Honduras

0
Teamwork between teen soccer star 'El Chavito' and veteran center-forward Raúl Jiménez won the day on Wednesday and earned Mexico its ticket to the finals.
cruise ship offshore

Cruise ship tourists to Mexico are now paying a US $5 tax 

0
The duty, collected in advance by the cruise companies, is a relatively light levy compared to the $42 tax originally planned by the Mexican government.
Border patrol vehicles drive along the US-Mexico border

US judge blocks Trump’s ban on asylum claims along Mexico-US border

0
Meanwhile, migrant border crossings have slowed to a trickle.
man standing in wide'brimmed hat

Netflix’s ‘Pedro Páramo’ collects 16 Ariel Award nominations

0
The honors incuded a Best Director nomination for Rodrigo Prieto, who has worked as a cinematographer for such luminaries as Maetin Scorcese and Alejandro González Iñárritu.
The logos of CIBanco, Intercam and Vector Casa de Bolsa

Have you been affected by the sanctions on Mexican banks? Let us know!

10
U.S. sanctions have left the future of CIBanco, Intercam and Vector up in the air. We want to hear from readers — have your finances been affected?
A Mexican man in scrubs and a facemask fills a syringe from a vial in a busy vaccine application center

Mexico’s pharma industry eyes growth with 13B pesos promised for drug...

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The companies plan to build or expand specialized facilities in México state, advancing the country's self-sufficiency in drug production amid medication shortages.
Travis and Tamanna Bembenek raise styrofoam cups to toast with Luis, an elderly Mexican man, on a plane

Lessons on life from seat 2C: A perspective from our CEO

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Travis Bembenek shares what he learned from a brief encounter that left a lasting impact.
An AI robot hand reaches out to touch a human hand

How do we make sure that AI doesn’t make us dumber? A perspective from...

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AI can make us smarter or it can make us lazier. CEO Travis Bembenek shares how Mexico News Daily is working to offer readers the good kind of AI.
Protesters with Mexican flags and signs stand in front of a wall of California National Guard troops

My thoughts on the US protests: A perspective from our CEO

60
Illegal immigration, ICE raids and civil unrest are shaking up the U.S. What does it all mean for Mexico and for immigrant communities?
Nellie Huang, a woman with a tattoo of the world map on her arm takes a selfie in a Yucatán Peninsula forest.

From visiting 150 countries in 20 years, to living in Mexico and writing for...

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After countless globe-trotting adventures, Nellie Huang — MND's new travel writer — will share what makes Mexico so special.
President Sheinbaum in front of an audience of reporters

Will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ hurt nearshoring in Mexico? Thursday’s mañanera recapped

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The impact of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" in Mexico and Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán's legal case were points of discussion at the Thursday presser.
BYD ship docking at a Mexican port

BYD’s first shipment to Mexico on company-owned vessel marks ‘milestone’ for EV expansion

11
The BYD Changzhou, a 200-meter-long roll-on/roll-off ship that flies the flag of West African country Liberia, docked in the ports of Mazatlán and Lázaro Cárdenas this month, delivering a total of 5,503 vehicles.
German multinational tech company Bosch's manufacturing plant in Toluca

Mexico ranks No. 11 in the world for attracting foreign investment

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According to a UN report, Mexico has held steady as an attractive FDI destination, even as global investment is shrinking.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.63
CAD
13.71
EUR
21.95
BYD building

Chinese EV maker BYD cancels its plans for a Mexico factory, citing ‘geopolitical issues’

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The company indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump's fluctuating tariff plans were a factor: "We want to wait for more clarity before making our decision.”
cows

Mexico-to-US cattle shipments to restart after tense battle with screwworm

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The flow of cattle, bison and horses will be phased in on a port-by-port basis, after it was shut down in May due to a renewed threat of screwworm infestation.
MXN - Mexican Peso
USD
18.63
CAD
13.71
EUR
21.95
Sheinbaum July 2, 2025

Opposition ‘deliberately lying’ about Spy Law, Sheinbaum says: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped

5
President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday rejected claims that security authorities will be able to access citizens' personal data, including on their cell phones, without first obtaining a judicial warrant.
Sheinbaum July 1, 2025

Sheinbaum addresses ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ and motorcycle safety concerns: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

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Sheinbaum took a question from a reporter about Trump's new immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades and shared that she is working on a national campaign to reduce motorbike accidents.

What’s on in Yucatán and the Riviera Maya in July?

0
Swim, sweat, savor and get in touch with your spiritual side as we take a look at some of the coolest activities in the region this month.
A man with a smiling expression and sunglasses pushed up on his head stands behind a counter at an outdoor key-making stand. Behind him, numerous keys are hanging, and the word "CERRAJERIA" (locksmith) is visible on the counter in yellow letters.

Trading Zihuatanejo’s bustle for a quieter life in a small Mexican town

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Longtime Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo resident Elisabeth Ashe recently built herself a home in the small nearby town of El Coacoyul. It's been both an adjustment and a discovery.

What’s on in Mexico City in July 2025?

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Discover everything from internationally touring art exhibits to intimate Buddhist celebrations going on in the nation's capital coming up in July.

How to spend a day in Mexico City’s Tabacalera

0
Blow off the usual tourisst hotspots and take a bite of the real Mexico City as it was meant to be experienced.
cruise ship offshore

Cruise ship tourists to Mexico are now paying a US $5 tax 

0
The duty, collected in advance by the cruise companies, is a relatively light levy compared to the $42 tax originally planned by the Mexican government.
Sheinbaum at Embraer delivery

Embraer delivers first of 20 new planes to Mexicana de Aviación

1
A total of 20 Brazilian-made Embraer E195-E2 aircraft will be delivered over the next three years in preparation for the state-owned airline's expansion.
A man with a smiling expression and sunglasses pushed up on his head stands behind a counter at an outdoor key-making stand. Behind him, numerous keys are hanging, and the word "CERRAJERIA" (locksmith) is visible on the counter in yellow letters.

Trading Zihuatanejo’s bustle for a quieter life in a small Mexican town

5
Longtime Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo resident Elisabeth Ashe recently built herself a home in the small nearby town of El Coacoyul. It's been both an adjustment and a discovery.

What’s on in Mexico City in July 2025?

0
Discover everything from internationally touring art exhibits to intimate Buddhist celebrations going on in the nation's capital coming up in July.
An AI robot hand reaches out to touch a human hand

How do we make sure that AI doesn’t make us dumber? A perspective from...

18
AI can make us smarter or it can make us lazier. CEO Travis Bembenek shares how Mexico News Daily is working to offer readers the good kind of AI.
Protesters with Mexican flags and signs stand in front of a wall of California National Guard troops

My thoughts on the US protests: A perspective from our CEO

60
Illegal immigration, ICE raids and civil unrest are shaking up the U.S. What does it all mean for Mexico and for immigrant communities?
A modern Mexican courtyard with parquet floor and stone double entrance doors to a home. The three sides around the doors feature modernist abstract colors of stained glass.

A touch of Frank Lloyd Wright in San Miguel de Allende

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Gustavo Cruz Gómez once restored the famed windows of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Now his master work is available in San Miguel de Allende.

Up-and-coming places to buy vacation property in Mexico

6
While everyone flocks to Tulum and Cabo, savvy travelers are discovering these Mexican destination that offer better value, fewer crowds and growing investment potential.
Pre-Columbian dancers

Mexico City to transform into living museum for Tenochtitlán’s 700th anniversary

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The capital of the Aztec Empire, founded in 1325 on the site of today's Mexico City, will be commemorated in July with a rich variety of performances, art and more.
A large, light-colored cantera stone sculpture of a crouching gargoyle with outstretched wings, set against a blue sky with some clouds.

Stonework reimagined: Querétaro’s Hugo Uribe ushers in a new age for cantera

3
In rural Querétaro, Hugo Uribe's artisan workshop blends the centuries-old techniques of cantera with cutting-edge tech to create award-winning sculptures in high demand.
A soccer player in the black Mexican uniform dribbles ahead of another player in a white and blue uniform

Mexico to face US in Concacaf Gold Cup final after victory over Honduras

0
Teamwork between teen soccer star 'El Chavito' and veteran center-forward Raúl Jiménez won the day on Wednesday and earned Mexico its ticket to the finals.
Guadalajara cathedral

What’s on in Guadalajara in July?

0
Baseball, flamenco dance, classic pop, mind-boggling hypnosis and all the craft beer you can drink are on offer in the capital of Jalisco this month.
cruise ship offshore

Cruise ship tourists to Mexico are now paying a US $5 tax 

0
The duty, collected in advance by the cruise companies, is a relatively light levy compared to the $42 tax originally planned by the Mexican government.
Sheinbaum at Embraer delivery

Embraer delivers first of 20 new planes to Mexicana de Aviación

1
A total of 20 Brazilian-made Embraer E195-E2 aircraft will be delivered over the next three years in preparation for the state-owned airline's expansion.
A bowl of aguachile, sinaloa food

State By Plate: Sinaloa

3
Great seafood, great beer and great history define the state of Sinaloa and it's culinary offerings, as our tour of Mexico's regional dishes nears the final stretch.
a selection of Mexican ingredients and dishes

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Foodies

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We know it's all delicious, but where should adventurous eaters go to find the best food in Mexico?
Grupo Pinsa

Grupo Pinsa agrees to conserve Sinaloa watershed in effort to neutralize water footprint

3
Grupo Pinsa, Sinaloa’s largest employer, signed an agreement with the National Forestry Commission to replenish the upper Presidio River Basin, equivalent to the volume of water used by the company in one year.
2 people with rain umbrellas

Heavy June rains reduce Mexico’s drought-affected territory by 13%

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As of June 15, the percentage of the country experiencing moderate to exceptional drought conditions fell to 37.5%, well below the 73.79% recorded on the same date in 2024. 
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.
man standing in wide'brimmed hat

Netflix’s ‘Pedro Páramo’ collects 16 Ariel Award nominations

0
The honors incuded a Best Director nomination for Rodrigo Prieto, who has worked as a cinematographer for such luminaries as Maetin Scorcese and Alejandro González Iñárritu.
Pre-Columbian dancers

Mexico City to transform into living museum for Tenochtitlán’s 700th anniversary

3
The capital of the Aztec Empire, founded in 1325 on the site of today's Mexico City, will be commemorated in July with a rich variety of performances, art and more.
A large, light-colored cantera stone sculpture of a crouching gargoyle with outstretched wings, set against a blue sky with some clouds.

Stonework reimagined: Querétaro’s Hugo Uribe ushers in a new age for cantera

3
In rural Querétaro, Hugo Uribe's artisan workshop blends the centuries-old techniques of cantera with cutting-edge tech to create award-winning sculptures in high demand.

What’s on in San Miguel de Allende in July?

0
Celebrate Jesus, the blues and a postmodernist poet as San Miguel de Allende prepares for a busy month of July.
A soccer player in the black Mexican uniform dribbles ahead of another player in a white and blue uniform

Mexico to face US in Concacaf Gold Cup final after victory over Honduras

0
Teamwork between teen soccer star 'El Chavito' and veteran center-forward Raúl Jiménez won the day on Wednesday and earned Mexico its ticket to the finals.
Guadalajara cathedral

What’s on in Guadalajara in July?

0
Baseball, flamenco dance, classic pop, mind-boggling hypnosis and all the craft beer you can drink are on offer in the capital of Jalisco this month.
Border patrol vehicles drive along the US-Mexico border

US judge blocks Trump’s ban on asylum claims along Mexico-US border

0
Meanwhile, migrant border crossings have slowed to a trickle.
The logos of CIBanco, Intercam and Vector Casa de Bolsa

Have you been affected by the sanctions on Mexican banks? Let us know!

10
U.S. sanctions have left the future of CIBanco, Intercam and Vector up in the air. We want to hear from readers — have your finances been affected?
people releasing fish in shallow water

Environment Ministry releases 40,000 baby totoaba into the Gulf of California

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The Environment Ministry, working with the private sector and civil society, has been conducting a repopulation project that included the recent release of 40,000 hatchlings.
crematorium in Ciudad Juárez

2 arrests made after 383 bodies found piled up at Ciudad Juárez crematorium

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The crematorium, which had the permits to operate, was housing corpses for as long as five years and reportedly gave relatives of the deceased "other material" in place of ashes.
A bright, full exterior shot showcases a large, modern luxury home with a rectangular infinity pool in the foreground. The house features a striking contemporary design with white and earth-toned facades, expansive dark-framed windows and sliding glass doors, and multiple levels. A grassy lawn surrounds the pool, and in the distance, other residential buildings and clear skies with scattered clouds are visible.

Want to buy property in Mexico? Check this guide to Mexico’s real estate expos...

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Prepare yourself for navigating Mexico's thriving property market with our comprehensive guide to the country's top real estate trade fairs.
A modern Mexican courtyard with parquet floor and stone double entrance doors to a home. The three sides around the doors feature modernist abstract colors of stained glass.

A touch of Frank Lloyd Wright in San Miguel de Allende

3
Gustavo Cruz Gómez once restored the famed windows of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. Now his master work is available in San Miguel de Allende.

Up-and-coming places to buy vacation property in Mexico

6
While everyone flocks to Tulum and Cabo, savvy travelers are discovering these Mexican destination that offer better value, fewer crowds and growing investment potential.
a woman gets caught in the rain in Oaxaca

Mexico City has rainiest June in 21 years

4
In the past 25 days, more than 220 million cubic meters of water have fallen on the capital, which has caused capitalinos to consider adding a new umbrella to their weekly grocery list.
Grupo Pinsa

Grupo Pinsa agrees to conserve Sinaloa watershed in effort to neutralize water footprint

3
Grupo Pinsa, Sinaloa’s largest employer, signed an agreement with the National Forestry Commission to replenish the upper Presidio River Basin, equivalent to the volume of water used by the company in one year.
2 people with rain umbrellas

Heavy June rains reduce Mexico’s drought-affected territory by 13%

2
As of June 15, the percentage of the country experiencing moderate to exceptional drought conditions fell to 37.5%, well below the 73.79% recorded on the same date in 2024. 
A medical device at a Los Cabos hospital

A guide to medical tourism in Los Cabos

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These Baja California Sur hospitals are modern and clean and cost a fraction of the price of those at home, worth considering for an upcoming procedure.
A woman with outstretched arms

Spiritual tourism in Mexico: Are the rituals really ancient?

8
Are Mexico's litany of "ceremonial experiences" actually real, or are they a creative way to part tourists from their hard-earned money?

All you need to know about Eastern medicine in Mexico

3
Traditional Chinese medicine in Mexico is bigger than ever, with licensed practitioners all over the country offering a variety of techniques.
President Sheinbaum in front of an audience of reporters

Will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ hurt nearshoring in Mexico? Thursday’s mañanera recapped

0
The impact of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" in Mexico and Sinaloa Cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán's legal case were points of discussion at the Thursday presser.
BYD ship docking at a Mexican port

BYD’s first shipment to Mexico on company-owned vessel marks ‘milestone’ for EV expansion

11
The BYD Changzhou, a 200-meter-long roll-on/roll-off ship that flies the flag of West African country Liberia, docked in the ports of Mazatlán and Lázaro Cárdenas this month, delivering a total of 5,503 vehicles.
German multinational tech company Bosch's manufacturing plant in Toluca

Mexico ranks No. 11 in the world for attracting foreign investment

1
According to a UN report, Mexico has held steady as an attractive FDI destination, even as global investment is shrinking.
A cactus at Playa Carizalillo, Mexico, one of the best beaches in Mexico

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Beach lovers

0
This week, Nellie takes a look at the best seaside escapes that the country has to offer.
A man in a remote work meeting

Is ‘gaming the system’ in Mexico still a good economic solution for US citizens?

11
U.S. citizens have been economic migrants to Mexico for generations. But are rising prices, remote work trends and AI putting an end to this solution to an unaffordable U.S.?
Taxco

Countdown: Our goal to visit every Pueblo Mágico

7
Mexico's Magic Towns celebrate the most picturesque communities in Mexico. Here are some of the best.
a selection of Mexican ingredients and dishes

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Foodies

0
We know it's all delicious, but where should adventurous eaters go to find the best food in Mexico?
A pile of chayotes

Taste of Mexico: Chayote

5
Most Mexicans associate it with bland hospital food, but this green gourd is a giant of nutritional greatness.
A bowl of aguachile, sinaloa food

State By Plate: Sinaloa

3
Great seafood, great beer and great history define the state of Sinaloa and it's culinary offerings, as our tour of Mexico's regional dishes nears the final stretch.
a selection of Mexican ingredients and dishes

Where to Travel in Mexico 2025 Guide: Foodies

0
We know it's all delicious, but where should adventurous eaters go to find the best food in Mexico?
A bowl of pozole

Taste of Mexico: Pozole

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Yes, it was traditionally made with human flesh, but yes, the modern, humane version is still delicious.