The Sierras: The Sierra Tarahumara is literally a land lost in time. Probably the most rugged and least explored areas of the Sierra Madre Occidental. Though known around the world as the Copper Canyon, the Copper Canyon is only one canyon, in a system of canyons. Approximately, 25,000 square miles of high sierras, with a […]
Continue ReadingINSTITUTO DE ASTRONOMIA MEXICO CITY SKY MAYA ASTRONOMY PAGE CARL SAGAN OBSERVATORY AT CERRO AZUL OTHERS ASTRONOMY WEBSITES The history of astronomy in Mexico extends thousands of years. Pre-Hispanic civilizations, developed what today is called “archaeoastronomy,” planning their cities, as well as much of their social, economic and political activities based on the movements of […]
Continue ReadingHaving lived in Mexico for several years, I have met my share of out-of-town visitors arriving on flights into Mexico City. We’ve made the usual round of historical and architectural sights, as well as countless artesanias markets. But when my friend the Horse Person arrived, I had my first day at the races, Mexican style. […]
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Continue ReadingMaybe you already know that Mexico is the fifth largest country in the Americas by area, and 14th in the world. And maybe you already know that it boasts a population of 109 million, and that people all around the world come for the beaches, cuisine, and colorful atmosphere. But maybe you don’t know about […]
Continue ReadingEvery great fisherman has a story about the “one that got away.” A memorable “get away” to Mexico will hook more than a few fish tales with some of the best fishing in the world. The Baja Peninsula Los Cabos In Los Cabos, a 10 pound fish is considered a minnow and a 200 pounder […]
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