Tag Archives: Mexico

Merida-Matronly Madame of the Yucatan

Posted on January 29th / 2012 by vozmex

By Jeanine Lee Kitchel: As a longtime resident of the Riviera Maya it’s easy to be lulled into thinking that Mexico is a mirror-image of its well-heeled neighbor to the north. Just take a look at Cancun’s elegant high-rise hotels, … Continue reading →

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Pitaya

Posted on January 22nd / 2012 by vozmex

From Wikipedia: A pitaya or pitahaya is the fruit of several cactus species, most importantly of the genus Hylocereus (sweet pitayas). These fruits are commonly known as dragon fruit – cf. Chinese huo long guo “fire dragon fruit” and long … Continue reading →

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Restoration of San Juan de Ulua

Posted on January 21st / 2012 by vozmex

The 9th Encounter for Revitalization of Historical Centers was inaugurated with the presence of Pedro Martinez Avial, representative of the Spanish Embassy in Mexico; Paloma Ibanez Villalobos, dean of Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Campus Azcapotzalco, Fernando Peon Escalante, general director of Fomento Social Banamex, and Salvador Aceves, advisor for the INAH General Direction Continue reading →