It was once common for beachgoers to bring a bottle of oil among their beach items. For a century, Playa Miramar belonged to Tampico. It was during this time that the English, who arrived in the late 1800s to work in the oil companies and lived near the coast, began the tradition of taking the […]
Archaeologists Found a Smoking Gun Behind the End of the Maya Kingdom’s Reign
Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of a ninth-century conflagration that signifies a transformative epoch in the governance of the Maya civilization. This discovery is an exceptional archaeological instance of pinpointing a historical watershed. The incineration of Maya relics, some dating back a hundred years, was presumably a spectacle witnessed by a large audience. Investigators have unearthed […]
“The Baja California Peninsula celebrates 50 years with the world’s most beautiful highway: Federal Highway 1
To celebrate the inauguration of the “1,” the Federal Government issued a call to artists. All roads in the world are built in sections and stages, and in Mexico, it’s the same; therefore, very few have an inauguration date. The Federal Highway Mexico 1 does have one, and it’s quite significant: December 1, 1973. The […]
This island of Acapulco is the last territory that Mexico lost to foreigners
The place was disputed by several countries for many years, until the nation finally lost it Mexico is a country that over the years has lost territory due to many reasons, mainly due to disputes between nations. And it is not only the territory that today is the south of the United States that was […]
The neighborhood that disappeared to make way for Federalismo Avenue
One of the oldest neighborhoods in Guadalajara had to be demolished in the 70s to make way for what is now Federalismo Avenue; this is its story Guadalajara has countless temples. Hundreds of chapels and churches in each colony, in each neighborhood and corner of the places where we live. On kiosks and esplanades, in […]
Durango and Coahuila: the origin of the names of the states of La Laguna
La Laguna is one of the most recognized metropolitan areas in the country, which is made up of some cities from the neighboring states of Durango and Coahuila. Both territories have worked together for several years, but on this occasion, we will talk about the origin and history behind the name they have received. COAHUILA […]
Women towards the presidency of Mexico, a new era?
For the first time in Mexico’s history, there is a high probability that a woman will win the presidency, according to the trends in the polls and the coalitions of the parties that support Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez. So far, both candidates show greater strength and presence before the electorate. The possibility of having […]
Francisco Javier Estrada the great Mexican inventor
Francisco Javier Estrada was born on February 11, 1838. He did his first studies in San Luis Potosí, and then moved to continue them in Mexico City. In 1854, at the age of 16, he entered the College of San Ildefonso and completed the first year of high school. He later enrolled in the pharmacy […]
In this region of Veracruz there are Italian and German colonies, with ancient customs
Veracruz has a strong European influence in certain areas where foreigners managed to colonize. The work of the field and the constructions were important to keep the families in the then new territory The state of Veracruz is a historical reference of the European colonization, since its port, was the main door for the entrance […]