Art & Culture
Flowers in Mexican Art and Culture (Part 1)
April 20, 2016
Flowers in Mexican Art and Culture (Part 1)
The privileged geography of Mexico is in an exceptional place of biodiversity: climate, soil, animals, plants, and a variety of…
Maya Almighty: The Three Layers of Life
April 20, 2016
Maya Almighty: The Three Layers of Life
The Maya had a very keen understanding of their surroundings and their universe. They had a view of the universe…
Itzamná: God of Day and Night
March 16, 2016
Itzamná: God of Day and Night
Very few deities enjoy the popularity and affection as Itzamná. Although he is no longer worshipped, the collective cultural memory…
Hammocks: A Variety of Qualities and Material
March 16, 2016
Hammocks: A Variety of Qualities and Material
Hamacamarte is happy to teach how to get the most out of your hammock There are different qualities and materials…
Saint Patrick’s Battalion
March 16, 2016
Saint Patrick’s Battalion
After deserting the U.S. Army, this group of Irish soldiers fought side by side with Mexicans during the U.S. invasion…
Maya Almighty: Hunab Ku
March 2, 2016
Maya Almighty: Hunab Ku
A considerable amount of information about the Maya was destroyed with Spanish colonization. However, thanks to well-preserved archaeological sites and…
Illustrious Women in Mexico
March 2, 2016
Illustrious Women in Mexico
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we remember four women who, through their ideas and struggle, contributed…
Las Monjas Coronadas: The Crowned Nuns
February 3, 2016
Las Monjas Coronadas: The Crowned Nuns
Mexico’s history is full of legends, characters, secrets, and sad moments. On this occasion, I will tell you about one…
Hamacamarte: Homemade Hammocks
February 3, 2016
Hamacamarte: Homemade Hammocks
Hamacamarte’s star products are the handmade Yucatecan hammocks. They are known for being the best of the world. In Hamacamarte,…
Callejón del Arte (Art Alley)
February 3, 2016
Callejón del Arte (Art Alley)
With the intention of offering a space for artistic expression, the Callejon del Arte (Art Alley) will be installed on…