Before the Spanish conquistadors arrived in 1519 with the goal of colonizing the territory that would later become Mexico, the country was populated by a large number of Indian tribesREAD MORE
Author: Jane Rosenthal
It’s not uncommon in the dreary, cold winter months to start dreaming about a spending a week sunning yourself on one of the many beautiful beaches in Mexico. Destinations likeREAD MORE
How did you celebrate the 5th of May, or as it’s more commonly known, Cinco de Mayo? Did you attend a party, go out to a Mexican restaurant or perhapsREAD MORE
My fascination and appreciation for Mexico grew at an early age. One of my favorite parts of taking trips there is meeting the locals. I’ve found Mexican people to beREAD MORE
The Mexican people have a beautiful tradition surrounding their loved ones who have passed on. El Dia de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead, has its roots deepREAD MORE
In chapter two of Jane Rosenthal’s novel, “Palace of the Blue Butterfly,” Lili starts the search for her missing sister, Vivienne. Anytime someone disappears, it’s terrifying for those left behind,READ MORE
The story opens with the reader being plunked down into the exotic land of Mexico. Rosenthal engages all the senses with vivid descriptions that pull the reader into the sceneREAD MORE
Mexico Series: Part 10 previous article We’ll turn around now and head toward Alameda Park on the Western side of the Centro Historico, looking at two important buildings — PalaceREAD MORE
Mexico Series: Part 9 previous article | next article We can look in front of us now at the Palacio Nacional, built by Cortes as his personal palace and governmentREAD MORE
Mexico Series: Part 8 previous article | next article The accounts of travels on the Chinese Galleon, the Manila Galleon, the Nao de China — the ships were called manyREAD MORE