Pajarete, a potent Mexican morning cocktail, has earned a troubling nickname “drink of death” in parts of Mexico. This name emerged after 25 people lost their lives and 20 others fell ill from drinking this concoction. The traditional drink remains…
The Italian and Mexican flags share green, white, and red colors that often confuse travelers who encounter these iconic symbols abroad. These flags display similar vertical tricolor stripes that can perplex even seasoned globetrotters at first sight. The emblems represent…
Spanish ranks as the second most spoken native language globally, right after Mandarin Chinese, with about 580 million speakers worldwide. Spain and Mexico share this linguistic foundation but represent two completely different cultures separated by more than 5,000 miles of…
Mexican traditional clothing has stood the test of time for over 2000 years. The huipil remains a celebrated garment throughout Mexico today. This lasting fashion heritage showcases a vibrant cultural identity that combines indigenous craftsmanship with European influences after Spanish…
Puerto Vallarta’s time zone lines up with Chicago and Dallas at the time they follow Central Standard Time (CST). This Mexican paradise of 203,342 residents shares UTC-6 time with these cities. Travelers from North America will find it easy to…
Mexican law requires drivers to be 18 years old before getting behind the wheel. This age requirement matches more than 120 countries worldwide, though teens in some parts of North America can start driving at 14. The country’s strict age…