Merida

Suppose you had a jones to retire in Mexico, wanted to do so in a city that had lots of things to do, but the idea of a city the size of Mexico City was just way too intimidating. Where would you go?

How to Pronounce Uxmal

First things first. What’s an Uxmal?

Campeche

The name isn’t all that flattering, but the town, what we saw of it, was quite pleasant.

Palenque

They call him El Gato.

Was it because of cat-like reflexes, or the ability to burgle rooms in high and seemingly inaccessible places? There were a few where we were going.

The Guy With The Big Head

Once upon a time, long ago, a farmer stood in a field of maize and thought upon his tribe’s history, and wondered what might be yet to come.

Casa de No-See-Ums

It’s a misnomer. When I looked down I definitely saw them, covering my lower legs, munching away.

The Secrets of High End Pottery

Have you ever seen a beautiful piece of pottery, thought “that would look great on my mantel”, then counted yourself fortunate you weren’t holding it when you saw the price? Fainting is not a strong strategy when carrying a pricey breakable.

There’s a reason these pieces are so expensive.

Teotihuacan

It’s a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside a pyramid.

Mexico City Circuit

Um, Toto, I don’t think we’re in Tenochtitlan anymore…

And neither are the Aztecs. That’s so 1521. Cortés, a bunch of pissed off Aztec enemies, and smallpox did their dirty work. 500 years later, things look a tad different on what was once Lake Texcoco.

The Home of Cinco de Mayo

Sure, sure, everybody knows Cinco de Mayo is an excuse to party and enjoy Mexican food and drink. Most folks know it’s not actually Mexican Independence Day, and given the real history it’s not clear how that rumor started.

But how many folks know where Cinco de Mayo went down and why?