The Best of Mexicanist Newsletter, Issue 16/2023

A man standing in front of a haunted house, looking intrigued.

Is Your Holiday Destination Haunted? A Guide to Dark Tourism

Dark tourism explores humanity's morbid fascination with death and disaster. From concentration camps to cemeteries, thrill-seeking travelers visit sites of tragedy and macabre attractions. Driven by a need for unique experiences, some seek "slum tourism" or "trips of no return".

A humorously frustrated traveler sweating in a room with a broken air conditioner.

Forget "Hola," Learn THIS Word to Survive Mexico

Mañana—Mexico's most maddening yet magical word—means more than "tomorrow." It’s a philosophy of chaos and patience, teaching us to embrace the unpredictable. Forget deadlines; grab tequila. Life’s too short to sweat over air cons and goat-blocked roads. There’s always, well, mañana!

A conquistador standing in front of a gold mine, looking smug.

Holy Moly, Much Gold! The Spanish Conquest, Explained

The Spanish conquistadors, a bunch of gold-hungry, God-fearing adventurers, stormed the Americas. They plundered, enslaved, and proselytized their way across the continent, leaving a trail of blood, treasure, and cathedrals.

The Mexicanist Newsletter: Christmas in Mexico & Trump's Return

This month's Mexicanist newsletter covers a wide range of topics, from Trump's impact on US-Mexico relations and trade (including USMCA review and nearshoring potential) to lighter fare like turtle-friendly shrimp, soursop's US debut, and festive Mexican Christmas celebrations.

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Is Your Holiday Destination Haunted? A Guide to Dark Tourism

Forget "Hola," Learn THIS Word to Survive Mexico

Holy Moly, Much Gold! The Spanish Conquest, Explained

The Mexicanist Newsletter: Christmas in Mexico & Trump's Return