Mezcal
Mezcal and Stand-Up Comedy Come Together in Durango
The second annual Mezcal Stand Up Fest brings over 30 comedians and plenty of mezcal to Durango.
Culture
Mexican culture — the real thing, not the tourist version. Music, film, literature, traditions, language, food, and the daily rituals that make Mexico the cultural powerhouse of the Spanish-speaking world.
Tourism
Los Cabos Is Getting a Million Immersive Museum Just in Time for World Cup Crowds
Los Cabos wants tourists to do more than drink margaritas on the beach. It's betting a hundred million pesos on that idea.
Culture
Zapatista Rebel Coffee Reaches Europe Through Autonomous Trade Network
The Zapatista revolution runs on caffeine.
Sports
Adidas Accused of Exploiting Indigenous Artisans on Mexico's El Tri Jersey
Adidas took indigenous patterns for the El Tri jersey. Indigenous artisans say they got nothing.
Ensenada
Freestyle Rap Battles Under the Stars in Ensenada
Under the palm trees of Parque Morelos, local leagues like Astaroth Trap and Tiros en el Parque host freestyle rap battles that are raw, competitive, and deeply community-driven. This isn't a Netflix doc yet — but it should be.
Xcaret
Mexico's Supreme Court Just Killed Xcaret's Maya Show. The Tourism Industry Is Panicking.
Mexico's Supreme Court just told the country's biggest eco-park empire it can't use Maya symbols anymore. The tourism industry is screaming. Indigenous communities are celebrating. And nobody knows where the line between homage and appropriation actually falls.
Riviera Maya
The Crocodile Tattoo: From Maya Earth-Bearer to Modern Mexican Ink
The Maya crocodile carried the world on its back—now it carries stories on skin. From ancient earth-bearer myths to Playa del Carmen tattoo studios, discover why this 3,000-year-old symbol still grips imaginations.
News
Lafourcade's Grammy Glory, Chivas' Signings, and Grupo Bimbo's $2B Bet on Mexico
Mexicanist newsletter covers Trump's tariff threats, Chivas' soccer triumphs, President Sheinbaum's political balancing act, Grupo Bimbo's $2B investment, and Natalia Lafourcade's historic Grammy achievements.
Culture
MoMA Gives María Félix the Retrospective She Always Deserved
MoMA honors Mexican screen legend María Félix with 'La Doña' retrospective, showcasing 13 films of the iconic actress who defied stereotypes.
United States
Mexican Music Stars Grupo Firme and Los Dos Carnales Just Got Banned from the U.S.
Mexican regional music groups Grupo Firme and Los Dos Carnales have had their U.S. visas revoked, leading to canceled concerts and sparking speculation about other artists facing similar issues.
Science
The Science of Kissing: Your Body Runs a Secret Immune System Check
According to a psychology professor, an erotic kiss involves an unconscious comparison of immune systems that can determine attraction, alongside chemical and physiological factors like neurotransmitters, hormones, and pheromones, making it a complex social and biological interaction.
Culture
Mexico Is Banning Narco-Ballads — and the Music Industry Is Terrified
Mexican states are increasingly banning or restricting the performance of narcocorridos, popular ballads glorifying drug traffickers and violence, in an effort to combat the promotion of criminal culture.