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.
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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 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
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 honors Mexican screen legend María Félix with 'La Doña' retrospective, showcasing 13 films of the iconic actress who defied stereotypes.
United States
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
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
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.
Culture
Superstar sells 600K+ tickets, forces promoters to add shows in Mexico City, Querétaro, Guadalajara, and Puebla as demand hits fever pitch.
Culture
Trap icon Duki brings his record-breaking "AMERI WORLD TOUR" to Mexico for 6 dates this September. The Argentine sensation, whose latest album smashed streaming records, promises high-energy shows across major cities. Tickets available now.
Mexico City
HEE-HEE! Top MJ impersonator Victor Jackson throws an epic 43rd birthday bash & tribute show Apr 27 @ Silvia Pinal Theater. Expect hits, zombies & smooth moves as he keeps the King of Pop's legacy alive. Come dressed as MJ!
Mexico City
Mexico City Ballet presents "Báilame un cuento: Swan Lake," a narrated version for families. Features international stars & live orchestra. Sun, May 18, 5 PM at Auditorio Nacional.
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen will transform its former municipal palace into the "Centro Cultural y Museo 28 de Julio." The project aims to boost cultural identity and tourism, with IMCAS managing the space under a 99-year lease.