1. Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. What is the the most spoken indigenous or dialect language? a. Mayanb. Zapotecc. Nahuatl 2. What description below best fits an example of Spanglish? a. A truck is: “an una troca”b. A book is: “el libro”c. Estoy is: “I am” 3. … [Read more...]
Jose Baldi – Tepotzotlan – June 2012
June 5, 2012 by
I just got word Jose Baldi is back in Tepotzotlan - his home town. Don’t miss this rare occasion to see Jose's most recent paintings – Jose’s art is innovative and provocative. To read more about Jose, please click HERE [slideshow] … [Read more...]
Manos de Amor por Bahia – Casa Hogar – Bucerias, Nayarit
May 14, 2012 by
Manos de Amor is a non-profit organization formed on April 13, 2004, by a group of citizens of Bucerias, Riviera Nayarit, to help the less fortunate, especially the children of Bahia de Banderas. The mission of Manos de Amor is to provide unconditional love and compassion and encourage each child … [Read more...]
TASTE, Casa Cupula – Best New Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
April 29, 2012 by
TASTE Restaurant is Puerto Vallarta’s newest taste sensation! TASTE is located in Casa Cupula, a luxury gay boutique hotel & resort. TASTE was named the BEST NEW RESTAURANT IN PUERTO VALLARTA - 2011 by readers of Vallarta Lifestyles Magazine. In only one month, TASTE rose to the top 20 of all … [Read more...]
Homenaje Nacional a Mariana Yampolsky – National Homage to Mariana Yampolsky – May 2, 2012
April 29, 2012 by
Mariano Yampolsky is a renowned Mexican photographer born in Chicago on September 5, 1925. Mariana moved to Mexico with her mother after her father’s death at a young age and fell in love with the people, the country and the culture. Mariana discovered her love of photography in 1948 and has … [Read more...]
TASTE, Casa Cupula, Best New Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta – Fish Cake Recipe
April 28, 2012 by
Have you ordered the fish cakes at TASTE Restaurant, Casa Cupula, Puerto Vallarta? Want to recreate them at home for your family and friends? I am happy to be able to share Chef Oscar Rito’s secret recipe! “Here’s a simple recipe where we can use parts of fresh fish after cleaning. In this … [Read more...]
Mexico Real Estate Quiz by Harriet Cochran Murray, Director of Cochran Real Estate
April 28, 2012 by
Mexican Real Estate Quiz by Harriet Cochran Murray www.CasasandVillas.com 1. What is the word used in Mexico for a deed? a. poliza b. cuenta c. escritura d. campaña 2. If you are required to pay “impuestos sobre la renta” when you sell real estate in Mexico, you are paying: a. … [Read more...]
Alamar Vacation Rentals, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit Mexico
March 29, 2012 by
[mappress mapid="164"]Alamar is a secure, sophisticated vacation destination located 25 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta International Airport in the small village of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, a quaint fishing village (referred to Cruz by locals) Individually decorated condos, private homes and … [Read more...]
Ezshwan Winding, Encaustic Artist, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
January 24, 2012 by
Over her lengthy art career, Ezshwan Winding has worked in all mediums and, for the past 13+ years, has spent at least 17,000 hours creating artwork from the ancient encaustic technique of layering hot beeswax melted with resin and color pigments, a challenging, exhilarating, sensual … [Read more...]
Norma Lujan, Artist, Sculpturist and Muralist, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
January 20, 2012 by
Norma Lujan Godinez is a renowned Mexican artist, sculpturist and muralist born in Ciudad de Parral, Chihuahua in 1956. In 1976 Normaattended Artes Plasticas in Guadalajara where she studied with respected instructors Jorge Gonzalez, Emilio Abugarada and Emilio Galindo. In 1995 Norma founded the … [Read more...]
