Chocolate in Mexico

Mexico is the birthplace of cacao —chocolate was unknown to Europeans before Columbus— and the esteemed bean is an integral part of Mexico's history

The colorful piñata is a hallmark of Mexican festive traditions, and more thought and decision-making goes into a piñata ritual than is readily apparent

Mexico's climate and rich soils offer-up a great variety of flavorsome and colorful foods and dishes that can be easily identified with the country

An important tradition of Day of the Dead is the creation of an "ofrenda" that usually manifests as an altar in family homes

Day of the Dead —that is a celebration of the continuity of life— is one of Mexico's most important religious holidays, celebrated in November each year

Hacienda Uxmal offers comfortable and very agreeable accommodations in the heart of the Yucatán jungle