The Smokin’ Volcán Poás in Costa Rica
As we were leaving the city of Alajuela we spotted a viewpoint for the Volcán Poás just off the road, and decided to explore a bit more. Poás Volcano creates […]
Category Archives: Mexico & Central America
Travel Spanish: En un mapa de la costa
On the map. Tierra: la isla, la península, la playa, la costa, el faro, el malecón, el puerto, el muelle, la punta, el cabo, el acantilado (a cliff), el embarcadero […]
Playa Junquillal y Playa Negra en Costa Rica
We arrived at Playa Junquillal after a long bumpy ride. The road was so bad that Al said he could no longer drive it. I agreed instantly; my seatbelt choked […]
Windows with Security Bars and Grilles from Mexico and Guatemala
A collection of windows from Mexico (and a few from neighboring Guatemala) with security bars, gratings and grilles. Talavera tile wall and a barred window in Puebla, a UNESCO World […]
Christmas Festivities in Zihuatanejo, Mexico
We arrived in Zihuatanejo, Mexico just in time for their Christmas festivities. In the main plaza preparations were on for Christmas performances. Costumes for the Christmas performances in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. […]
Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City
“…construction of the Monumento a la Revolución was interrupted by the Revolution…” (Lonely Planet) Because of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, the Monument, a triumphal arch, was left unfinished until […]
Start with a Tortilla…
Tortillas. Here in the village of Mascota the tortillas were made by hand. Our guide told us a sad story about how poor his family was; the only thing they […]
Chiles, the Spice of Mexican Life
Chiles, along with corn and beans, are the foundation of Mexican cooking. Once I discovered more about the various types of chiles, I started adding them to all sorts of […]
Chocolate, a Gift From the God Quetzalcóatl of Mexico
A legend (leyenda) from Mesoamerica tells us that Quetzalcóatl, the plumed serpent, stole chocolate from the gods and gave it to the people of the earth. Chocolate originated in Mesoamerica, and you […]
Travel Spanish: Getting Comfortable at the Beach
Beach / Relaxing / Mexico. Getting comfortable at the beach using Spanish. A la playa. Bienvenidos a Playa Manzanillo en Puerto Escondido. ¿Tiene un cojín más gordo? But don’t hog the […]
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