The Best of Mexicanist Newsletter, Issue 15/2023

Two bowls of barley soup side-by-side. One bowl is creamy white with brown crumbs, the other is light gold with green flecks.

Sweet or Savory? Barley Soup Gets a Makeover

This week's recipe is a special barley soup with 2 flavor options: creamy and sweet (almonds, sugar) or refreshing and cool (melon seeds). Perfect for hot or cold days, this recipe is full of surprises and sure to become a new favorite.

A father and son kneel beside a palm tree. The son holds a rock near a young coconut.

How We Learned to Drink from Coconuts Again

Parched land forces family to use ancestral knowledge to extract life-giving, sweet-salty water from specially-salted young coconuts. This “elf in a shell” becomes a symbol of hope and resilience in a harsh, dust-choked world.

San Miguel de Allende's charm lies in its colorful colonial streets and artistic spirit.

Mexico's Most Walkable Cities Will Steal Your Sole (and Heart)

Explore Mexico's most charming cities by foot. From Mexico City's grand squares to Oaxaca's mouthwatering street food, discover cobbled streets, hidden plazas, and centuries of history, all at your own pace.

A child smiles next to a fantastical painted sculpture of a mythical creature in Oaxaca, Mexico.

5 Unforgettable Adventures for Kids in Real Mexico

Looking for a unique family vacation in Mexico beyond the resorts? Discover 5 hidden gems perfect for curious kids — Oaxaca's markets, Riviera Maya's nature, San Miguel's art, Copper Canyon's adventure, and Bacalar's lagoon.

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Sweet or Savory? Barley Soup Gets a Makeover

How We Learned to Drink from Coconuts Again

Mexico's Most Walkable Cities Will Steal Your Sole (and Heart)

5 Unforgettable Adventures for Kids in Real Mexico