The Best of Mexicanist Newsletter This Week 5/2024
From tourist brawls to whale museums, Cancun candor to fiery feasts. Dive deep with the Best of Mexicanist: news, ancient rituals and fiery cocktails.
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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.
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.
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.
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.