Articles for Hidalgo

The “Diego Rivera Mural Museum” in Mexico City
This cultural space offers visitors the classic division of a permanent and a temporary exhibition, as well as various activities for both adults and children. It is during the summer that the Read More>>

The Celebration of the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Independence of Mexico
During 2010 we celebrate in México 200 years of Independence and 100 years of the Mexican Revolution. For this reason the federal, state and local governments Read More>>

The National Palace: Headquarters of the Mexican Executive
Located next to the Zocalo in downtown Mexico City, the National Palace is one of the sites with most history in all the country. Being the headquarters of the Mexican Government, it is believed to be located Read More>>

Museo de la Revolucion in Chihuahua
This important figure of recent Mexican history, whose real name was Doroteo Arango, was the absolute leader of ‘División del Norte’, always accompanied by the famous ‘dorados de Villa’, the army that helped him in his revolutionary battles. Read More>>

Mérida: The “White” City
Mérida, the capital of Yucatán is admired by its wide variety of tourism offerings. Its origins date from January 1542 by Spanish immigrants Read More>>

What to do in Queretaro when you have little time!
Being Santiago de Querétaro a beautiful colonial town, it offers many attractions for visitors as well as a variety of activities. And this is mostly because the city has been named a “World Heritage Site” Read More>>

The "Alhóndiga de Granaditas" in Guanajuato, Mexico
This historic building located in the city of Guanajuato, was built in 1797 with the purpose of serving as a grain storage for the people and took twelve years to be completed. It was built by Juan de Read More>>

El Papalote - Children's Museum - in Mexico and Cuernavaca
Designed by architect Ricardo Legorreta and with decorations made by children all over the place, “El Papalote, Museo del Niño” was opened in 1993 and even since its first stages, as a project, it was built with Read More>>

Huasca, in Hidalgo Mexico
The name Huasca has its origin in the Nahuatl word Huascazaloyam, meaning “place of birds, water, plants and joyfulness”. This population added “de Ocampo” to its name in Read More>>

Mexico’s Bicentennial Celebration
Mexico is getting ready for an extraordinary celebration in honor of its 200th anniversary of its Independence and 100th anniversary of its Revolution. Everything designed to commemorate these two great dates is linked to the ideal of renewing Mexico’s identity and historic continuity. Read More>>

Dolores Hidalgo, Birthplace of National Independence
Its full name is Dolores Hidalgo, Birthplace of National Independence; it is in the State of Guanajuato. It got this name because the atrium Read More>>

The Main Manufacturers of Tequila in Mexico
Although there are several brands selling tequila (or a copycat, which can only be labeled as distilled) both internationally and within Mexico, few are the ones who manage to get recognition and appreciation by Read More>>

Puerto Vallarta, Paradise in the Pacific
Puerto Vallarta for its geographic situation was directly influenced by Europe during the greatest time of Spanish commerce, therefore, Read More>>

The Tobacco Cave, Mexico
During the War of Reform, the confrontation between liberals and conservatives caused a terrible economic crisis. Hence, President Read More>>

Hot Air Balloons in Mexico and the International Balloon Festival
Since ancient times, man has dreamed of flying. The first efficient device for living this dream was the hot air balloon but since the Read More>>

The Best Museums in Mexico
Mexico is a country with a great cultural dynamic, a vastness of proposals regarding spaces for exhibits. Official cultural Read More>>

Vineyards in Mexico
Do you want to go on vacation to a place where you can find parties, food, dance, wine and vineyards? Let me tell you about certain places Read More>>

INAH
The National Anthropology and History Museum (INAH) of Mexico is a public organism dedicated to the research, preservation, protection and publication of the prehistoric, anthropologic, archeological and historical heritage of Mexico. Read More>>

Mexico City Main Square (Zócalo Capitalino)
Mexico City’s Zocalo (City Square) has an historic content that evokes prehispanic cultures and the arrival of the Spanish world. Even Read More>>

Skydiving and Paragliding in México
Skydiving consists of jumping with a parachute from an airplane, helicopter or balloon. After a few seconds of free fall, the parachute opens, allowing the control of direction and speed. Read More>>