Articles for Oaxaca

Day of the Dead in Mexico, November 2nd
In the prehispanic world, the concept of death played a fundamental role, most of the rituals and even daily life referred to the will and

Mexico's 13 Man Made Wonders
Without rivaling nature, human beings’ intelligence, creativity and art is reflected in constructions throughout many centuries. In

Benito Juárez
After the War of Independence many factors came into play as obstacles for reaching Mexico’s political and economic stability for decades.

Porfirio Díaz
Porfirio Diaz was born on the 15th of September 1830 at Soledad Inn, Oaxaca. His father Faustino Diaz died when he was three years old. Ever since his first years of life, Porfirio

The 1968 Olympics in Mexico
The XIX edition of the Olympic Games celebrated in Mexico during 1968 represent a special history for the country. In the 60th session of

Mexico's World Cultural Heritage Sites III, sites declared since 2003
The latest additions of UNESCO show a concern for preserving the cultural identity of a country rich in natural resources and owners of

Mexico's World Cultural Heritage Sites II (1993-2002)
It is a combination of natural formations and those contributed by humans, worthy of preservation.

Mexico’s World Cultural Heritage Sites I (from 1987-1992)
One of UNESCO’s goals is for men and women to have spiritual and mental peace through education, culture, social sciences, natural

Electricity Generation In Mexico
Article 27 of the Constitution recognizes the exclusive right of the State to generate electric energy for public service. This principle governing energy issues and

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