"Mexican medley" Top 5 Page for this destination Mexico by TheWanderingCamel

Mexico Travel Guide: 20,747 reviews and 48,731 photos

Three faces of Mexico - photo: leyle

No matter whether you're a first-time tourist, a regular visitor or someone who calls Mexico home, the spirit of the country is so infectious, the warmth and character so appealing, the culture so intriguing and complex, it would be a hard heart indeed that could leave and not leave more than a little behind.

We'll bring you both an insider's (Khadi) and a visitor's (leyle) view of just a small part of the pleasures that Mexico can offer - beloved customs, fabulous sights, treasured moments. It's a big country, with many different regions, many diverse aspects, a long and complicated history and present - a lifetime and more's worth of study and experience would still leave places unvisited, present-day problems stil posed and the mysteries of long-lost civilizations unsolved.

A page like this can't possibly be more than a taster, a mere spoonful of a flavoursome dish such as a Oaxacan mole negro where 30 and more ingredients - some quite unexpected - combine to make a delicious sauce full of subtle and spicy flavours - and that's just one of the several dishes on the menu.

So it is with Mexico - a pot full of a wonderfully rich and spicy stew just waiting for you to ladle out a plateful of unforgettable morsels for yourself.

These Mexican reviews and photos were posted by both leyle and khadi. Please see our Homepage re photo use.

Last visit to Mexico: Oct 2007
Intro Updated Dec 30, 2011
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Reviews (45)

Symbol of the nation Local Customs (19)

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Mexican Food, salsa, and chilies Local Customs (19)

Contrary to popular belief, not all Mexican food is spicy and hot. but Mexicans can make it hot with salsa which... more travel advice

Cantinflas ( the Charlie Chaplin of... Local Customs (19)

I am not kidding. Supposedly Charlie Chaplin once called Cantinflas 'the funniest man in the world' and he sure was very... more travel advice

Mexican Friendliness Local Customs (19)

Mexicans in general tend to be very friendly, outgoing, and love to talk. Whernever they go they can easily make small... more travel advice

Favorites (4)
See All Obsidian
Shopping (2)
See All Woven treasures
Warnings and Dangers (1)
Don't become a statistic!

Nightlife (1)
Tradition and spectacle
Hotels (3)
See All Great location, lots of charm
Things to Do (15)
See All Something different

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MalenaN Jan 4, 2009 at 11:03 AM

I enjoyed reading these tips of Mexico, and feel I want to go back one day very soon. I haven't been there since 1990 and it is absolutly to long ago!
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willy_wonka Nov 7, 2007 at 3:59 PM

this is a truly brilliant page, such descriptions, almost makes me feel i am there! thanks to leyle and khadi for sharing the wonders of mexico with us!
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SLLiew Nov 2, 2007 at 6:25 PM

Wow... great overview of Mexico. Exceptional sight-seeing site and local custom tips. Well done.
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hindu1936 Oct 30, 2007 at 7:49 AM

Thanks again for your always welcome tips and descriptions. Do you do this for a living?
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mvtouring Oct 25, 2007 at 10:16 PM

You have put a lot of work into this page, nothing unusual for you actually thanks ;-)
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Pawtuxet Nov 9, 2006 at 4:18 PM

Wonderful images and color! We enjoyoed Day of the Dead parties here in RI this year. Poland, Peru, many other countries have All Souls Day to remember their ancestors. Love the tradition.
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OneDolphin Sep 13, 2006 at 2:15 AM

Thanks for the welcome. I found your tips on Mexico very interesting. My next trip will include a day tour to Tijuana and the safety tips were most welcome.
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Aafia May 21, 2006 at 2:25 PM

Thanks for your comments on my Progreso pages. It sounds like you are interested in Mexican culture, if so, you must go to the Yucatan peninsula and learn about the Mayan culture.It is fascinating and the friendly Mayans are so eager to share it with you.
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budapest8 May 16, 2006 at 7:20 AM

Now sing after me "Oh fatherland Your forehead shall be girded with olive garlands," Greta pics and info......bet the Mexican Day of the dead more fun than the hungarian one! Tim
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VeronicaG May 16, 2006 at 7:01 AM

Your photos and descriptions make me want to schedule a trip to Mexico today--so much to see and experience!