Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, the Mexican holiday that falls on the first of November is rooted in rich culture, layered with ancient traditions. While the name suggests the macabre, it is a time of celebration for those Mexican regions that partake in the nearly four thousand year old ceremony honoring family and ancestors who have passed. Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead,...
Read MoreCalling all foodies! We've unearthed the perfect spot for farm-to-table dining in Mexico. Huerta Los Tamarindos is an organic farm, restaurant, and event space with certified organic orchards and gardens that would make Alice Waters swoon.
Located just a mile from the Sea of Cortez in the charming village of Animas Bajas, Huerta Los Tamarindos has created a sustainable dining experience that has little in common with north-of-border-style tacos and burritos. Here, all meals are prepared from the freshest organic ingredients picked just a few hours before they are consumed.
Guests can explore the never-ending fields growing vegetables such as Red Chinese Lettuce and Baby Tat Soi, or learn the tricks of the trade from world class chefs in their professional grade kitchen. The lush scenery and endless gardens serve as a magical backdrop for all meals and the ultimate spot for a destination wedding. Luckily, the farm?s Lulu Shop sells savory and sweet souvenirs so friends back home can share a taste of your experience. Be sure to stock up on the Homemade Habanero Spicy Yellow Sauce and Oaxacan coffee for a morning treat!
Calle Sin Nombre S/N, Animas Bajas, 23407 San Jos? del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico+52 624 105 6031, huertalostamarindos.com
This week?s featured vacation spot is all about kicking back, hanging ten and winding down in a minimalist environment with a totally Mexican vibe. Welcome to Hotel Escondido, Grupo Habita?s latest property on one of Mexico?s most spectacular costal regions. Here you can chill out in one of the 16 palapa huts, swim in a beachside pool that runs parallel to the ocean, or dance the night away in the...
Read MoreThere isn't much that you can't find in Mexico -- whether it's ancient ruins, quaint villages, or white sand beaches, Mexico is a country that has it all. In anticipation of the hot days of summer that lay ahead, we've rounded up a list of our favorite seaside haunts south of the border. Get ready for a sun-filled summer with plenty of Latin flair! There isn't much that you can't...
Read MoreTen years ago New Yorker Christina Hattler traveled to Mexico for the very first time. While there she fell in love with the country and her future husband Tom?s Macedo. Currently, this design savvy couple resides in the sleepy town of Malinalco, Mexico where they are the force behind MexChic - an artisanal design company that fuses contemporary style with ancient craft. This socially responsible company uses local artisans to...
Read MoreThere is a ?new cool? permeating Mexico City. Neighborhoods like La Roma and Condesa offer safe and trendy places to hang out (think Soho and Nolita in NYC), while hip exclusive nightspots, such as M.N. Roy make Paris? Le Baron seem provincial. Experience MC?s foodie palaces and must see museums like Frida Kahlo?s recently opened home. Read below to learn about L-atitude?s must-see places in Mexico city. There is a...
Read MoreEvery time we visit Mexico City we are amazed by the new and eclectic shopping culture that seems to be spreading through the city. Cool multi-concept boutiques like Celeste House offer a full lifestyle experience while the weekend flea market and artisanal bazaar offer goods with a decidedly more old school pedigree. Our guide below offers the best shopping tips for both the old and the new. Every time we...
Read MoreAs the jet setting founder of accessories label Dutzi Designs, Ariane Dutzi?s has made countless jaunts around the world. Her regular route of Paris-NYC-Tulum has distinctly infused her collection with a sophisticated global vibe. Dutzi?s wear-everywhere clutches and totes are a stylish blend of eco-friendly construction and bohemian accents?we especially love her Vintage Burlap Clutch with Suede Fringe. Ariane recently vacationed in the Yucat?n Peninsula, where she stayed in many...
Read MoreThe Frida Kahlo Museum and Vogue M?xico have put together an extraordinary exhibit of the clothing and accessories of the legendary Frida Kahlo. After 50 years of being locked away from the world according to the express wishes of Diego Rivera, trunks and closets containing Frida Kahlo?s textile collection and personal wardrobe of ?Tehuana-style? clothing has been made available to the public. Striking eyebrows, traditional hairstyles and most of all,...
Read More