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R O L F J. M E T Z G E R 1 9 6 0 - 2 0 0 8, P r e s i d e n t M E X o n l i n e . c o m
 MEXonline.com mourns the passing of its Founder and President
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We of the MEXonline.com family are deeply saddened by the death of our dear founder and president, Rolf J. Metzger, this past Sunday, November 2, 2008. Rolf will be sorely missed
by his family, friends and all of us who work here. Given his close connection to Mexico and its culture, perhaps his choosing
El Día de los Muertos to leave us was his way of having the last laugh.
¡Adiós querido amigo!
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Mexico At A Glance: Get The Latest News, Weather and Exchange Rates
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People from all parts of Mexico make their way to Mexico's chief religious center at the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe, to celebrate the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe) with a mass ceremony and a traditional fair in her honor. The "Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe" became an official national holiday in 1859.Learn more...
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One of the biggest fiestas of the year - in small towns, big cities, the beach resorts, everywhere - Christmas or Navidad in Mexico is celebrated in a variety of ways. A common denominator are the posadas, a recreation of Mary (on donkey) and Joseph searching for a "room at the inn." Learn more about holiday and the places best known for the procession festivities.Go there now ...
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January the 6th is a special day in Mexico. Known as 'El Dia de Reyes' (Three Kings Day), this holiday represents the height of the Christmas season. The date marks the culmination of the twelve days of Christmas and commemorates the three wise men who traveled from afar, bearing gifts for the infant baby Jesus. The children of Mexico in particular look forward to this holiday as by tradition gifts are exchanged on this date and not on Christmas day.
Learn more...
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Made from brightly colored tissue and crepe paper, piñatas are popular attractions during
Las Posadas, children's birthday celebrations and other festive occasions in Mexico.
Today, piñatas can be purchased that look like Sponge Bob, Superman or Hello Kitty. In the past, piñatas offered more traditional motifs, such as the 7-pointed star or the classic donkey. Most people consider piñatas a Mexican invention, but in truth their historical origins lay elsewhere.Learn the history behind la piñata...
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Mexico History What Mexico Has Given to the World -The Poinsettia (La Flor de Noche Buena)
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The poinsettia has become synonymous with the Christmas holiday season and many bring this plant as a gift when visiting friends and family. Indeed, the plant's bright red flowers lend a joyous presence to any setting and holiday decorations just wouldn't seem complete without them. This plant is native to Mexico and originally came from a particular region near present-day Taxco.
Learn about the poinsettia and what else Mexico has given to the World...
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Los Cabos The Cabo San Lucas & San Jose del Cabo Corridor Area
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The resort cities of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, together known as "The Capes" or Los Cabos in Spanish, are located at the very tip of the Baja California Peninsula.
Of the two, Cabo San Lucas is the better known and the more visited destination, although the International Airport, which is the arrival point for most tourists, is located in San Jose del Cabo.More travel information for Los Cabos...
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Mexico has known many heroes through her long and eventful history. Perhaps none have captured the imagination and stirred the hearts to the degree that Los Niños Héroes (Heroic Children) have. In 1847, six brave young men fought valiantly for their country during the Mexican-American War. Tragically, they died defending her honor. They are commemorated September 13 each year.Read more about Los Niños Héroes...
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As you drive on route 134 you see the volcano towering above the landscape at an impressive 15,534 feet...An amazing landscape plays out in front of you as you move along the road. The mountain area has a fantastic energy with wide sweeping views of the city of Toluca and surrounding communities...
SukiLu writes about her visit to this imposing volcano...
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Rarely do volcanologists get to watch the birth, growth, and death of a volcano. Paricutin provided such an opportunity. The eruption that created the Paricutin volcano in Michoacan began in 1943 and continued to 1952. Paricutin is probably Mexico's most famous volcano. Learn more about the Volcano that grew out of
a cornfield ...
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The history of blacks in Mexico is both illuminating and mysterious. What makes the story especially profound is the lack of documentation and discussion on the subject...Scholars have long been acquainted with the history of slavery in Mexico
......More on Afro-Mexican influence in Mexico...
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From June to December the Olive Ridley and Leatherback Turtles visit the beaches in front of Las Mañanitas and Tortuga Bay resorts in Los Cabos to lay their eggs. As a result, in 2007, vacation visitors and owners participated in three releases at the beaches in front of the luxury condominium resorts......Read about the arrival of the Turtles and their release...
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Porfirio Díaz (1830-1915) perhaps qualifies as one of Mexico’s most controversial statesmen. President of the country for 30 years, Díaz is frequently remembered as being one of the country’s most notorious dictators. The bitter irony to his record lies in his accomplishments, of which there were many.More about Porfirio Díaz and the events leading up to the Revolution...
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The Monarch butterfly, a beautiful insect known for its orange and black markings, is famous for its annual migration to Mexico. Each year, hundreds of millions of butterflies travel from the United States and Canada, to winter in forests of Fir and Oyamel trees in the highland forests of Michoacan.Learn more about the Monarch Butterfly's Migration to Mexico...
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Don't quite know
the layout of the country? Then use our interactive Mexico map to search for states and their respective cities.Click to enlarge map ...
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Message Board Have a Question? Have an Answer? Share it with Others in Our Forum
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Hello Susan,
It's great that we now have a Oaxaca forum! Could you tell me what time of the year they have the Guelaguetza and how long it lasts? Is it difficult to find a place to stay if you wait until the last moment for reservations?
-El Tecolote
Dear Tecolote here's the answer...
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Many consider Jose Guadalupe Posada the founder of modern Mexican art. Through his popular art prints depicting Calaveras (skeletons) Posada is credited with educating the general populace concerning the political injustices of the day which ultimately culminated in the Mexican Revolution of 1910.Learn more about this famous Illustrator and Engraver...
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Real Estate cycles in Mexico have a direct relationship to what happens internationally and more specific in North America. Since 9/11 Mexico has been a “Field of Dream” for real estate developers, buyers and sellers. Real Estate is all about cycles (upward, downward,and/or stable).
Read more of Bruce Greenberg's article
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Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico from 1864-1867, qualifies as one of the country's most ill-fated rulers. Hailing from a european dynasty, Maximilian was duped into accepting the role of Mexico's emperor. Brought to the country under false pretenses, the archduke of Austria was led to believe his presence would be welcome by the people of Mexico. In fact, the opposite was true.
Read more about Maximilian...
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Mexico History Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, one of Mexico's most famous women
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One of Mexico's most remarkable women was a nun who lived in the 17th century. Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was an outstanding writer and poet whose works were extremely controversial for their time. Considered to be Mexico's first feminist, Juana Inés de la Cruz was an extraordinary woman for both her learning and for her writings that continue to be studied even today.
Read about this exceptional women...
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Red Hominy can be found in various traditional dishes like Pozole and Menudo. In the past, inconsistent practices in production have caused many traditional recipes to replace Red Hominy with a less expensive and more accessible white corn. CA West LLC is one grower and producer who specializes in Red Hominy (Maiz Morado) and the more common White Hominy.For the Red Posole recipe and other favorite recipes click here...
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Mexico Art Rufino Tamayo, world renowned Oaxacan painter
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Rufino Tamayo, a Oaxacan painter of international renown, was one of the great modern artists of the 20th century. Tamayo died in 1991 at the age of 91 and had a long and esteemed career. His artwork can be found in important collections worldwide. During his life he was the recipient of many prestigious awards, including France's Legion d'Honneur.Learn more about this famous Oaxacan artist...
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Talavera is an exquisite type of majolica pottery whose history goes back hundreds of years. Originally introduced to Mexico by the Spaniards, Puebla's indigenous craftsmen incorporated their own artistic heritage into the techniques of Majolica pottery production.
The results were a marriage between the old world and the new world, with Puebla becoming the birthplace of the beautiful ceramic art form known as Talavera Poblana.
For more on the history of Talavera ...
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Many visit Mexico specifically to enjoy their favorite sport or activity.
Whether it's kiteboarding, surfing, sailing, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rock climbing, mountain climbing, camping, bird-watching, kayaking, hunting or river-rafting, Mexico has
it all. Visit our Mexico Activities Directory ...
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The Great Pyramid or Templo Mayor was the main temple of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan (today's Mexico City). It was destroyed in 1521 after the conquest of the Aztec empire by the Spanish conquistadores under the leadership of Hernan Cortes . Remains of the lower portions of the temple complex have been discovered by modern archaeologists buried under
parts of modern Mexico City. Learn more about the Templo Mayor and the Aztecs ...
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One of our most popular services, the photo classified advertisements lets you browse through hundreds of classified ads for real estate, vacation rentals and more, searchable by category and region. Advertisers can post an ad online to be seen by thousands of people every month for just $50 for six months.
Check Out Our Mexico Classified & Personal Ad Section
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Learning a foreign language is no easy task but is well worth the effort. There's no better way to successfully absorb a foreign language than to immerse yourself in its culture. Mexico has many Spanish language schools that offer top-notch instruction. Along with classes, subject-specific workshops are available as well.
Find the ideal Spanish language school for you
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Frequently Asked Questions or FAQs: Do I need to have a passport? What do I need to enter Mexico? Do I need auto insurance? Can I bring my pet into Mexico? Can I purchase prescription drugs in Mexico and bring them back into the United States? Can foreigners purchase land/real estate in Mexico? What is the drinking age in Mexico? Here are answers to your specific questions.
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Having you been thinking about getting married in Mexico? Many couples now see Mexico as a wonderful and exciting place to get married that is both affordable and convenient. Wedding planners can take almost all of the hassle out of the process and make life easier for bride and groom. Be sure to check our resources first to help you in your plans, in our Getting Married in Meixco section.
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