Huicholes or Wixárika Original Mexican cultures

Huicholes or Wixárika, Original Mexican cultures

This section is dedicated to Mexico.

We offer general information on traditions, famous Mexicans, food and drink, prehispanic info and more. When you are informed you can enjoy the new Mexican experiences even more.

We know you’ll find useful information here and that it will help you get the most out of your trip to Puerto Vallarta plus you’ll learn a bit more about this very interesting country: Viva México!

Mexican Arts & Traditions

Traditional Mariachi / Charro dances

Traditional Mariachi/Charro dances

  • Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) a party for the living
    Learn a bit more about this very interesting and refreshing Mexican tradition.
  • El Grito
    The Grito de Dolores is celebrated every year on the night between September 15th and 16th is a Mexican holiday par excellence, it is the night when all citizens of Mexico celebrate their independence from the Spanish conquerors.
  • La Charreria and the Charro, that’s Mexico
    Jalisco, the state where Puerto Vallarta is located, is the birthplace of most of the traditions that best represent Mexico.
  • Mexico, folklore, and festivities
    Mexico is synonymous with bright colors, songs, dances, ceremonies, fireworks, original costumes and more…
  • Mexico, heir to two great culture
    Mexico is the heir of great civilizations like the Aztecs, Mayas and Olmecs and the European Spanish culture…
  • Mexican Rock Music 1Part 2
    A shortlist of some of the best rock groups and solo artists in Mexico, some you already know, but we hope you find some new inspiration too.
  • Piñatas
    Though anybody would swear piñatas are Mexican, their history is quite interesting and starts off in China. (Origin of the Pinata; Piñatas in Italy and Spain; Pinatas arrive in Mexico; Modern Mexican Pinatas).

Mexican Food and Drink

The Mexican Piñata

The Mexican Piñata

  • Beans & Mexico
    Another legacy to the world, this time a legume, that traveled to Europe, back and around the world.
  • Coffee Made in Mexico
    Mexico is an important coffee producer worldwide. Among the other Mexican coffee-growing states (Veracruz, Oaxaca, Puebla), it is still Chiapas that is the most important.
  • History of Mexican Wine
    (Warning, do not access if you are under the local drinking age)
    Mexico is the oldest American wine producer, but its industry of quality wines is relatively recent. The wine was consumed as food, medicine and to regain strength.
  • Local dishes
    There’s a lot to choose from when you start trying the local Vallarta food and traditional Jalisco dishes…
  • Mexican Christmas Food
    Christmas feast in Mexico is a mix of prehispanic recipes, New World ingredients and a lot of fusion and fun. (Introduction and Posada food; Guajolote Mole & The Tomato Invasion; Romeritos & The Sweet Finale)
  • Mexican Sweets & Candies
    Learn about the history behind Mexico’s distinctive sweets and the innumerable regional candies.
  • Mexico’s delicious and edible insects
    Learn a bit more about the insects that are a culinary treat in Mexico (three parts). (Edible Insects, intro & some history; Edible Insects in Mexico; Off the frying pan and into the mouth)
  • Mexican Wines
    (Warning, do not access if you are under the local drinking age)
    The history of Mexican wines and how they are related to Mexico’s history, presidents and more. (The grape in Mexican lands; Parras’ liquid abundance.; First Hacienda Owners; Marquises de Aguayo; Madero Dynasty.; Hacienda San Lorenzo and the Casa Madero; Así es mi tierra.)
  • Mezcal (Mescal), part of the Mexican liquor trilogy
    (Warning, do not access if you are under the local drinking age)
    Read more about this world-famous drink, made famous by its maguey worm.
  • Raicilla
    (Warning, do not access if you are under the local drinking age)
    This illegally produced distilled beverage is now coming out of the limelight in now legal production.
  • Tacos
    No other food represents Mexico more completely than a few tacos eaten by a taco stand in the streets of Puerto Vallarta…
  • Tequila, a gift from the Gods
    (Warning, do not access if you are under the local drinking age)
    The most famous of all Mexican alcoholic beverages, Tequila is synonymous with Mexico and any local party includes it by default.
  • Vanilla
    A local spice, a worldwide favorite a long and interesting history, learn more about this flavor obtained from orchids.
  • Wise Men, Tamales, and Roscas on January 6th
    The traditional celebration of the arrival of the Three Wise Men, which in the past replaced Santa Claus and even Christmas celebrations.

Famous and from Mexico

The Monarch Butterflies migrate to Mexico

The Monarch Butterflies migrate to Mexico

  • Juventino Rosas, the waltz that conquered the world
    Only one other waltz vies with the “Blue Danube” for the privilege of being played around the world every day, every hour. It is “Over the waves”…
  • The Monarch Butterfly Migration to Mexico
    Millions of fragile butterflies travel over 3000 miles from USA and Canada down to the forests in the stated of Michoacán en México, read more on this unique natural event.
  • Our Patron Saint, la Virgen de Guadalupe
    All about the Virgin de Guadalupe, millions of devoted followers converge on Mexico City or selected towns, like Puerto Vallarta, to celebrate December 12th.
  • Pancho Villa
    Along with Moctezuma and Benito Juarez, Pancho Villa is probably the best known Mexican personality throughout the world. Legends of Villa’s exploits abound not only in Mexico but in the United States…
  • Silvestre Revueltas
    For many of his countrymen, he is the most modern of Mexican musicians; for many foreigners, he is the most Mexican of modern musicians.
  • Wixarica Folk Art, colors and tradition
    The most important indigenous group in Mexico, their art, their traditions, and mysticism, very interesting.

Prehispanic Mexico

Prehispanic Mexico, ceremonies

Prehispanic Mexico

Charros & Charrería in Jalisco, the Mexican Cowboys

Charros, the Mexican Cowboys

Last Updated on 30/01/2023 by Puerto Vallarta Net