Mexico
Cinco de Mayo Cocktails
Text & Photos: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** Though Cinco de Mayo is a widely misunderstood holiday in the US, that doesn’t mean Mexican restaurants will correct their customers’ perceptions; for them, the day commemorating the Battle of Puebla is one of the best days of the year for business. When asked about available reservations for … Continue reading
Mexico ups efforts to attract Latino tourists
Text & Photo: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** Last month, Mexico hosted Tianguis Turistico, the country’s most important annual travel trade show. The show is an opportunity for Mexico’s states and the country’s hotels, tour operators, and other industry stakeholders to sell themselves to travelers; it’s also when the country’s tourism board offers an update on … Continue reading
Mariachi music in Mexico
Text & Video: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** Last week, I was in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, for the country’s annual travel and trade show, Tianguis Turistico. The opening night event featured acrobats, aerialists, and Cirque du Soleil style performers… and, of course, mariachis. I’m currently organizing video for Francisco to edit into a … Continue reading
Postcards from Mexico’s Tianguis Turistico
Text & Photos: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** Tonight, Mexico’s 37th Tianguis Turistico, an annual travel and trade show, kicked off in Puerto Vallarta with un tremendo espectaculo of circus performers and mariachis, of a scale and quality worthy of a small Olympics. For me, Tianguis is a great opportunity to connect with old friends and … Continue reading
Real Heroes of Mexico
Text & Photo: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** I’m pleased to announce that I’ve been invited to serve as a committee member of Real Heroes of Mexico, a group that “believes it’s vital to showcase the positive news and goodwill efforts taking place in Mexico, especially those who are making a difference.” I was invited by … Continue reading