Hunting for Cempasuchil Fields in Atlixco
I’ve seen some really great photos from the Cholula and Atlixco area of the large marigolds locally known as cempasuchiles. These tall …
The Church in the Clouds
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios in Cholula is one of my favorite churches in Mexico. There’s something about a beautiful …
Popocatépetl and Atlixco
On a clear day in Atlixco, there’s a great view of Mexico’s second highest peak, the stratovolcano Popocatépetl. Popo, as the locals call …
A Full Moon and The Day of the Dead
I was in Cuetzalan, Mexico last year in early November. Cuetzalan is one of Mexico’s “Pueblos Magicos”, and is a few hours …
Sunrise in Atlixco
In November 2017, I was in the Puebla Mexico area, and decided to re-visit an old favorite — Atlixco. I had only …
A Day in Zacapoaxtla
If you haven’t heard of Zacapoaxtla yet, you’ve come to the right place. Zacapoaxtla is a charming town located in the mountains …
Cascada Las Brisas
During my November 2017 trip to Cuetzalan, I decided to check out one of the local waterfalls. Located just outside of town, …
Getting the Shot: Sunrise in Cuetzalan
I traveled to Cuetzalan in the Sierra Norte region of Puebla, Mexico in early November. Cuetzalan is one of Mexico’s “Pueblos Magicos”, …
A Day in Atlixco
Atlixco is a city of about 125,000 people southwest of Puebla, Mexico. I had read a few positive comments from other travelers …
Three Beautiful Churches Near Cholula
The church of Santa María Tonantzintla is located just a few miles south of Cholula. During my September 2013 trip to the …