The cenotes: thousand-year-old water in Mexico
A cenote is a freshwater well in which the water from the aquifer is exposed by the collapse of the ceiling of the cave. Cenotes are part of the aquifers which are interconnected by underground galleries. Cenote comes from the Mayan word ts’ono’ot or d’zonot and they are typically found in the Yucatán peninsula. The word d’zonot means “water cavern”. The cenotes are bodies of water that are thousands of years old; they are very fragile and the water is home to flora and fauna that are extremely important for the conservation of the ecosystem. Before you enter a cenote, you have to follow some rules, such as bathing to remove any chemicals from your body (body creams, tanning lotion, make-up, deodorant, etc.).…
Feel the atmosphere of the Dominican Republic’s king of sports
In the Dominican Republic, baseball is not just another sport or entertainment. We’re talking about the country’s official sport, its king of sports. For Dominicans it’s a way of life. Dominicans know this sport as “la pelota”, the majority of Dominicans, large and small, play it and it arouses passion in those who play and watch it. It doesn’t matter which town or city you visit in the Dominican Republic. If there is a large enough space to play, you will find the locals playing the sport which, for them, is their life and stands for the love for, and unity with, their country. For the younger generations, baseball stands for a dream of having a better future and…
Palma de Mallorca and Urban Art
If you’re thinking about a trip to Mallorca and you like art. Mallorca is a must-see for you. Mallorca is much more than sun and sand. The island has a special connection to urban art that means you can enjoy works of art while strolling around the city. It’s lovely when urban art fills the streets of a city to the delight of locals and tourists alike. Urban art in Palma de Mallorca has transformed the streets of its suburbs as much as it has the city itself. Artists have expressed their art on walls, streets and buildings to create a city that is more alive and connected to its inhabitants. Urban art is art that is expressed in…
The guayabera, shirt of countrypeople to Hollywood actors
You have probably seen men wearing the famous Caribbean shirt called guayabera. The guayabera is a traditional short-or long-sleeved shirt for men in white, pastel or bright colours and with four distinctive pockets. They are usually embellished with distinctive designs using traditional embroidery. This type of shirt is usually made from cotton, linen or silk. The material these shirts are made from means they are highly popular among men living in warmer climates for attending weddings, funerals or important ceremonies, regardless of whether the ceremony takes place during the day or at night. Their widespread use and distinctive design have made them perhaps the most iconic item of dress clothing associated with life in LatinAmerica and the Caribbean.…
The Mexican game of Lotería: Ready to try your luck?
No doubt you’ll have seen these cards in films or TV series. And you might be surprised to learn that Google also made a Doodle based on this game.But you really should know that Lotería is a very important part of popular Mexican culture, as it reflects customs, beliefs and traditions. Lotería is a game of chance, one of the most famous in Mexico. It consists of 54 cards and an indefinite number of “boards” (usually between 2 and 30, but more if a lot of people are playing), with 16 of the cards appearing randomly on each board in a 4×4 grid. However, there are also smaller 3×3 versions for children, as well as…
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