Get Ready for Zona Maco
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BY ANA RUIZ. Zona Maco is the biggest art fair in Latin America. It was founded in 2002 by Zélika García, she understands the importance of giving a physical space to connect different types of art and invites leading artists and emergent talents nationally and internationally. Zona Maco is characterized by their exhibitions on contemporary art from diverse galleries, design on furniture, jewelry, textiles, and decorative objects, it also has an antiquary section that focus on antiques and restorative work, and last but not least artistic photos with different styles....
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On your marks, get set, Mexicoo!
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BY ANA RUIZ. Mexico welcomes you to live the full experience of the Grand Prix! Every year at the end of October, worldwide racing drivers come to the three colored land. The event becomes Green, White and Red as the Mexican crowed cheer the atmosphere in the great location of The Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the Auto Racetrack of the Rodríguez Brothers [.....]
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The legends: SALAS & BARRAGÁN
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Mexican of the month presented by ANA RUIZ goes to the iconic duo Luis Barragán and Armando Salas Portugal, whose creations are still acknowledged today and transcend into future generations of architectural prodigies and landscape photographers. Today we are going to learn more about Barragán’s success and the legacy he wanted to share, which wouldn’t be possible without the [...]
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Smart Travelers extended version
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BY ANA RUIZ Covid-19 challenged us to get better, safer and seize the day as much as possible. Today in Jaunt Mexico’s blog, we are going to talk about the health and security guidelines to enjoy a trip you will never forget. From airport measures to the accommodations you will visit, we’ll take you through […]
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Saving a different home everyday!
Wellness
BY ANA RUIZ Dear humanity, Mother Earth needs us to pay attention to her prayers. We need to be as interested in discovering all the cultures in this amazing world as in taking care of it so future generations can also enjoy it. We are together in this jaunt. Living a sustainable life is part […]
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The power of globalization
Vitamin MX
BY ANA RUIZ Thanks to interconnectivity we have discovered cultures and different perspectives from all over the world. Leading to interculturality in our daily lives parting from respect, interest and sharing with others. Today we are going to portray the importance of globalization not in the economical way, but as imports and exports of cultural […]
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The Cenote Jaunt
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BY ANA RUIZ I’m happy to say that Jaunt Mexico not only seeks a wellness relation between our guests and our culture, but also a connection to our surroundings that awakens new sensations never experienced. And today we are going to talk about the relationship between science and mysticism in our sacred cenotes in the […]
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How to make delicious “Pan Dulce”
Gourmet
BY ANA RUIZ “Pan Dulce” is an essential part of breakfast in Mexican culture. We have more than croissants and pain au chocolat, in Mexico there are about 2,000 types of pan dulce! We have sweet, sour, healthy or fat, and they come in any color you can imagine. They are the best ally, along […]
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DÍA DE MUERTOS
5 Minutes of Talent
BY ANA RUIZ Today you are going to be the talent. You are going to keep alive a tradition that makes the ones that are not here anymore feel celebrated like no other day. Mexico’s traditional Day of the Dead will be part of your house this year. Today you will learn about the essential […]
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The importance of being a World Heritage Site!
Culture
BY ANA RUIZ “Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.” Quote by UNESCO. We always get more interested if a site is recognized as a world heritage site by […]
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Beach Vitamins!
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BY ANA RUIZ Whenever we are planning our next paradisiac vacation, the first thing that pops into our head is a nice beach with clear waters and soft sand. Today we are going to learn in a scientific, yet fun way why this is our first choice! First of all, we are going to have […]
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The power of the heritage!
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BY ANA RUIZ IN COLLABORATION WITH RODRIGO RIVERO LAKE The Mexican of this month goes to….Rodrigo Rivero Lake! He is a recognized antiquarian who has devoted his entire life to collecting art around the world. He devotes his days to finding poorly studied pieces that have been lost to history and saving them from destruction […]
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Wine tasting starter pack
Gourmet
BY ANA RUIZ IN COLLABORATION WITH LAURA SANTANDER Laura Santander is a Mexican award-winning sommelier that has dedicated her life to understanding the beauty of wine and the hands involved in every bottle. She has won different awards nationally and internationally including the Award of Excellence Wine Spectator three years in a row! She also […]
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Where to have the perfect hiking in Mexico?
Wellness
BY ANA RUIZ Are you ready for these recommendations? If you are the kind of person that enjoys being amongst nature and good views, this article is 100% made for you. We are going to talk about the perfect spots to hike at in Jaunt Mexico’s destinations located in the central region of the country. […]
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Chiles en Nogada: century-old tradition!
Culture
BY ANA RUIZ IN COLLABORATION WITH ALEJANDRO H. ATTOLINI 5 de Mayo is often mistaken to be Mexico’s Independence day, but it actually is the date of the battle between Mexico and France that took place in Puebla in 1862. In reality, Mexico’s Independence Day is celebrated on the night of September 15th! In the […]
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Experience Ayurveda Massage In Tulum
Jaunt Takeover
BY DR. ABHIJIT MHALANK, M.D Ayurveda from Mayur Tulum Have you seen advertisements of Ayurveda massages with enticing photos? Some people even believe that massage is the only treatment that Ayurveda can offer. Of course that’s not true. Massage is one of the many ways offered by Ayurveda to treat diseases. However, massages are the […]
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What does Vitamin MX mean?
Vitamin MX
BY ANA RUIZ Well, it’s about time we explain the concept of Vitamin MX we have seen throughout the blog. Once in a while, it is important to recognize the multiculturality that surrounds us and understand the importance of authenticity in the world. The diversity of flavors, thoughts, opinions, and actions is what makes us […]
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Olmeca Era
Culture
BY ANA RUIZ An interesting thing about archeology is that any hypothesis can be disrupted with new discoveries and information. Nothing can be 100% verified because there is always the possibility of finding something new that corrects the previous statements, and that happens a lot when the events occurred between 1,500 B.C and 400 B.C. […]
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“Las dos Fridas”
5 Minutes Of Talent
BY ANA RUIZ Why am I mentioning two Fridas if there is only one? And yes, it’s the woman that pops into your head, the iconic Frida Kahlo that revolutionized the meaning of folklore Mexican art. After a series of health tragedies, including polio at a young age and a drastic tram crash, led her […]
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Welcome Smart Travelers!
Informative: Jaunt Founder
I’m writing this article on my last day (and my only free day) of a scouting trip I made to the Mayan Riviera. After 4 months of lockdown in Mexico City I was really excited (and nervous) to make the trip. The Mayan Riviera started to re-open at the beginning of July, so I decided […]
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Aerial photography master: Santiago Arau
MOTM
BY ANA RUIZ The Mexican of the month goes to….Santiago Arau is a recognized Mexican photographer who found his voice through aerial photography— drones especially— capturing the history, life, and the colors of a specific scene. Over the last 3 years, he traveled to every inch of Mexican territory to document visual wonders that even […]
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Tostada Hunting Experience From Home
Gourmet
BY ANA RUIZ Have you ever experienced the perfect combination of good company, view, and food? This is the perfect opportunity to do so. During Jaunt Mexico’s Tostada Hunting you will learn about the philosophy of Tulum, one of the most beautiful beaches and magical towns in the country. Your culinary voyage will start with […]
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Mexican Fashion Icon: Carla Fernández
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BY ANA RUIZ Carla Fernández found a unique way to defy Mexican textile stereotypes and create an authentic fashionista pattern that led her to be one of the most influential women in the Mexican fashion industry. Carla was born in Saltillo Coahuila, and grew up with her dad, a historian who showed her the importance […]
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Náhuatl remains in the 21st-century: factbook.
Culture
BY ANA RUIZ Sometimes we take for granted diverse ethnicities that make us a unique nation, full of social and biological diversity, and an identity that has been forged over the years and endures. Taking into account a hundred pieces that make the beautiful puzzle of Mexican culture. Today we are going to talk about […]
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Meet Diana, our guru of acceptance and meditation!
Wellness
BY ANA RUIZ IN COLLABORATION WITH DIANA Meditation is known to reduce stress and anxiety, it gives you the chance to navigate through your emotions leading to self-acceptance. Its practice can help regulate compulsive thoughts and feelings to create harmony by making you be present with yourself. Most importantly, it encourages compassion towards others and […]
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Diego Rivera’s Life Teaser
MOTM
MEXICAN OF THE MONTH PRESENTED BY ANA RUIZ Did you know that the complete name of the iconic Mexican muralist artist was Diego María de la Concepción Juan Nepomuceno Estanislao de Rivera y Barrientos Acosta y Rodríguez. I’m sure he often ran out of space on immigration formats, and I can only imagine what it […]
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We will meet again soon
We will meet again soon
BY ALEX RODRIGUEZ Dear friends, 2020 has been a rough year so far. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives and has stranded all us travel lovers. We are facing a major shift to our way of life, with things changing by the hour. Now, more than ever, it is essential that we take special […]
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“Huichol” in Mexico and the World
5 Minutes Of Talent
BY ANA RUIZ The Huichol are a Mexican indigenous group, who have found the perfect recipe to successfully maintain true to their roots and ideology in the 21st century. The Huichol cosmogony—their worldview— is based on their myths, which portray their gods as personifications of natural phenomena; fire being the most powerful of them. Their […]
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How would you define happiness?
Vitamin MX
BY ANA RUIZ Happiness is the most complex state someone could define. Some people consider it a state of mind, a place, a person, a bill, a good job, health, food, exercise; and I could go on and on. Actually, happiness is both the simplest thing to feel and the strongest motivation you will ever […]
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Chef Alejandro Cuatepotzo told us how he got his “Sazón”.
Gourmet
BY ANA RUIZ IN COLLABORATION WITH ALEJANDRO CUATEPOTZO Jaunt Mexico had the opportunity to interview Alejandro Cuatepotzo, the Head Chef at both “Arango Cocina de Raíces”— which is located in front of the “Monumento a la Revolución” that commemorates the 1910 Mexican Revolution— and at “Antonia Bistro”, which overlooks the beautiful town of San Miguel […]
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What is time in the mayan culture?
Travel Inspo
BY ANA RUIZ Dear mayas: Thank you for sharing a new perspective of time. We might take for granted the fact that it exists but maybe if sometimes we take the time to question it we could be more thoughtful about how to use it. Or sometimes how to waste it, because we don’t realize […]
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TEQUILA: Mexican Stereotypes of how we socialize
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BY ANA RUIZ I can assure you that Tequila is your best way to interact with a mexican. It’s funny though, how a drink could be 100% associated with a nationality For example Vodka and Russians, if you are in a party that will be the first thing you will try to talk about. Keep […]
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Roots behind an artesanal masterpiece
5 Minutes Of Talent
By Ana Ruiz with collaboration of Sofia Botas from Craft and Breakfast Jaunt Mexico loves to promote local projects in order for human beings to enhance the different cultures and realities that surround us. With the help of Sofia Botas and her personal experience we developed this article for you to read a different story […]
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What can you do to travel healthy?
Wellness
BY ANA RUIZ I can’t go! I’m on a strict diet 🙁There are no more excuses to not take the jaunt of your life! Here are some tips that will make your day easier while you’re on vacation, but most importantly having a blast, while we promote a different kind of wellness. We like […]
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The importance of essence
Vitamin MX
BY ANA RUIZ Sometimes we humans don’t understand the real meaning of essence, of authenticity and most importantly identity. Identity comes from how you define yourself and how others perceive you. Where were you born, your family, your friends, your beliefs, your experiences and motivations, all of those are all wrapped up in you, in […]
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Malala vs Sor Juana
MOTM
Mexican of the month presented by ANA RUIZ Can you mention the biggest similarity these two women have? If the first thought that pops out of your head is who is the one on the left, it will be a pleasure that you continue to read and if you know who she is you might […]
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Your body needs Vitamin MX!
Travel Inspo
BY ANA RUIZ Hi, it’s me again! I just found out that in a year there are 768 million unused vacation days worldwide! Can you imagine? That’s like living in the darkness and sleeping for 78 years. Don’t let that be you, don’t waste your hard work, use it to set you free and get […]
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“Canta y no llores”
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BY ANA RUIZ Have you ever been to a football match that Mexico was playing in? Have you watched the Olympics and heard the roar of the Mexican fans as they join together in song? If you have, then you might recognize the phrase “Canta y no llores.” These are the beginning lyrics to the […]
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Q&A’s OF OUR GOURMET LEGACY
Gourmet
BY ANA RUIZ While reviewing Mexican traditional cuisine, as a born and raised Mexican, I came to the conclusion that we use 3 main elements and blend them up to create completely different flavors. I was surprised to find this, so I decided to figure out why these three ingredients were so essential to our […]
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Why is Sombrero Land perfect for you?
Culture
BY ANA RUIZ First of all, it is a pleasure to welcome you to the latest travel blog from Mexicans to the world. Here you will learn interesting facts to share with friends and what this land is really about. You’ll probably also end up asking yourself why you haven’t packed your bags already! In […]
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