He enjoys playing football, electronic music, and painting miniatures. While some parts of Mexico recognize the day as a public holiday, it is not a national public holiday. Nor is it in the US ...

While many think it’s Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), Mexico’s Independence Day actually takes place on September 16th. The festivities officially kick off at midnight (basically the night of ...

The free screening on Wednesday, April 30 in Mexico City's Zócalo is being held in honor of Día de las Niñas y los Niños, or ...

You'll find the Zócalo in the heart of Oaxaca; it is free to enjoy at all hours of the day (though businesses operate on their own hours). For more information, check out Visit Mexico's website.

Some travelers recommend heading to the square more than once during your Mexico City trip to experience it at different times of the day. Others were pleased with the heavy police presence ...