PACIFIC MEXICO | BEACHES

Mexican beach town Puerto Escondido radiates charm

05:51 PM PDT, April 03, 2007 , By Stephanie Shapiro

MEXICO | FOREIGN BUREAU DISPATCH

Oaxaca folk festival opens to protests, few visitors

12:27 PM PDT, July 24, 2007 , By Rafael Bucio and Héctor Tobar

Guelaguetza is usually a huge tourist draw for Oaxaca, but not this year. Governor joins 15,000 to celebrate as 30,000 foes demonstrate.

NEWS, TIPS & ADVICE | MEXICO

Tropical Storm Barbara nears Mexico

09:59 AM PDT, May 31, 2007 , By Alex Morales

MEXICO

In southern Mexico, violence in Oaxaca diminishes

12:00 AM PST, December 31, 2006 , By Patrick Healy

Tourists are trickling back to the colonial Mexican city known for crafts and charm, not violence.

MEXICO | THE FLAVORS

Worm your way through Mescal: a tasting tour in Mexico

12:00 AM PST, November 12, 2006 , By John Muncie

On a mescal-tasting tour, accessories include a shot glass, a lime and an occasional moth larva.

MEXICO | THE FACTS

Violence, protests in southern Mexico: Let caution be your guide

12:00 AM PST, November 12, 2006 , By Reed Johnson

Violence and protests made 2006 a difficult year for Mexico. U.S. tourists should check the news for current updates and steer away from potential trouble spots.

MEXICO | POSTCARD FROM CHIAPAS

Bridge-building among the Mayas

12:00 AM PST, November 13, 2005 , Stephen Franklin