la esposa de Moctezuma y la Malinche, originally uploaded by Marlene Ehrenberg. by Ron Mader My good friend Marlene Ehrenberg took this photo ‘la esposa de Moctezuma y la Malinche’ while attending the town festival in Teotitlan del Valle. For me this photo is a good example of responsible tourism photography. Marlene asked permission to [...]

by Ron Mader Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico – Photos and weavings from Teotitlán del Valle from the Lazo Mendoza family are on display in the month of July at the Comala Restaurant, Allende #109. The town of Teotitlán del Valle conserves its indigenous Zapotec heritage. The photos and weavings document daily life in this town. [...]

by Ron Mader This ramble is inspired by the official Rutas de Mexico Website which frankly as of June 2010 leaves a lot to be desired. There are few ways to participate. No comments are allowed on the articles, there’s no forum or wiki. Inexplicably, the site announces press trips that have already occurred. What [...]

by Ron Mader As part of the global celebration of World Environment Day, Planeta.com presents the tenth annual Colibri Ecotourism Awards honoring the work of Allan Rhodes and Verena Gerber. The Colibri Ecotourism Award recognizes leaders who are at the forefront of innovative measures to protect cultural and natural heritage in Mexico. The winner of [...]

by Ron Mader Is anyone else on Mexico Premiere using Twitter? What a great tool! Here’s a tip — keep an eye on #mexicomonday and #mexmonday.

by Ron Mader Happy Día del Artesano! The party is in full swing this weekend in Oaxaca City, one of the chief hubs of folk art in Mexico. Whether you are seeking jewelry, woven rugs, shawls, ceramics or elaborate wooden figures, the famous alebrijes, you could be overwhelmed by the variety and quality of local [...]

El Universal reports a new tourism director for Mexico … Gloria Guevara Manzo. Twitterwatch: @el_universal_mx Curiously, no news yet from the government.