Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico Venezuela
Our guide introduces us to the Cuzama haciendas, a hidden location in the Yucatan jungle where one can admire the remains of colonial haciendas formerly dedicated to the production of henequen, a type of Central American agave also known as sisal.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico, Venezuela
Lifelong mariachi artists explain their passion for the mariachi music and way of life.
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico Venezuela
Claudia explains to us a bit about the architecture and history of the Mexican city of Merida on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico
Our guide, Claudia, takes us on a tour of the amazing natural wonder, the cenotes of Cuzamá, cave formations with natural springs in which one can experience the rejuvenating effects of immersion.
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico
Meli teaches us how to make "papel picado" [perforated paper] banners to decorate the altars to the dead set up to honor and remember those who have passed away during the celebration of the "Día de los muertos" [Day of the Dead], a holiday celebrated in Mexico on November 1st and 2nd.
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico
Tatiana explains the symbolism behind the colors of the Mexican flag- red, white and green- as well as preparing a dish which both includes those colors and honors those values.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Sergio from Monterrey, Mexico tells us about the handmade jigsaw puzzles he makes.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Sergio from Monterrey, Mexico, tells us about Mexico's great variety of amber as well as some of the ins and outs of the amber business.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Our hostess at Baja Beans in Pescadero, Baja California tells us a bit about their coffee's roasting process.
Difficulty: Beginner
Mexico, Spain
Karla and Isabel provide us with clues about some popular musical instruments so that we might guess which ones they are describing.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Come see what's on the easel of painter Ramón Hernández-Barajas. His new painting features a beautiful gypsy woman dancing barefoot in a full skirt. Look closely at the colors and textures, and hear what the artist himself has to say.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
We chat a little longer with Tijuana painter Ramón Hernández Barajas and we learn even more about his beautiful paintings. El Maestro is trying to change the face of Tijuana into a more cultural and artistic city.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Ramón Hernandez-Barajas, professional painter, tells us about his paintings, from composition to technique. One thing is obvious, even if it’s left unsaid: he loves to paint!
Difficulty: Intermediate
Mexico
Ramón Hernández Barajas was born to paint. Take a tour of his studio while he discusses his work and his “armchair” philosophy of painting.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Mexico
Ideas about what art is are always evolving. Throwing “electronic” into the mix seems to get things going even faster! In this episode of What You Didn't Know, see how the world of art continues to change as electronic art becomes a prevalent art form. But with all the controversy about whether or not electronic art is a valid art form, some try to keep in mind that the message is the most important thing.
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