Mexico

Category: Nature

Animals in Tepoztlán

Don Karp, September 3 2025

Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. A rattlesnake on a woods trail. In this article we will take a look at the local fauna, both wild and domestic. Humans and animals like living here because of the temperate climate. Due to the high elevation, the temperature is comfortable all year. And the volcanic-deposited soil is excellent for growing the plants...

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Culture

Dia de Muertos-Tepoztlán

Don Karp, December 5 2022

Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. The new sign at the town common (zocalo) with Dia Day Muertos decorations. Photo by author Dia de Muertos is an important fiesta celebrated in all Latin American countries. Every town in Mexico has different customs, and Tepoztlán is no exception. In an earlier article, I described this fiesta, with photos and a...

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Culture

My Daily Life in Mexico: Tepoztlán, Morelos

Don Karp, December 30 2017

This is the story of my experiences living as an ex-pat in Mexico since 2003. It's to culminate in a published book. With your help, I'll be editing, selecting a title, and cover art: a participatory project. Your comments encouraged! It's to culminate in a published book. With your help, I'll be editing, selecting a title, and cover art: a...

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