Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Avenida Tepozteco, one of the main streets. This is a continuation of the series on neighborhoods in Tepoztlán. It covers the central area, Centro, consisting mostly of businesses and public spaces. The area is large and very important--the hub of the city. Here in part one, I've followed along the two main streets...
Read MoreMoving to Tepoztlán can open up an exciting lifestyle change. But it requires proper planning. For example, I made three vacation visits before deciding to move here. Please do not rent or buy property sight unseen or without ever having been in Mexico. If you do, you are asking for trouble. If you follow the guidelines in this article, you...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. View of the mountains from the new mercado (market). Photo by author What's it like to live in Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico? What are the pros and cons, based on my experience living in Tepoztlán since 2003? Of course, this is highly subjective. What's an advantage for me might be a disadvantage for you. Nevertheless,...
Read MoreIxcatapec is a pueblo (town) within the larger municipality of Tepoztlán. Tepoztlán's population is 60,000, while Ixcatapec has 800 residents. This town is one of the "up-and-coming" neighborhoods with many expat transplants and businesses to cater to their tastes. Ixcatapec in Nahuatl means: "the hill with sheep, or
Read MoreTepoztlán, known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant cultural scene, is a small town located in the state of Morelos, Mexico. It’s famous for its mystical charm, historical significance, and as a hub for wellness and spiritual retreats. With a population of around 50,000, it attracts tourists, digital nomads, and expats from all over the...
Read More"Precaution! Artists working." The impulse to create public art goes way back in history. At the site of the main church in Tepoztlán, the last earthquake uncovered a 500-year-old mural . Here is an article documenting it.
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. View of Av. Tepozteco, a main street, with Santisima Church.
Read MorePerhaps the variety of music is one of the attributes that draw people from other countries to relocate to Mexico. I was drawn by the culture of family and community, instead of work and shopping that predominates in the US. The glue that holds together the community are its fiestas, and that includes music. Here we'll explore how music is...
Read MoreTepoztlán, 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...
Read More"Photography helps me to understand, to see, to be present, to be extremely excited." --Cornelius Bantlin Cornelius was born in Germany in 1962. Here we tell of his life development and struggles and how he survived them, gravitating towards realism, painting from photographs. His life spans many interests and careers, some athletic, but...
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