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Category: Nature

Greening Up in Tepoztlán

Don Karp, July 14 2026

Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Notice the cascade at bottom center. The hills and mountains everywhere are now a lush green that has emerged from prior dryness. Let's take a look at some of these factors making Tepoztlán a unique and gorgeous place.

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Culture

Water In Mexico

Don Karp, June 30 2018

Mexico, as many other countries including the USA, experiences regional as well as seasonal water scarcity. Then how does it deal with water? When I asked what readers want me to write about, one suggested water. In a previous blog, I wrote a paragraph on water. In this blog, I'll be introducing a local organization, in Tepoztlán, Morelos, which...

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Culture

Becoming Mexicanized--Living in Mexico on a Low Budget

Don Karp, January 27 2018

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 are encouraged! Next Letter will feature murals, like this cat. They are all over town and varied. Photo: Don

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