Tepoztlán, 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 MorePachamama was opened relatively recently in Tepoztlán. Its smaller companion store, Tlally, that sells different types of honey, has been next door prior to the opening of the bistro.
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 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...
Read MoreSan Cristóbal, Chiapas, Mexico. The main church at the town center, where many streets, like this one, are for foot traffic only. San Cristóbal de las Casas, in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, is a pueblo mágico, as is Tepoztlán. A friend and I decided to spend ten days there, to get away from the heat in Tepoz, which has increased over...
Read MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. A weekend on Avenida Tepozteco, a main street in Tepoztlán. Photo by author Unlike the US, a lot of life in Mexico happens in the streets. And Tepoztlán is no exception. Here we visit some main streets and side streets. We will see tourists and street booths that serve them. And we will enjoy street arts and culture,...
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 MoreTepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico. Inside Café Arté. Photo by author In 2003, when I moved to Tepoztlán, a "Magic City" in Mexico, there was only one café, Buenos Tiempos (Good Times). I can't remember when the second one, Tepoz Café, was added. Buenos Tiempos started in a booth at the entrance to the open air market before moving to a regular shop....
Read MoreCasa Arte Café Casa Café Arte grew out of Café Arte. Café Arte was featured previously. I introduced my friend Ed to Café Arte. He and Mike (the coffee maestro at Café Arte) hit it off and started this new business: Casa Café Arte. Since I introduced them before they started this venture, I am excited to see it
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