Chiapas has been one of the most memorable places I've visited, and one of the few locations that I can't wait to return to as soon as possible. Yesterday, I had one of the most culturally enriching days in my life because I had the honor of spending Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) … Continue reading Saturday, November 03 “Día de Muertos/ Día de Santos” (Rocío) →

I am ecstatic because I went to Oventic today and was allowed inside!!! In a previous post, I mentioned how sad I was when my friends and I were not allowed to enter, but today I feel grateful to have spent my day surrounded by courageous men and women fighting for the rights of women … Continue reading Thursday, November 01 “Oventic” Rocío →

On Monday, October 29, I woke up at 3:30am ready to head to Palenque, the magical Mayan ruins located in the jungle of Chiapas. By 3:55am, I was on the combi taking my Dramamine and crossing my fingers so I wouldn't get car sick on the 6-hour ride through the mountains. There were 14 of … Continue reading Thursday, November 01 “Palenque” Rocío →

Since arriving in San Cristobal de las Casas in the state of Chiapas, I have learned a lot about the Zapatistas and their fight for indigenous rights. On January 1, 1994, Mexico joined NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Agreement). The Zapatistas rebelled against NAFTA because the indigenous people who’d worked on the land for … Continue reading Monday, October 29 “Zapatistas” (Rocío) →

After a few days soaking up the sun on the Oaxacan coast, I made it to San Cristóbal de las Casas in the state of Chiapas. Chiapas is the state where the Tzotzil women who I was working with at Yo'on Ixim are from. It's also a state with rich Mayan traditions and "the heart … Continue reading Monday, October 22 “San Juan Chamula” (Rocío) →

I made it to Mazunte on Saturday, and I've been hanging out by the beach for the last couple of days. I'm staying at a hostel named El Manguito (Little Mango) with about 7 other travelers. It's a relaxed environment within a 5-minute walk to the beach, and the owners are great! This is a … Continue reading Tuesday, October 16 “Mazunte” Rocío →

Tonight I’ll be on a 9-hour overnight bus to Pochutla, a city near the Oaxacan coast. From there I’ll take a short bus ride to Mazunte where I’ll be spending a few days by the beach. After being in two big cities, I’m looking forward to being somewhere more secluded. October is one of the … Continue reading Saturday, October 13 “On to the coast!” Rocío →

I am having the time of my life in the city of Oaxaca! I arrived on Saturday night, and I've been on the go ever since. There are so many beautiful sites to see, and I am trying to soak it all up. I've visited free museums, listened to live music, taken a walking tour, … Continue reading Wednesday, October 10 “Oaxaca” (Rocío) →