There are many surprises tucked away in hidden corners of Mexico. One such surprise is an ex-sugar cane/coffee plantation near Jalapa that dates from 1592. This article gives an overview of this historic ex Hacienda Pacho Nuevo.

One of the largest Mardis Gras celebrations north of Rio takes place in the port city of Veracruz, Mexico. In Mexico it is known as Carnaval and the people of the city, called Jarochos, take this fun time before Lent very seriously.

Do you usually overindulge during the Christmas Holidays? Is your resolution often to lose weight or at least to start eating and treating yourself better? Get a jump start on your 2009 New Year’s resolutions by signing up for a week of relaxation, good eating, massages, yoga and peacefulness.

It is not too early to plan your New Year’s resolution to learn Spanish. For the past 15 years Vistas Veracruz has offered small group instruction which includes lessons, tours, room and board. Now might be the time to plan that long-put off learning vacation for 2009.