Mexican Independence Day Celebration

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During the month of September, the beautiful country of tacos, mezcal, mole, tequila, and mariachi dresses up to celebrate the anniversary of its independence from Spain. Streets throughout Mexico, especially in downtown areas of cities and towns, are filled with tricolor ornaments that resemble the green, white, and red flag. On the night of September 15 and the early hours of September 16, Mexicans gather to celebrate with music, typical dishes, traditional drinks, and to give the “grito de independencia” (cry of independence), which commemorates the moment when the priest…

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She handled the entire transaction with the utmost professionalism…

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“It was our good fortune to come upon a property represented by Liliana Elena Gonzalez Castro that totally suited our needs. She handled the entire transaction with the utmost professionalism, grace and good humor (always needed when transacting business in Mexico.) We were so impressed that she has gone on to be our lawyer in all matters affecting us as American citizens living in Mexico. That is because we completely trust her honesty and expertise. Let her find you a great property at a fair price or, if you are…

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Mezcalmania, a Mezcal and Gastronomy Festival

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Mezcalmanía is a festival created in 2014 that integrates different traditional Mexican beverages, such as mezcal, tequila, pulque, charanda, rum, artisan distillates and artisan beers; in addition to a variety of typical gastronomy elaborated by the “traditional cooks”. The objective of this festival is to make these traditional beverages and food known to the public who regularly do not have access to them in the same place. In addition, Mezcalmanía seeks to promote culture, responsible consumption and acceptance in different markets. This is accompanied by activities, music and folkloric dance,…

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Indigenous Film and Video Festival

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At the end of August we will be able to enjoy the 15th edition of the Indigenous Film and Video Festival in the city of Morelia, which main concern is to revalue and reaffirm the culture, traditions, cosmogony, everyday life and problems of the native people of Mexico. This festival was created in 2005 under the name of Festival de Video Indígena (Indigenous Video Festival). In addition to being based in Morelia, it is shown in different cities of the country, as well as in indigenous communities. It is dedicated…

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Without Liliana’s help, we would not have bought that property

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“Although I had previously negotiated more than 30 real estate transactions, including 2 in Mexico, the purchase of a small home in Patzcuaro was a particular challenge and I needed Liliana’s legal guidance. The seller refused any form of binding purchase/sale contract and wanted to proceed only under a handshake agreement to exchange money for a deed at the notario’s office. As the deed would not be recorded until weeks after the cash was transferred, seller’s conditions raised several obvious concerns in addition to normal concerns about title history. Facing…

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Morelia World Heritage Site

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By Liliana Rodriguez Before the Spanish Conquer, the region that is now Morelia was known as Guayangareo valley and it was inhabited by a native group called the pirindas. The city was founded in 1541, but it received de name of Valladolid until 1577. In 1582, it replaced Patzcuaro as Capital of the Province of Mechoacan. During the 17th century Morelia experienced a period of growth and development; the convents of San Francisco and San Agustin were built during the first years, then the ones of El Carmen, La Merced…

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Liliana made it sound so simple

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“I had no intention of buying a home in Mexico but during a winter stay I ran onto Liliana’s educational series and she made it sound so simple. With Liliana’s help and advice we made a great purchase in Erongaricuaro.” – Loyal B Adams   “How to Buy Real Estate in Mexico“- Onlline course. This will help you understand the real estate purchase process in Mexico if you are interested in buying a property here. To access this course, click here.

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A magic Town named Patzcuaro

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By Liliana Rodriguez The origins of the city now considered “magic town” have to be traced back to the 1324. It was the first capital of the Purepecha Empire, which was replaced later by Tzintzuntzan. After the Spanish conquer, the bishopric of Michoacan was founded in 1538 with Vasco de Quiroga as the first bishop. The next year, he managed to make Patzcuaro the capital of the province and the see. Vasco de Quiroga favoured the increment of population by inviting many Indigenous and Spanish families. This happened around 1540,…

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Tzintzuntzan, the city of humingbirds

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By Liliana Rodriguez HISTORY The City of Hummingbirds (translated from Purepecha to English) was the capital and the most important ceremonial center of the Purepecha Empire, because this place was were all the tribute was received. It was the biggest and most populated city in the whole region. After the Spanish Conquer, it was given the title of Capital City of the Province of Michoacan in 1523. A few years later, Vasco de Quiroga moved the capital to Patzcuaro. The city lost its social and economic importance after 1539, becoming…

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Foreigner´s Will in Michoacan

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Mexico´s formal name is Estados Unidos Mexicanos (United Mexican States). The United Mexican States are a federation of thirty-one free, sovereign, autonomous and independent states, and the Federal District. All states have the right to create their own constitution. Mexico City is the Federal District, seat of the government (powers of the Union) and capital of the United Mexican States. The city is coextensive with the Federal District territorially and administratively. If the federal government moves to another city, the Federal District would be transformed into another state of the…

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