Mexico
Best things to do in Yucatán State: a 4-day itinerary | Atlas & Boots
We began our month-long trip through Central America with a brief jaunt to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. It was my first visit to this part of the world and I was keen to visit to see the ancient Maya ruins of Chichén Itzá – my seventh world wonder – and dive into the region's famed aquamarine cenotes (freshwater sinkholes). The post Best things to do in Yucatán State: a 4-day itinerary appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Atlas & Boots’ top 10 posts of 2023 | Atlas & Boots
There’s a slight break from tradition this year here at Atlas & Boots. Our top posts of the year are usually a balanced mix of articles by me (Kia) and Peter. This year, however, all but one are by Peter thanks to my hiatus from the blog. I had to take a step back this year as I’ve been busy with my main hustle. The post Atlas & Boots’ top 10 posts of 2023 appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Most active volcanoes in the world | Atlas & Boots
Nature has many fearsome wonders – earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis – but none so fearsome as the most active volcanoes in the world. These hellish peaks feature in tales of ardour and heroism, loom over humble settlements and whisper threats of violence and destruction. Though potentially lethal, they hold a magnetic beauty that thrillseekers find irresistible. The post Most active volcanoes in the world appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
20 most stunning big wall climbs from around the world | Atlas & Boots
It was five years ago that I first came across a big wall climber. A tiny speck on the side of a gigantic granite wall, the climber was bivvying in Yosemite National Park, the Holy Land of big wall climbing. I couldn't comprehend how someone could sleep tacked onto the side of a wall, suspended thousands of feet above the ground, sometimes in treacherously windy conditions. I was reminded of this special breed of people by the recent film Meru which follows three world-class climbers on their efforts to scale the mountain's imposing Shark's Fin. The high-altitude and Alpine climbing on display is impressive of course but it's the big wall climbing on the near-featureless Shark's Fin that is really mind blowing. The post 20 most stunning big wall climbs from around the world appeared fir...
Mexican singer Peso Pluma threatened by cartel ahead of Tijuana concert
The breakout artist is known for singing narcocorridos, a subgenre dedicated to drug traffickers. Mexican Singer Peso Pluma Threatened by Cartel Ahead of Tijuana Concert Eddie Fu
Lefty SM, Mexican Rapper, Killed in Guadalajara
Lefty SM, a rapper who was well known in his native country of Mexico, was shot and killed over the weekend. His label confirmed that the 31-year-old was shot near his home in Guadalajara.
Family Of Shanquella Robinson Outraged At Lack Of Murder Charge
The family of Shanquella Robinson, the young woman who lost her life in Mexico, is outraged at the lack of murder charges. The post Family Of Shanquella Robinson Outraged At Lack Of Murder Charge appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
White House Shares Response On Shanquella Robinson Case
The White House stated that it was closely monitoring the investigation by Mexican authorities into the homicide of Shanquella Robinson last October. The attorneys for her family sent a letter asking for more action on Monday, and included a letter from authorities issuing a warrant for the woman who was caught on video assaulting the 25-year-old. The post White House Shares Response On Shanquella Robinson Case appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Mexican Cartel Claims They Gave Government The Men Responsible For Deadly Kidnapping
The story behind the recent kidnapping is getting stranger. Officials received a letter stating a cartel has turned over the men responsible. The post Mexican Cartel Claims They Gave Government The Men Responsible For Deadly Kidnapping appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
2 Americans Are Back Home After Deadly Kidnapping In Mexico
Two U.S. citizens are lucky to be alive. A group of Americans who were kidnapped in Matamoros, Mexico are back on home soil. The post 2 Americans Are Back Home After Deadly Kidnapping In Mexico appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
How to visit Río Lagartos: a complete guide
Our guide on how to visit Río Lagartos, Mexico’s Biosphere Reserve home to flamingos, crocodiles and a not-so-pink lake When 16th-century Spanish explorers first arrived on the northern shores of the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, they found a mangrove-lined estuary which they named Río de Los Lagartos – the river of the lizards. Now a UNESCO biosphere reserve, the coastal lagoons feature a network of smaller estuaries, mangroves, marshes and savannahs that are home to over 500 species of vertebrates, several of them endangered. Thanks to conservation efforts, species numbers have stabilised recently as harmful agriculture activities using ‘slash and burn’ methods have been reduced. Atlas & Boots The waterfront town of Río Lagartos The wetlands, along with the sleepy fishing town of the...
Mexico’s digital peso delayed, launch date unclear
More than a year after it was announced, Mexico’s proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) is still in the initial phase and unlikely to meet its 2024 launch date. According to local media reports, Mexico’s central bank, known as Banxico, is working on legal, administrative and technological requirements for the peso’s digital version. In December 2021, the local government announced its plan to introduce a national digital currency, noting in a tweet that the “new technologies and next-generation payment infrastructure” would improve Mexico’s financial inclusion. While that tweet mentioned a launch in 2024, a year later, authorities are avoiding predicting a launch date. “The result of this initial phase entails the preparation of a budget that is currentl...
