Born and raised in Mazatlan Sinaloa, Cristina Chowath moved to Cabo San Lucas 5 years ago to join Grupo Riveras at its marketing department, where she has been in charge of the events for the group, among other things. An enthusiastic reader and outdoors lover, Cristina finds nature as an inspiring way of living. “I’m fascinated by the idea that everything we can possibly need, can be found in nature”.
One of the greatest satisfactions that Escapes Magazine has brought to her is the ability to do different activities, like interviewing people and writing about topics such as culture, social responsibility activities and nature. “Writing is a new way of expression for me, and I’m really happy I’ve been given the opportunity to share relevant news to everyone who loves Baja as much as I do”.
A worldwide festivity, Christmas in Mexico has its roots in the celebration of the birth of the son of God on Earth. It is tradition that families gather to share dinner on the night of December 24th. Usual dinner is composed by stuffed turkey, cider and cake. At midnight there is a gift exchange, although...
December 24th, 2008 | Culture | Read More
The practice of posadas began as an effort of Spaniards to eliminate the costumes of native Mexicans to worship their pagan gods and to substitute their traditions with the observance of traditional catholic celebrations. At the winter solstice, with the mass, there were representations of the nativity...
December 24th, 2008 | Culture | Read More
Without a doubt, this date is one of the most representative ones for all Catholics in Mexico because it celebrates the apparition of Virgin Mary, of darker skin, to a native Mexican boy named Juan Diego in 1583. Virgin’s image got imprinted in the tunic of the boy, and is now venerated within the...
December 10th, 2008 | Culture, News, STORIES | Read More