Mexico
Mexico City's Reservoirs Are at Risk of Running Out of Water
Amid climate change, drought and aging infrastructure, the largest metropolitan area in North America is struggling to conserve water in a major reservoir system
Centuries-Old Maya Beekeeping Tools Unearthed in Mexico
Archaeologists in the Yucatán Peninsula found several stone lids used by the pre-Columbian civilization to collect honey from stingless bees
Mexico's Howler Monkeys Are Dying, 'Falling Out of the Trees,' Amid Scorching Heat Wave
Veterinarians and volunteers are trying to save the threatened primates by hoisting buckets of water and food into trees, as well as providing medical care
This Tiny Taco Stand in Mexico City Was Just Awarded a Coveted Michelin Star
Founded in 1968, Taquería El Califa de León has just four items on its menu, which diners eat while standing elbow to elbow
Paleontologists Unravel Secrets of 'Enigmatic' 33-Foot Prehistoric Shark After Fossil Discovery
Scientists didn't know much about Ptychodus, an ancient shark genus, because its remains were usually just fragments. Now, complete fossils reveal its body shape and hunting habits
Journey Under the Sea With 15 Amazing Photos of Marine Life
These Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest images feature the captivating creatures that live beneath the waves
Watch the Total Solar Eclipse From Your Home With These Live Streams Online
Not in the path of totality? See the moon blot out the sun, revealing its magnificent corona, from your computer or phone
Mexican Government Acquires Rare Centuries-Old Aztec Manuscripts
The 16th- and 17th-century artifacts provide historical accounts of events such as the founding of Tenochtitlán
A Lesser-Known Psychedelic Drug Shows Promise for PTSD Treatment
Ibogaine, derived from a central African shrub, has been used in rituals for two millennia. But in a small study, it appeared to reduce symptoms of PTSD among veterans
First Section of Mexico's Controversial Maya Train Opens
The rail system, built to connect tourist destinations, has been criticized for endangering archaeological and environmental sites
During Covid-19 Lockdowns, Fish Flourished in This Park
In the absence of tourists, the animals increased within Mexico’s Cabo Pulmo National Park
Hurricane Otis Slams Mexico in 'Nightmare Scenario' That Shocked Meteorologists
The storm rapidly intensified in just 24 hours before it hit Acapulco as a category 5, killing at least 27 people and destroying infrastructure
Earthquake in Mexico City Reveals 500-Year-Old Aztec Snakehead
The nearly six-foot-long sculpture features well-preserved colors on 80 percent of its surface
The Globe-Trotting Scholar Who Unlocked the Secrets of the Aztecs
Anthropologist Zelia Nuttall transformed the way we think of ancient Mesoamerica
These 15 Photos Explore the Diversity and Rich Culture of Latino Americans
For Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15, enjoy these highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Alleged Alien Corpses Displayed to Mexican Congress Did Not Convince Scientists
Self-described UFO expert Jaime Maussan, whose claims of extraterrestrials have been debunked in the past, said the specimens were "non-human"
Tropical Storm Hilary Makes Landfall
The National Hurricane Center downgraded Hilary to a post-tropical storm, though it warned of continued life-threatening and locally catastrophic flooding
How Remedios Varo Became One of the 'Witches' of Surrealism
In Mexico City, the Spanish-born artist created dreamlike works that drew on magic, mysticism and more
Follow Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Through Post-Revolution Mexico
The famous couple's artistic and political legacies are at the center of a new exhibition in Australia
You Can Watch the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse From Aboard These Cruise Ships
Several cruise lines are offering special sailings for the rare celestial spectacle on April 8, 2024
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