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South of the Border: 12 Reasons to Retire in Mexico

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In Mexico's drug war, sorting out good guys from bad

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Mexico's top federal police chief quits

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The lessons of the Maya

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Wildcoast to Host Mexico's First Ever National Coastal Cleanup

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Mexico peso firms

Stocks rebound from early falls

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Celebrating Day of the Dead's delicious side

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Sustainable Tourism & Mexico

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Mexico Approves Watered-Down Oil Industry Reform

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Mexico plans buyback of $3 billion in bonds

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The GOP in Mexico: A silent minority?

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Fed opens lines of credit to Mexico, others

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Mexico Pays Fishermen to Help Save a Species

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Mexico expands eligibility for bracero payment

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Blue heart of Mexico

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The Beer will be ready in 10 Days!

When Cliff and Rene  Piequet began brewing their own beer 20 years ago in Prescott Arizona, little did they think that they would have their own mini-brewery in Rincon de Guayabitos.

Two years ago Rene and Cliff sold their successful restaurant in San Blas and headed to the Jaltemba Coast to set up business. After meeting Daniel Calluso at “Soley’s” Italian restaurant in La Penita, a partnership was formed and the Backstreet Restaurant and Brewing Company was formed.

They will be initially be producing 3 flagship beers; pale ale, amber, and hefenisen. They then plan a “people’s choice” brew every two weeks or so. Sunday, Cliff and Rene started the brewing process and said that the product will be ready to sample in 10 days.

The Backstreet Restaurant and Brewing Company is situated on the beach, between los Cocos and El Tiberon and is open from 10:30 to closing. Daniel continues to serve fantastic Italian fare to his always appreciative clients. Retorno Las Palmas #8 ~ Rincon de Guayabitos, Nay.MX (52) 01-327-274-34-38
cliff@backstreetbrewpub.com  www.backstreetbrewpub.com

 Fabulous Day of the Dead Celebration at Xaltemba Restaurant in La Penita de Jaltemba

Photographs by Adam Caddell

The food was excellent and everyone had a great time! Eddie, Roberto and new chef Max did a great job... The celebration kicked off Xaltemba’s second season in La Peñita with a traditional Mexican fiesta. The music was provided by Los Bombones, a mariachi trio from Guadalajara.

This year the altar was dedicated to La Peñita resident, Herbert Ojeda. There was special delicacies from his native state of Yucatan courtesy of his widow Lucy and family. Homemade tamales, the traditional food of Día de los Muertos prepared by Xaltemba kitchen cooks, Anahi Reynoso and Lola Peralta from La Peñita.

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