A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
As in most of Europe, Spain has grown increasingly secular in recent decades. Yet in the week leading up to Easter, Spaniards of all regions and levels of devotion continue to participate in traditions and rituals that have marked the most important holiday on the Christian calendar for centuries.
Guadalajara, Mexico’s second-largest city and capital of the state of Jalisco, is blessed with sunny skies and spring-like weather year-round. While every season offers something unique, fall is particularly favorable for those who enjoy dry weather and a vibrant cultural agenda.
Semana Santa(Holy Week), rich in colorful ceremonies and pageantry, is one of the most sacred weeks in the Catholic faith, celebrated widely throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. This week is characterized by lengthy processions and acts of penance, with every country bringing its unique traditions to this festive period.