San Luis Potosí city Origin, History, and Meaning of its Name By: Héctor Juárez Lorencilla. Why is this city Called like That? The name San Luis Potosí is composed of two parts with distinct and fascinating origins. To begin, the first part, “San Luis,” is given in honor of Saint Louis IX, the saint and …
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Guanajuato is one of the most recognizable cities in Mexico. Its irregular layout, narrow alleys, tunnels, plazas, churches, and mining history form an identity unlike that of any other city in the country. The most widely accepted meaning of Guanajuato is associated with the Purépecha word Quanaxhuato, commonly interpreted as “mountainous place of frogs” or …
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Spanish lessons: Does “homóplato” exist? No, the correct word is “omóplato”, but most people misspell it
Latonería: What It Is, How Brass Is Worked, and Its True Meaning —or the art of shaping tin sheets… 🔨 Looking for a “latonería” workshop? Latonería (or hojalatería) is the craft of working with brass (copper + zinc alloy) and tinplate (steel coated with tin). Here’s everything you need to know —including the story behind my brass angel (pictured above), …
