If you're interested in learning more about Mexico, the fascinating, creative, and artistic country in Latin America that captivates everyone who visits, in this article, we recommend 5 books about Mexican culture, architecture, and design. These readings will make you want to live in this country full of art, flavor, and color.
Living in Mexico
Authors: Barbara and René Stoeltie
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A perfect book to discover the most beautiful Mexican homes. Within its pages, you'll explore everything from the home of renowned constructivist architect Luis Barragán to a restored 16th-century hacienda and even a traditional Maya dwelling. This work is a true photographic album that will delight and inspire you to live in Mexico.
Mexican: A Journey Through Design
Author: Newell Turner
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As its title suggests, in this book, you'll journey into the interiors of Mexican homes. An artistic masterpiece where the author showcases the essence of Mexican style, capturing the depth and subtleties of the country's aesthetic heritage. Through colors, textures, and contrasts, it presents the richness and beauty of Mexican culture.
The Mexican Home Kitchen
Author: Mely Martínez
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A book that has become the go-to source for those seeking authentic and homemade Mexican cuisine. This book includes recipes for stews, soups, and traditional Mexican accompaniments, using affordable and easy-to-find ingredients. A book whose images awaken the appetite.
Arquitectos mexicanos (Mexican Architects)
Authors: Fernando de Haro y Omar Fuentes
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This series of books has several volumes already published, and we assure you that anyone you read will fascinate you and awaken the desire to live in one of Mexico's architectural gems. Within its pages, you'll find different approaches to analyzing architecture and appreciating every detail of the country's constructions.
Interiores mexicanos (Mexican Designers)
Authors: Fernando de Haro y Omar Fuentes
Photo by AM Editores.
Another series by authors Fernando de Haro and Omar Fuentes, architects with solid professional backgrounds who decided to compile, in high-quality volumes, the visual testimony of the work of the most renowned architects and interior designers in contemporary Mexico. Essential readings to appreciate Mexican interior design.
Don't hesitate to read these 5 books and delve into Mexican culture, architecture, and design. Mexico is one of the most important countries in Latin America, a more than perfect place to live surrounded by beauty and color, and to make smart real estate investments.
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