Sobre Puerto Rico - About Puerto Rico

Sobre Puerto Rico - About Puerto Rico

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Nuestro Nuevo Pueblo Mágico Favorito - Our New Favorite Enchanted Town

We take you through Zacatlán de las Manzanas in Puebla, a lush highland town surrounded by forests, ravines, and cool mountain air. From its rich apple industry—turned into cider, pies, breads, and more—to its vibrant cultural identity shaped by the Pueblos Mágicos program, this ...  Show more

¿Realidad o Ilusión? El Mundo de los Horóscopos - Reality or Illusion? The World of Horoscopes

We talk about how a simple conversation about Santi’s zodiac sign made us realize we had never explored horoscopes on the podcast before. From growing up with horoscope segments on TV in Mexico to seeing how common they are in media, we reflect on their cultural presence and why ...  Show more

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