The Real Deal (My account of the Lucha Libre)

I penned a rather large account of the Lucha Libre, Mexico's campy, but increasingly popular, version of professional wrestling: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071130.lucha01/BNStory/specialTravel/home

The Lucha libre is good fun and worth taking in during a trip to Mexico. Shows are staged regularly around the country, although the epicenter is the Arena Mexico in Mexico City's Colonia Doctores.

Going low-rent at the Lucha Libre

I finally went back to the Lucha Libre (Mexican professional wrestling) at the Arena Coliseo in Mexico City. While not exactly "high brow" - Mexicans might say "naco" (tacky) - it's unbelievably fun and at times silly. Go with an open mind and pick up a couple 70-peso masks afterwards as they make great souvenirs.