Álamos Sonora, it's Ancient Splendor The population of Alamos started to form at the end of the 17th century, after the discovery of important silver mines. It was
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Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso Museum It is located on Justo Sierra #16, in Mexico City’s Historic Center. It opens its doors from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. There
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Archaeological Sites in Campeche; Balamkú and Becán BALAMKÚ; Located in the jungle, on the southeast of the State, in the municipality of Hopelchén, it hosts the “Templo del Jaguar” or Balamku
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Archaeological Sites in Campeche; Chicanná and Chunhuhub CHICANNÁ; Chicanna stands out for its wonderful Structure II, where you can find an enormous fantastic face of Itzamma, the creator god,
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Archaeological Sites in Campeche; Dzibilnocac and Edzná DZIBILNOCAC; Dzibilnocac allows visitors to observe the imposing Chenes architecture. Building A stands out for having many rooms
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Archaeological Sites in Campeche; Hochob and Hormiguero HOCHOB; Hochob is one of the most representative Maya territories of the Chenes; it is splendidly decorated with serpent mouths,
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Archaeological Sites in Campeche; Jaina and Okolhuitz JAINA; Numerous figurines and vessels are shown in museums nationally and abroad, associated to the area where Jaina is located, making it
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Archaeological Sites in Campeche; Santa Rosa Xtampak and Kankí SANTA ROSA XTAMPAK; Santa Rosa Xtampak, also called “Regional Capital”, was identified as the most important prehispanic city in the
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Archaeological Sites in Campeche; Tabasqueño and El Tigre TABASQUEÑO; It is a site you shouldn’t miss for many reasons, gathering many conditions including the architecture that makes it
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Archaeological sites in Southeast Mexico The Southeast region of Mexico includes eight States: Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatan and Quintana
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Attractions in Boca del Río Veracruz Boca del Río is only 12 Km. south of Veracruz, on the Gulf of Mexico, on the edge of a calm lagoon where people fish shrimp, oyster, crab
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Attractions in Jerez, Zacatecas The extent currently occupied by the State of Zacatecas was first populated by the Zacateco Indians, who named this region. Their
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Attractions in San Carlos, Sonora Considered the main tourism port in the State, this beautiful site offers extraordinary landscapes, a dreamlike mix of deserts, seas and mountains.
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Attractions in Tepotzotlán Tepotzotlán is a word in náhuatl that means “between humps”, referring to the fact that it is located in front of high mountains. This city
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Bacalar, A Special Site Bacalar is located to the north of Chetumal in Quintana Roo. It can be reached by car or taxi. The site has a system uniting the four
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Basaltic Prisms of Hidalgo These Basaltic Prisms are made of igneous rock, known as prismatic basalt, formed into a fifty meters high vertical wall of gigantic
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Beaches and Attractions of Acapulco La Quebrada is Acapulco’s greatest symbol worldwide. From this tall cliff, brave men dive from 138 feet high to plunge into the dangerous waves of a rocky strait.
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Bus Transportation in Mexico Mexico is the third largest and second most populated country in Latin America, for which it has developed an extensive transportation
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Cacahuamilpa Grotto This is a protected Natural Area located two and a half hours from Mexico City, within the Sierra Madre del Sur in the State of
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Calakmul, Mayan Forest Calakmul is one of the most important natural reserves in Mexico, not only for its territorial extension, but also for the variety of animal
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Campeche's City Historic Center Upon the arrival of the Spanish, many of the sites economically developed into urban centers, obeying the predominating architectural
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Camping Sites, The Best in Mexico Mexico offers hundreds of fascinating camping sites. We recommend you explore this wonderful traveling option with proper planning and
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Cancún, one of the Best Mexican Destinations Cancun is Mexico’s most important tourist destination, among the most relevant for its characteristics. Worldly renowned, it is located on
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Cave of Swallows, San Luis Potosí Cave of Swallows is a natural abyss located in the state of San Luis Potosi. This cave of karst origin was formed by the water of
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Celestún, natural paradise in Mexico Celestun has been considered a Biosphere Reserve since 1989. It can be reached from Merida or Campeche in a 90 to 210 kilometer trip,
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Cenotes in Mexico The term cenote comes from the Maya word “dzonot”, meaning abyss or hole in the ground and designates a natural well formed in permeable
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Chichén Itzá, a world's wonder Chichén Itzá (“on the edge of the well” according to some interpretations) emerged as the most important city of the Mayan
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Cobá, Archaeological Site of the Mayan Empire Cobá was a city of the Maya Empire, located within the current territory of the State of Quintana Roo. It is inside the
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Convent Route in the State of Morelos. Soon after the military conquest of Mesoamerica, the clergy played a crucial role in establishing a scenario where to interact with natives and modify their traditions.
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Cozumel, a Paradise for Diving Located 12 miles to the west of the coasts of Quintana Roo, the largest in Mexico with approximately 250 square miles, jungle
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Cuatro Ciénegas Coahuila A valley that serves as a natural laboratory, it allows studying early evolution and prompts the suspicion that its salt types and water
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Diving in Mexico Mexico possesses an undisputable natural wealth, a great extension of marine areas whose depth and variety of animal and vegetable species
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Dolores Hidalgo, Birthplace of National Independence Its full name is Dolores Hidalgo, Birthplace of National Independence; it is in the State of Guanajuato. It got this name because the atrium
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El Pinacate, Volcanic Region in Sonora The volcanic region of El Pinacate is located on the northwest of Sonora State, covering 714,556 hectares of the Altar Desert and
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El Tajín, Great Archaeological Site in Veracruz The most accepted interpretations state that the name Tajin is in Totonac language and refers to thunder. The groups that settled in
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Guadalajara's Cathedral The word cathedral derives from the Greek “cathedra” (seat) and refers to the chair or throne of the bishop or archbishop. In ancient times,
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Holbox, Extreme Beauty in Mexico Holbox is an island located in the State of Quintana Roo, in the northern limit of Yucatan Peninsula. It is in the place where the
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Huasca, in Hidalgo Mexico The name Huasca has its origin in the Nahuatl word Huascazaloyam, meaning “place of birds, water, plants and joyfulness”. This population added “de Ocampo” to its name in
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Huatulco's Potential for Tourism The Bays of Huatulco were a sacred site for prehispanic Mexico. Huatulco means “place where a peace of lumber is worshiped” in náhuatl
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Human Influenza Virus in Mexico By mid-May, the warning issued by the US recommending against travel to Mexico had changed to a simple health precaution because evidence shows that what was initially seen as a serious health risk from H1N1 turned out to be relatively mild and simple to treat.
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José Luis Cuevas Museum On Academia Street #13, between the streets Moneda and Guatemala at Mexico City’s Historic Center, in a place that seems to be preserved
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La Huasteca Potosina in Mexico The Huasteca is a region in Mexico that spans over the north of Veracruz, the south of Tamaulipas and parts of the states of Hidalgo,
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Lagunas de Zempoala National Park Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Nahuatl for “twenty lagoons”, is a protected natural area since 1936. Located near Cuernavaca on the
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Magical Towns in Mexico The Magical Towns of Mexico are cities that have witnessed great events of the country’s history or have a very special set of
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Marietas Islands The Marieta Islands are located on the southeast of Tepic City, in the State of Nayarit. They constitute one of the world biosphere reserves
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Masaryk, the most luxurious avenue in Mexico Characterized by its exclusiveness, fame and rich cultural diversity, it is home to residents of Jewish, Spanish and Lebanese origin, among
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Mexico City Main Square (Zócalo Capitalino) Mexico City’s Zocalo (City Square) has an historic content that evokes prehispanic cultures and the arrival of the Spanish world. Even
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Mexico City's Great Ice Skating Rink The last administrations of Mexico City’s Government have developed a great interest in commercial, urban and road reordering. However,
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Mexico City's Turibus, Tourist Bus Turibus is a panoramic passenger double deck bus that travels through some of Mexico City’s most beautiful areas. This bus offers a fun
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Mexico City’s Historic Center It is known as Mexico City’s Historic Center, it is the architectural set where the ancient Tenochtitlán was historically settled, and
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Mexico's 13 Man Made Wonders Without rivaling nature, human beings’ intelligence, creativity and art is reflected in constructions throughout many centuries. In
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Mexico's 13 Natural Wonders The natural Wonders of Mexico are unlimited, however, after a public poll, a television station made it possible to name the 13 wonders.
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Mexico's City Cathedral Three years went by, before the fall of the Aztecs was consummated, for Spanish travelers lead by Hernan Cortes to order the construction
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Mexico's Copper Canyon (Cañon del Cobre) The Barrancas del Cobre (Copper Canyons) are currently considered one of Mexico’s wonders. It belongs to the Sierra Madre Occidental
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Mexico’s Bicentennial Celebration Mexico is getting ready for an extraordinary celebration in honor of its 200th anniversary of its Independence and 100th anniversary of its Revolution. Everything designed to commemorate these two great dates is linked to the ideal of renewing Mexico’s identity and historic continuity.
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Mexico’s Extraordinary Beaches México is one of the countries with greatest natural wealth, for the diversity of animal and vegetable species that inhabit an extension of
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Monte Albán Oaxaca, Travel Oaxaca Monte Albán is an archaeological site located 10 kilometers from the Oaxaca’s State capital. Founded by the Zapotec around the year 500
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Mountain Climbing and Mexico's Highest Mountains Mexico offers mountain climbers tempting peaks to explore and where to contemplate the country’s beautiful valleys. The infrastructure
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National Museum of Antropology (Museo Nacional de Antropología) It is a monumental building, located in Bosque de Chapultepec on Reforma and Gandhi. The history of its construction responds to the
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National Museum of History (Museo Nacional de Historia) It is no other than the great Castillo de Chapultepec, an emblematic site for the country, where the nation’s freedom was defended once, has now been turned into a museum.
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National Museum: Chapultepec Castle During the time of the viceroyalty, a house was constructed where there once was, according to tradition, the ancient Mexica palace and
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Natural World Heritage Sites in Mexico This biosphere reserve is a complex hydrological system named by the Mayan who once inhabited this region, Sian Ka'an means 'Origin of the
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Nayarit Riviera (La Riviera Nayarit) The Federal Government has given impulse to diverse projects for the country’s tourist infrastructure, which through time have been
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Papantla, Veracruz Papantla in Veracruz is a small city that still preserves old Mexico charm and hosts the archeological area of El Tajin, one of the most important ceremonial centers of Mesoamerica.
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Puebla's Cathedral With a great central esplanade, the Cathedral of Puebla welcomes visitors by offering a beautiful view of XVI century sacred art.
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Puerto Peñasco, One of Mexico's hottest Developments Puerto Peñasco is a beautiful bay and beaches uniting with Sea of Cortez; at the beginning of the 30’s it was only visited by adventure
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Puerto Vallarta, Paradise in the Pacific Puerto Vallarta for its geographic situation was directly influenced by Europe during the greatest time of Spanish commerce, therefore,
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Queretaro's Sierra Gorda Sierra Gorda is located on the north of the State of Queretaro and is part of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range. The Biosphere
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Reforma Avenue Paseo de la Reforma was not constructed to be an avenue; this corresponds to its design and the urbanization of the country’s
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Requirements for Visiting Mexico Mexico grants visitors a tourist visa for up to 180 days.
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Ruins of Xochicalco The Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco or “the place for the house of flowers” is located in the State of Morelos. Considered part of the
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Safety Operation Hurricanes 2009 Mexico will carry out Hurricanes 2009 for safeguarding the population that could be affected at ports and national waters, taking all the necessary actions to have a proper, prompt and coordinated response when facing possible emergency situations.
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San Blas San Blas is a small city dedicated to fishing and tourism located in the coast of the Pacific Ocean, 62 kilometers northwest from Tepic, the State’s capital. San Blas is an excellent
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San Cristobal de Las Casas, Vivid History in Chiapas The sign of the encounter between the indigenous and the Spanish religious worlds is captured in San Cristobal de las Casas, founded in
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San Juan del Rio, Queretaro Queretaro State, the second of economic and political importance in the State.
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San Marcos Fair, Aguascalientes Mexico Patron saint celebrations in Mexico date back to the colonial period, frequently great part of the towns’ creativity and work was dedicated
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Santa Prisca Temple (Taxco Mexico) According to legend, in the year 1751 once the temple’s construction was underway, one of those afternoons when José de la Borda was absent
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Sea of Cortez, the world’s aquarium. Along the Sea of Cortez, are the beaches of four Mexican States: Baja California Sur, Baja California, Sonora and Sinaloa, it has an
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Sian Kaan Sian Kaan means where the sky is born and it was during the presidency of Miguel de la Madrid when it was decreed, in 1986, an
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Skydiving and Paragliding in México Skydiving consists of jumping with a parachute from an airplane, helicopter or balloon. After a few seconds of free fall, the parachute opens, allowing the control of direction and speed.
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Special spots in Riviera Nayarit, Great Travel and Tourism Nayarit is a word in náhuatl meaning “son of the god who is in the sky and the sun”, it is a State of Mexico located on the country’s west.
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Spring Break in Mexico Spring Break 2009 will be from February 28 to April 5 in the United States. The most popular destinations in Mexico for American tourists
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Surf in Mexico, The Prime Locations Baja California has had a great spot in worldwide surfing, its spectacular location on the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortes make it a
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Tamaulipas, Hunting and Cynegetic Tourism Mexico occupies fourth place worldwide in specie biodiversity, granting it a high potential for hunting or cynegetic tourism. The
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Teotihuacan, Amazing Archaeological Site In náhuatl it refers to the place where the gods are born. We must remember it during its years of splendor; hundreds of persons
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Tepoztlán, Mexico Attractions The Municipality of Tepoztlán is located on the north of Morelos State, representing 4.89% of this State’s total surface area. It is 71 kilometers to the south of Mexico city and 18
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Tequila Express, Travel Jalisco Tequila Express is a train that travels through the historical area where the agave grows and is processed, bringing tequila to life.
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Tequila, Jalisco The word “tequila” is of Nahuatl origin and means place of tribute. The first dwellers of Tequila in the current State of Jalisco were
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Terminal 2 in Mexico's City Airport Mexico City’s International Airport is the largest in Latin America for the capacity of passengers it moves; 24,115,552 in 2005 alone,
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The Alegre Coast (La Costa Alegre) Costa Alegre is located in the south of the State of Jalisco; it is a place where tourists can enjoy a countless number of unforgettable
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The Alley of The Kiss in Guanajuato Guanajuato flourished during the colonial era for its great gold and silver mines. Many Spaniards settled in this area to make great
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The Angel of Independence, An Icon in Mexico City The Angel of Independence is, by far, a historical, urban and symbolic reference of Mexico’s collective conscience. Many characters were
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The Basilica of Guadalupe, Mexico's utmost religious center The Basilica of Guadalupe is Mexico’s utmost religious center, it receives approximately 20 million persons every year. The Basilica
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The Beauty of Chiapas Chiapas is one of the States in Mexico with unparallel natural and historical beauties. It was fortunate to witness the Maya world,
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The Best Museums in Mexico Mexico is a country with a great cultural dynamic, a vastness of proposals regarding spaces for exhibits. Official cultural
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The Best Theaters In Mexico The National Theater began to be constructed in 1904 by Italian architect Adamo Boari, finally becoming the spectacular Palacio de
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The Great Mayan Reef The Great Mayan Reef, also called Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, is located on the coasts of Cancun and the Mayan Riviera. It
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The Greatness of Playa del Carmen Mexico The State of Quintana Roo has one of the most dynamic tourism developments of the last years. Playa del Carmen has transformed its
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The Haciendas in Campeche Mexico The name of Campeche derives from the Maya word Ah-Kim-Pech, meaning “place of fierce ticks” or “place of snakes and ticks”. The Maya
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The Haciendas in Tabasco, Mexico The system of haciendas was the main economic organization in Spanish colonies. It consisted of large estates managed by a proprietor,
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The Haciendas in Yucatan Mexico Hacienda is a word meaning wealth and it was the typical economic organization in the Spanish colonial system. By orders of the king,
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The Magic of Zacatecas Mexico, Attractions Zacatecas is one of the three most important colonial cities in Mexico. The great architecture of the colonial era is majestically
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The Magical Beaches of Oaxaca Mexico The State of Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s 32 Federal States; it is located on the country’s south, it borders with the States of
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The Most Important Airlines in Mexico AeroCalifornia; AeroCalifornia is a private airline. It began as an air taxi service based in La Paz, Baja California Sur. Its programmed
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The Museo del Desierto, (Desert Museum) Located in the city of Saltillo in the State of Coahuila and inaugurated in 1999, the Museo del Desierto is one of Mexico’s best
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The Pátzcuaro Lake Pátzcuaro Lake is the place in Mexico with greatest tradition of Purépecha culture. Surrounding Pátzcuaro Lake are the archeological
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The Popular "Sanmiguelada", Tradition in Mexico San Miguel Allende, in the State of Guanajuato, has been celebrating since 1973 the now deeply-rooted tradition Sanmiguelada. Held on the
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The Revillagidedo Islands The Revillagigedo Islands are considered a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, by presidential decree the recognition took place on June 6,
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The Sumidero Canyon (El Cañon del Sumidero) hiapas offers sites of unparallel natural wealth, contrary to other tourist destinations of great interest, this is distinguished by
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The Train of the Maya Route (Expreso Maya) There is a train that travels across the maya route, it is called the Maya Express. This wonderful train tours through the main colonial
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The Vineyards and Wines of Mexico During the pre-Columbian era in Mexico, Indians used grapes to produce a beverage mixed with fruits and honey, this drink is called acachul
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Tlacotalpan, Attractions Veracruz Tlacotalpan means “in the middle of the Earth” and is located on the southeast of Veracruz State, on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. It
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Tourism in Mexico, information, facts and statistics Tourism is one of the country’s main economic activities, representing an important income through destinations divided into beach, adventure
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Travel on the Chepe, Copper Canyon The Chepe is a train that travels from the city of Chihuahua, in the State of Chihuahua, to Los Mochis, in the State of Sinaloa on the
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Travel Route Mexico, Morelia - Puerto Vallarta Morelia, capital of the State of Michoacan, is a beautiful city built during the colonial era. We recommend spending a few hours
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Travel Route to Chiapas One of the best ways to begin this magical journey is to reach Palenque by way of Villahermosa, Tabasco, on highway 186 toward the
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Travel Route to Chihuahua; Copper Canyon We recommend you begin this wonderful trip at the City of Chihuahua, capital of the largest State in the country. Stay four nights at one
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Travel Route, Mayan Riviera and Chichén Itzá In order to begin this fun tour, we recommend you lodge for tour nights in Cancun. This tourism destination is one of the most
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Tulum, Mystical Paradise Among white sands and exuberant jungles is the mystical Mayan city of Tulum. This city is unique, constructed by the Mayas who built their religious and civil structures next to the
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Veracruz Coral Reef System The Veracruz Coral Reef System is composed of two areas, one in front of the city of Veracruz and another in front of Punta Antón Lizardo.
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White Water Rafting in Veracruz The State of Veracruz is Mexico’s best spot for whitewater rafting. World famous, its most important rivers are Pescados, Actopan and
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Xcaret, Mexican Paradise Sacred place for the people of ancient times, it allows you to merge with nature like few other places on Earth, such is Xcaret, one of
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Xel-Há, Mexico for Tourism Xel-Ha is located on the east coast of the Yucatán peninsula, in the State of Quintana Roo. It is one of the most important archeological
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Yaxchilán, a Mayan Paradise Yaxchilán is a city lost amidst the Lacandona Jungle. Its origin dates from two thousand years ago, when a small village transformed
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