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The peaceful perfection seen in this beautiful picture is the Caribbean Sea, covering the eastern coast of mexico. It has been an inspiration for novelists, painters, and poets since the earliest days of Western Settlement in the Americas, and the romantic dazzle of the sapphire waves as seen here is enough, in our opinion, to help us understand why the sensitive among us find this mass of water so emotionally engaging.

The Caribbean forms many bays, gulfs and coves in the area it delineates, and almost every single one of these places is a miniature paradise, a copy of heaven for those know know how to appreciate beauty. The many islands shaped by the waves are all popular desitnations for tourists, and it is not hard to see why. Like little gems floating in the sunwashed waters of the sea, they dazzle and amaze the mermaids, and the wander-crazed American tourists like.

mexico is one of the nation’s the biological diversity of which is termed megadiverse. A large number of plants, and animals exist only in the borders of this nation, and a smilar number is only found inside a few other countries in addition to Mexico. Mexico is the home of the Jaguar, the vanilla, and potato.

Approximately 2500 speciaes are protected by mexican laws. In addition, the Mexican state designates a vast part of the country as protected areas where human activity is restricted. Mexico has industrialized somewhat later than many other nations, but this is also an advantage whenm the subject is preservation and protection.

The rich diversity of Mexican flora and fauna is not very well known in the rest of the world. A lot of people are familiar with the wealth of Brazil in this respect or Kenya for instance, yes Mexico is no less blessed either. If your path leads you here, you’ll leave with amazement and boundless satisfaction.

Ajijic

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Ajijic is a small town in the mexican state of Jalisco. The beautiful settlement is a part of the municipality of Chapala, which is located on a large plateau home to the Sierra Madre mountain range.

Ajijic is a wonderful vantage point from which you can admire the spectacular scenes, and the soothing calm of Lake Chapala, to the north of which the town lies.

With about 15000 inhabitants, and a climate that is moderate the whole year around, Ajijic is one of the last places on earth where the touch of humanity has not spoiled the pristine beauty of the environment.

It is expected that the population of Ajijic will keep swelling until the influx of baby boomers from US and Canada subsides.

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If you’re looking for the closest location on earth to paradise, don’t move your eyes to the clouds or mountains. Just a short distance from the Californian border, you have the most exciting touristic experiences offered to you by the kindest people on earth. The mexican Riviera, with its beautiful beaches, sunny weather, and clean air, offers you the experience of a lifetime as you enjoy your vacation.

The beaches, mountains, forests, all form the beautiful landcape of the Riviera with incomparable power and might of spirit. It is as if the land becomes alive in soul and spirit when tended to by Mexicans. To check the truth of all this and beyond a trip to the Riviera is a must.

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mexico is a bird watcher’s paradise and is the home to over 1000 of the world’s 8000 species.  These are incredible numbers, and not lost on bird watching travelers around the world.

Bird’s have long held a prestigious position in mexican mythology.  For instance, it was believed when a soldier died he became a hummingbird and went to live in paradise in the sun.  Birds were used to depict time and some were even considered to be bad omens.  On ancient Aztec and Mayan pieces of art, birds were always present and symbolic of many things in their day to day life and beliefs.

There are many vacation tours designed especially for bird watching.  For example, Puerto Vallarta is the home for over 300 of the 1000 species.  In this area, you will be able to see birds that live by the ocean, in the mountains, and in the valley.  Daily tours can be arranged at most of the larger hotels and resorts.  In La Huerta a tour is available to view a wide range of tropical birds from inside a canoe.  Tours in Villas Buena Vida and Rincon de Guayabitos are walking adventures where you can set your own pace.

This is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, a day, or an entire vacation.  There are many books available to help you plan any type of session you want, and it is recommended that you always have a plan!  Enjoy and learn, there are so many exotic and native birds just awaiting you and your binoculars.

Arcos de Queretaro

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The City of Santiago de Queretaro is located in the mexican state sharing the same name. It was founded in 1518 after several battles between local native Indians and the Spanish conquistadors. It is said the the Apostle St. James, or Santiago, appeared with a silver cross and made a call for peace between the two groups. It was later known as the “battle without weapons”.

Architecture of Queretero

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The city is a delightful change from the typical tourist lures of mexico. Here, spring break parties are replaced with beautiful city walks and intimate craft shops. Visitors are sure to enjoy the city tour by trolley and indulgence in one of the many delicious eateries.

Architecture in the area is breathtaking with the arches and detailed colonial decor in both interior and exterior designs. The aqueducts stun visitors with seventy-four immense arches that span a length of 1280 meters and 28 meters in height.

Santiago de Queretaro: Under the Watchful Protection of St. James - Patio in a Queretaro house

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Winter season can get quite busy as Santiago becomes a favorite tourist destination of Mexican visitors from around the country. Christmas vacations offer families the perfect time to enjoy time away from work and school. Santiago indulges these families in calm and subdued activities and child-friendly fun.

Plaza de Armas

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Santiago de Queretaro is easily accessible from Mexico City through the readily available bus lines or three-hour drive. The area is a great place in enjoy some relaxation and slow-moving recreation. Many visitors return year after year once they have a taste of this enchanting colonial city.

Axolotl

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The axolotl is a species of salamander that is native to the mexican lakes of Chalco and Xochimilco in mexico City. Also known as the Mexican Walking Fish, this little aquatic creature is not a fish, but an amphibian. The Axolotl is becoming the topic of research and popular specimen since it’s natural habitat is in danger and because it holds the key to regeneration of body parts. Beginning with the Spanish conquistadors who began draining the natural lakes and continuing today with waste water choking out its natural living space, the Axolotl’s land is being lost.

Hello world

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While the draining of the lakes took a toll on the Axolotl, the species survived. However, the complete draining of Lake Chalco in the 1970s and the release of Mexico City’s waste water into Lake Xochimilco, was the final battle for this tough salamander. It is important to note that Xochimilco is now merely series of canals, not a lake, and hardly a plentiful environment for the Axolotl to thrive.

Albino

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The next hit came from African Tilapia and Asian carp being introduced into Xochimilco to boost fishing. These species devoured Axolotl eggs and lead to a drastic drop in Axolotls in their natural environment. What misleads many is how plentiful the animal is in home aquariums around the world. While the Axolotl remains on the endangered species list, its popularity as a pet and use in labs increases its chance for survival, if only in labs.

Beautiful coloring

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While the future for the Axolotl is uncertain, one thing is true, this is one interesting amphibian. They are easily found in pet stores specializing in reptiles, fish and amphibians. They are fascinating to watch and come in several colors. From albino white to even black, all Axolotls have the distinctive feathery gills that makes them stand out as both prehistoric and almost regal. The Axolotl has earned a place among the many beautiful, intriguing and extremely endangered creatures of Mexico. It deserves respect and a chance to live in the natural surroundings evolution has picked out for it.