Category: Mexico Cities, Resorts, Sayulita by Omer | 0 comments
In pre-Columbian times, Sayulita was a settlement of the natives. The jungles and the dense forests of the region prevented European settlers from reaching the area until the 1800’s, and even then the ton did not grow much beyond the size of a rather small hamlet. There are a few archeological sites in the region, but nothing of great significance.
Today Sayulita is known for its surf break where travelers from four corners of the earth test their skills at breaking the will of the waves and taming the seas. With just 4000 residents, it’s a small but promising location for investment and residency. As the crown jewel of the Riviera Nayarit, the town is likely to gain in wealth in the coming years.
Category: Beaches In Mexico, Mexico Cities, Resorts by Omer | 0 comments
Despite all the bad press that the country gets, mexico is not an unsafeplace for tourists. This has been recognized time and again by statistics, and testimonials, and even if Mexico is not the safest place in the wotld, it’s still a lot safer than any big city in the US.
A nice and relaxing trip, free from the troubles of city life, full of fun and excitement: this is the offer and experience of Mexico, not crime and disappointment, as some media would have you believe. A free spirited, open minded individual will make his own choices for himself, and that’s what we invite you to do too.
Category: Beaches In Mexico, Holidays, Resorts, Tourist Attractions by Omer | 0 comments
From Pr-Inside.com “The Riviera Maya, mexico is comprised of untouched and isolated beachfronts that offer the quintessential tropical vacation experience….
The Riviera Maya, Mexico is comprised of untouched and isolated beachfronts that offer the quintessential tropical vacation experience, complete with turquoise waters and coral reefs. Full of beaches, activities and attractions, the Riviera Maya Mexico is sure to satisfy the need to get away from it all!
Geographically, Riviera Maya extends from 20 min south from Cancun and extends till Costa Maya. It includes main cities like Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Puerto Aventuras and Tulum.
The main attribute of the Riviera Maya Mexico is the diversity it offers to visitors. Vacationers who visit the Riviera Maya Mexico can take part in traditional sports like golf, tennis or horseback riding, but they can also opt for new and exciting sports experiences like sky diving, jungle tours, deep sea fishing, parasailing, or a variety of other water sports! In addition, visitors to the Riviera Maya Mexico have the unique opportunity to also visit and experience firsthand the ruins that are still standing from the astonishing ancient Mayan culture. The many indigenous communities in the area combine with the archaeological treasures of the Mayan world to give visitors a real glimpse into what was the reality for the Mayans of the ancient Mayan world and what is now the reality for the indigenous people of the Riviera Maya Mexico which is a truly unique area of the country and not something that should be missed in one’s lifetime.
In addition to the cultural history of the Riviera Maya Mexico, rain forests, jungles and the unique flora and fauna of the Riviera Maya Real Estate Mexico add to the overall mystique and complete the warmth and the fantasy of the tropics. The fact that the mystery of an ancient culture is even still alive today in the local inhabitants only makes this destination even more unique and mysterious, as well as a runaway favorite among travelers from every nationality, education level and socio economic background across the globe. Make sure to get to know this tropical treasure known as the Riviera Maya Mexico on your next vacation!”
Category: Beaches In Mexico, Forests, Holidays, Lagoons, Mexican Food, Mexico Cities, Mexico Hotels, Puerto Vallarta, Resort Cities, Resorts, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Spa Travel, Uncategorized by florea9225 | 1 comment
My husband and I took the ultimate mexican vacation in December, when the weather of the Pacific Northwest was at its very worst. We left the cruel winter far behind, and entered a world of pure fantasy. When our taxi from the airport pulled off the main street onto a narrow cobblestone road, that was lined with stately palms swaying gently in the breeze as though they were sentries announcing our arrival, I knew instinctively we were entering a very special place. We had to pass through a massive wrought iron gate which absolutely defined the boundary between reality and fairytale.
A Sunset as Viewed from our Window
Our taxi was met by an energetic welcoming staff. We were given flutes of fine champagne as we exited the vehicle. They said our luggage would be taken to our room and told us to relax and enjoy and that we would not have to worry about a single thing for the next 7 days, which proved to be exactly the case.
If one so desired, you could spend the entire 7 days right at the resort. The food is unbelievable and abundant, and you have the choice of 5 gourmet restaurants, as well as 24 hour room service, a large buffet for breakfast and lunch, and snack bars set up on the beach. There is a world class spa that offers a variety of different treatments. I personally liked the hot stone massage, which was done on a deck over looking the ocean.
There are three pools, with the main pool having a swim up bar and a jacuzzi insert. Of course, then you have the huge sandy beach which is dotted with thatch huts if you need a shaded break. It is the largest private beach in Puerto Vallarta, which means you have plenty of space to spread out and catch the warm sun’s rays.
There is nightly entertainment specials and planned daily excursions off-site if you wish. The all inclusive package is unbeatable, as it includes all drinks, meals, activities and gratuities. The service awesome, and the staff makes the trip memorable for all. Xavier, who was our server at the breakfast buffet presented my friend and I each a plate he had made, and our husbands with a bottle of tequila gold, on the last day of our stay. I know this will sound like a clique’, but this is stuff of which dreams are made. We will definitely return to this quiet paradise on the Pacific.
Category: Acapulco, Beaches In Mexico, Cancun, Copper Canyon, Family Travel, Forests, Lagoons, Lakes, Mazatlan, Merida, Mexico Cities, Mexico City, Mexico Hotels, Natural Waters, Puerto Vallarta, Resorts, Rivers, Tourist Attractions by florea9225 | 0 comments
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.
Category: Resorts, Shopping, Tourist Attractions by Omer | 0 comments
Via SFChronicle: “Whether your interest lies with kitschy sombreros, handmade musical instruments, whimsical carved figures or fine silk shawls, one of mexico’s greatest pleasures is visiting its hundreds of craft towns. In addition to some of the larger and better-known cities that produce Talavera tile (Puebla), silver (Taxco) and hammocks and mosaico tile (Mérida), clusters of artisan villages — some whose entire populations are employed in a single craft — are sprinkled throughout Oaxaca, Michoacán and Jalisco states. Oaxaca:
- San Bartolo Coyotepec (about six miles south of Oaxaca) is famous for its barro negro, distinctive pearly-black pottery — from children’s whistles to large, elegant urns — made from local clay using a technique bequeathed by the ancient Zapotecs that uses an inverted saucer known as the “Zapotec wheel.”
- Teotitlán del Valle, another Zapotec village 17 miles southeast of Oaxaca, is the best known of a string of textile-producing towns. Its people have traded their renowned tapetes (woven wool carpets) internationally since shortly after World War II, and the town is full of home factories where residents laboriously card, spin and color wool, often using hand-gathered natural dyes.
- Santa Maria Atzompa (six miles northwest of Oaxaca), spread over the western end of the greater Monte Albán archaeological complex, is famous for its pots, bowls and plates fired with a distinctive emerald-green glaze. In recent years, the village has developed new styles of multicolored vases, red pottery and ceramics adorned with lilies.
Michoacán:
- Paracho (25 miles north of Uruapan) is a small Purépecha town famous for its high-quality, handmade stringed instruments. You can buy a reasonably priced guitar, violin, cello or traditional guitarrón at shops and home factories throughout town and at the Expo Cuerdas in the Casa de la Cultura on the main plaza or visit the Centro Para la Investigación y el Desarrollo de la Guitarra, a school, museum and concert hall.
- Santa Clara del Cobre (11 miles south of Pátzcuaro), spilling down a gentle mountain slope, is devoted to copperware. Tarascan Indians used copper to make rattles, masks and breastplates long before the Spanish turned the town into a mining center in the 16th century. Today, dozens of workshops craft gleaming jars, plates, napkin rings and jewelry with the traditional method of hand-pounding each piece of metal.
Guadalajara:
- Tlaquepaque (five miles southeast of downtown) is an eastern suburb that has become one of the country’s most important centers for arts and contemporary design. It produces a variety of crafts but is known particularly for its hand-blown glass. Lamps, dishes, glasses, vases and figurines are made by classic methods including compression and stretched blown glass, a difficult technique used only for decorative items. Tlaquepaque and neighboring Tonolá, which produces a variety of high-quality crafts from pottery and stoneware to brass and papier mâché, comprise Mexico’s biggest crafts center.
Elsewhere in Mexico:
- Bécal (55 miles from Mérida), in the far northeast corner of Campeche state, is famous for its hand-woven jipis, the pliable Panama hats (which actually originated in Ecuador) made in underground limestone caves, where cool temperatures and steady humidity make the palm fibers pliable for shaping and weaving. Bécal’s hats are every bit as elegant and durable as those made in Ecuador, though their best are shipped to New York, Paris and other international capitals.
- Metepec (35 miles west Mexico City), a suburb of Toluca, produces elaborate and symbolic pottery; its most famous is the árbol de la vida, or “Tree of Life.” These large, hand-painted clay pieces defy description, but are based on a representation of the tree from which Adam and Eve ate and may take on any theme, sacred or profane.
- Santa Maria del Rio (30 miles south of San Luis Potosí) calls itself the “cradle of the rebozo,” the all-purpose mexican covering, tote and baby carrier. The most prized rebozos are made of silk so fine that the whole cloth can pass through a wedding ring, though less expensive versions are made in other fabrics. You can learn how to make them at the Rebozo School on the town square.
Category: Acapulco, Beaches In Mexico, Cabo San Lucas, Colonial Cities, Holidays, Lagoons, Lakes, Mexico Cities, Mexico Hotels, Resorts, Tourist Attractions, Uncategorized by nelsonmelle | 0 comments
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.
