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Huatulco Beach

Vic — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:55:43 +0000

Planning for a hot summer vacation trip? Check out Huatulco beach. It is a place where you could relax and experience pure enjoyment of the beach.

What to expect in Huatulco Beach?

Beauty

Huatulco Beach has white sand. During sunrise, the sand glitters as if they are diamonds if you will be watching the sunrise from the horizon. During sunset, the sand turns to golden yellow, which could astound you by its serenity.

Cleanliness

You will be surprised who locals, hotel managements, and officials take care of the Huatulco Beach. You will notice that someone is always coming around to pick up garbage and glasses that tourists left behind in the seashore.

Fun

You will definitely enjoy Huatulco Beach because there are many sports activities that you could enjoy in your stay. There are services such as ski jets, volleyball, sail boats, scuba diving, even spa in the seashore where you can enjoy your detoxification massage under the warm sun in the beach.

La Puertecita Hotel – Tranquility On The Edge Of Excitement

aclazaro — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:06:10 +0000

Located in the colonial city of San Miguel, this boutique hotel is as charming as it can get with its surrounding parks, waterfalls, and gardens. All its guests are welcomed with its relaxing ambiance where you will be assured of a tranquil atmosphere to stay in.

This boutique hotel offers highly elegant rooms and suites with perfect colonial style interior designs to create that luxurious and ancient look. The hotel’s restaurant features a combination of International and local mexican dishes. Their restaurant was hailed to be the best in the place by the American Express food and Wine magazine team. They also offer good refreshing drinks with their bar service to chill the night away. They also offer hotel spa services.

Photos via http://travela.priceline.com/travelguides/hotels/La_Puertecita_Boutique_Hotel_Allende_Mexico-138655.html

The Rustic Villages of Costalegre

aclazaro — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:52:43 +0000

If you are the type of traveler who wants to stay away from the modern shades of living during your vacation, then you must definitely head on to these three rustic villages of Costalegre. However, you must start by flying off to Manzanillo instead of heading for Puerto Vallarta.

Tenacatita

This is a tiny village which offers limited accommodation but definitely affordable. This is perfect for those who want to luxuriate in the spots of the area without spending much on hotels and resorts. The rustic village also has some restaurants and bars and a clean beach to walk on and relax.

Melaque

This only has a few restos and less of everything that’s modern. This is perfect for those in search of low-cost base area so that you can still explore other places nearby.

Barra De Natividad

This is the most ideal choice of the three since this village already has a good number of restaurants, well-constructed streets, the Grand Bay hotel and Resort – and still not lose its local village charm. The famous establishment is popular for its luxurious golf course. It may be quite a bit costly but it still offers some quieter ambiance than those of the saturated tourist areas.

Photos via http://realtravel.com/dh-17980-barra_de_navidad_hotels and http://flickr.com/photos/20068673@N00/748825995

Acapulco Attractions: Fuerte de San Diego

kathy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:13:05 +0000

The city of Acapulco is not only famous for its several beaches whose names relates to historical facts but also because of the many amazing attractions that every tourist would enjoy visiting. One of the is the Fuerte de San Diego which is said to be built to protect the city from pirate attacks. The fort’s trademark is a feature of a unique geometric shape trace of a turtle.

It now serves as a museum for Acapulco’s history located near the zocalo. So when you get the chance to visit mexico, never forget to pay a visit to one of Acapulco Attractions, Fuerte de San Diego.

Where To Go: Guanajuato

nixxi — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:07:04 +0000

If you’re a photography buff and want to snap some great shots, Guanajuato is the best choice for you.

Declared a World Heritage Site in 1988 by UNESCO, Guanajuato is a tiny colonial town that is nestled between a narrow canyon and a mountain range. It is a wonderful place to take pictures, the seemingly meek town so out of place against the rocky cliffs of the mountains and the gorge that created its nest.

The hidden passageways and the underground places you can go to at Guanajuato is endless. The cobblestone streets will take you back in time.

Mexico travel Tips: Sightseeing in Mexico City

dooce — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:57:04 +0000

Immerse yourself in mexico City tour offering the best palce and wonderful people for everyone. If you love adventure, passionate about history and art or you are just yearning for adventure, check out visiting Mexico City.

They have wonderful cities to make your vacation a worthwhile experience. Mexico City have the best Cathedral, palace and other historical buildings for you to enjoy, discover, and capture. Mexico is a country where it has almost 30 century of human evolution. It has the finest archeological museum in the world. You will never be bored when you visit Mexico.

A Hidden Treasure in Ajijic

sherylem — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:00:35 +0000

Just one hour south of any major cities of Guadalajara lies the village of Ajijic (pronouced ah-hee-heek) in Lake Chapala. The landscape is interesting as it shows modern technology existing beside a 16th century infrastructure and lifestyle. Take for example Casa del Sol Bed & Breakfast Inn just two blocks away from the village zocalo or square. It offers guests every modern amenities available but in a grand colonial mexican house setting that was built in the 1500s.

Visiting the Inn would feel like visiting history and there sure would be a lot of history behind the tall , thick walls of Casa del Sol.

El Fuerte: Former Capital of Arizona

sherylem — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:00:06 +0000

Considered as one of the most beautiful cities in mexico, El Fuerte (The Fort) was founded in 1564. In those times, and even until the California Gold Rush of 1848, it served as the gateway to North America. It also became a trading post for gold and silver mining. For the next three centuries, it was the most flourishing commercial center in the north-western Mexico.

For a couple of years from 1824 to 1826, El Fuerte was Arizona’s capital city before it became Sinaloa’s in 1831. Its name was derived from the fortress 100meters by 100 meters thick built in 1610 by Capt. Diego Martinez de Hurdaide to protect the town from Indian uprisings.

At present, El Fuerte is a pleasant town to stroll around. There are also a number of historical sites that could evoke some degree of colonial atmosphere in one who wants to soak in the ambience and charm of the city. You may want to check out the following sights next time you find yourself in this place. There is the City Hall, the Main Plaza (Plaza de Armas) with its Wrought Iron Kiosk, House of Culture, Church of the Sacred Heart (photo shown above), Home of Congress, the Posada Hidalgo hotel, the Mansion of the Orrantia Family, to name a few.

Enjoy your stay at The Fort!

Tastoan Masks of Prudencio Guzman

kathy — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:09:23 +0000

Once a year on July 25th, as part of Tastoan tradition in Tonala, mexico dozens of Tonala’s male residents transform themselves into the legendary Tastoanes to partake in a performance that represents their struggle against Spain’s patron saint Santiago (St. James the Greater).The men wear colorful masks and wigs and undergo a transformation of sorts when they dress for the performance. Often called the dance of the Tastoanes, it is commonly interpreted as the representation of Spanish conquest of Mexico in the 1500s. Natives say the term Tastoan is derived from the Nahuatl word Tlatoani, which means lord or spokesperson. Therefore, the present-day Tastoanes represent the indigenous leaders who resisted the Spaniards during the conquest.

El Castillo de Chapultepec (Chapultepec Castle)

kathy — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:08:33 +0000

Located in mexico City a top of the Chapultepec Hill, El Castillo de Chapultepec (Chapultepec Castle) has played a major part in the country’s history. Constructed in 1785 by order of Viceroy Bernardo de Galvez, the castle began construction with Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Bambitelli as chief engineer in-charge of the blueprint. When Bambitelli left for Cuba, Captain Manuel Agustin Mascaro took over the project. Mascaro proceeded at a rapid pace, but later was accused of building a fortress with the intent of rebelling against the Spanish Crown. He died a year later with speculation of foul play. Without an engineer, Spain ordered the building to be auctioned but found no buyers. In 1806, the Chapultepec Castle was finally bought by the municipal government of Mexico City.

During the mexican War of Independence the Castle was abandoned from 1810-1821. In 1833, the building was decreed to become Colegio Militar (Military Academy) from which a watchtower known as Caballero Alto (Tall Knight) as added to its modification.

On 1847, the castle was taken by the U.S. Marines from the defensive futile effort of the Ninos Heroes (Boy Heroes) during the Battle of Chapultepec of the Mexican-American War. The Castle started to acquire its current look when Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico established it as their Imperial residence in 1864. The Emperor hired several architects to achieve a neoclassical style of architecture and make the palace a more habitable place. After the fall of Empero Maximilian I in 1867, the castle was abandoned. Ten years later it became the Astronomical, Meteorological and Magnetic Observatory. After 5 years the observatory was moved and the castle was transformed to the presidential palace as which served eight presidents. Finally on February 3, 1939 President Lazaro Cardenas decreed a law that established Chapultepec Castle as the seat of Museo Nacional de Historia (National Museum of History).