Tourist Attractions
In 2005, Mexico was the seventh most popular tourist destination in the world according to the World Tourism Organization. It has one of the largest tourism industries in the world. Among the most notable tourist attractions are the ancient historical ruins, popular beach resorts, unique culture and its coastal climate. Take an online tour and get more information on the several tourist attractions only Mexico offers.
Located in Tepotzotlán on Plaza Hidalgo #99, the Museo Nacional del Virreinato is also known as the Colegio de San Fracisco Javier, owned by the Jesuits who arrived in this place in the year 1572. The museum houses in impressive collection of art and historical pieces. Aside from that, it is also well-known because of [...]
Museo Franz Mayer houses the personal art collection of stockbroker and financier Franz Mayer. Initially, this was supposed to be his private place, but the house officially opened its doors to the public in 1986, and thus became a cultural showcase for Mexico. Located in Mexico City, where the San Juan De Dios monastery is, [...]
Mexico’s National Museum of Art is found at the city’s historic center, at the Tacuba #8. The museum’s doors openend to the public in 1982 and at that time shared the building with the Ministry of Communication and Transport. But since 2000, the entire building has been transformed and dedicated to exhibits of art pieces [...]
The Museo de Arte Moderno or Museum of Modern Art can be found at the Chapultepec Park in Mexico City. It is part of the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes and mostly showcases work of contemporary artists, sculptors and muralists, both in the national and international scene. Foremost of its collection include the works of [...]
No matter how glamorous and stylish the signature food of a country can be, there always exist a stream of fares that are common place and yet, are delectable in every sense of the word. Stuff that can be considered daily fare, something that you pick up from a vendor on your way to work [...]
Just one view of the magnificent Pico de Orizaba from Puebla gets you a feel of the city you are in. Puebla, being a colonial city and one of the most important of it’s kind, certainly has a lot to offer you in ways more than one, be it the fabulous cuisine, the breathtaking scenery, [...]
Much of a nation’s comes through its ability to generate revenue through industries and the usage and development of advanced methodologies. To that effect, the country’s economic status among the nations is an important parameter and crucial ingredient in its overall image. Hermosillo, situated in Sonora, is one shining example of a Mexican city that [...]
As much as food is signatory of a country, as much as it is a paradigm of a country’s culture, it is a feast for the senses ofr which it was originally intended. The very aroma that good food provides is sometimes enough to singlehandedly attract a wannabe tourist to a nation, and yet, the [...]
Mexican culture is no alien to good quality, sound music that emanates straight from the heart, passes through the dark passages of the soul and comes out to form a melody that is captivating in every sense of the word. In fact, music, be it of any country, is so steeped into the life of [...]
Mayan architecture again triumphs. In fact, there is little that even comes close to Mayan architecture that has the capability to leave you open mouthed with awe. The various Mayan ruins scattered around the entire of Mexico are testimony of that. Talk about architecture, we are awed simply by the ruins of the magnificent building [...]