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Riviera Maya Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The famous Riviera Maya combines ancient Mayan culture, modern-day resorts and water sports action galore. The absolute best time to visit is September to December, though any time of year is ...
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Chichen Itza: A Marvel of the World
Written by Mexico Expert: Gerardo, Mexico, July 2011
Chichen Itza is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites of the Mayan Culture located at a relatively short distance from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Today we can admire what was their ...
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3 Days in Cancun: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Cancun treats every day as a holiday, but also plans a few organized events throughout the year. The biggest event is Carnaval, a joyous, usually drunken celebration held in February right before ...
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Mexico City's Aztec History
Written by Viator, August 2010
Massive Mexico City has been a power since at least the 13th century, when the awe-inspiring island metropolis of stone fortresses and lush canals was called Tenochtitlán. It was the seat of ...
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Mayan Heritage: A Guide
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Pre-Columbian civilization of the Maya was a famously advanced culture that peaked in around 250 to 900 AD, with a fully developed written language, architecture, astronomical and mathematical ...
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Best Surf Spots in Mexico
Written by Hudson, USA, February 2013
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just a little grommet out in the water for the first time, if you’ve got the board and the hankering, you probably know that one doesn’t just jump into the waves ...
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Chiapas, Mexico Gears Up For Adventure Travel Summit
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, September 2011
The Adventure Travel Trade Association, perhaps the most important
business organization in adventure tourism, will be having its annual
conference in Chiapas, Mexico , this coming October.
...
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Christmas in Mexico
Written by Hudson, USA, December 2012
Celebrating Christmas in Mexico? Wondering what to expect? Well, aside from the sub-tropical to tropical climates making it a bit difficult to find a pine tree, Christmas in Mexico is celebrated in ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Drinking Tequila in Mexico
Written by Laura, USA, February 2013
The state of Jalisco in Mexico
is famous for the production of tequila, a distilled alcoholic beverage
made from the blue agave plant. Tequila is Mexico’s national drink and
plays an important ...
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Famous Foods to Try in Mexico City
Written by Laura, USA, December 2012
Mexico City is recognized as one of the top travel destinations for foodies. The city is famous for its street food and eating on the street is a way of life for millions of city residents. Sampling ...
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Guadalajara
Written by Laura, USA, December 2012
The largest city in Mexico ’s
western central highlands, Guadalajara is the capital city of the
Mexican state of Jalisco and a top tourist destination for visitors to
the region. Originally ...
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New Year’s Eve in Mexico
Written by Hudson, USA, December 2012
Down past the border things get a little crazy. As the Kenny Chesney line goes, “When the sun goes down, we’ll be groovin’,” and that is just about the theme song for vacationing in Mexico during New ...
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Oaxaca’s Ceramic Traditions Live On
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, February 2012
People come to Mexico ’s mountainous southern state of Oaxaca for many reasons: the architecture, the culture, the food, and often the handicrafts. Oaxaca has a long tradition of creating ...
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The Great Wall of Xochicalco in Mexico
Written by Mexico Expert: Daniel, Mexico, June 2012
The Great Wall of Xochicalco is proof of the greatness of pre-hispanic history. Recently excavated, 500 meters long and 4 meters wide, it defended the main Xochicalco, allowing it to make a first ...
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Xochimilco
Written by Hudson, USA, March 2013
Just 28 kilometers south of Mexico City, what was once a separate unincorporated city hearkening back to ancient Aztec times, is now the neighborhood which enwraps the southern shore of Lake ...
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