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Archaeological Sites in Veracruz
Archaeological Sites in Veracruz Veracruz, A Mesoamerica Mecca: In addition to its beaches, Veracruz is home to more than 10 Archaeological sites New York – In addition to the recently discovered 2,000 year-old-ruins in the town of Jatilplan, the state of Veracruz is home to more than 10 archaeological sites representing many pre-Hispanic cultures including the Olmeca, Totonaca and Huasteca. Veracruz’ most visited sites are Cempeola, Tres Zapotes, Castillo de Teayo and El Tajin. Located 27 miles southeast of Xalapa, Cempoala was the...
read moreWhale Watching Starts in La Paz
Whale Watching Starts in La Paz La Paz’s Winter Visitors Have a Whale of a Time: Locals and tourists alike welcome the area’s most celebrated winter guests LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, Mexico – From mid January to end of March, humans aren’t the only mammals trading cold weather for sunny La Paz, Mexico. Ninety percent of the world’s migrating whales also make the trip, abandoning the freezing north each year for the warm, calm waters flanking the Southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula. Staying close to...
read moreLa Paz, Mexico, and the Sea Lions
La Paz, Mexico, Perfect for Snorkeling Snorkeling in La Paz The water surrounding La Paz, Mexico, was not as cold as I expected as I climbed off the boat, but I was still nervous. The sea lions were everywhere, and as far as I could tell there were no fences between me and them. I bobbed up and down with the surf because the wet suit I was wearing made me like a cork. I am terrible in the water, almost as bad as I am on a boat. However, these were sea lions. Lots of them. They lounged only feet from where I was splashing around. They...
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Mariachi Fest This is the XVI celebration of Mariachi Fest in the Magic Town of Mineral de Pozos. This beautiful town with ghostly atmosphere is located in San Luis de la Paz, at the northeast of Guanajuato State. The festival is an important meeting of mariachis coming from different States of the country so that makes an excellent musical, traditional and lively ambience. As our special guest we welcome Durango State to participate with a cultural exposure. For the first time the festival is extended to 3 days thanks to the State government...
read moreMagic in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico
Best Ice Cream in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico The Pueblos Magicos in Guanajuato Somewhere between Guanajuato and the San Miguel Allende, Mexico, sits at bit of inspirational heaven, Dolores Hildalgo. Dolores Hildalgo is a proverbial charming Mexican town replete with the assignation of ‘Pueblos Magicos’, one of the thirty or so cities designated by the Mexican government as super cute and tour worthy of restoration and visitors. However, this is not the inspirational heaven I was talking about. I was also not referring to the importance of the...
read moreThe Sayulita Art Scene
The Sayulita Art Scene Street art in Sayulita Sayulita, Mexico – An Arts and Crafts Town While the small town of Sayulita, located in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit, might be best known for its surfing, this charming village has a great deal to offer arts and crafts lovers as well. On a recent day trip to Sayulita, I spent hours wandering through art galleries and small shops, all of which sell beautiful handcrafted items worth browsing through. Sayulita Art Galleries My favorite stop of the day was the Galeria Tanana, a small gallery that...
read moreUpgrades at Belize’s Gaia Riverlodge
Gaia Riverlodge receives quality upgrade, one of top things to do in Belize One of the top things to do in Belize is relax at a tranquil resort. Luckily, a reputable accommodation that has undergone renovations and a name change is welcoming guests to explore its breathtaking property. The Gaia Riverlodge, overlooking the iconic Five Sisters Waterfalls, has always retained its signature outlooks and ideal location in the beautiful Pine Ridge Forest. However, guests can now indulge in luxurious upgrades as well for an even more unforgettable...
read morePuerto Vallarta’s First Bugambilia Festival
PUERTO VALLARTA ANNOUNCES FIRST ANNUAL BUGAMBILIA FESTIVAL Puerto Vallarta will be celebrating the First Annual Bugambilia Festival from May 17-24, 2013. Following two years of arduous work and preparation by Puerto Vallarta’s garden club, the event celebrates the multiple species of bugambilia that adorn the city’s streets as well as promote the destination’s unique biodiversity through a series of public events. Among the events featured during this weeklong festival, will be a candle-light procession down the Malecon, a block party on the...
read moreSurprising Nicaragua
Morgan’s Rock Hacienda & Ecolodge Reveals Six Top Surprises for Visitors to Nicaragua SAN JUAN del SUR, NICARAGUA, Mar. 18, 2013 – The news from Nicaragua’s Morgan’s Rock, the pioneering upscale ecolodge, is that “Nicaragua is peaceful, considered one of the safest countries for travelers in the Americas, and its life-loving people warmly welcome visitors from the U.S.,” says Bismar Lopez, head naturalist guide for this sustainable, eco-certified property located on the country’s southwest Pacific coast. Lopez should know. He has spent...
read moreSurfing Sayulita
Surfing Sayulita: A Life Lesson with Pepe So there I was, lying on my stomach on a scratched up surfboard staring at Pepe le Pew’s feet. There were other options of course – Sayulita’s main beach is riddled with offers of surfing lessons by everyone from attractive twenty-year-old professionals to local beach bums working out of scruffy shacks – but something made me stroll right by all the others and straight to Pepe’s haphazard thatched stand. Pepe le Pew is a native to these parts, with long black hair and dark skin that had long ago been...
read moreBurning of the Devil in Guatemala
Traditional Burning of the Devil in Antigua, Guatemala Every year on December 7th an effigy of the devil is set ablaze in Antigua Guatemala. This signifies the cleansing of evil from homes and a fresh start of the Christmas season. An Annual Event in Guatemala As shrapnel from exploding firecrackers hit my face and head, I ducked behind a food vendor’s table. I wasn’t prepared for the blinding, 30-foot high flames and deafening pop of firecrackers as the effigy of the devil was set ablaze in Antigua, Guatemala. I had come here to photograph...
read moreFinding the Lost River in Costa Rica
A Hidden Thermal River in Costa Rica’s Dry Forest What is Rio Perdido? Floating in the river, I close my eyes and let the hot water wash over me, easing all the stress and fatigue from my body and mind. Blue butterflies drift languidly through the air, floating through patches of sunlight that peek through the treetops and make the river water crystal clear and sparkly. Here, deep in the Costa Rican tropical dry forest and removed from much of the world as I know it, is Rio Perdido. The relatively unknown Rio Perdido is a difficult...
read moreKarisma Hotels and Resorts Launches 2013 Culinary Series
Gourmet Inclusive Resorts to Feature Acclaimed Jackson Family Wines and Host Top Chefs and Winemasters from Around the World for Interactive Guest Experiences Karisma Hotels & Resorts, a premier collection of 11 Gourmet Inclusive® properties offering the best in food and service, today announced an exciting new partnership with Jackson Family Wines® for 2013. As a part of the collaboration, Karisma Hotels & Resorts is pleased to feature selections from Jackson Family Wines portfolio, representing more than 30 labels of...
read moreCosta Rica Cruise Season
Costa Rica Cruise Season Destination announces new cruise strategy including the addition of a Mesoamerican route and an agreement with Royal Caribbean SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – October 21, 2013 – With the 2013 – 2014 cruise season officially underway, Costa Rica has announced a new strategy to strengthen and promote the cruise industry. “In addition to reaching important agreements with industry executives, we have concentrated our efforts on improving port infrastructure and the amenities available to passengers through our local...
read moreNew itineraries for grey whale migration on the Pacific Coast
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Dec. 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Winter is the best time for whale watching along the Pacific coast, and annually, through mid-March, more than 25,000 gray whales will migrate over 5,000 miles from the frigid waters of Alaska’s Bering Sea to the balmy peninsula of Baja California in Mexico. Their round-trip journey is considered one of the longest of any mammal migrations. These fascinating animals are frequently visible from land, and while whale-watching opportunities are quite plentiful from shore, up close...
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