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Life´s a beach - and an adventure - in Sayulita, on the Costa Nayarit

This onetime fishing village (pop. around 5,000) on the Costa Nayarit (the Pacific coast of Nayarit state), an hour north of Puerto Vallarta, today  is known as one of the best surfing destinations in the world as well as a favorite of backpackers looking for adventure on a budget. On top of that, Sayulita is known for good eating, vibrant nightlife, and "boho energy," and the offerings on its colorful streets are rounded out by a yoga scene and cool little boutiques. (Some would say, in fact,…

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Mexico City´s Monte Sinaí Synagogue is one of "5 of Latin America´s Top Jewish Destinations"

Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata In this vast metropolis of more than 20 million people, Jewish life is both historic and contemporary. The modern community largely dates from the early 20th century, when Jews arrived from Eastern Europe and the Middle East. The Sinagoga Monte Sinaí, opened in 1923 by Sephardim from Syria and Lebanon, reflects the diversity of Mexico’s Jewish population and the way different traditions took root side by side in the capital. Located on Calle Justo Serra in the historic…

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Beyond Chichén Itzá & Tulúm: 10 Other Amazing Archaeological Sites on the Yucatan Peninsula

Paolo Lucciola Some of the world’s most famous ruins can be found in this expansive, steamy lowland peninsula covering the southern Mexican states of Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo (as well as, many people don’t realise, northern Belize and the Guatemalan state of Petén, home to Tikal). The two best known, Chichén Itzá and Tulum, are celebrated for a reason.  But if you’re particularly fascinated, as I am, with the Mundo Maya, you’ll want to add several more days to your visit here, as…

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Why Mexico City is one of ´5 of Latin America´s Top New Year´s Eve Destinations´

pexels My hometown offers a great mix of modern celebrations and cultural traditions, and on NYE the main celebration happens in downtown´s huge  Zócalo Square, which comes alive with concerts, fireworks, food stands, and of course the countdown to midnight. But there´s also plenty of stylish partying elsewhere, in fun neighborhoods like Condesa, Roma, and Polanco. And by the way, the big local tradition here is eating 12 grapes at midnight, (and take it from me, it´s harder than it sounds!).…

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  • Like sports statistics geeks, InternationalLiving.com runs the numbers on eight different factors to come up with an annual ranking of the best countries for retirees. This year, Mexico came in third, just barely behind Panama and Ecuador. (The U.S.? #15. The U.K.? #22.)

    Here are the top ten, with numerical scores on a scale of 100:

    Ecuador - 81
    Panama - 80
    Mexico - 79
    France - 78
    Italy - 78
    Uruguay - 77
    Malta - 76
    Chile - 76
    Spain - 75
    Costa Rica - 75

    The challenge, I believe, is that you have to feel okay about giving up Medicare.
  • Darryl
    You're right.
  • You can do it for free just by walking across the border in TJ or Juarez. I would imagine the tour guide would probably have to pay for protection on the tour like this so I wouldn't do it solely on the grounds that my fee would be going to support those criminals.
  • Good morning, world. Last night some friends were discussing a new tourism craze in Mexico: Entrepreneurs are leading tourists through neighborhoods rife with violent crime and drug wars. One of them is thinking of taking one of these tours, but I, normally, an adventurous traveler, advised him not to. What do you know about it, and what would you say?
  • Visiting Laguna Bacalar? Check out http://CasaBacalar.com. Right next to Rancho Encantado.
    Saludos, John
  • Book on undiscovered Yucatan Peninsula coming right along. Still need ideas, leads, suggestions, lodging, PR etc? I'm interested in unusual, unknown places & things.
  • Andrea, I have a rental on my site in San Miguel Allende and have a connection for other options. Contact me if interested at 1-888-332-8477
    http://www.bajasurvacationrentals.com/rentals/view/Casa-Seis-Fuente...
  • Darryl, it was as claustrophobic as if they were burying me. Hmm, there's probably a reason for that.
  • Here's a blast from the past...Puerto Vallarta on The World on Wheels. Older report but with new pictures added. One of our favorite beach destinations. Hint: for the best beaches, head south of town: http://tinyurl.com/yerxbf2

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  • Ed, I think that would be so cool to explore. Was the tunnel in Eqypt too claustrophobic or...?
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