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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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Why Xochimilco is one of ´10 of the Most Haunted Places to Visit Around the World´

 Troels Myrup One of the manmade islets of Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage group of pre-Columbian canals set up for agriculture, in the 1940s a local man who was unable to save a girl from drowning, and subsequently claimed he would see shadows and hear cries on the island from a soul in torment. In the belief that it would ward them off, he began collectingcastaway dolls - especially those that were old, deformed, or multilated - and festooning them around the island. These days La Isla…

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Nifty (and Gnarly) Puerto Escondido

  Esconced on the lower Pacific ¨Emerald Coast¨ in the state of Oaxaca, the town of Puerto Escondido (which means ¨hidden port¨) was up until the 1960s barely a pinprick on the map, with dirt streets and just a handful of residents mostly devoted to fishing. Then in 1960 a coastal road reached the village, making it accessible to the outside world, and a village hall was built. Most consequentially for tourism, it was during that decade that surfers (pioneered by a group of Venezuelans,…

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  • John Lamkin March 20, 2011 at 10:22pm
    MEXonline has good info on buying in Mexico
    Mexonline.com guide to Buying Property in Mexico - Real Estate
    MEXonline.com Guide to Buying Property in Mexico, advise and recomendations. Comprando propiedades en Mexico, guia para comprar propiedades en mexico…
  • Vincent Russo March 20, 2011 at 9:52pm
    I read your blog Nancy. good and clear. But what if I buy a house and 40 years from now my son wants to sell it. Will he be at a disadvantage as a seller if people see a trust that expires in 10 yrs?
  • Nanci Benefiel March 20, 2011 at 9:43pm
    Comment by Nanci Reiff Benefiel 58 seconds ago
    Delete Comment I have been reading various comments about owning property in Mexico. We own in Cabo San Lucas,our second property.  We  bought the first in 1997, sold it in 2005 and purchased another home in 2007.  We have always gone through a realtor and a notary to make sure our paperwork is complete and we own the property.  The notary is actually more important than an attorney.  Here is a link to an article I published on my blog regarding owning property in Mexico. Comment by Nanci Reiff Benefiel 58 seconds ago
    Delete Comment I have been reading various comments about owning property in Mexico. We own in Cabo San Lucas,our second property.  We  bought the first in 1997, sold it in 2005 and purchased another home in 2007.  We have always gone throught a realtor and a notary to make sure our paperwork is complete and we own the property.  The notary is actually more important than an attorney.  Here is a link to an article I published on my blog regarding owning property in Mexico. Comment by Nanci Reiff Benefiel 58 seconds ago
    Delete Comment I have been reading various comments about owning property in Mexico. We own in Cabo San Lucas,our second property.  We  bought the first in 1997, sold it in 2005 and purchased another home in 2007.  We have always gone throught a realtor and a notary to make sure our paperwork is complete and we own the property.  The notary is actually more important than an attorney.  Here is a link to an article I published on my blog regarding owning property in Mexico. http://www.bajasurvacationrentals.com/blog/2011/01/30/what-is-a-fid...
  • Vincent Russo March 20, 2011 at 6:08pm
    I heard you don't get clear title to the proerpty even with a lawyer.
  • John Lamkin March 20, 2011 at 5:20pm
    Hi Vince, The rules, as you probably know, aren't as complicated as they used to be. ALWAYS involve a compitent lawyer in the transaction.  John
  • Vincent Russo March 20, 2011 at 4:49pm
    John I read your article and its tempting. Do you think the Mexican Government will ever back off on its complicated rules for American owners.
  • John Lamkin March 20, 2011 at 4:42pm
    New article on Tulum luxury real estate -

    http://wp.me/pn1J6-7u

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  • Buzzy Gordon February 8, 2011 at 12:08am

    Hi Meryl,

    You might also try http://www.luxurylatinamerica.com/mexico/hotels/cancun_mr.html

     

    BG

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