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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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  • Funny

    Hardly likely that Mexico food can cause those changes.

    Funny if it happens…. lol

    Regards,

    Angella

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  • Can Mexican food make you have uncontrolled outbursts of passion? Read travel blogger Andy Jarosz of 501 Places' take on the classic Mexi flic "Like Water for Chocolate" and tell us your own tales! Like Water for Chocolate: Celebrating an Enduring Passion for Mexic...
  • Hi!

    Anyone looking for PR in SouthAmerica (Chile)?

  • Would you like a chance to win a five-night land-only all-inclusive stay at Iberostar's luxe Paraiso Beach resort on the Riviera Maya?

    Thought so! :-) 

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  • Continuing our eastward drift through the border areas of the Southwest, we finish our trip across the border and will be spending the rest of the week in the southwest corner of Arizona in Yuma. Today, at The World on Wheels...with more pics and video: http://tinyurl.com/39xx9rl
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • October in Cabo is full of fishing tournaments.  Recently a 1213 lb blue marlin was caught. Take a look  http://www.flickr.com/photos/42152435@N08/6195504498/

    The Bisbee Black and Blue starts next week!

    If anyone would like to get away for the holidays we have some great availability for both Christmas and New Year's weeks.

  • Continuing our trek across the American Southwest today at The World on Wheels, we hop across the border to snowbird medical mecca, Los Algodones in Mexico, where there are more dentists and opticians per capita than anyplace I know: http://tinyurl.com/28j98zp
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    The World on Wheels
    An ongoing adventure of travel and living while using a wheelchair. Tim has been disabled from birth. Darryl is his father and caregiver who travel…
  • Just heard about a great contest by Iberostar resorts where you can win one free night at one of their Riviera Maya hotels. You just have to take a simple quiz to enter, you can find it at https://www.facebook.com/IberostarUSACanada?sk=app_138147962901963 . Good luck!
  • A member is looking for good/affordable dining/lodging suggestions in the Quintana Roo resort town of Tulum.  To help him out, please reply by clicking on this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum.  Gracias!!
  • Here's a great way to get to Mexico free! Iberostar, the luxury Spanish hotel chain, is running a Facebook contest:
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    It's easy: Just tell us what you’d pack for your Caribbean vacation. When you're done, ask your friends to vote for your entry for a chance to win a 7-day, 6-night getaway for two at Iberostar Paraíso Beach, Mexico. Paradise, indeed!
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