We've found this huge, diverse land to be an inexhaustible source not only of beachy vacation fun but urban sophistication; folkloric fabulousness; spellbinding historic and archaeological sites; culinary wonders; and mucho, mucho más...
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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,…
Read more…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…
Read more…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…
Read more…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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At The World on Wheels, it's our first full day in Ensenada. Emotions flow as we visit the neighborhood my wife used to live in and hasn't seen in four decades. This is also the day we have those delicious chilaquiles: http://tinyurl.com/blzm93n
Yep, the reporting is overblown and one sided. Truth be told, the only thing that keeps me from driving down to Mexico more often is the hours-long, frustrating border crossings. I love it down there.
Here is a eye-opening report on the gun violence in the US which shows how major US cities have more gun violence than the most violent countries in the world. Americans should not travel to New Orleans for Mardi Gras since it is ranked #2 in the WORLD for gun murders, nor even to Phoenix, Az.! American tourists are not coming to Mexico for their lack of being informed about the reality here in Mexico and depending on sensational news reporting of the most gruesome infighting between drug gangs. But Canadians/Swiss/Italians/Spaniards are coming in droves to enjoy our 80` winter weather! http://www.theatlanticcities.com/politics/2013/01/gun-violence-us-c...
It's been a long time since we've driven into Baja. American tourism is on life support here amid reports of drug cartel violence. I'm warned by well-meaning family and friends to not even think about it. Are we crazy for doing it anyway? I don't think so. Today on The World on Wheels, we start a brand new adventure...a road trip to Ensenada, Mexico, with new reports, photos and videos: http://tinyurl.com/alhu9h3
People please see the Riviera Maya . A must place to see.
Now in our blog: B'ix a Beel? Key Phrases for Travel in Mexico's Maya areas.
Las Villas de Bellavista.... take a look at our direct bookings program at TheTopTravelClub.com and see if is suitable for your own promotions...no cost if you can add to our member offers. Perhaps some bonefishing at Ascension Bay?
Yes, Tulum is noted for having no electricity and candles are used in hotels, restaurants, etc. The government is aware of the growing demand for ecotourism and promotes this focus on their many tourist web sites, so areas are being protected from ravenous multinational interests not only on the coasts, but in the historical highlands of Mexico where preservation of traditional villages with Colonial buildings is being protected from unregulated building and where Mexican culture is promoted by restricting cheap imports sold in folk art markets. These towns have been named Pueblos Magicos Self-sustaining museums are built now on archeological sites such as Xochicalco in the State of Morelos and sustainability in hotel projects will continue to be subject to the scrutiny of the the environmental groups working to preserve Mexico's incredible natural resources.
The RM south of Playa del Carmen, from Tulum down to the Belize border, is very environmentally conscious; it's characterized by nature reserves, and local government policy restricts development with limits on height construction and density.
Your description of changes in Mexico's approach to environmental issues is heartening. I've seen it, too, although you know more about it. How effective is the movement on the Riviera Maya, which I view as having been overdeveloped?
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