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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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  • Does any one know of Puerto Morelos as a place to relax in a quiet surroundings - Suggestion ? hidden restaurants etc. ?
  • I returned a few days ago from a great tour of Mexico by Peregrine, an Australian company. We started in Mexico City (not enough time there), then on to Oaxaca, Chipapa de Corzo, San Cristobal de Las Casas (my favorite), Palenque, Campeche, Merida and Cancun. We spent time at 7 different archeological sites and I can't remember how many cathedrals we visited. Whew! Exhausting but fascinating.
  • Hola, I'm writing a book on the undiscovered Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Any ideas, suggestions, PR & lodging contacts, etc will be appreciated. Saludos, John
  • Andrea, don't miss Playa Carrizalillo, the best beach in Puerto Escondido.A perfect scallop of sand fringed by tropical cliffsides, great for swimming (many other beaches are too treacherous except for surfing) reached by descending 150 or so steps on a nice stone staircase. It's a few minutes' drive north of town; look for the small sign. By far the best food, including Mexican, is to be found at the upscale Hotel Santa Fe; outdoor dining, great service, great vegetarian choices; we negotiated a cheaper rate and stayed there, too. If you have time, rent a car or car/driver and head east 60 km to Zipolite, where the cool international expat vibe reminded us of a laid-back N. Calif hippie town.
  • One of my favorite Mexican beach cocktails is this week's drink of choice. Have a nice, cool Tequila Sunrise and join us on the patio for birdwatching at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/yk3ayvp
  • I'm a writer in search of the following for two articles I'm writing:
    * The best novels and non-fiction about Mexico (from the past 12 months, and available in English)
    * Mexico Bicentennial events and celebrations for this year.
    Any ideas/recommendations?
  • I'm working on an article about Mexico's bicentennial celebration, for Latitudes Magazine. Any suggestions on events that shouldn't be missed this year?
  • I just did an interview with award-winning chef Roberto Sanitbañez about the top restaurants in Mexico, and boy am I hungry now!
    http://www.latinflyerblog.com
  • Mexico Loving Writers’ Alert: Submit your article for the Nick Gallo Award now!
    http://www.mexicoboutiquehotels.com/wordpress/2010/02/mexico-loving...’-alert-submit-your-article-for-the-nick-gallo-award-now/
  • Hi John! I'd say 'yes' but you might want to ask John Youden: http://vallartarealestate.wordpress.com/
    He is very much aware of the high-end real estate industry here and also happens to own Mexico Boutique Hotels. I'm sure he'd be a helpful resource.
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