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The incredible growth of Cancun, Mexico's leading tourist resort Richard Rhoda and Tony Burton

Relax in a beach chair in the shade of a thatch-roofed palapa and enjoy Cancun's exceptional beaches.

Mexico’s mass tourism industry in the past forty years has been dominated by large-scale, purpose-built developments partially funded by federal funds. In 1967, responding to bullish predictions of US demand for beach vacations, Mexico’s central bank identified the five best places for completely new, purpose-built tourist resorts. Top of the list, as part of a 30-year plan, was the uninhabited barrier island now known as Cancún. read more

beaches geography Cancún, Quintana Roo Maya Riviera

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Johnny's Beach on Baja's Golfo de Santa Clara John Howells

The ubiquitous land crab — about the size of the palm of a hand © Barbara Sands, 2010 "If you've ever traveled the mainland... read more

beaches exploring-tourism perspectives Baja California

Playa Azul and Caleta de Campos: Exceptional beaches in Michoacan Mary Kundzins

In a country filled with wonderful beaches and resorts, what could possibly prompt someone to visit Playa Azul? Perhaps becaus... read more

beaches exploring-tourism Playa Azul, Michoacán

Sand in my dominoes Sayulita, Nayarit Theodor Grossman

Internet Access: Above "Doc's Restaurant". Fast, satellite connection, friendly service. English spoken. Laundry: At the Bu... read more

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A bay, two towns, three beaches Bill Begalke

Deep down in all of our hearts, there is that desire to escape the everyday world in which we feel trapped and find our person... read more

beaches perspectives travelogue

Aqui es México Bill Begalke

Of all the most endearing and enduring charms that draw travelers back to Mexico, the effect that the country can have upon a ... read more

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Hidden time revisited: Puerto Escondido Bill Begalke

To annotated Photo Strip 191 (Each image below clicks to an annotated enlargement.) It was an evening to remember. The final c... read more

beaches travelogue Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca

A wee malarkey about Melaque, a beach town on the Mexican Pacific Wendy Devlin

San Patricio/Melaque, on the Pacific Coast of Jalisco draws its name from Saint Patrick. Legend goes that Saint Patrick brough... read more

beaches perspectives travelogue Melaque, Jalisco

Huitussi, Sinaloa, Mexico Wendy Devlin

Have you ever tried to do a "good" deed and found that you had difficulty pulling it off? It happened to me on my second road ... read more

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Colimilla, Colima: The freshest seafood in Mexico Wendy Devlin

"When you return from your friends in Guadalajara, I will take you to the freshest, finest seafood in Colima!" promised Nestor... read more

beaches perspectives travelogue Colimilla, Colima

Walking the walk, talking the talk - Colima - sea to Sierra, by Wendy Devlin in Mexico Connect Wendy Devlin

Part 1 Colima - The Sea Six years ago I briefly visited the small state of Colima. With my family, I drove straight through th... read more

beaches ecology perspectives travelogue Colima

Our Mexico hotel in Melaque Wendy Devlin

One hour north of Manzanillo, Colima, the Primero Plus gave one final jolt in front of Melaque’s bus station. From air-condi... read more

beaches christmas perspectives travelogue Melaque, Jalisco

Letting go in Mexico: Young teens on their own Wendy Devlin

Josh, fourteen, and Rose, twelve, were keen to discover Mexico in their own way in San Patricio/ Melaque. As they were six and... read more

beaches perspectives travelogue Guadalajara, Jalisco Melaque, Jalisco

Alicia Ramirez, a friend in Melaque Wendy Devlin

The diminutive, stocky woman with a long braid of dark hair walks the five- mile long sweeping expanse of beach several times ... read more

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A date with the shady lady on Acapulco Wendy Devlin

Valentine's Day brought me face-to-face with the shady 'lady' hidden in Acapulco. Not only did I meet the 'lady'; I was mistak... read more

beaches exploring-tourism family lifestyles perspectives travelogue Acapulco, Guerrero

Mexico beach Christmas Wendy Devlin

The trailer was packed, the three kids and the dog were loaded into the van as final preparations were made for the "journey t... read more

beaches christmas travelogue Baja California

Mañana at the lighthouse: Bahia la Ventana in Baja California Sur Wendy Devlin

Mañana is a Mexican word that I struggle to understand. I continue to learn more about this word every time that I travel in ... read more

beaches exploring-tourism travelogue Baja California Sur

Sonora - Mexico's wild west Bob Brooke

During the heyday of westerns, films showed cowboys riding through the Great Sonoran Desert from Arizona to what is now the St... read more

beaches travelogue Hermosillo, Sonora

Budget hotels in Puerto Vallarta Paula Cunningham

We try to travel to Mexico twice a year, for a week or two at a time, packing just one carry-on bag each. This limitation is a... read more

beaches exploring-tourism hotels Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Nayarit Riviera

Puerto Vallarta: Getting to know the city Susan Schroeder

The Rio Cuale, the main river running through today's Puerto Vallarta, empties into the 7th largest bay in the world, the Bay ... read more

beaches exploring-tourism Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Nayarit Riviera

A trip to Puerto Angel John McClelland

By John McClelland ©John McClelland 2006 - The tourists at Zipolite were decidedly young although, there was a gener... read more

beaches exploring-tourism Puerto Angel, Oaxaca

Diving in Cancun Ron Stern

Unlike Cozumel with its abundance of dive shops, Cancun is home to only ten. But, as I discovered, this city has much to offer... read more

beaches exploring-tourism recreation Cancún, Quintana Roo Maya Riviera

Gulf of Mexico links Ron Mader

Shaped like an oval and bounded by the United States, Mexico and Cuba, the Gulf of Mexico covers an area of 1,550,000 square k... read more

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The Yucatan peninsula links Ron Mader

All regions in Mexico differ from each other, but some are profoundly different. The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the continent... read more

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San Agustin Bay - Huatulco, Oaxaca Pam Vigil

Bahias de Huatulco is one of the most beautiful spots on the Pacific Coast. It has been transformed into a forward looking ... read more

beaches exploring-tourism Huatulco, Oaxaca

Bahias de Huatulco, Oaxaca Pam Vigil

The Bays What to Do Where to Lay Your Head (Photos by Geri Anderson - Each image is linked to an enlargement.) Hidden along th... read more

beaches exploring-tourism Huatulco, Oaxaca

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