Durango's colonial architecture: eleven quarry stone gems
Many of the city of Durango's important architectural gems, some dating back to the 16th century, still stand today; they provide a colonial backdrop for Durango's strolling residents and tourists alike.
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Aguascalientes' Museum of Death welcomes you
As October draws to an end, a period of profound mysticism dawns in the heart of Mexico, a time to remember the departed but not without joy. In the hometown of José Guadalupe Posada, festivities are already well underway days before the November 2 Day of the Dead.
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The state of Chihuahua, Mexico: resource page
Chihuahua is a land of magnificent scenery — mountains, canyons, deserts and fresh, clean, clear air. Its spectacular canyons are the biggest in North America. Within the canyons are beautiful waterfalls, one of which is the highest in Mexico. Chihuahua also contains fertile valleys — orchards and cropfields that were coaxed from the desert by the persistence of hardworking, warm, and loyal people.
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A quest for hidden treasure in Chihuahua
You might say that it all began on an ordinary day in New York - the treasure hunt, that is. My 23 year old daughter Elise was just back from Spain where she had been teaching English to grade school s...
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Guadalupe in Zacatecas: masterpieces of colonial art
Guadalupe's real treasure is the magnificent Church of the Virgin of Guadalupe with its three chapels and a convent, home to Franciscan monks. Part of the convent has been turned into the Museo de Guadalupe. It is one of the largest collections of religious art in North America.
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Zacatecas style enchiladas: Enchiladas zacatecanos
The word "zacatecano" used to describe a dish quite often indicates that it contains the combination of poblano chiles and cream.
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Did you know? Chihuahua caves house the world's largest crystals
The world’s largest natural crystals (of selenite, said to enhance sex drive) have been discovered in caverns in Chihuahua.
Early in 2001, news emerged of a truly extraordinary discovery in caver...
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Jerez, Zacatecas: a magical town
Though most of the town is lovely, it's the historic section, dating back to when the town was founded in 1536 and centered around the Rafael Paez Garden, that creates a feel of wandering back into tim...
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Visiting Zacatecas, a UNESCO World Heritage City
We follow a meandering street that twists and turns like the best of any Medieval European city. But that, in a way, is what Zacatecas is.
A soft dusk has settled over the cobblestone streets of...
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Bound for Mexico
Wildflower hunting in Durango
Driving across the state of Durango, flowers paint each region's landscapes with local colors. Wildflower lovers enjoy Durangan flowers nearly all year long because a few hardy species tough out the re...
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April in Aguascalientes: Food and drink at Mexico's national fair
April is a warm month in Mexico and, while some people choose to spend time at the beach, many others prefer to stroll the streets of the beautiful colonial cities.
One of the most architecturally imp...
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The indigenous past of Zacatecas
Millions of Americans today look to the Mexican state of Zacatecas as their ancestral homeland. But it is very difficult to locate historical information on Zacatecas in the English language media. As ...
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Indigenous Chihuahua: a story of war and assimilation
Several million Americans look to the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua as their ancestral homeland. Chihuahua - with a total of 245,945 square kilometers within its boundaries - is the largest state...
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Edward James, Builder Of Dreams
"Look, we move among a bunch of 'pseudo-realists',
who.... produce nothing but junk.
So, they try to act like madmen to justify themselves.
On the other hand, you who are real
lab...
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Chihuahua City, Pancho Villa and Parral de Hidalgo
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Chihuahua, the state capital, is not a particularly tourist-oriented town but it is virtually inevitable that travelers seeking to explore the inner recesses of the state ...
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Did you know? Dinosaur bones in Mexico
Thousands of dinosaur bones have been found in northern Mexico.
Bones literally litter the ground. Here's a femur; there's a tibia; vertebrae, ribs, skulls...
Dozens of dinosaurs, including the world...
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Tony Burton's Self-Guided Tours: The Sights of Monterrey
Monterrey may not be the oldest city in the country, or retain many signs of its colonial past, but it is one of Mexico's most vibrant cities today, with lots of sights for the traveler. Interactive co...
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