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Mexico's endless Pacific beach: sun, surf, sand, seafood and solitude by Gerry Soroka

There's more to the Mexico seashore than skimboards, seafood and sun-bathing bronzed bodies: there is solitude. There are vast stretches of uninhabited or unfrequented beaches lounging serenely beside ... read more
beaches exploring-tourism travelogue Central Pacific Jalisco Puerto Angel, Oaxaca

El Fuerte in Sinaloa, Mexico, was once the capital of Arizona by Tony Burton

Prior to the founding of San Juan de Carapoa (later renamed El Fuerte de Montesclaros) by Francisco de Ibarra in 1564, relatively little is known of the early Indian peoples living in the Fuerte valley... read more
exploring-tourism history El Fuerte, Sinaloa

A driving tour from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque: Part Two by Alvin Starkman

The ancient Maya city of Palenque
The countryside in Southern Mexico is tropical and beautiful. There are "must sees" all along the way as you drive from San Cristobal de las Casas to Oaxaca. read more
driving-routes travelogue Oaxaca Palenque, Chiapas Veracruz

Good morning, Melaque: one day in a small Mexico beach town by Gerry Soroka

For the past number of years during our months of Mexico we have been traveling to Melaque-San Patricio-Obregon, a former fishing village on the Pacific coast about five hours by bus south of Puerto Vallarta. Known collectively as Melaque, the Mexico beach community is stable now at about 8,000 persons, and flourishes during December-March upon the arrival of several hundred tourists who pop up in the streets like alabaster mushrooms in a rain-stirred meadow. read more
beaches exploring-tourism perspectives Jalisco Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

A driving tour from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque: Part One by Alvin Starkman

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Copoya, Chiapas
This 2,000 kilometer driving tour serves the needs of vacationers to Oaxaca who also want to take in the sights in central Chiapas. It is also useful those who want to at least consider visits to the Pacific coastal resorts in Oaxaca and the Gulf beaches and cultural sights in the state of Veracruz… all without foreclosing a side trip to Puebla. The south central circuit of Mexico provides travelers with a leisurely and culturally diverse driving segment within the context of a two or three week vacation, with virtually no backtracking. read more
driving-routes travelogue Oaxaca Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas Huatulco, Oaxaca San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas

Did you know? Mexico's vultures have very different eating habits. by Tony Burton

Vultures (zopilotes in Spanish) are among the most conspicuous birds in many parts of Mexico. Commonly misidentified as eagles, these blackish scavengers can be seen almost anywhere, often in large flo... read more
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Mazatlan: Tequila, tans and working stiffs by Gerry Soroka

There are different views of Mexico, as diverse as the numbers of observers.

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beaches exploring-tourism Mazatlán, Sinaloa

John Keeling's 2009 Restaurant Guide (Chapala, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta) Reviewed by James Tipton

John Keeling's 2009 Restaurant Guide (Fifth Annual Edition) is not just for residents of the north-shore towns along Lake Chapala.

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book-reviews exploring-tourism Jalisco Chapala Ajijic, Jalisco Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Did you know? Chihuahua caves house the world's largest crystals by Tony Burton

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 caverns d... read more
exploring-tourism geology Chihuahua, Chihuahua

Traveler's Guide to Mexican Camping, 3rd Edition by Mike and Terri Church Reviewed by James Tipton

This indispensable guide for campers exploring Mexico (and Belize) - using RV or tent - and now in its third edition is loaded with practical information.

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