Sonora - Mexico's wild west
During the heyday of westerns, films showed cowboys riding through the Great Sonoran Desert from Arizona to what is now the State of Sonora in Mexico. The desert is still there and so are the cowboys.
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A bay, two towns, three beaches
Deep down in all of our hearts, there is that desire to escape the everyday world in which we feel trapped and find our personal paradise. Or, to be more precise considering the limitless alternatives ...
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Hidden time revisited: Puerto Escondido
To annotated Photo Strip 191
(Each image below clicks to an
annotated enlargement.)
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San Blas, Nayarit
But to me, a dreamer of dreams,
to whom what is and what seems
are often one and the same,
the bells of San Blas to me
have a strange wild melody,
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Going South - Mexico Of The 1980's
On Mexico’s west coast, few cities lie between Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Looking at a map of Mexico, San Blas sits halfway between the two. Its location is indicated by a red dot as opposed to a ...
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Rincon de Guayabitos revisited: the major sights nearby
“An earlier article on the easy-going beachside town of Guayabitos focused on the services the town offers and on activities within easy walking distance. Most people staying more than a few days beg...
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Sand in my dominoes Sayulita, Nayarit
Internet Access:
Above "Doc's Restaurant". Fast, satellite connection, friendly service. English spoken.
Laundry:
At the Bungalows" or 1 block toward town from the river and 1 block toward beach...
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Bliss, paradise and no tipping
Maria Mukul washes the family laundry in her village at Pac Chen, Quintana Roo
I'm drifting away and feeling mighty fine about it, I don't mind saying. For the last hour or so my brain's been telling ...
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Diving in Cancun
Unlike Cozumel with its abundance of dive shops, Cancun is home to only ten. But, as I discovered, this city has much to offer a diver looking for a unique diving experience.
Located twelve miles from...
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San Agustin Bay - Huatulco, Oaxaca
Bahias de Huatulco is one of the most beautiful spots on the Pacific Coast. It has been transformed into a forward looking tourism center that combines comfort and good planning with extreme...
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Baja California
The word baja (meaning lower in Spanish) has come to be synonymous with the rugged, arid landscape of the Mexican state of
Baja California. Its proximity to alta (upper) California, once Mexican terr...
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"Getting your feet wet" - Some Pacific beaches
A guide to some of Mexico's beautiful Pacific beaches
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Fly to Puerto Vallarta, but stay in Rincon de Guayabitos
Let the adventure begin! The children were understandably excited as we exited Puerto Vallarta airport after flying from Seattle via Los Angeles. They were going to revisit some of their favorite haunt...
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The mystical and magical pleasures of Puerto Vallarta
The ship's embracing water is as still as the prevailing silence while I watch the sun rise from behind the Sierra Madre Mountains. Its glorious rays begin to rebound off red-tiled roofs of hillside bu...
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Beach-bumming it in Mazatlan
Crooked under one arm, he lovingly hugs a water-beaten body board as if it were his best friend. A mass of dirty blonde dreadlocks crowns his scalp and from under sun-faded Hawaiian shorts, his bronzed...
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Dynamic women of Acapulco
Acapulco easily can boast of some dynamic, talented and interesting women residents. Among these is Dolores Olmedo Patiño, a foremost patron of the arts of Mexico and a tremendous promoter of the cult...
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The sunniest Acapulco
Acapulco is world-renowned for its lovely beaches and year-round sunshine. It is the most popular tourist resort on the west coast of Mexico. For sure, more celebrities visit this charming city than an...
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Acapulco: Twenty-one hints
I have had a vacation home in Acapulco since 1991, and love the city. There are many unknown opportunities there, and some pitfalls to avoid. There are things you can assume, and things you should not ...
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A Zihuatanejo Snorkeling Adventure
A ZIHUATANEJO SNORKELING ADVENTURE
Sweat dripped down into a little pool at my stomach, which had been enjoying too many
chilaquile breakfasts. The stifling heat and humidity of Zihuatanejo ha...
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Puerto Vallarta - What to see and do
Travelling to Puerto Vallarta in Oct....any suggestions? Just interested if anyone has
any special advice or info re: PV..i.e...good restaurants...day trips worth
taking...etc....thanks
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Ensenada Info
Posted by Rafa Gonzalez on Julio 04, 2000
Hello,
My name is Rafael Gonzalez, I currently live in San Diego, CA and Pili Trabado is my
sister in law. By her request I will try to give you some in...
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Tell me about Rosarita Beach
Posted by Bill on Mayo 15, 2000
Over this past weekend, the L.A. Times ran a large feature article on the ups and downs of living in this popular Baja Norte community. This is a "must read" for anyon...
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Hidden Places Near Puerto Vallarta
Dear Friends,
Someone suggested we hire a taxi for a half day. Does anyone have any ideas for truly hidden villages or jungle spots or other places where the tourists don't usually go? Thank you.
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Art in Puerto Vallarta
“Every Child is an artist.
The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
Pablo Picasso
Art of every description is exhibited in Puerto Vallarta, from bohemian and Huichol t...
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A wee malarkey about Melaque, a beach town on the Mexican Pacific
San Patricio/Melaque, on the Pacific Coast of Jalisco draws its name from Saint Patrick. Legend goes that Saint Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland and drove out all the snakes to boot. Locals say ...
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