Lake Chapala region resource page: Ajijic, Chapala, Jocotepec
The Lake Chapala region of Jalisco, Mexico, with its wonderful climate and large base of ex-patriate residents, has become a very desirable place for retirees, those wanting to escape aspects of "Home" (such as the winter weather), and those who desire to live and work in Mexico.
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Adventurous Mexico - outdoor explorations and challenges
Climbing Mexican mountains and volcanoes
Climbing Mexico's volcanoes
Pico de Orizaba (Citlateptl) 5700m 18,700ft
Popocatepl 5452m 17,887ft
Iztaccihuatl 5286m 17,342ft
A Mounta...
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Climbing volcanoes in Mexico
Climbers from the US and Canada looking for a new experience, and more altitude than they can find in the lower 48 states, can fly to Mexico City, and set a personal altitude record on the Mexican Volcanoes. This is a good warm-up trip for an attempt on a 20,000 ft peak in Alaska or South America. As a climber and a long-time fan of Mexico, here is my advice on climbing the Mexican volcanoes.
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Johnny's Beach on Baja's Golfo de Santa Clara
" If you've ever traveled the mainland side of the Sea of Cortez, just south of the town of El Golfo de Santa Clara, you may have had lunch at a beach restaurant called "Johnny's Place," which is locat...
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Bandidos
Every time I hear the word “bandidos” the hair on the back of my neck starts to rise. The word sounds scary, doesn’t it? Where do these bandidos come from, anyway? I’d give anything to see a bo...
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Introduction to Michoacán - the soul of Mexico
Michoacán is unique and one-of-a-kind, the perfect fusion of Natural Beauty, Picturesque Towns, Art and Culture. To travel to Michoacán is to take a trip through the extraordinary history, culture and folklore of México. To journey to Michoacán is to discover and learn what is the soul of México.
read moreMorelia: cultural world heritage
The Spanish Virrey Don Antonio de Mendoza founded the city of Morelia back in 1541, calling it "Valladolid" after the city of the same name in Spain.
In tribute to the national hero Don Jose Maria Mor...
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Playa Azul & Caleta de Campos
In a country filled with wonderful beaches and resorts, what could possibly prompt someone to visit Playa Azul?
Perhaps because it's there - representing the only sizeable beach town along the 250km o...
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Morelia: land of adventures for children
Special to Mexico Connect - Secretaría de Turismo de Morelia
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Morelia is a colonial city, capital of the Mexican state of Michoacan, which is well-known for its maje...
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The artesanias of Michoacan - an introduction
A guide to the highways and byways of Michoacan's handcraft routes, through the highways and byways of the Soul of Mexico.
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Peace and beauty - roaming the hills around Morelia
Roberto, one of my Mexican neighbors once asked if he could hike with me. He had heard rumors that I roamed the hills around Morelia. I, of course, said: "Yes." It is good to have company when you hike...
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Guide to alternative tourism in Michoacán
Special to Mexico Connect from Secretaría de Turismo de Michoacán.
Introduction
Michoacán is recognized in México for its perfect combination of colors and flavors, the melancholy and joy of its ...
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The state of Michoacán, Mexico - resource page
Michoacán - the soul of Mexico
The state of Michoacán is an uncommon place. From the sugar cane fields of Los Reyes, the avocados, coffee, and macadamia nuts of Uruapan, the melon fields of Apatzing...
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The Meseta Purepecha
This guide takes you through the highways and backroads of Michoacán, where time seems to have stopped amid the jewels of colonial architecture and life in the Meseta Purépecha. Michoacán is history, culture, tradition, customs, fairs, fiestas, dances, music, arts and crafts, cuisine, architecture, archaeology, and diverse natural beauty. The Meseta Purépecha is the best example of what makes up Michoacán, and that's why Michoacán is the soul of Mexico.
read moreWandering through Nayarit
Nayarit is still one of Mexico's best kept secrets. Here you will find rich traditions, beautiful beaches, and "secret places" to discover for yourself. If you are planning a trip to explore Nayarit, y...
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My Chihuahua cousins
As a child, I had heard some stories about my ancestors, in particular, about clashes between Pancho Villa and a distant relative, something about someone "being strung up by their thumbs". However, as...
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A tourist's guide to Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas part 3
By now, I’m assuming you are finally here, settled into your hotel, refreshed and unpacked. Let’s begin our tour right away, because it will actually take more than three days to see and enjoy ever...
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A tourist's guide to Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas part 2
Now that you've decided to visit Tuxtla Gutierrex, let me give you some information about the climate here and what type of clothing you will need to pack for your visit.
The city of T...
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A tourist's guide to Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas part 1
Sometimes, due to business commitments or transportation snags, we find ourselves in a not-planned-for place. Tuxtla Gutierrez is thought of by many as such place. Indeed, most travelers in Mexico go ...
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Tlalnepantla - the land in-between
Some time around the turn of the eleventh century indigenous tribes from the Valley of Anahuac trekked north and settled in the land that Franciscans, half a millennium later baptized, "Tlanepantla". T...
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Basic camping gear checklist
Checklists referred to from Camping in Mexico
Basic Checklist
a warm sleeping bag
a quality foam or air mattress (insulation from cold ground)
a quality tent with a rain fly ...
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Camping in Mexico
Much of what makes camping in Mexico intriguing and even mysterious also makes it challenging: It's easy to disappear from the mapped highways and become emerged in the Chihuahuan Desert or the Sierra ...
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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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Baja California Sur side trip: Mision San Javier
The church, considered one of the most beautiful and well preserved of the Californias, was built with stone taken from quarry from the bed of the brook of Santo Domingo 20 km southeast of San Javier. Its original baroque appearance has been well preserved. It has three bells, two of them are dated 1761 and the other, 1803.
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San Miguel de Allende
Last year, Conde Nast Traveler listed the colonial city of San Miguel de Allende (SMA) as the 7th best travel destination in the entire world! In my book, it's NUMBER 1. It's also more than a travel de...
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