Anyone you talk to in Baja with a roof over their head has a story or two to go with the roof. Jack Smith of Los Angeles Times, joyfully chronicled his home building adventures in his book, God and Mr. Gomez, Ben Hunter did the same in his book, The Baja Feeling. These gentlemen started […]
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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 Morelos y Pavon, leader of the movement for the national independence from the Spanish kingdom, the city was later […]
Continue ReadingHaving lived in Mexico for several years, I have met my share of out-of-town visitors arriving on flights into Mexico City. We’ve made the usual round of historical and architectural sights, as well as countless artesanias markets. But when my friend the Horse Person arrived, I had my first day at the races, Mexican style. […]
Continue ReadingThis article is Part 5 of Tony Burton’s series: “Can Mexico’s Largest Lake be Saved?” . Part 1: May, 1997 – Can Mexico’s Largest Lake be Saved? Part 2: March, 2000 – The State of The Lake. Part 3: March, 2001 – The Future of Lake Chapala–Suggestions For Discussion Part 4: May 2002 – Lake Chapala–Fish Farm, Farmland or Bungee […]
Continue ReadingThe coast and lower parts of Mexico can often be very hot with temperatures ranging from 75º – 88ºF in winter and up to 90ºF in summer. In altitudes from 1,220 – 1,830 meters temperatures range from 60-70ºF. On the high central plateau on which Mexico City & Guadalajara are found it is spring like all year […]
Continue ReadingThe Cacahuamilpa Caverns (Grutas de Cacahuamilpa) in the state of Guerrero have attracted curious visitors for several centuries and were the first major cave system in Mexico to be opened up for regular tourism. In the early days of tourism, the Cacahuamilpa Caverns near Taxco (Guerrero) were a popular place to visit. The English traveler […]
Continue ReadingPosted by beth elsey on May 23, 1999 We plan to visit Queretero, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende and Morelia next week–would like any tips on charming places to stay (moderate range US50-70) and great places to eat. We will be doing the bus tour so places close enough to walk (less than a mile […]
Continue ReadingPosted by LittleCrow on May 29, 1997: What are the laws regarding taking a pet dog into Mexico? Must they be quarantined as in other countries? Posted by Ernie Gorrie on May 30, 1997: While you have already read that the legalities are pretty easy, there are other considerations. We were thinking of taking out […]
Continue ReadingTepoztlan Map courtesy of Lonely Planet Travel Books. Their Guide to Mexico is the best Mexico travel book on the market.
Continue ReadingFor many visitors to Cozumel, the island’s downtown is merely a cruise ship stop or a blur out the taxi window on the way to one of the resorts that cluster on the north and south end. However, if you venture into San Miguel, you’ll find a buzzing little metropolis that is a tempting target […]
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