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San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato – The Best Fiesta in the World?

San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato – The Best Fiesta in the World?

My first time in the state of Guanajuato, was in years ago one September when I attended a Mexican Independence Day celebration in the city of San Miguel de Allende (Independence Day is not Cinco de Mayo). The twenty-four hours spent celebrating in this charming colonial city made me realize how much more there is […]

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Tlaxcala, Big Enough

Tlaxcala, Big Enough

The smallest state in Mexico is Tlaxcala, but it’s big enough to amaze you. Tlaxcala has a strong Pre-Hispanic flavor and you’ll feel it in its cuisine and its architecture. And the best way to experience the state is to spend an evening at Tlaxcala downtown to enjoy its tranquility and warmth. Mexican Travel Trip: […]

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Dive into Guerrero from the Cliffs of La Quebrada in Acapulco

Dive into Guerrero from the Cliffs of La Quebrada in Acapulco

Acapulco, the coastal city in the state of Guerrero was once “the” destination in Mexico, if not the world.  And for some it still remains a must see visit whether for the nostalgia, the beaches and the views of the Bay of Acapulco, or its incredible nightlife. My friends and I did an annual weekend […]

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Chihuahua’s Best Mexican Souvenir its Impressive Mata Ortiz Pottery

Chihuahua’s Best Mexican Souvenir its Impressive Mata Ortiz Pottery

The state of Chihuahua became my first northern Mexico adventure when I crossed the border in a car to enter the country.  I entered Ciudad Juarez and discovered a vibrant community and the birthplace of the margarita. Chihuahua was off to an amazing start and it only improved with each day of the adventure. On […]

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Chiapas, A Journey Through Less Visited Mexico

Chiapas, A Journey Through Less Visited Mexico

Chiapas without a doubt is one of Mexico’s most fascinating states. The modern day people that inhabit the region are the direct descendants of the Maya and still maintain close ties to their century-old traditions and customs including their own language and distinct pattern of dress. With landscapes that range from misty mountains and highlands to dense jungles […]

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Flying High with Voladores of Papantla at Sunset on the Malecón

Flying High with Voladores of Papantla at Sunset on the Malecón

A walk on the Malecón is a must on a visit to Puerto Vallarta. Lined with art sculptures, a stroll along the pedestrian only walkway provides visitors a chance to slowly take in the beauty of the Bay of Banderas and mix among the people both locals and tourists of the seaside city. Besides meandering […]

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Love is Eternal Spring in Cuernavaca, Morelos

Love is Eternal Spring in Cuernavaca, Morelos

I didn’t realize I traveled to the State of Morelos when I visited Cuernavaca, but when I left Mexico City for the city known to have an eternal spring I did just that. Cuernavaca is often an escape for the people who call Mexico City home because of the stable climate and abundant flora. Even […]

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The Big Rock in Bernal, Querétaro State, Mexico

The Big Rock in Bernal, Querétaro State, Mexico

Depending on who you ask, 1,115 foot (350 meter) Peña de Bernal is the second largest monolith in the world after Mt. Augustus in Western Australia and the fourth tallest (or third tallest, again, depending on who you ask) monolith in the world after Mt. Augustus, the Rock of Gibraltar and Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio. […]

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