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				  xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" version="2.0"><channel><atom:link href="http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/feed.xml/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Mexico Vacation Travels Informations, Reviews and Deals</title><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/</link><description>Mexico Vacation Travels Informations, Reviews and Deals</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) mexicotravelvacations.com</copyright><item><title>National Bird-Mexico vacation specials</title><description><![CDATA[The national bird andnbsp;is a raptor, a scavenger and, sadly, now on the endangered list.andnbsp;An indiscriminate scavenger, the cara cara is a raptor with black and white plumage and a featherless face. It is Mexicoandrsquo;s national bird. Its legs are bare and its tearing beak is hooked like an eagleandrsquo;s and long like a vul- tureandrsquo;s. It will eat garbage]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/502/National-Bird-Mexico-vacation-specials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:33:01 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/502/National-Bird-Mexico-vacation-specials</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Tropical Deciduous Forest-Mexico vacation spots</title><description><![CDATA[Tropical deciduous forest follows the west coast from the north to the south. It contains such plants as the palm tree (of which there are about 3,000 species worldwide), strangler fig or mato palo (in Spanish), pink trumpet tree (highly poisonous), cardinal sage, spider lily and the mala raton (bad rat). These plants usually lose their leaves during the dry season and flower between May and Se]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/49/Mexican-Tropical-Deciduous-Forest-Mexico-vacation-spots/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:01:08 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/49/Mexican-Tropical-Deciduous-Forest-Mexico-vacation-spots</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Oaxaca Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[Evenings should be spent on the plaza, one of the most beautiful in all of Mexico, enjoying the climate and the people. If you want to party, go back to the beach.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/346/Mexico-Oaxaca-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:29 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/346/Mexico-Oaxaca-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Oaxaca Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[The best advice I can give is to play bohemian and sit at any of the sidewalk cafandeacute;s along the plaza. I could (and often do) spend hours here watching the action and enjoying a coffee or beer.andnbsp;The climate of Oaxaca is conducive to such a lifestyle. However, there are many good restaurants around town that are worth trying.andnbsp;
For breakfast, everyone goes to Primavera, Av H]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/472/Mexico-Oaxaca-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:57:52 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/472/Mexico-Oaxaca-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Oaxaca Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[If you want to see many of the ruins in the valley, you will need to stay a few days. There are numerous of places to stay in Oaxaca, but I review just a few to give you a base.
andnbsp;
Hotel Las Golondrinas, Tinoco and Palacios #411, 'n" 951-514-3298, $$, is a popular hotel because it is clean, comfortable and attractive. The 30 rooms are located around a central courtyard tha]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/209/Mexico-Oaxaca-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:54:31 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/209/Mexico-Oaxaca-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Oaxaca Adventures in Culture</title><description><![CDATA[Monte Alban
This site was populated for thousands of years. Archeologists have divided the major periods into five subdivisions. These periods pertain to the entire valley, rather than just the one ceremonial site.
TIME GOES BY
Period I is when civilization first came to the valley. People had gods, temples, priests and held religious ce]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/345/Mexico-Oaxaca-Adventures-in-Culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:51:59 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/345/Mexico-Oaxaca-Adventures-in-Culture</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Oaxaca Services</title><description><![CDATA[Tourist Office, Independencia #607, 'n" 958-516-4828, 9 am-8 pm daily, except Sunday. This is one of the few tourist offices inandnbsp;Mexico that was not cooperative with me.
Police, Calle Aldama #108, 'n" 958-516-2726.
Post office, Plaza Alameda de Leon, 'n" 958-516-2661, 8 am-7 pm week- days, until 1 pm on Saturdays.
Hospital, Diaz #400, 'n" 958-515-1300, is at ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/471/Mexico-Oaxaca-Services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:43:53 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/471/Mexico-Oaxaca-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Oaxaca History</title><description><![CDATA[People have lived in the Oaxaca Valley for over 8,000 years. Mitla has cave paintings that tell of life during early times. After the cave dwellers, the Olmecs were the next civilization whoandnbsp;left evidence of living here. They arrived around 5,000 years ago and leftandnbsp;gigantic stone carvings of their gods. Around 2,500 years ago Monte Alban was built and the residents enjoyed a prosperou]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/208/Mexico-Oaxaca-History/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:41:02 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/208/Mexico-Oaxaca-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Oaxaca Getting Here and Away</title><description><![CDATA[By Plane
There are frequent flights between Mexico City and Oaxaca and a few flights that are direct to cities in the US. AeroMexico, Mexicana Airlines and Aviacsa fly into Oaxaca.
AIRLINE CONTACT INFORMATION
Aviacsawww.aviacsa.com.mx 'fr 888-528-4227 (US);800-711-6733 (Mx)
AeroMexicowww.aeromexico.com 'fr 800-237-6639 (US);800]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/344/Mexico-Oaxaca-Getting-Here-and-Away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:38:07 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/344/Mexico-Oaxaca-Getting-Here-and-Away</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Oaxaca</title><description><![CDATA[The city of Oaxaca has been a bohemian hangout for over 25 years. It can accommodate any class of tourist. The main reason to come to Oaxaca is to sit around the square at one of the street-side cafandeacute;s, to visitandnbsp;Monte Alban and to purchase some black pottery.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/470/Mexico-Oaxaca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:34:53 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/470/Mexico-Oaxaca</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Huatulco Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Most of the five-star hotels have restaurants that serve good food in an elegant setting. Head to La Crucecita if you want to get away from the beach scene. Buses go all the time, carryingandnbsp;the workers from the luxury hotels to their homes in La Crucecita.
andnbsp;
Cafandeacute; Dublin, Carrizol # 504, La Crucecita, 'n" 958-589-2633, is an Irish pub (who could have guessed?) a]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/207/Mexico-Huatulco-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:32:17 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/207/Mexico-Huatulco-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Huatulco Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Like all the resort towns along the coast, Huatulco has many places to stay, although it hasnandrsquo;t quite reached the level of Acapulco or Puerto Vallarta. Many of the hotels offer tremendousandnbsp;luxury. I canandrsquo;t begin to write about all of them. My reviews below cover just a sample of what is here.
AUTHOR NOTE: Never book and pay for your entire vacation ahead ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/343/Mexico-Huatulco-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:28:47 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/343/Mexico-Huatulco-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Huatulco Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Bahias de Huatulco National Park is on 30,000 acres of land that is bordered by 22 miles/33 km of the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Coyula and Copailita rivers on the other sides. Vegetation in the park includes everything from tiny poppies (not the opium ones) and thorn bushes to huge palms and rubber trees. This thick vegetation holds rats, armadillos, squirrels, deer, sa]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/469/Mexico-Huatulco-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:23:23 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/469/Mexico-Huatulco-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Huatulco Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Beaches
Maguey has palapa restaurants where you can have a cold beer or a seafood meal or both. This is the biggest hustle and bustle beach in the town.andnbsp;Cacaluta has sand dunes that are always good for sunset photographs. You may also see the odd all-terrain vehicle churning up the landscape. Itandrsquo;s part of the machismo scene.Conejos is a swimming and sno]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/206/Mexico-Huatulco-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:19:06 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/206/Mexico-Huatulco-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Huatulco Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Canyoning
Canyoning on the Copalita River requires that you wear a hel- met, life jacket, harness and ropes (provided by the tour com- pany). This trip starts with a float down the river (feet first) toandnbsp;the first 45-foot/15-meter waterfall. The guides make certain you donandrsquo;t go over before being harnessed and lowered down. The next drop (60 feet/20 meters) is ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/342/Mexico-Huatulco-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:14:27 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/342/Mexico-Huatulco-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Huatulco History</title><description><![CDATA[In the mid-1800s, Acapulco was difficult to access and Tehuantepec was disintegrating, so Huatulco became one of the best ports along the southern coast. In 1831, the Colombo arrived with General Vincente Guerrero, then Mexicoandrsquo;s President, who, at the time was a prisoner of the Spanish. They landed at the main beach and transferred Guerrero to Oaxaca where he was tried, c]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/468/Mexico-Huatulco-History/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:11:33 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/468/Mexico-Huatulco-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Huatulco Getting Here and Around</title><description><![CDATA[By Plane
The airport, on Highway 200, is about seven miles/12 km west of town. It has domestic and international flights and is serviced by AeroMexico, Mexicana, Contintental Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. The cheapest airfares coming here are charter flights. Some small, local airlines fly to Oaxaca and Mexico City from here; check the airline desks ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/205/Mexico-Huatulco-Getting-Here-and-Around/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:08:01 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/205/Mexico-Huatulco-Getting-Here-and-Around</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Huatulco</title><description><![CDATA[Huatulco is a resort area at the foot of the Sierra Madres that has a se- ries of nine bays with 30 beaches, some accessible only by boat. Almost all the hotels are on Tangolunda Bay, which has the most impressive beaches.
LOCAL LINGO: The name Huatulco meansandnbsp;andldquo;Place where Wood is Adoredandrdquo; in Mixteca language.
The area offers golf, watersports, sh]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/341/Mexico-Huatulco/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:03:54 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/341/Mexico-Huatulco</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Angel/Zipolete History</title><description><![CDATA[Zipoltee means andldquo;Beach of the Soulsandrdquo; or andldquo;Beach of the Deadandrdquo; in Zapotecan language. The Indians used the area as a religious site and there is an archeological camp.andnbsp;It was fairly quiet here until the hippies of the 1960s started to arrive, hang out, smoke a bit of ganga and sell beads to live. Then it became a nude beach, barely tolerated by locals. Today, grass huts]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/467/Mexico-Puerto-Angel-Zipolete-History/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:01:31 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/467/Mexico-Puerto-Angel-Zipolete-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Angel/Zipolete Getting Here and Around</title><description><![CDATA[Puerto Angel is 25 miles/40 km north of Huatulco and 40 miles/60 km south of Puerto Escondido. Vehicles must endure the steep decline from the Sierra Madres on Highway 200 for six miles/nine km to the coast in order to reach the town and beaches. Thereandnbsp;is no air traffic.andnbsp;A bus from Mexico City or Oaxaca takes eight-12 hours to get here. Local buses go up and down Highway 200 and take ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/204/Mexico-Puerto-Angel-Zipolete-Getting-Here-and-Around/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:56:35 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/204/Mexico-Puerto-Angel-Zipolete-Getting-Here-and-Around</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Angel/Zipolete</title><description><![CDATA[This has been a busy port since the 1840s when it was first built for the coffee barons who were shipping their produce to Europe. Now it is an almost busy tourist town. The tourists are the budget-minded ones who want to hang out under a palapa and drink tequila. The beaches stretch for miles in each direction and the well-protected bay is split in two by a river. Two miles/three km west of th]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/340/Mexico-Puerto-Angel-Zipolete/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:54:15 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/340/Mexico-Puerto-Angel-Zipolete</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[The Split Coconut, no phone, has been moved to the Hotel Jardin Real in Bacocho. Besides the food that they claim is better than ever, they have US Direct TV that you can watchandnbsp;while lazing at the pool. Happy hour is 2-4 pm daily and ladies get free drinks during that time on Tuesdays. Swimming is free on Thursdays during happy hour.andnbsp;Tequila Sunrise, just off Av Adoquin, no phone, is ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/466/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:51:56 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/466/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Cafecito, next to Bungalows Acuario at Zicatela Beach, 'n" 954-582-0516, has been a favorite breakfast hangout for years. Cafecito has two restaurants side by side. One is El Cafecito, theandnbsp;other is Restaurant Cafecito. Both restaurants are run by the same peo- ple. Because of popular demand, they expanded their business. Their cof- fee is the best in town.
andnbsp;
La Gota ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/203/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:49:07 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/203/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Posada Real, Playa Bacocho,andnbsp;'n" 954-568-8496, www.posada- real.com.mx, $$$$, is a Bestandnbsp;Western hotel with 100 rooms set on a hill overlooking 1,500 feet of private beachfront. The hotel is surrounded by flower gardens. The rooms are large and well decorated with stone walls and tile floors. They each have private bathroom, sitting area, hot water, airandnbsp;conditioning and satellite]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/339/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:45:57 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/339/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Hidden Voyages EcoTours, Dimar Travel Agency, Av Perez Gasga #905, 'n" 954-582-0734, www.wincom.net/~pelewing/ hvecotur.html, 7: 30 am-10 pm. This companies works with a professional ornithologist who acts as a guide on birding trips to Lagunas de Chacahua Park. The guides are also knowledgeable about plant life in the park. On each trip they take between four and 10 people. The five- hour tr]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/465/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:40:22 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/465/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido Adventures of the Brain</title><description><![CDATA[Instituto de Lenguajes Puerto Escondidio, Carretera Costera and Col. Marinero (in front of the Cruz Azul Cement Company), 'n" 954-582-2055, www.puertoschool.com, is a smallandnbsp;teachersandrsquo; cooperative established in 1999. Their ultimate aim, besides teaching Spanish, is to have foreigners volunteer their time in the areas of their own expertise to benefit the community and the visitor. T]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/202/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Adventures-of-the-Brain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:34:47 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/202/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Adventures-of-the-Brain</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Parque National Lagunas de Chacahua is 50 miles/70 km north of Puerto Escondido off Highway 200. The park includes a series of lagoons andndash; Manialtepec, Chacahua, Lagartero andandnbsp;Chacahija andndash; linked by mangrove swamps and surrounded by rolling hills. The park was created in 1937 and now falls under the care of the National Institute of Ecology. It covers 30,000 acres.andnbsp;The main a]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/338/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:32:29 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/338/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Aguas Termales Atotonilco are 15 miles/25 km west of Puerto Escondido near the village of San Josandeacute; Manialtepec. The springs are just over a mile from town up Manialtepec Canyon.andnbsp;They have been used by the 16 different groups of indigenous peoples for centuries. The water is supposed to have medicinal properties. The legend attached to the springs states that, after soaking here, you]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/464/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:28:42 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/464/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[The Cliffside Path is a walking trail that partly follows the shoreline. It runs along a cement and stone walkway built into the side of the cliff, mostly at sea level. Some spots overlook tideandnbsp;pools and stone benches provide resting places where you can watch for wildlife. To get to the trailhead, go from the main beach to the jetty and find the path at the outcropping of]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/201/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:24:49 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/201/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido Publications</title><description><![CDATA[El Sol de la Costa is a free English-language newspaper produced in town. It is full of information about local events and has music and res- taurant reviews.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/337/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Publications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:22:51 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/337/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Publications</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido Services</title><description><![CDATA[Post office, Av 7 Norte and Oaxaca, 'n" 954-582-0959.andnbsp;Police, on Highway 200, 'n" 954-582-0498.Hospital Santa Fe, Calle 3 Poniente, 'n" 954-582-0541, Monday to Friday, 9 am-8 pm, weekends, 9 am-2 pm, offers outpatient services.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/463/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Services/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:20:32 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/463/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido History</title><description><![CDATA[Called the hidden cove, Puerto Escondido has been occupied by people for almost 4,000 years. After the Spanish arrived and built the fort at Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, they came south to conscript local labor to work in the fields. During the 1800s, the Indians were given parcels of land of their own to work, but because of their communal sense of belonging, they were soon relieved of their land by ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/200/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-History/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:17:29 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/200/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido Getting Here and Around</title><description><![CDATA[There are no direct flights from the US to here, so the area lends itself to more adventuresome travelers.
By Plane
AeroMexico and Mexicana Airlines have daily flights from Mexico City and Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido. However, due to high winds in the area, the airstrip is often closed and planes canandrsquo;t land.
AIRLINE CONTACT INFORMATION]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/336/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Getting-Here-and-Around/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:13:24 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/336/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido-Getting-Here-and-Around</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Escondido</title><description><![CDATA[This funky little village sits, in part, on a mountain overlooking the bay, and has been a special destination for surfers for over 25 years. They found it in the 1970s and would like to keep the place to themselves. It is the andldquo;pipelineandrdquo; wave that brought the first surfers. A pipeline is a tube of water that sucks the surfer through a tunnel of water to the other end,often a long wa]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/462/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:09:23 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/462/Mexico-Puerto-Escondido</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Heading to Puerto Escondido</title><description><![CDATA[If you are on your way south from Acapulco on Highway 200, a couple of places are worth a stop.Playa Ventura is a little community with few services except for some palapa-hut restaurants that cook things like fresh fish or huevos and a rustic little hotel that offers a peaceful stay. Although the name of the town is actually Juan Alvarez, it is called Playa Ventura because the Ventura family o]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/199/Mexico-Heading-to-Puerto-Escondido/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:06:40 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/199/Mexico-Heading-to-Puerto-Escondido</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[Palladium, Car. Escenica, 'n" 744-465-5490, 10 pm-5 am, $3, is the largest club in town with capacity to hold about 1,000 people. The pink neon glow from the dance floor can be seen fromandnbsp;anywhere on the entire bay. The design is that of ancient Egypt and it seems to encourage seductive behavior from the modern Cleopatras. This is a popular place for celebrities to party.
Andromed]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/335/Mexico-Acapulco-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:01:55 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/335/Mexico-Acapulco-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Acapulco has all the franchises you will find at home like McDonaldandrsquo;s, Pizza Hut, Hooters, Hard Rock Cafandeacute;, Dennyandrsquo;s, Sanbornandrsquo;s, Burger King, Taco Bell, Wendyandrsquo;s, and so on. However,andnbsp;I urge you to try some Mexican places.andnbsp;
Puesta del Sol, Pie de la Cuesta, 'n" 744-460-0412, is open 7 am-10 pm. It has the best breakfasts around. Try the huevos pues]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/461/Mexico-Acapulco-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:46:12 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/461/Mexico-Acapulco-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[It seems to me that the aim of the hotels is to provide the most luxurious environment imaginable where everyandnbsp;sensual craving of the body can be satisfied. Mexico, in general, and Acapulco, inandnbsp;particular, is able to fulfill these desires. Acapulco has over 400 hotels with a total of 3,000 rooms, most of them comfortable. Rates run from $50 to $1,000 a night (some even go for $10).]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/198/Mexico-Acapulco-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:35:39 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/198/Mexico-Acapulco-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Shopping</title><description><![CDATA[In Acapulco, vendors and local hawkers are everywhere. Some have shops and some are on the beach selling craftsandnbsp;and silver (although this practice has been made illegal). Goods come inandnbsp;every price range and quality.andnbsp;You buy anything you can get in the US and a few things extra at the huge Gran Plaza that dominates the costera, the walkway beside the water.andnbsp;Mercado de Artesan]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/334/Mexico-Acapulco-Shopping/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:22:28 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/334/Mexico-Acapulco-Shopping</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Adventures of the Brain</title><description><![CDATA[If you find someone to teach you survival Spanish in Acapulco, expect to pay $15 an hour. Visit the tourist office for information on private tutors. Most Spanish schools in the region are inandnbsp;Cuernavaca.andnbsp;Idiomas andamp; Aventuras, www.study-spanish.com, has an integration program where you live with a family, go on cultural trips and study Spanish in-between. They offer four lessons a d]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/460/Mexico-Acapulco-Adventures-of-the-Brain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:16:37 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/460/Mexico-Acapulco-Adventures-of-the-Brain</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Adventures on Horseback</title><description><![CDATA[Guided horseback rides are available at Playa Revolcadero,andnbsp;'fr 744-443-1906, for about $10 an hour. Call ahead, or just head down to the beach and ask around. You can alsoandnbsp;inquire at yourandnbsp;hotel about other horse rentals.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/197/Mexico-Acapulco-Adventures-on-Horseback/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:13:47 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/197/Mexico-Acapulco-Adventures-on-Horseback</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Adventure in the Air</title><description><![CDATA[Paradise Bungee Jumping, Costera Marina, Aleman #107,'n" 744-484-7529, www.bungee-experience.com/list.htm, is nearandnbsp;Condesa Beach. This jump is into a pool 165 feet/50 meters be- low. The cost is $60 for the first jump and half-price for any others. After you jump, you receive a t-shirt. A photo of yourself costs $10 and a video costs $20 extra. This has to be the ultimate adrenalin rush.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/333/Mexico-Acapulco-Adventure-in-the-Air/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:11:04 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/333/Mexico-Acapulco-Adventure-in-the-Air</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Coyuca Lagoon/Pie de la Cuesta, 6.5 miles/10 km north of Acapulco, is the most important natural attraction in the area. (Pie de la Cuesta is the spit of sand separating the lagoon fromandnbsp;the ocean.) To get here, take a local bus north toward Ixtapa and get off at the fork where the police station and the first-class bus station are lo- cated. More adventuresome travelers can take a bu]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/459/Mexico-Acapulco-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:08:28 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/459/Mexico-Acapulco-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Beaches
Playas Hornos and Hornitos each have rocky outcrops that are good for casting or watching the local fishermen.andnbsp;The safe- swimming area is enclosed by buoys, which also keep out motorized traffic.andnbsp;Playa Condesa is in the middle of the bay and is a gay singles haunt where thong suits are the norm. There are numerous restaurants and palapa huts from]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/196/Mexico-Acapulco-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:03:16 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/196/Mexico-Acapulco-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Golf
Club de Golf Pierre Marques, Av Costera Miguel Aleman,'n" 744-484-0781, is an 18-hole, par 72, 6,557/5,197 yard course originally designed by Percy Clifford and remodeled by Robertandnbsp;Trent Jones for the 1982 World Cup Championships. This is a difficult course with lots of mature trees, 65 sandandnbsp;bunkers and 13 water hazards, as well as a wind factor to be c]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/332/Mexico-Acapulco-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:47:40 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/332/Mexico-Acapulco-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[I always suggest visitors take a city tour just to gain the tidbits of information that always make a visit more interesting. City tours usually include the San Diego Fort (where the Historyandnbsp;Museum is located), the Zocalo and the cathedral, and La Quebrada cliff divers. Some tours also take in a bit of shopping. While being escorted around, you will learn how and where Hollywood stars play]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/458/Mexico-Acapulco-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:41:19 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/458/Mexico-Acapulco-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Services</title><description><![CDATA[Post office, Palacio Federal, across from the steamer dock, Monday to Saturday, 8 am-8 pm, 'n" 744-482-2040.andnbsp;
andnbsp;
Police, Av Camino Sonora, 'n" 744-485-0490, or see one of the tourist police dressed in pith helmets.
andnbsp;
IAMAT Clinic, Hotel Fairmont Acapulco Princess, 'n" 744-469-1000, ext.1309, or Marques Hotels, Playa Revolcadero, 'n" 744-484-]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/195/Mexico-Acapulco-Services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:30:59 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/195/Mexico-Acapulco-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco History</title><description><![CDATA[The Tlahuicas Indians settled on the bay about the time of Christ and lived here until they were conquered by theandnbsp;Tlataoni, Ahuizotl, and, finally, the Aztecs.andnbsp;Cortez arrived in 1530 and established another shipbuilding center along the coast and a commercial trading center for those traveling between the Philippines and Spain via Mexico.After initial explorations around the area were]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/331/Mexico-Acapulco-History/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:27:01 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/331/Mexico-Acapulco-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco Getting Here and Around</title><description><![CDATA[By Plane
The international airport is 14 miles/23 km from the center. America West flies from Phoenix and Sacramento. Continental Airlines flies from Houston. Mexicana flies from Los Angeles,andnbsp;San Josandeacute;, Dallas, Denver, Chicago and Miami, with connections in Mexico City. American Airlines flies from Dallas. AeroMexico connects to all flights that pass through ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/457/Mexico-Acapulco-Getting-Here-and-Around/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:18:53 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/457/Mexico-Acapulco-Getting-Here-and-Around</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Acapulco</title><description><![CDATA[Once the desired destination of everyone going to Mexico, Acapulco suffered a depressed period due to over-development and pollution. That was in the early 1980s, but a massive clean-up operation in theandnbsp;andlsquo;90s included water treatments and hotel renovations. Hurricane Pauline hit in 1997, washing thousands of homes down the hill and flooding the lowlands. Although it was a disaster and]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/194/Mexico-Acapulco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:12:04 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/194/Mexico-Acapulco</guid></item><item><title>Mexico San Valentin Beach</title><description><![CDATA[There are a few places of interest en route to Acapulco. Sanandnbsp;Valentin beach is not one of them
WARNING: San Valentin Beach is a centu- ries-old turtle nesting ground and a popular haunt of thugs who driveaway police so they can capture turtles and their eggs. It is difficult to access the 12-mile/18-km beach becauseandnbsp;of the armed guards who, besides killing tur]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/330/Mexico-San-Valentin-Beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 23:08:07 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/330/Mexico-San-Valentin-Beach</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Getting Here and Around</title><description><![CDATA[By Plane
Airlines flying into Ixtapa are Frontier Air, Continental Air- lines, Mexicana Airlines, AeroMexico, Alaska Airlines and America West Airlines. They fly regular scheduled flights fromandnbsp;cities in Mexico, the US and Canada. Some also offer charter specials;contact your travel agent for information.
AIRLINE CONTACT INFORMATION
AeroMexicowww.aer]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/456/Mexico-Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo-Getting-Here-and-Around/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:52:06 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/456/Mexico-Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo-Getting-Here-and-Around</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo</title><description><![CDATA[Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa are like the old and new towns of Puerto Vallarta. But Ixtapa, three miles/five km from Zihuatanejo, is the Mexican governmentandrsquo;s idea of a resort with high-rise hotels and expensive restaurants, rather than the early unplanned development found in PV.
The town of Ixtapa was started in the 1970s on a coconut plantation and mangrove estuary.andnbsp;Ixtapa (White]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/455/Mexico-Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:45:17 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/455/Mexico-Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Patzcuaro Lake and Village Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Primo Pizo, Plaza Quiroga, offers a chicken dish smothered in a walnut sauce that is excellent.
andnbsp;
El Viejo Guacho, Iturbe, has empanadas and pizza. They also have a good salad tossed with a homemade dressing. For the classic French meal that starts with escargots and ends with dessert and cheese, head to La Cocina de los Angeles, on Lazaro Cardenas #158.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/193/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:41:25 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/193/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Patzcuaro Lake and Village Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[In addition to the places listed here, there are less-expensive op- tions, such as the three-star Meson del Gallo and Posada San Rafael.
The Fiesta Plaza Hotel, Plaza Chica (Bocanegra), 'n" 434-342-2516, $$$, has 60 rooms with cable TV and private bathrooms. There is a restaurant.
Hotel Mansion Iturbe, Portal Morelos #59, 'n" 434-342-0368. $$$/$$$$,is a 17th-century colonial]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/329/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:38:41 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/329/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Patzcuaro Lake and Village Adventures in Culture</title><description><![CDATA[The ancient village of Ihuatzio is where the people lived before the Spanish arrived. Its pyramids are believed to have been handmade, stone by stone. As you walk toward the archeological zone, you will see the two pyramids, partially reconstructed. To the north of them is the Kingandrsquo;s Causeway, along which priests walked while taking part in religious processions. In the opposite direction]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/454/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Adventures-in-Culture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:35:06 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/454/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Adventures-in-Culture</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Patzcuaro Lake and Village Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Janitzio is the island in the lake that can be seen from town. To get here from Patzcuaro, hire a boat at the town docks. A collectivo goes to the docks from the central plaza, or you canandnbsp;hire a taxi. Boats cost $2 to Janitzio and they leave when full. The first departs at 8 am and the last boat comes back about 5 pm. It takes less than half an hour to get there. Boats also go out to the i]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/192/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:30:47 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/192/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Patzcuaro Lake and Village Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[For a view of the lake and the surrounding area, climb Volcandaacute;n del Estribo Grande. It is about 2.5 miles/four km from the center. To get here, walk from the plaza to the west along Ponceandnbsp;de Leon. It will turn to Teran, Calle Paseo and, finally, Cerro del Estribo.Keep climbing to the top.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/328/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:27:20 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/328/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Patzcuaro Lake and Village Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[Patzcuaro Village
The village has two plazas. One is dedicated to Quiroga, the first bishop of the area and the man responsible for the building of most missions around the lake. The second plaza, Plaza Chica,andnbsp;is dedicated to Gertrudis Bocanegra, who helped the local people duringandnbsp;the war for independence from Spanish rule. Bocanegra was shot near the main pla]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/453/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:23:51 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/453/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Patzcuaro Lake and Village Getting Here and Around</title><description><![CDATA[Buses that go around the lake leave from the central bus station about a mile/1.6 km south of the town. City buses go from the bus station to the town center every five minutes. Buses alsoandnbsp;run from the center of town to the dock on the lake; taxis cost $5 to the lake.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/191/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Getting-Here-and-Around/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:15:53 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/191/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-Getting-Here-and-Around</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Patzcuaro Lake and Village History</title><description><![CDATA[The lake was inhabited by people for thousands of years and the kingdom who ruled this area just before the Spanish arrived, the Parapecha, were so strong they were never subjects of theandnbsp;Aztecs. When the first Spaniards arrived in 1521, they brought disease that was devastating. Tens of thousands of people died due to smallpox. Weakened by disease the Parapecha were unable to defend their ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/327/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-History/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:12:36 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/327/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Patzcuaro Lake and Village</title><description><![CDATA[Patzcuaro Lake is about 200 miles/300 km from the coast, but the archeological sites near the lake are what attracted me to it. Gettingandnbsp;here for a day trip from the coast is not possible as the drive in a private vehicle is seven hours; public transportation takes longer. An overnight stay should be planned. There are a few places in the village of Patzcuaro and a small hotel on the island]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/452/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:09:47 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/452/Mexico-Patzcuaro-Lake-and-Village</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Playa Azul/ Caleta de Campos</title><description><![CDATA[The road between Playa Azul and Tecoman to the north is long and sparsely populated. Driving along this road at night is not recommended, and even during the day it can be hazardous. There have been shootings and armed robberies, some resulting in death. The police patrol the highway, but they can cover only so many miles at one time. Always travel in a convoy of at least two vehicles. Although]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/326/Mexico-Playa-Azul--Caleta-de-Campos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:05:48 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/326/Mexico-Playa-Azul--Caleta-de-Campos</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tecoman Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Remember, no area code is needed when making a local call.
Gina Hotel, Javier Mina #460, 'n" 313-324-3045, $$, has 51 sim- ple rooms with private bathrooms and hot water.andnbsp;
Gran Fenix, Javier Mina #429, 'n" 313-324-0791, $$, is across the street from Gina and has 42 rooms that are similar to those at the Gina.
Hotel Bugambilias, Hidalgo #39, 'n" 313-324-1055, $]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/451/Mexico-Tecoman-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:03:01 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/451/Mexico-Tecoman-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tecoman Adventures in Water</title><description><![CDATA[Beaches
To visit the following beaches, either drive your own vehicle along High- way 200 taking the secondary roads down to the beaches, or take a bus to each hamlet from the center of Tecoman and then walk to the beach.andnbsp;Playa El Real is six miles/10 km south of town. There is nothing shelter- ing this bay, so surfing is good. The sand is fine and the tides ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/190/Mexico-Tecoman-Adventures-in-Water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:58:34 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/190/Mexico-Tecoman-Adventures-in-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tecoman History</title><description><![CDATA[First visited by Spaniards in 1523, it wasnandrsquo;t until 1581 that Luis de Velasco granted the area town status and people started settling. For the next hundred years, the town prospered. The earlyandnbsp;1800s saw battles between the Spanish and local inhabitants. In 1847, an earthquake destroyed the town but, like the phoenix, it rose again to prosper and grow. In 1952 it was given city statu]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/325/Mexico-Tecoman-History/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:50:36 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/325/Mexico-Tecoman-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tecoman</title><description><![CDATA[This little colonial town is good to use as a base if you want to visit some secluded beaches and still have the comfort of a hotel. The most common occupation is farming and the area is known as the lime capital of the world.
DID THE EARTH MOVE FOR YOU?
Tecoman sits in an earthquake zone (as does a lot of Mexico). Three tectonic plates andndash; the North America]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/450/Mexico-Tecoman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:47:36 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/450/Mexico-Tecoman</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cuyutlan Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[There are numerous places along the beach where everyone goes to eat. Most serve fresh seafood at low prices (less than $5 a plate). Stop anywhere that appeals to you. You canandrsquo;t go wrong.andnbsp;El Bucanero, Paseo de los Estados, 'n" 313-326-4005, is one of the better places in which to eat. Try the shrimp del diablo (devilandrsquo;s shrimp). The spices are not excessively hot and the meal ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/324/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:25:58 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/324/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cuyutlan Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[El Paraiso Hotel, El Paraiso Beach, 'n" 313-317-1825, $,, has plain, clean rooms withandnbsp;fans that rent for about $20 a double. There is also a restaurant and pool with a nice deck.andnbsp;
Hotel Morelos, Hidalgo 185, 'n" 313-326-4013, $, has 40 rooms in an old colonial building; all recently redecorated with bold colors and refurnished with carved wooden furniture. Each room has pr]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/449/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:19:46 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/449/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cuyutlan Shopping</title><description><![CDATA[Cuyutlan is famous for its coconut palms and the artistically carved coconuts are different here than anywhere else. You will get character faces depicting locals or a combination of localandnbsp;faces to make one face. This is so much more attractive than the usual monkey. Barter for price andndash; $10 is not unreasonable considering the hours of thought and work that go into the carvings.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/189/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Shopping/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:10:33 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/189/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Shopping</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cuyutlan Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[El Tortugario Ecological Center, 'n" 313-312-4455, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am-6 pm, $2, is three miles/five km south along the beach from Cuyutlan. Since there is no government fundingandnbsp;for this organization, a donation beyond the cost of entry is greatly appreciated. Considering the work they are doing, it is easy to contribute. This is a marine conservation center that houses turtles, cro]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/323/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:07:46 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/323/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cuyutlan Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[The beach at Cuyutlan is famous for the Green Wave, a huge swell that produces towering waves of up to 45 feet/15 meters in April and May. (The green color comes from the phosphores-cence caused by marine plankton.) This beach is a haven for surfers who come by the hundreds and wait, play, wait and, when they see it, get the thrill of riding this wave. This is not a good swimming beach, but it ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/448/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:03:40 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/448/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cuyutlan Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[Cuyutlan Salt Museum is a half-hour walk north from the vil- lage. From Cuyutlan, walk two very long blocks north of the jardin (plaza) and you will find the salt museum on the left side.andnbsp;It is housed in a barn made of hand-hewn boards. The barn and the stor- age buildings are about 100 years old. There are whalebones, photos of when the Adventures of Robinson Crusoe were filmed here in 19]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/188/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:59:27 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/188/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cuyutlan Getting Here and Away</title><description><![CDATA[Cuyutlan is about 40 miles/65 km from Manzanillo. Buses leave every half-hour or so from the bus station in the center of Manzanilloandrsquo;s old town, by the docks. You can also hire a taxi forandnbsp;about $20. Cuyutlan is small; you can walk around town or take a taxi.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/322/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Getting-Here-and-Away/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:56:53 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/322/Mexico-Cuyutlan-Getting-Here-and-Away</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cuyutlan</title><description><![CDATA[This little village can be visited as a day trip from Manzanillo or as an overnight. It is much quieter than Manzanillo.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/447/Mexico-Cuyutlan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:53:44 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/447/Mexico-Cuyutlan</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[The University of Colima Folk Dance, Hidalgo Theatre,'n" 314-312-5140, is performed every Saturday at 7 pm from De- cember to March. This is one of the best dance groups in theandnbsp;country and you should try to take in a show. The group is directed by Rafael Zamarripa who, in the last 20 years, has taken it to perform in Canada, the US, Guatemala, Panama, Puerto Rico, Spain, Belgium, France,]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/187/Mexico-Colima-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:50:46 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/187/Mexico-Colima-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Trebol, Degollado # 52, 'n" 314-312-2900, has a good meal of the day at noon that usually comes with tortillas, instead of the more common rice or potatoes. The service is excellent. Trebol isandnbsp;very popular, so arriving right at noon is not a good idea.
Mariscos Silva, Insurgentes #556, 'n" 314-314-9782, is a ways from the center but is a destination that people go out of their ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/321/Mexico-Colima-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:47:32 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/321/Mexico-Colima-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Hotel La Merced , Plaza Nu?ez, Calle Hidalgo #188,andnbsp;'n" 314-312-6969 or 314-2734, $, has been a popular hotel for years. The thing that attracted me most was the well-tended garden. The rooms are clean, although not fancy, and have pri- vate bathrooms. The owners are friendly. There is good security and a large car park.
Hotel Maria Isabela, Blvd Camino Real and Av Felipe Sevilla ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/446/Mexico-Colima-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:43:23 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/446/Mexico-Colima-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Shopping</title><description><![CDATA[Artesanias Colima DIF Estatal is on the pedestrian walkway that starts next to the cathedral. The DIF is a state-run co-op that carries arts and crafts made by artists living throughoutandnbsp;the state. The street called Andador Constituciandoacute;n is a good place to go from shop to shop looking for artistic items of good quality.andnbsp;Plaza San Fernando, Av De Los Maestros and Carranza, is a mo]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/186/Mexico-Colima-Shopping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:38:28 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/186/Mexico-Colima-Shopping</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Day Trips</title><description><![CDATA[Head to the village of Los Ortices and the ruins of Tampu- macchay, a privately owned park/museum/hotel about 12 miles/18 km south of Colima on Highway 110. Watch for theandnbsp;sign indicating Los Ortices, the name of the hotel. The grounds are lit- tered with petroglyphs, mortars and pestles and there is a ceremonial mound. Theandnbsp;museum displays jewelry, copper money, clay idols and in- cens]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/320/Mexico-Colima-Day-Trips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:34:59 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/320/Mexico-Colima-Day-Trips</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Azteca Tours, Av San Fernando #533 (room #10), 'n" 312-314-6437. Gilles Arfeuille of Azteca Tours is a volcano specialist who offers an excellent trip. You have a choice of either observing theandnbsp;volcano after a short hike or rapelling down into the inactive volcano and hiking to one of the lakes. Azteca Tours will also take you to Nevado de Colimaandnbsp;National Park and to the east side o]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/445/Mexico-Colima-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:29:42 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/445/Mexico-Colima-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Adventures in Culture</title><description><![CDATA[El Chanal Archeological Site, 'n" 313-4946, Tuesday toandnbsp;Sunday, 9 am-5 pm, $2.50. This site is four miles/six km past Avandnbsp;De Los Maestros on Calle Carranza. First explored by archeologist Vladimiro Rosado Ojeda in 1945, El Chanal was the first to be ex- plored in the state. It covers 124 acres on either side of the Rio Verde that contain an important ceremonial pyramid and a ballpark.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/185/Mexico-Colima-Adventures-in-Culture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:23:34 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/185/Mexico-Colima-Adventures-in-Culture</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Volcano Tours
There are two volcanoes standing side by side. El Volcandaacute;n de Fuego is active and is the younger and smaller of the two, standing at 13,000 feet/4,000 meters. It is located eight miles/12andnbsp;km south of the other, El Nevado de Colima, which stands at 14,300 feet/4,500 meters. Nevado de Colima is about 53 million years old and has not erupted in mode]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/319/Mexico-Colima-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:17:59 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/319/Mexico-Colima-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[La Maria Laguna is 15 miles/25 km north of Colima and is good for birding. The lake sits in the shadow of the volcanoes and has cedar, giant fig, ash and sapodilla trees in the forestsandnbsp;surrounding the lake. This is a crater lake that formed in the cone of a now extinct volcano. There are picnic tables and barbeque pits around the lake. Some of the trails lead to good views of Fuego that ca]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/444/Mexico-Colima-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:14:02 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/444/Mexico-Colima-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Gregorio Quintero Garden, behind the cathedral, is a well- kept flower garden with a lovely stone fountain in the middle. Beside the fountain is a monument dedicated to Gregorio Torresandnbsp;Quintero, a Colima educator who taught a unique and easy way of learn- ing to read and write. On weekends, you can enjoy an outdoor craft mar- ket here.andnbsp;Piedra Lisa Park, Calzada Galvan, is another park]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/184/Mexico-Colima-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:09:34 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/184/Mexico-Colima-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[The Plaza in the center of town features the colonial-styled gov- ernment house on one side and the cathedral next to it. The plaza itself is filled with tropical plants and flowers that are interspersed with ornamental swans. There are three colonnades through the park, all lighted by decorative lampposts. The central bandstand was brought rom Belgium in 1891 and hosts the State Musical Band e]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/318/Mexico-Colima-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:05:25 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/318/Mexico-Colima-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Services</title><description><![CDATA[Tourist Office , Hidalgo #96, 'n" 312-312-4360, www. visitcolima.com.mx, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am-3 pm and 6-9 pm, Saturday until 1 pm.Post office, Av Madero # 203, Monday to Friday, 9 am-3 pm and 5-8 pm.Police, Av 20 de Noviembre, 'n" 312-313-1434 or dial 06.Medical Center, Maclovio Herrera #140, 'n" 312-312-4044, is in the cen- ter of town. There is a little English spoken here.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/443/Mexico-Colima-Services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:57:27 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/443/Mexico-Colima-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima History</title><description><![CDATA[Artifacts found in this area indicate that people started farming in the Colima area around 1600 BC and that by 600 AD they had become quite sophisticated in their music, arts, agriculture andandnbsp;occupations. The items that have revealed the most about this civiliza- tion have been found in tombs. As agriculture developed and expanded, the city became a trading center.andnbsp;After the Spanish ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/183/Mexico-Colima-History/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:36:32 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/183/Mexico-Colima-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima Getting Here and Away</title><description><![CDATA[ETN, 'fr 312-312-5899, Elite, 'fr 312-312-8448, Primera Plus,'fr 312-314-8027, and Omnibus de Mexico, 'fr 312-314-7190, all have buses that run about once every other hour to eitherandnbsp;Manzanillo or Mexico City, where you can catch a bus to other regions.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/317/Mexico-Colima-Getting-Here-and-Away/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:33:02 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/317/Mexico-Colima-Getting-Here-and-Away</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Colima</title><description><![CDATA[One of the worldandrsquo;s most active volcanos is just half an hour by car fromandnbsp;Colima. The city itself is the capital of the state sporting the same name and is not, except for its gardens and plazas, an attractive city.andnbsp;The downtown area has two magnificent parks and the outer part of the city is modernizing itself to include things like air-conditioned malls. An earthquake hit the c]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/442/Mexico-Colima/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:30:03 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/442/Mexico-Colima</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Manzanillo Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[Bar de Felix, Blvd Miguel de la Madrid, Km 9.5, 'n" 314-333-1875, is one of the most popular bars in town and it is owned by the same people who own the Vog (below)another hot spot.
andnbsp;
Vog, Blvd Miguel de la Madrid, Km 9.5, 'n" 314-333-1875, is open 10 pm until 3 am. The $5 cover charge includes aandnbsp;light and sound show at mid- night. This is the most popular disco in]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/182/Mexico-Manzanillo-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:54:15 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/182/Mexico-Manzanillo-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Manzanillo Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[In the Old Town
Roca del Mar, 21 de Marzo #204, 'n" 314-332-0302, in Casa del Marina beside the jardin, has pleasant staff. However, the andldquo;cow- fishandrdquo; that was passed off as snapper should be avoided. Theirandnbsp;chicken fared no better; it was greasy and overcooked. Cow-fish, for those wondering, is a piece of cheap beef pounded and cut into the shape of a f]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/316/Mexico-Manzanillo-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:48:14 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/316/Mexico-Manzanillo-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Manzanillo Places to stay</title><description><![CDATA[In the Old Town
Hotel Emperador, B. Davalos #69, 'n" 314-332-2374, $, has small rooms that are popular with backpackers. They have just a bed, a small table, a bathroom (slippery floors when wet) andandnbsp;ceiling fans. There is a nice balcony above the street that is shared by all the guests.
Hotel Miramar, Av Juarez #122,'n" 314-332-1008, $, is comparable t]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/441/Mexico-Manzanillo-Places-to-stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:40:27 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/441/Mexico-Manzanillo-Places-to-stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Manzanillo Shopping</title><description><![CDATA[The Flea Market is opposite Club Maeva on the Santiago Peninsula. It has handicrafts, especially those made with seashells. What is exceptional in artwork are the handmade candles. Walkandnbsp;through the market and have a look.Santiago Outdoor Market is on the main strip along the peninsula and is open only on Saturday mornings. Go and taste the tacos, fruit-fla- vored drinks and fried churros and]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/181/Mexico-Manzanillo-Shopping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:17:58 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/181/Mexico-Manzanillo-Shopping</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Manzanillo Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[El Salto Waterfalls at Pe?a Colorada is a double-tiered fall that drops about 60 feet/20 meters into a pool that is used for swimming. From a cliff at the side of the pool, divers plunge intoandnbsp;the cool water. The jungle around the river is dense and vegetated with plants found in rainforest environments. Strangler figs are common, as are ferns and air plants. This waterfall is fed by the Mi]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/440/Mexico-Manzanillo-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:09:14 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/440/Mexico-Manzanillo-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Manzanillo Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Hiking
San Gabriel Caves are eight miles/12 km south of Ixtahuacan. To get here, take a bus to Ixtahuacan and then a second bus to San Gabriel, a tiny village at the top of a hill. From there it is aandnbsp;five-minute walk to the entrance of the cave. Inside, you will walk along aandnbsp;50-foot/15-meter shaft before you come to the main chamber. Its walls are filled]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/180/Mexico-Manzanillo-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:54:11 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/180/Mexico-Manzanillo-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Manzanillo Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[University Archeological Museum, Glorieta San Pedrito,andnbsp;'n" 314-332-2256, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am-2 pm and 5-8 pm, and Sunday, 10 am-1 pm, $1. This museum opened in 1996 in aandnbsp;modern building. It has a collection of 20,000 pieces, although more thanandnbsp;2,000 are seldom on show at any given time. The five rooms are Manzanillo, Regions of the State,andnbsp;Mesoamerica, Pre-Hispanic J]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/315/Mexico-Manzanillo-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:47:19 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/315/Mexico-Manzanillo-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Manzanillo Publications</title><description><![CDATA[Manzanillo and the State of Colima, Facts, Tips and Day Trips, by Susan Dearing, is a local publication that has a plethora of facts and tid- bits for the visitor. Look for it around town or purchase it directly from Susan Dearing for $30, AP 295, Santiago, Colima, Mexico 29961. You can also order online at www.gomanzanillo.com/guidebook/index.htm.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/439/Mexico-Manzanillo-Publications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:41:34 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/439/Mexico-Manzanillo-Publications</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Manzanillo Services</title><description><![CDATA[Tourist Police, 'fr 314-336-6600andnbsp;
andnbsp;
Federal Police, 'fr 314-336-5677andnbsp;
andnbsp;
Tourist Office, Blvd Miguel de la Madrid #1294, 'n" 314-333-3838
andnbsp;
www. manzanillo.com.mx.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/179/Mexico-Manzanillo-Services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:35:32 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/179/Mexico-Manzanillo-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Manzanillo History</title><description><![CDATA[Cortez saw Manzanillo in 1522 when he ordered Gonzalo de Sandoval to look for places in which to build ships, but it wasnandrsquo;t until 1527 that Alvaro Saavedra came to start ship construction. He named the bay Santiago de la Buena. However, after the business was established, pirates came and used secluded bays along the coast as a refuge, so the shipbuilders left. But the huge trees in the a]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/314/Mexico-Manzanillo-History/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:32:09 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/314/Mexico-Manzanillo-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Manzanillo Getting Here and Around</title><description><![CDATA[By Plane
The airport, about 15 miles/25 km from Manzanillo, is serviced by America West, Alaska Airlines and Aeromar, which flies from San Antonio and Houston in the US and books through Vistaandnbsp;World Travel.
AIRLINE CONTACT INFORMATION
Aeromar www.vistaworldtravel.com 'fr 800-880-8068 (US)
Alaska Airlineswww.alaskaair.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/438/Mexico-Manzanillo-Getting-Here-and-Around/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:25:10 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/438/Mexico-Manzanillo-Getting-Here-and-Around</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Manzanillo</title><description><![CDATA[The mountains, covered in thick green vegetation, almost touchandnbsp;the ocean at Manzanillo. Between the mountains and the water are jagged rocks. Together, the three terrains give the bay a dramatic affect. The old town of Manzanillo is a port, but a very clean one. The only time that you may get an un- pleasant impression of the city is ifandnbsp;you arrive by bus. If that happens, you will see]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/178/Mexico-Manzanillo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:16:56 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/178/Mexico-Manzanillo</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Barra de Navidad/Melaque Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[Terraza Bar Capri, Av Miguel Lopez de Legazpi # 119, Barre de Navidad, is open 2pm-2 am. Their happy hour runsandnbsp;from 6-9 pm daily. There are pool tables, a nice dance floor and recordedandnbsp;music.andnbsp;Club Felix, Calle Jalisco #48, Barre de Navidad, has tables inside and outside on the street. This is a popular meeting place where you can have a peaceful drink and talk. However, the bench]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/313/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:13:47 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/313/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Barra de Navidad/Melaque Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[In Barra
Casa Chips, Miguel # 198, 'n" 315-355-5555, is open 9 am-9 pm daily. This is a beachside cafandeacute; that has snacks and drinks all day. On Tuesdays it offers barbequed ribs for $8 per serving. This is aandnbsp;popular meal; if you want to be guaranteed a dish, make reservations.
Cenadura Esperanza, Av Veracrus, no phone, has Chinese food that is ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/437/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:10:39 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/437/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Barra de Navidad/Melaque Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[There are hundreds of places between Barra and Melaque. Some are basic; others, like the one on the island, are beyond the financial reach of most of us.
andnbsp;
In Barra

Hotel Caribe, Calle Sonora, 'n" 315-355-5952, $, has very basic clean rooms and a nice sitting area on theporch as well as a rooftop patio.
]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/177/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:05:30 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/177/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Barra de Navidad/Melaque Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Sea to Sierra Outdoor Adventures, Ejidatarios #4, Barra de Navidad, 'n" 315-355-7140, www.seatosierra.com, offersandnbsp;bike tours to places like Tenacatita, El Tecuan, Boca de Iguanas, Lasandnbsp;Joyas, Colimilla on Isla Navidad and Cihuatlan.Their bikes have front- end suspension and are in good shape and the beers served after a ride are cold. Sea to Sierra specializes in safe, off-road bikin]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/312/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:56:31 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/312/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Barra de Navidad/Melaque Adventures of the Brain</title><description><![CDATA[Amigaandrsquo;s Spanish Lessons in Paradise, Mazatlan between Sinaloa and Jalisco, www.easyspanish.net, teaches conversa-ttional Spanish in private and semi-private classes. Field excursions are included. Their method of teaching has students speaking while doing practical tourist things like bargaining in the market or looking for a room. They also teach slang, a useful part of any language. Les]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/436/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-Adventures-of-the-Brain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:46:44 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/436/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-Adventures-of-the-Brain</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Barra de Navidad/Melaque Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[SURF TURF
Surfing in the area requires some social etiquette. Some locals are territorial about their place on the beach, so it has become customary to go first with either a tour operator or a local so that you can be introduced to the Mexican surfers. When they see that you are not a threat to their waves, you will be left to surf solo.
andnbsp;
]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/176/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:42:29 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/176/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Barra de Navidad/Melaque History</title><description><![CDATA[Cortez wrote to Charles V of Spain describing a port along the coast that was strategically well situated. Some believe the port he referred to was Navidad. However, historically, Franciscoandnbsp;de Hijar is given credit with finding the bay in 1535. He named it Puertoandnbsp;Xalisco.andnbsp;According to historian Tony Burton, in his book Western Mexico andndash; A Trav- elerandrsquo;s Treasury, the bay]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/311/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-History/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:33:51 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/311/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Barra de Navidad/Melaque</title><description><![CDATA[As is common in Mexico, these two towns are so close together, they are considered the same place. Barra is located on a sand spit thatandnbsp;forms the southern end off the bay and separates the bay from the Laguna de Navidad. At the south end of the bay and across from the tip of the spit is the entrance to the lake. Just offshore are Isla de Navidad and San Patricio de Melaque, called simply M]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/435/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:29:01 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/435/Mexico-Barra-de-Navidad-Melaque</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Playa Manzanilla Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Eileenandrsquo;s, 'n" 315-351-5383, serves a choice of two meals each day at 6:30 pm. Reservations are required. The eating area is on the rooftop of Eileenandrsquo;s house. The day I was here, she served pecan-covered dorado (fish) with pumpkin-seed green sauce and vegetables and rice. The other choice was chicken breasts with lentils and green beans. All meals ccome with a salad and homemade dr]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/434/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:08:44 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/434/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Playa Manzanilla Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[One-star Posada del Cazador, Maria Asuncion #183, 'n" 315-351-5000, $, is at the north end of town. It has basic rooms with fan and private bathroom.
andnbsp;
Hotel Puesta del Sol, Calle Playa Blanca #94, 'n" 315-351-5033, $$, has basic but clean rooms with private bathrooms and fans. The rooms are located around a central patio. There is a porch with a fridge, sink and gas st]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/175/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:03:49 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/175/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Playa Manzanilla Shopping</title><description><![CDATA[Manzanilla is developing into an artistic community with numerous expats. I was surprised at the number of artists working here and I am certain that I have listed only a few below. Ifandnbsp;you want to take home something unique, a piece of original art may be just the thing. The talent here is amazing. There are numerous art shops in the village where you can browse.
ARTISTS TO]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/310/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Shopping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:56:13 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/310/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Shopping</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Playa Manzanilla Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Immersion Adventures, at La Manzanilla (third house on the right), 'n" 315-351-5341, or at the Campamento Ecologico on the beach walking toward Boca de Iguanas, has tours for all skillandnbsp;levels. A very active itinerary includes four or more hours of paddling and an hour of snorkeling. Duration can be adjusted to suit your energy level. Birding is also offered. Trips cost about $115 per per]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/433/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:50:28 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/433/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Playa Manzanilla Adventures on Horseback</title><description><![CDATA[Horseback riding is possible along the beach for $10 an hour. Daniel Hallas, 'n" 315-351-5059, is the owner of the horses andandnbsp;he can be e-mailed at dlh3648@yahoo.com. He also offers a ride to the wa- terfall (see previous page) for the same price.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/432/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Adventures-on-Horseback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:37:40 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/432/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Adventures-on-Horseback</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Playa Manzanilla Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[The mangrove swamp in this area is being studied by Earthwatch. The mangroves here play a role in preventing erosion and damage to the coral reefs. They provide housing for fishandnbsp;and crocodiles and migratory and residential birds. Especially important in this region is the boat-billed heron. The delicate environment of the mangrove is being threatened by tourism due to the demand for more l]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/174/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:33:48 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/174/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Playa Manzanilla Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[For a tour of the bay see Pancho, Alex or Monty at Restaurant Fiesta Mexicana in Tenacatita, 'n" 315-338-6316. They can take you out to view dolphins, turtles and whales (in season).andnbsp;The cost is $30 per hour for the boat and guide. The boat will take up to six people. Anglers should also contact the guides at the Fiesta.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/309/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:30:15 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/309/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Playa Manzanilla Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Take the waterfall hike starting at the footbridge on the road going to Campo. Turn left at the river and follow the trail past an odd tower with a thatch roof. Continue along the road/trailandnbsp;that runs beside the river to a goat farm with a gate across the road. Pass through, but be certain to close the gate. Once back on the river follow a small trail on the left or walk on the riverbed if]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/431/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:27:34 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/431/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Playa Manzanilla</title><description><![CDATA[This is not to be confused with the larger center of Manzanilla, a little farther south. To get here, turn at Km 13 off Highway 200 and followandnbsp;the dirt road down a mile. Those without a car can walk from the highway. The village begins along the beach where Boca de Iguanas leaves off five miles away and stretches from Boca to here. The beach has gentle waves and palapa food places (there a]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/173/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:24:45 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/173/Mexico-Playa-Manzanilla</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Playa Boca de Iguanas Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Hotel Playa Boca de Iguanas has no phone, has very basic rooms and Coconuts by the Sea, 'n" 315-338-6315, info@coconuts- bythesea.com, is a private house with a couple of rooms for rent.andnbsp;It is set on a hill above the hotel. There are a few restaurants along the beach.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/308/Mexico-Playa-Boca-de-Iguanas-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:21:40 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/308/Mexico-Playa-Boca-de-Iguanas-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Playa Boca de Iguanas</title><description><![CDATA[Turn at Km 17 off Highway 200 and follow the road for one mile/two km down to the beach. There is no local bus service here, so you must either have your own car or, after taking a bus, hike in from the highway. Boca has a hotel, two trailer parks and a restaurant. Camping is popular along this five-mile/eight-km beach that stretches all the way to La Manzanilla. The beach has a very gentle slo]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/430/Mexico-Playa-Boca-de-Iguanas/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:17:11 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/430/Mexico-Playa-Boca-de-Iguanas</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cihuatlan Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Playa Pe?a Blanca, at the north end of the beach that is south of the village, is under protection when turtle eggs hatch. You will need special permission to pass this way during that time.andnbsp;For more information about the protection, visit www.wwf.org. For permission to visit the area when turtles are active, speak with a tour operator in Manzanillo.
andnbsp;
The white rock j]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/172/Mexico-Cihuatlan-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:13:53 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/172/Mexico-Cihuatlan-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cihuatlan Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Hiking
At the side of the Marabasco River about four miles/six km from town is a painted rock with circular engravings on it. The rock sits in the middle of a field. Walk up the river (the same side as the town) to reach it. You can also ask a taxi to take you here, but the river is good for swimming, so I prefer to walk.
Golf
El]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/307/Mexico-Cihuatlan-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:08:26 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/307/Mexico-Cihuatlan-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cihuatlan</title><description><![CDATA[This town of 20,000 people is 22 miles/33 km from Barra de Navidad. Besides visiting the plaza, golfing at Tamarindo and walking theandnbsp;Marabasco River, there isnandrsquo;t much else to do here.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/429/Mexico-Cihuatlan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:03:38 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/429/Mexico-Cihuatlan</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tenacatita Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[There are numerous eateries along the beach, and more restau- rants at Rebalcito. Restaurant Yoly is recommended for goodandnbsp;Mexican food if you want to walk the two miles/three km up to the high-way and on to the village of Rebalcito. There are no taxis available. I have no phone listing for this restaurant. However, prices are under $10 for a seafood dinner.andnbsp;In Tenacatita, Chito and Fi]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/171/Mexico-Tenacatita-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:47:44 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/171/Mexico-Tenacatita-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tenacatita Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Remember, no area code is needed when making a local call.andnbsp;Hotel Paraiso de Tenacatita, Av Tenacatita # 32, 'n" 315-353-9623, $, has 13 rather small and plain rooms that have either a fan or air conditioning. They are located around an inner courtyard.
Hotel Costa Alegre, El Rebalsito,'n" 315-351-5121, $, has simple rooms with air conditioning and fans. There is a restaur]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/306/Mexico-Tenacatita-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:43:00 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/306/Mexico-Tenacatita-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tenacatita Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[A walk along this shore will bring you to a huge rock at the waterandrsquo;s edge that looks a bit like a mini Macchu Piccu. There you will find a small cave inhabited by bats.
WARNING: Be careful when in the water near the cave, as the waves are very strong.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/428/Mexico-Tenacatita-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:39:23 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/428/Mexico-Tenacatita-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tenacatita Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[At the mangrove swamp near the lagoon behind the isthmus and Playa la Boca, pangas can be hired to take you upriver in search of wildlife.andnbsp;
AUTHOR NOTE: Playa la Boca has knee- deep black sand and lots of sand fleas, especially at night.
andnbsp;
The bay is one of the best in the country for snorkeling because of the calm water. The sport is esp]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/170/Mexico-Tenacatita-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:34:55 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/170/Mexico-Tenacatita-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tenacatita</title><description><![CDATA[This village is five miles/eight km off the main highway toward the ocean. Turn toward the ocean at the Km 30 sign. Going in the opposite direction leads to Agua Caliente. The village ofandnbsp;Rebalcitoandnbsp;(with hotel) is two miles/three km before the beach. Some travelers stay here and walk down to the water.andnbsp;Tenacatita is a tiny village that has a few palapa huts along the beach selling]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/305/Mexico-Tenacatita/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:31:19 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/305/Mexico-Tenacatita</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tecuan</title><description><![CDATA[This village is at Km 33 on Highway 200. There is a sign at the turnoff that leads to an abandoned hotel perched on a cliff. The hotel is six miles/10 km down the road toward the beach. This is where the movie I Still Know What You Did Last Summer was filmed. In the movie, the hotel was called Tower Bay after the lighthouse that still stands. The hotel was originally built by a Mexican general ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/427/Mexico-Tecuan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:27:41 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/427/Mexico-Tecuan</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cuitzmala Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Playa Rosa is a waterfront restaurant that serves good quesadillas and lobster (in season). Meals cost between $6 and $12. No waterskiing, Jet Skiing or spear fishing is permitted in the area around the restaurant. Open noon until 10:30 pm.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/169/Mexico-Cuitzmala-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:24:30 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/169/Mexico-Cuitzmala-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cuitzmala Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Casitas de La Flores, Km 53.5 on the Barra de Navidad road,'n" 315-6510-240, www.mexicoboutiquehotels.com/thecareyes/index.html, $$$$$+, has brightly colored Mexican pueblos that can be purchased or rented. They come with one, two or three bedrooms and fully equipped kitchens, air conditioning, cable TV and telephones. The tiled bathrooms are spacious, the balconies have views and there are p]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/304/Mexico-Cuitzmala-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:21:56 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/304/Mexico-Cuitzmala-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cuitzmala</title><description><![CDATA[Cuitzmala is 25 miles/44 km south of Careyes along Highway 200 and is the location of the Goldsmith family mansion. The Goldsmithsandnbsp;are descendants of the rich Bolivian A. Pati?o, the first Indian since theandnbsp;days of the Inca to become rich. He made his money from mining. With things looking a bit shaky in Bolivia, Pati?o moved his family to France and got into banking. Family fortunes g]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/426/Mexico-Cuitzmala/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:17:57 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/426/Mexico-Cuitzmala</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Costa Careyes Adventures on Horseback</title><description><![CDATA[Costa Careyes Polo Club, no phone, was established in 1989. It is three miles south of the Costa Careyes Resort. The greens are open mid-November to mid-April and the fees are $70 perandnbsp;game during the day, but $50 for early morning sessions. The club has two fields and games are played most weekends. Beginners and pros are both welcome to play and/or take lessons. There are]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/168/Mexico-Costa-Careyes-Adventures-on-Horseback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:14:46 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/168/Mexico-Costa-Careyes-Adventures-on-Horseback</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Costa Careyes Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[In 2002, the Mexican National Commission for Protected Areas set aside 17 marine turtle refuges as protected areas. One of these places is Teopa Beach, at the north end of the bay, whereandnbsp;the workers have collected, protected and hatched over half a millionandnbsp;eggs so far. The Mexican division of the World Wildlife Federation has joined forces with the National Commission to give these ar]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/303/Mexico-Costa-Careyes-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:11:31 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/303/Mexico-Costa-Careyes-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Costa Careyes</title><description><![CDATA[This small bay has gentle waves and is good for swimming. At the village of Careyes, the shore becomes rocky with tiny stretches of whiteandnbsp;sand. Birding is good here.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/425/Mexico-Costa-Careyes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:08:32 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/425/Mexico-Costa-Careyes</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Chamela Bay Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Restaurant Tejeban, 'n" 315-333-9705, is at El Super, on the south side of the Chamela River. La Viuda Restaurant is on the north side of the river at Km 64. On the other side of theandnbsp;bridge is Don Lupeandrsquo;s Mariscos. Restaurant Tejeban is a truck stop where chicken and hamburgers are the mainstay of the day, while Don Lupeandrsquo;s Mariscos sells seafood. I have no information about La]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/167/Mexico-Chamela-Bay-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:04:14 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/167/Mexico-Chamela-Bay-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Chamela Bay Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[A one-lane village follows the shore of the ocean. Because finding places does not require directions, the hotels/motels donandrsquo;t offer addresses.
Don Pillos RV and Tenting, $, no phone, is at the south end of the bay at El Negrito. The $20 daily rate includes use of washrooms and showers. There are a few shaded areas to park an RV, but most are in the sun. The gate is locked at nigh]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/302/Mexico-Chamela-Bay-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:59:27 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/302/Mexico-Chamela-Bay-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Chamela Bay Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Cumbres de Cuixmala Reserve is a nature preserve bound on the north by the San Nicolas River, on the south by the Cuixmala River, and on the west by the ocean. The reserve goesandnbsp;about six miles/10 km inland. It has both deciduous and semi-deciduous forests that house a myriad of birds and animals. There are over 1,120 vascular plant species, some of which are considered threatened.
]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/424/Mexico-Chamela-Bay-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:54:58 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/424/Mexico-Chamela-Bay-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Chamela Bay Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[The best snorkeling is from Playa Perula, a wide expanse of gentle water and soft sand. Boats along the bay will take you around the islands to good snorkeling spots for $15 an hour. Ifandnbsp;you want to go for longer, a deal can be worked out. There are many palapa huts offering fish dinners for sale along this stretch.andnbsp;Playa Fortuna is where the waves get a bit stronger, so body surfing a]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/166/Mexico-Chamela-Bay-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:49:47 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/166/Mexico-Chamela-Bay-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Chamela Bay</title><description><![CDATA[On the road to Barra de Navidad along Highway 200, at Km 72 El Super, is a road that leads to Chamela Bay and a delightful little fishing village (the turn off is signed Km 72/El Super). The bay holds four beaches referred to as Playas Perula, Fortuna, Chamela and Rosadas. The bay is dotted with small islands, some vegetated, some just large rocks with a name. There is little at the turnoff exc]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/301/Mexico-Chamela-Bay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:47:42 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/301/Mexico-Chamela-Bay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Quemaro Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Las Alamandas, San Patricio Melaque #201, 'n" 322-285-5500 or 888-882-9616 from the US, www.alamandas.com, is an exclusive retreat on the beach. The 11 villas, which cost between $390andnbsp;and $790 each night, are surrounded by 1,500 hectares of jungle. Each is designed in a unique Mexican style and decorated with artistic ceramic tiles. The villas have wooden shutters, private balconies, pri]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/423/Mexico-Quemaro-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:44:57 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/423/Mexico-Quemaro-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Quemaro</title><description><![CDATA[Quemaro is home to little more than Las Alamandas, a luxury hotel that has been featured in prestigious magazines like Town andamp; Country and Travel + Leisure. The resort is a little way outside of the village.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/165/Mexico-Quemaro/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:41:16 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/165/Mexico-Quemaro</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tomatlan Places to Stay and Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Hotel San Miguel, Galeana #52, 'n" 322-298-5522, $$, has large, clean rooms with large windows, cable TV, air conditioning, tiled floors and sitting areas. The hotel has a pool, a restaurant, a bar and Internet connections.
Posada Carmelita, 'n" 322-298-5302, and Posada Lupita, 'n" 322-298-5421, $$, are in the center of town, but I have no information about them.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/300/Mexico-Tomatlan-Places-to-Stay-and-Eat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:38:56 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/300/Mexico-Tomatlan-Places-to-Stay-and-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tomatlan Adventures in Culture</title><description><![CDATA[The white mission church on the plaza was constructed between 1769 and 1774 and the bell in the tower is dated fromandnbsp;1730. Inside, two statues date back about 150 years and are con- sidered exceptional pieces of art.andnbsp;La Pe?ita Pintada (rock paintings) is along one of the small tributaries of the Tomatlan River. To get there, ask a taxi driver to take you to andldquo;La Pintada.andrdquo; Th]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/422/Mexico-Tomatlan-Adventures-in-Culture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:34:54 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/422/Mexico-Tomatlan-Adventures-in-Culture</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tomatlan Adventures in Water</title><description><![CDATA[Cajon de Pe?as Dam is the largest in the state and has a ca- pacity to hold 186 billion gallons of water. This dam supplies wa- ter to Tomatlan and generates power for the area. Fishing forandnbsp;tilapia, bass, prawns and bagre, a catfish belonging to the Doradidae family (the species originated in Peru), is popular. Some people collect the tegolobo mollusk that lives here, which is known for it]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/164/Mexico-Tomatlan-Adventures-in-Water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:30:09 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/164/Mexico-Tomatlan-Adventures-in-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tomatlan</title><description><![CDATA[This little village of 10,000 people is a good place to stop and shop if you are heading back to the beach roads. There are numerous places toandnbsp;eat and a few places to stay. If you are interested in wide-mouth bass fish- ing, then a trip to the dam is suggested.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/299/Mexico-Tomatlan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:26:24 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/299/Mexico-Tomatlan</guid></item><item><title>Mexico The Costalegre</title><description><![CDATA[The Costalegre stretches 80 miles/150 km south from the Bay ofandnbsp;Banderas to Barra de Navidad. This section of coast was decreed by the president in the 1990s to be an ecological tourist corridor. He did not want it to be developed into another sprawl of luxury hotels. The corridor is bordered by Puerto Vallarta in the north, Colima in the east and Manzanillo in the south. Although there are]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/421/Mexico-The-Costalegre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:24:22 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/421/Mexico-The-Costalegre</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[Because the lake has attracted many artists, the area is alive with workshops, theater performances, readings and art shows. Pick up local publications for information on these events.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/163/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:19:38 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/163/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Acapulquito Zone, Ramon Corona, 'n" 376-765-4595, is located along the lakeshore, where numerous restaurants and bars are found. At Acapulquitoandrsquo;s you will get delicious seafood for aroundandnbsp;$10 per meal. This is a favorite of ex-pats.
LAKE CHAPALA FISH DISHES
andbull; Carp roe is whitefish.
andbull; Birria is catfish.
andbull; Charales andndas]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/298/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:17:36 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/298/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Each village around the lake has a bed and breakfast and a moderate hotel. The ones listed below are just a sampling. Be adventuresome and look for new ones andndash; let me know when youandnbsp;find an exceptional establishment. The hotels in Chapala and Ajijic are numerous andndash; and Ajijic has more places in the moderate price range. Candilejas, Lopez Cotilla # 363, Chapala, 'n" 376-765-2279,]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/420/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:12:17 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/420/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala Shopping</title><description><![CDATA[Artisans near the docks and lake sell souvenirs. However, if you want something special in the way of embroidery or ceramics, try Galeria de Artesanos de Chapala, Av Madero #220,andnbsp;'n" 376-765-5487, which carries a collection of work from local artists.andnbsp;Isabelandrsquo;s Bazaar, Hidalgo #76, has exquisite paintings by Isabel. Also for sale are other items, like Mexican jewelry, but I thi]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/162/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Shopping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:08:24 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/162/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Shopping</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Boats to go around the lake can be hired at Chapala ($33 for half an hour for up to eight people; $38 for an hour). Boats to Isla de los Alacrines cost $22 for half an hour and $27 for an hour.andnbsp;Rates go down when hired for longer periods of time.andnbsp;Horses can also be hired at the pier in Chapala for trips around the dry lakebed. The cost is $10 an hour.
Charter Club Tours, Plaza]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/297/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:06:19 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/297/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[You can rent a boat at the pier to take you out to the islands. Boats cost far less when rented for the day, rather than by the hour. Negotiate with the operators located at the pier.andnbsp;Isla de los Alacranes (Scorpion Island) is in the middle of the lake. Thankfully, the island is named for its shape, not for the insects. How- ever, due to the appalling condition of the lake, the wildlife on]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/419/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:02:31 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/419/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Stations of the Cross, just out of Ajijic, can be reached by walking. From the center of Ajijic, follow Galeana Street just east of the Ajijic Clinic. Go uphill. Within 15 minutes you willandnbsp;get your first view of the lake. During rainy season, the vegetation is lush and the flowers are numerous. In fact, the trail becomes hard to follow be- cause the vegetation is so dense. However, in dry ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/161/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:58:50 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/161/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[Historical Walking Tourandnbsp;Chapala has some interesting historic houses. Prior to theandnbsp;1900s, the only building around the lake taller than one story was the church. Then Luis Barragon, a Mexican architect, builtandnbsp;his family home, an ostentatious mansion on Av Frederico Madero between Morelos and Ni?os Heros. It became the highest building in town. Hotel Arzapalo faces the lake at the]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/296/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:56:24 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/296/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala Festivals</title><description><![CDATA[October 4th is the Festival of San Francisco de Asis, Chapalaandrsquo;s patron saint. Celebrations include a special church service followed by street dancing and parades.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/418/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Festivals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:48:54 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/418/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Festivals</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala Publications</title><description><![CDATA[El Ojo del Lago is a local newspaper publication in English, free for the visitor and packed with useful information from historical stories to cul- tural events. The Lake Chapala Guide, by Teresa Kendrick, has detailed information about the lake and its ecological history. It also has suggested tourist attractions, including details on how to reach them.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/160/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Publications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:45:56 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/160/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Publications</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala Services</title><description><![CDATA[The Post office, Hidalgo #242B on the road to Ajijic, Monday toandnbsp;Friday, 8:30 am-3 pm, Saturday until 1 pm.Municipal Police, Ni?os Heroes andamp; Zaragoza, 'n" 333-765-4444.Health Center, F.R. de Velasco # 406, 'n" 333-765-2623.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/295/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:43:30 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/295/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala History</title><description><![CDATA[Records show that the Nahuatl Indians lived in the area as early as the 12th century. Fishing in the lake was good and the climate comfortable. When Franciscan Friar Antonio Telloandnbsp;arrived in 1524, he found a large community. He started evangelizingandnbsp;and constructed religious buildings at Chapala and around the lake. Life remained rather isolated except for the religious activity until ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/417/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-History/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:41:06 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/417/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala Getting Here and Around</title><description><![CDATA[The bus to Chapala leaves from the old bus station in Guadalajara. You must pay 5? (50 centavos) to enter the bus station (once inside, toilets are free). Buses run once every half-hour between 5:30 am and 9:30 pm. The fare is $3.50 per person, each way.andnbsp;Buses to other destinations around the lake can be boarded in Chapala, either at the station where the Guadalajara bus arrives, or a litt]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/159/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Getting-Here-and-Around/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:37:10 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/159/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala-Getting-Here-and-Around</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Laguna Chapala</title><description><![CDATA[Chapala Lake, the largest natural lake in Mexico, is about 50 miles/75 km long and 13 miles/20 km wide. Although large in area, the lake is averages only 10 feet/three meters deep and is just 30 feet/10 meters at its deepest. The area is famous for its warm climate and has attracted over 6,000 Canadians and Americans as permanent residents, many of whom are artists. The lake is 30 miles/45 km f]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/294/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:34:10 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/294/Mexico-Laguna-Chapala</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[Donandrsquo;t stay out late in Guadalajara, as the city transforms itself from an interesting historical center in the day to a rowdy, brawling zone at night. Even in the quiet areas, beer bottlesandnbsp;seem to fly out of windows and drunks take pleasure in sleeping along your walkway. If you want some entertainment, go to the bar in your ho- tel or plan on taking a taxi everywhere.andnbsp;Alcatraz ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/416/Mexico-Guadalajara-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:28:58 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/416/Mexico-Guadalajara-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Where to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[The people of Jalisco are especially proud of their food. If you see some of the items listed below on the menu be certain to try them.
andnbsp;
JALSICO SPECIALTIES
andnbsp;
andbull; Tortas ahogadas is a meat-stuffed roll covered in a hot chili sauce.
andnbsp;
andbull; Birria is a spicy meat stew.
andnbsp;
andbull; Menundo is a dish made with tr]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/158/Mexico-Guadalajara-Where-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:23:44 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/158/Mexico-Guadalajara-Where-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Where to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Hotels are spread all over the city. There is one at the new bus station and many motels along the highway into town, but they are a long way from the center. If you have a car, they may be anandnbsp;option. Go to one that has off-street parking and use public transporta- tion from there. The one hotel by theandnbsp;bus station is rather expensive, but if you are catching a bus early the follow- in]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/293/Mexico-Guadalajara-Where-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:14:57 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/293/Mexico-Guadalajara-Where-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Shopping</title><description><![CDATA[Everyone comes to Guadalajara to shop for authentic high-qual- ity art. The places to shop are mainly in the art centers of Tlaquepaque (see page 299) and Tonala (page 300). I have recommended a few other places in the city, but I also suggest you mainlyandnbsp;walk the streets and see what appeals to you.andnbsp;The enormous Libertad Market in the central square, is also called the San Juan de Dio]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/415/Mexico-Guadalajara-Shopping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:32:16 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/415/Mexico-Guadalajara-Shopping</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Day Trips</title><description><![CDATA[The village of Tequila, at the foot of Tequila Volcano, can be reached by taking a bus from the old bus station or by taking a tour on the Tequila Express (see next page). The village of Tequila is classified as the andldquo;denomination of origin,andrdquo; meaning it is recog- nized internationally as the place that originally discovered tequila.andnbsp;The volcanic soil deposited during eruptions m]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/157/Mexico-Guadalajara-Day-Trips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:21:36 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/157/Mexico-Guadalajara-Day-Trips</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Adventures of the Brain</title><description><![CDATA[Espanol Para Todos, Torres Quintero # 39, 'n" 333-364-0897, www.espanolparatodos.com.mx, offers all levels of language school with either a private tutor or group lessons. There areandnbsp;classes for beginners, business needs, advanced grammar or Latin Amer- ican literature. The classes are for two hours a day, five days a week, and cost $150 per month. Private lessons cost $8 an hour. Studyin]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/292/Mexico-Guadalajara-Adventures-of-the-Brain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:15:16 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/292/Mexico-Guadalajara-Adventures-of-the-Brain</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Parque Agua Azul, Calz. Independencia Sur between Gonzalezandnbsp;Gallo and Las Palmas (you can also enter from Av. Dr Michel),andnbsp;$2 to enter the park and museum; $1 to enter the park only. Thisandnbsp;is the most popular park in town. Located next to the Archaeological Mu- seum in the southern section of the city,andnbsp;it has two areas connected by a bridge. A lush green section has a tree-line]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/414/Mexico-Guadalajara-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:12:25 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/414/Mexico-Guadalajara-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Adventures in the Suburbs</title><description><![CDATA[Los Arcos del Milenio (Millennium Arches), Av Mariano Otero and Av Lazaro Cardenas, is an impressive structure con- sisting of six arches designed by Julio Chavez Sanchezandnbsp;Sebastian, a famous Mexican sculptor. The arches cover 183,000 square feet/17,000 square meters, took 1,500 tons of metal to make and standandnbsp;150 feet/52 meters high.
andnbsp;
FACT FILE: ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/156/Mexico-Guadalajara-Adventures-in-the-Suburbs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:08:10 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/156/Mexico-Guadalajara-Adventures-in-the-Suburbs</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Hiking
La Barranca Oblatos canyon is in the Zapopan area of the city, along the Guadalajara/Saltillo Highway. To get here, follow the signs to Tonala-Matatlan and travel along Calle Belisarioandnbsp;Dominguez. It ends at the canyon. The area opens at 6 am and closes atandnbsp;7 pm daily. There is a parking lot (50? an hour) at the trailhead.andnbsp;There are three viewp]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/291/Mexico-Guadalajara-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:55:48 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/291/Mexico-Guadalajara-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[Before doing anything in Guadalajara, get on a horse-drawn wagon and take a tour. The wagons are parked along  the plazas downtown. Usually, the drivers speak some English and willandnbsp;give you a running commentary about the city for about $10 per hour.andnbsp;The historical center has a collection of plazas between Hidalgo and Morelos streets. Plaza de los Fundadores is at the east end an]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/413/Mexico-Guadalajara-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:50:24 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/413/Mexico-Guadalajara-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara History</title><description><![CDATA[Guadalajara was first located where the villages of Nochistlan and then Zacatecas still stand. After repeated attacks by the Caxcan and Coca Indians, who were living in the area at theandnbsp;time, it was moved to its present site. The move is credited to Beatriz Hernandez, who, along with 60 other Spanish settlers, resettled in the Atemajac Valley. When there were other attacks in the Atemajac V]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/155/Mexico-Guadalajara-History/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:23:14 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/155/Mexico-Guadalajara-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Publications</title><description><![CDATA[The Colony Reporter, www.guadalajarareporter.com, is an English-language newspaper that has national and regional news, plus arts and en- tertainment, restaurant reviews, history, education and sports. They are available at any newsstand for 50?. You can also subscribe from overseas from between $30 and $45 per year, depending on where you live.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/290/Mexico-Guadalajara-Publications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:20:47 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/290/Mexico-Guadalajara-Publications</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Services</title><description><![CDATA[The Tourist Office, Av Morelos just off the Plaza de Liberacion,'n" 333-614-0123, www.mexperience.com/guide/majorcity/guadalajara.htm, setujal@jalysco.gob.mx. Although they donandrsquo;tandnbsp;have a huge amount of pamphlets for visitors, they are cheerful and helpful. The best map of the city is put out byandnbsp;the Direcion General de Turismo y Promocion Economica and costs 50?. It is ava]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/412/Mexico-Guadalajara-Services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:16:08 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/412/Mexico-Guadalajara-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara Getting Here and Around</title><description><![CDATA[By Plane
andnbsp;
The airport for Guadalajara is halfway between the city center and the lake. Buses and taxis commute between the center and the airport. The cost for a taxi is about $15.
andnbsp;
By Bus
andnbsp;
The long-distance bus station is new, large and well organized. Some of the better bus companies have priva]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/154/Mexico-Guadalajara-Getting-Here-and-Around/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:11:20 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/154/Mexico-Guadalajara-Getting-Here-and-Around</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guadalajara</title><description><![CDATA[Guadalajara is the second-largest city in Mexico, with more than three million people. If the heat from the beaches is getting to you, a fewandnbsp;days in Guadalajara and Laguna Chapala, just 30 miles/45 km from the center of the city, will give you a refreshingandnbsp;break. With the city sitting at about 5,000 feet/1,600 meters, the temperature averages at 22anddeg;C/72anddeg;F year-round. Ifandnbsp;t]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/289/Mexico-Guadalajara/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:59:17 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/289/Mexico-Guadalajara</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[The nightlife in PV is extensive and offers everything from quiet piano bars to rowdy discos. If candlelit dining is your thing, you have tons of options. You can get live entertainment, too; thereandnbsp;are many folk shows. Walking the malecandoacute;n is a favorite pastime, especially for locals. There is often a free show near the arches along the malecandoacute;n and you can watch a light show o]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/411/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:55:40 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/411/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[PV has all the franchise restaurants like Hooters, Hard Rock Cafandeacute;, Dairy Queen, MacDonalds, Planet Hollywood and Se?or Frogandrsquo;s. These are all familiar and safe and I fall back on them occasionally. But I much prefer to patronize the locally owned establishments.andnbsp;There are so many choices in PV that it is hard for me to make much more than a random selection and give myandnbsp;pre]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/153/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:48:35 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/153/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[There are 111 hotels registered with the tourist office in Puerto Vallarta. They vary in quality from zero to five stars, from the luxury timeshare places to cheap digs that are not even registered. It is beyond the scope of this book to list them all. Some are all-in- clusive, which means, meals, entertainment and local booze is part of the package. The web page, www.puertovallarta.net, lists ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/288/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:12:48 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/288/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Shopping</title><description><![CDATA[Huichol Collection, Paseo Diaz Ordaz #732, 'n" 322-223-0661 and Morelos #490, 'n" 322-223-2141, are retail outlets carrying the best in Huichol art. The stores are run by locals who ensureandnbsp;that some of the profits return to the communities where the art origi- nated. One of the newer styles of art is being represented by the solid beaded pieces that come in every size and shape imagina]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/410/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Shopping/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:24:38 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/410/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Shopping</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Day Trips</title><description><![CDATA[Las Juntas village is 14 miles/22 km south of PV and can be visited as a day trip by using a local bus, your own vehicle or a taxi. Once there, you can do a horse trip up the river, swim for aandnbsp;while, hike up the river and/or eat and drink in the restaurant. There are two restaurants, one upstream from theandnbsp;other. Chicoandrsquo;s Paradise Restaurant, 'n" 322-473-0413, www.chicosparadise]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/152/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Day-Trips/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:20:03 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/152/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Day-Trips</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Rancho El Charro, 'n" 322-224-0114, www.ranchoelcharro. com, offers rides through the jungle to a waterfall that is near a canyon. The guides are bilingual and the saddles cushioned.andnbsp;They take only small groups and welcome children. Trips can be any- where from three hours to eight, although the five-hour trip is the most common. An all-day trip with guides and food costs about $10]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/287/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:15:58 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/287/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Adventures of the Brain</title><description><![CDATA[University of Guadalajara, Libertad #105-1, 'n" 322-223-2082, www.cepe.udg.mx, has specialized courses for survival Spanish and for advanced levels. You can go for a few hours a day for one week, two weeks and four weeks. There are special childrenandrsquo;s classes from elementary to senior levels. There is also an immersion pro- gram where you can stay with a Mexican fa]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/409/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Adventures-of-the-Brain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:06:13 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/409/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Adventures-of-the-Brain</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Adventures in The Air</title><description><![CDATA[Canopy Tours
andnbsp;
There are two canopy tours in the PV area that offer the opportunity to swing from cables strung across the jungle at heights of up to 350 feet/110 meters.The first tour is offered at Los Palmas in the Sierra Madre Mountains on private property owned by Vallarta Adventures. There are 14 observa- tion platforms for wildlife observation. To get]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/151/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Adventures-in-The-Air/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:03:12 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/151/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Adventures-in-The-Air</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Adventures on Horseback</title><description><![CDATA[Rancho El Charro, 'n" 322-224-0114, www.ranchoelcharro. com, offers rides ($60) through the jungle to a waterfall that is near a canyon.andnbsp;Rancho Capomo, Gorion #172, 'n" 322-224-0450, offers five-hour rides into the jungle that start at 9 am. There are bilingual guides and break- fast or lunch can be included. The ranch is in the mountains and the ride goes to a waterfall (there are man]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/286/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Adventures-on-Horseback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:57:34 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/286/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Adventures-on-Horseback</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Whale-Watching
Whale-watching tours are offered by many companies in PV. Check to see which ones are most involved in theandnbsp;study and preservation of the whales before booking. At a minimum,choose so that some of your tour dollar ends up helping conservation. Whale season here is December to March.
WATCHING THE RULES
The government ha]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/408/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:53:20 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/408/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Adventures in Water</title><description><![CDATA[Beaches
andnbsp;
PV has 40 beaches open to the public. Those at the north end of the bay have soft white sand and shallow water, while those at the south tend to have coarser sand and deeper water. However,andnbsp;the south has many little coves hidden between the rocks where you can spend the entire day alone. To save confusion, the beaches have general names that ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/150/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Adventures-in-Water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:44:10 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/150/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Adventures-in-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Hiking andamp; Walking
The malecandoacute;n, the walkway along the beach, was first con- structed in the 1950s using tons of cement, stones and rocks. Most of the rock used was taken from the Cuale River. With theandnbsp;Puerto Vallartaandrsquo;s malecandoacute;n makes a great place for a walk.rock not holding the earth back along the riverbed, there was tremendous soil loss duri]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/285/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:28:43 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/285/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[Vallarta Cigar Factory, two locations, Libertad #100-3, next to the flea market, or Vallarta #252 at 5 de Febrero, 'n" 322-222-0300 (for either place), Monday to Saturday, 10 am-9 pm, Sunday 10 am-6 pm. The factory welcomes visitors to watch cigars being made from Cuban, Nicaraguan, Mexican and Dominican tobaccos. The workers make three grades of cigars. The lowest grade includes ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/407/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:21:18 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/407/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Publications</title><description><![CDATA[Vallarta Today is an English-language publication produced daily. It has the weekandrsquo;s entertainment schedule featured on the second page. Youandrsquo;ll find details about locally sponsored events, like the Vallarta Gour- met Festival that includes 23 participating restaurants, or the gourmet cooking classes offered by famous chefs and presented at the LANS Department store every Thursday.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/149/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Publications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:13:13 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/149/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Publications</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Services</title><description><![CDATA[The Tourist Office, Calle Juarez and Ascencio #1712, 'n" 322-223-2500, Monday to Friday, 8 am-4:30 pm.
Puerto Vallarta Convention and Visitors Bureau is useful if you need more detailed information. It is near El Cid.
Post office, Mina #188, Monday to Friday, 8 am-6 pm, Saturday until1 pm.
The IAMAT Clinic, Calle Lucerna #48, 'n" 322-222-5119, is coordinated by Dr. A]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/284/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:07:18 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/284/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta History</title><description><![CDATA[The village of Las Pe?as was founded in 1841. Before that, as far back as 600 years before Christ, the Xalisco and Nayarit kingdoms ruled the area. Nayarita was the god of battle and heandnbsp;fought bravely to conquer the most beautiful spot on the planet. After the gods lived here for a while, the Colhoa and the Toltecs came and planted their crops in the fertile ground. They also tramped throu]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/406/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-History/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:03:44 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/406/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta Getting Here and Around</title><description><![CDATA[By Plane
andnbsp;
Numerous airlines service Puerto Vallarta.
andnbsp;
AIRLINE CONTACT INFORMATION
andnbsp;
Aero California www.aerocalifornia.de 'fr 800-237-6225 (Mx)AeroMexicowww.aeromexico.com 'fr 800-237-6639 (US);800-021-4010 (Mx)
andnbsp;
Alaska Airlineswww.alaskaair.com 'fr 800-252-7522 (US)]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/148/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Getting-Here-and-Around/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:57:06 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/148/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta-Getting-Here-and-Around</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Puerto Vallarta</title><description><![CDATA[The city of Puerto Vallarta is spread around the Bahai de, a sandy bay with a backdrop of the Sierra Madres. The town is divided by the Cuale River, and everything is referred to as being either north or south of the river.The airport is about four miles/ seven km north of the Cuale River. Just south of the airport, large ho- tels, condominiums and resorts line the beach and main drag, along wi]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/283/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:46:20 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/283/Mexico-Puerto-Vallarta</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[Nightlife is not wild on this bay. The best I can muster up for you is the Fanta-sea catamaran tour offered by Freddyandrsquo;s. But new bars and discos open all the time, so ask other travelers.
andnbsp;
andnbsp;
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/405/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:40:52 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/405/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Vendors at the western end of La Avenida have excellent food at excellent prices. If there is a crowd around the stall, you can rest assured that the food is delicious, safe and clean. Otherwise,andnbsp;walking along the beach and deciding on a place is often the best way to go. I can list only a few of the many possibilities.
andnbsp;
Esmeraldaandrsquo;s, at Villas Buena Vida, Retorn]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/147/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:36:12 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/147/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Andreas Bungalows, Calle Retorno Gaviotas #2, $, www. geocities.com/andreasbungalows/mypage, has five units, each with kitchenette, bedroom with one single and two double bedsandnbsp;and a bathroom with a shower. The floors are tiled, the dandeacute;cor includes local hand-painted murals, and theandnbsp;furniture is chunky Spanish design. Rooms are set around a central courtyard and the building is b]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/261/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:30:45 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/261/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Shopping</title><description><![CDATA[The local Thursday Market starts at about 7 am and lasts until 2 pm. It is located next to the church in La Pe?ita. The market features indigenous art (huichol), local wares and produce,andnbsp;jewelry and an assortment of novelty items. This is an excellent place to purchase souvenirs.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/400/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Shopping/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:23:33 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/400/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Shopping</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Batopilas Adventure on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[The Lost Mission, also known as Satevo, is a colonial cathedral set on the Batandoacute;pilas River five miles/eight km downstream from town. It once had over 7,000 residents; today fewer than 1,000andnbsp;people call it home. The mud brick church has numerous Moorish-styled ceilings covered with rust-red finishing. The building is about 250 years old, and the lit candles on ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/258/Mexico-Batopilas-Adventure-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:14:46 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/258/Mexico-Batopilas-Adventure-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Batopilas Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Reynaandrsquo;s Restaurant is down by the river. Fresh juice costs be- tween 50? and $1.25, depending on flavor and size. A fish or steak dish runs $4.50, but it is the enchiladas that are recommended. They cost less than $3 for a full meal.
Dona Micaandrsquo;s is a good place for dinner when Reynaandrsquo;s becomes boring. This wonderful lady makes the best sopa de papas y queso (cheese and ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/259/Mexico-Batopilas-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:13:29 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/259/Mexico-Batopilas-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Divisadero Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Trailhead Inn, 'n" 635-578-3007, $$, www.trailheadinn. com, offers good clean roomswith private bathrooms for reasonable rates. The hotel is small and has just five rooms, all leading to a porch lined with comfortable chairs where you can sit and enjoy the views. Each bathroom is tiled and there is a heater for the colder season. Meals are available fromandnbsp;the family that owns the hotel. T]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/260/Mexico-Divisadero-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:12:07 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/260/Mexico-Divisadero-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Along the Malecandoacute;n
The malecandoacute;n is one of the nicest in Mexico, starting in the old city and working 12 miles/20 km up the coast to the big hotels. There are historical viewpoints, statues and palapa-hut restaurants along the way. Some of the beaches are great for cooling off, while others are best for surfing. It is a good dayandrsquo;s easy exercise to walk ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/269/Mexico-Mazatlan-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:10:01 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/269/Mexico-Mazatlan-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico San Blas Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[The Mafia Hotel is not a place you will want to stay, but it is interesting to walk around and have a look at what may have been had nature not intervened. The luxurious stone structure, located on the beach, has over 150 rooms overlooking the ocean. On the opening night, when even the president was there, an army of sand fleas (jejenes) attacked, sending the guests back to their homes in the c]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/277/Mexico-San-Blas-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:05:48 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/277/Mexico-San-Blas-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico El Fuerte Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Castillo Campground, 'n" 698-893-0836, is six miles/10 km west of town near the Dominguez dam and lake. There are basic ser- vices and hookups for motor homes.
Hotel Herradura, Av Hidalgo and 5 de Mayo, behind the church and next to Posada del Hidalgo, no phone, $$, has eight clean rooms on the main floor with private bathroom, hot water and airconditioning. New rooms on the sec]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/374/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:01:40 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/374/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Creel Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Hiking
Cusarare Village, a mission, has a little church built in 1733 that was restored in 1967. Prior to restoration, when the bell tower collapsed and nearly destroyed the church, the priest tookandnbsp;out a set of paintings. They were sent to Europe and restored by professionals and are now back in the village museum, along with other arti- facts from]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/384/Mexico-Creel-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:57:31 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/384/Mexico-Creel-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[Old Mazatlan
This area was in total disrepair until the 1980s when a group of wise citizens realized that the old buildings were, in fact, cul- tural history and needed to be salvaged. Today, the transformation has occurred and walking, sitting, eating or touring in this area is a must for at least a few days. It willandnbsp;appear you have entered a time warp and gone ba]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/390/Mexico-Mazatlan-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:55:43 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/390/Mexico-Mazatlan-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[There are so many restaurants in Mazatlan that I couldnandrsquo;t pos- sibly eat enough in a year to try them all. I have taken recom- mendations from others to add to my own personal list. Mostandnbsp;meals in average restaurants cost around $10 per person. Coffee shops are much cheaper and the fine dining places cost $15 to $20 per serving. Some portions are very small, most are average, and a fe]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/393/Mexico-Mazatlan-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:53:03 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/393/Mexico-Mazatlan-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico San Blas Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Birding
According to the Audubon Society, San Blas is second only to Panama as having the largest number of bird species. There are many habitats andndash; mangroves, mud flats, lagoons and offshore islands with thorn scrub and pine/oak woodlands andnbsp;where you might spot rare and exotic birds.
BIRD WATCH: More common Mexican birds, like th]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/399/Mexico-San-Blas-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:50:58 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/399/Mexico-San-Blas-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Adventures in Water</title><description><![CDATA[Isla Islote is visible from anywhere around the bay. The island is a wildlife sanctuary. To get here, take one of the glass-bottomed boats found along the beach that cost $5 per person. Theandnbsp;abundant sea life is spectacular and easy to see because the water is so clear and the waves so gentle. On the island are nesting birds such as terns, boobies and frigates. Snorkeling i]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/403/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Adventures-in-Water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:48:02 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/403/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Adventures-in-Water</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Services</title><description><![CDATA[The following services are located in Guaymas.
Tourist Office, Av 19 and Calle 6, 'n" 622-224-4114, Monday toandnbsp;Friday, 8 am-2 pm.andnbsp;Post office, Av 10 between Calles 19 and 20, Monday to Friday, 9 am-3 pm, Saturday till 1 pm.andnbsp;Police, Calle 11 and Av 9, 'n" 622-224-0104.
andnbsp;
The following services are located in San Carlos.Tourist Office, Calle Be]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/93/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:46:39 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/93/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad The Ride</title><description><![CDATA[The first hour after leaving the Pacific Ocean is uneventful, passing calm lakes and tiny villages. This allows you to have a coffee and wake up before the scenery begins. The drama starts shortly after El Fuerte withandnbsp;a run over the Chinapas Bridge that spans the river for 1,837 feet/560 meters. After the bridge, the gradeandnbsp;increases to 2.5% and continues like this for the next six hou]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/107/Mexico-Chihuahua-al-Pacifico-Railroad-The-Ride/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:43:17 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/107/Mexico-Chihuahua-al-Pacifico-Railroad-The-Ride</guid></item><item><title>Mexico El Fuerte Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Travel on El Fuerte River by motorboat or river raft will be re- warded with sightings of turkey vultures and herons. There are locals fishing with nets and lush jungle vegetation hiding lizards and snakes, butterflies and bugs. The trip passes through an agricultural area before it hits the marsh and then the mangroves that hold a large number of birds. Past the mangroves are ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/116/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:39:44 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/116/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Temoris</title><description><![CDATA[To get here, you must ride the train or drive a 4x4 vehicle. The village is located at Km 225 (Mile 150) on the rail line and El Fuerte is atandnbsp;Km 430 (Mile 200). It should be noted that the train station and the town have about 2,000 feet/ 650 meters of elevation between them. The village is in the Septentrion Gorge and close to the river flowing at the bottom of the valley. It is advisable]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/118/Mexico-Temoris/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:37:54 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/118/Mexico-Temoris</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Choix Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Lake Huites is another hydro dam reservoir that is used for recreation and catch-and-release bass fishing. The stocked lake has fish that weigh 16 pounds/seven kilos, but most are aroundandnbsp;10 pounds/five kilos. Motorized craft are permitted on the lake. To get here, youandrsquo;ll need to take a bus or hire a vehicle.andnbsp;The lake is tucked into the foothills of the mountains]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/119/Mexico-Choix-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:36:24 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/119/Mexico-Choix-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Bahuichivo and Cerocahui</title><description><![CDATA[ahuichivo Station serves the colonial villages of Cerocahui, home to about 1,500 residents, and Urique, a littleandnbsp;closer to the south end ofandnbsp;the canyon. Cerocahui is about six miles/10 km from the train station; the road is mud. The owners of Paraiso del Osoandnbsp;will take you to their hotel if you let them know ahead of time, and a bus that meets the train goes downandnbsp;to the villag]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/120/Mexico-Bahuichivo-and-Cerocahui/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:35:09 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/120/Mexico-Bahuichivo-and-Cerocahui</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Bahuichivo and Cerocahui Adventures on Horseback</title><description><![CDATA[Horse trips, arranged through the Paraiso del Oso Hotel can be for a few hours or for a week. The owner, a former guide, has a dozen horses that are well cared for, well trainedandnbsp;and well equipped. They are also gentle (even I can handle them) and Western saddles are used. Trips can be had in various terrain and go into wild country or along steep rocky trails. The days are long, and you ar]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/121/Mexico-Bahuichivo-and-Cerocahui-Adventures-on-Horseback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:34:02 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/121/Mexico-Bahuichivo-and-Cerocahui-Adventures-on-Horseback</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Urique</title><description><![CDATA[Urique was founded in 1691 by a Spanish prospector. It lies in the deepest gorge of the Copper Canyon maze and takes a lot of work to reach. If you want to do things after getting down there, you need to stay overnight. The town is basically one main street (that is being paved this year) and has a new hotel. The gorge has numerous columnsandnbsp;and spires dotted with tropical plants that make t]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/122/Mexico-Urique/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:31:25 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/122/Mexico-Urique</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Batopilas</title><description><![CDATA[Batandoacute;pilas is 70 miles/120 km south from Creel and occupies one nar- row street that runs along the river. Comingandnbsp;into town by car youandrsquo;llandnbsp;have the canyon wall on one side and the river down below on the other. The canyon walls go up from everyandnbsp;direction in town, keeping the heat in and the humidity high. Because of the accommodations, the setting and theandnbsp;remotene]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/123/Mexico-Batopilas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:30:13 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/123/Mexico-Batopilas</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Divisadero</title><description><![CDATA[Divisadero gets its name from the blue/green lichen that clings to its rocks. It has the most famous viewpoint for looking down into the Copper Canyon. The town is good for market foods and crafts. For those doing the one-day ride, the train stops here for 15 minutes and everyone is permitted to get off, walk to the canyon rim just a minute away, take a photo or two and get back on the train. I]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/125/Mexico-Divisadero/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:27:51 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/125/Mexico-Divisadero</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Creel Getting Here</title><description><![CDATA[First and second-class trains leaving from Chihuahua and Los Mochis stop at Creel. Departures are early in the morning. The train from Los Mochis arrives around 3 pm and the Chihuahuaandnbsp;train arrives around noon. You can take a bike on the second-class train, but not on the first-class one.
andnbsp;
AUTHOR TIP: When you arrive at the station, numerous hawkers w]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/127/Mexico-Creel-Getting-Here/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:26:37 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/127/Mexico-Creel-Getting-Here</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Publications</title><description><![CDATA[Pacific Pearl, www.pacificpearl.com, lists lots of event times and dates and also has a want-ad section.
andnbsp;
Mazatlan Interactive has information about events, such as the an- nual triathlon, and columns with Mexican recipes.
andnbsp;
Complete Guide to Mazatlan, by Oses Cole Isunza and written in English, is a little red pamphlet youandrsquo;ll see at tour ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/133/Mexico-Mazatlan-Publications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:23:27 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/133/Mexico-Mazatlan-Publications</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Day Trips</title><description><![CDATA[Below, I have listed villages that can be visited as a day trip from Mazatlan. However, you can also go to many of them and stay for more than a day. This is recommended so that you get aandnbsp;better idea of what Mexico is really about. Plus, you get to spread the buck a bit, so more people benefit from your visit.
andnbsp;
Estacion Dimas
andnbsp;
Es]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/135/Mexico-Mazatlan-Day-Trips/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:22:08 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/135/Mexico-Mazatlan-Day-Trips</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Like most tourist cities, Mazatlan has a plethora of hotels from which to choose. I canandrsquo;t possibly mention them all (60 are regis- tered with the tourist office), so I have profiled only a few. Re- member, no area code is needed when making a local call.
andnbsp;
HOTEL SAVVY
andnbsp;
Never book the room for your entire vacation unless the deal ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/136/Mexico-Mazatlan-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:21:02 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/136/Mexico-Mazatlan-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Creel Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[La Torje, just up from the train station and across from Umarike Office, is the first coffee shop inandnbsp;Creel to use organic Oaxaca coffee. The desserts are excellent. They are open from 5andnbsp;to 10 pm daily.
andnbsp;
The Lodge at Creel in the Best Western Hotel has their restaurant tucked behind the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The atmosphere is warm and the food is excel]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/129/Mexico-Creel-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:19:03 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/129/Mexico-Creel-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Creel Adventures on Wheels</title><description><![CDATA[You can pedal around on your bike for days without ever seeing the same rock, canyon or gorge twice. Or you can join in a race or guided trip. See Umarike Expeditions (page 162) or Outpostandnbsp;Wilderness Adventures (page 161) or visit www.yonke.org for details.
andnbsp;
Bike Races andamp; Guided Bike Tours

Cristo Ray ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/128/Mexico-Creel-Adventures-on-Wheels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:17:32 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/128/Mexico-Creel-Adventures-on-Wheels</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Adventures in Water</title><description><![CDATA[Aquarium, Av de Los Deportes #111, 'n" 669-981-7816, 9:30 am-6 pm daily, entry $5 for adults and $2 for children. The aquarium has a botanical garden at its entrance and is guarded by a fewandnbsp;old crocodiles. The aquarium has over 250 species of fish from around the world, a marine-life presentation area where you can watch films about the ocean, and a sea lion show that is a big attraction]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/134/Mexico-Mazatlan-Adventures-in-Water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:15:49 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/134/Mexico-Mazatlan-Adventures-in-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico San Blas Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Beaches
andnbsp;
La Islitas Beach has the longest wave in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. This wave is supposed to be about 20 feet long (six meters) and can carry the skilledandnbsp;surfer for a mile or more before petering out. The beach is five miles/eight km south of San Blas and buses pass by every half-hour. There a]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/142/Mexico-San-Blas-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:11:53 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/142/Mexico-San-Blas-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico San Blas Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Casa Morelos, Calle Heroico Batallion # 108, 'n" 323-285-0820,$, is between town and the beach and two blocks from the bus station. The guesthouse has clean rooms without private bathrooms and is owned by the same family who owns Casa Maria, just around the corner (same phone number). Both have communal cooking areas and gar- dens in which to sit. These are friendly Mexican establishments tha]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/143/Mexico-San-Blas-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:10:09 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/143/Mexico-San-Blas-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico San Blas</title><description><![CDATA[The Bells of San Blas was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It was his last creation before he died on March 24, 1882.
andnbsp;
What say the Bells of San Blas
To the ships that southward pass
From the harbor of Mazatlan
To them it is nothing more
Than the sound of surf on the shore, Nothing more to master or man.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/141/Mexico-San-Blas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:08:56 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/141/Mexico-San-Blas</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guasave Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[San Enrique Motel, Blasandnbsp;Valenzuela #42, 'n" 687-872-0040, $, has 48 rooms with pri- vate bathrooms. Free parking.
andnbsp;
Hotel Mission, at Km. 144 on High- way 15, no phone, $, prefers to rent rooms by the hour. It is very basic but includes porno flicks.
andnbsp;
Hotel El Rosario, Corregidora #150,'n" 687-872-0003, $$, is a three-star hotel with 30 rooms,]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/131/Mexico-Guasave-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:57:41 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/131/Mexico-Guasave-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Getting Here and Around</title><description><![CDATA[By Plane
The city is served by Aero California, AeroMexico, Alaska Air- lines and Mexicana Airlines. The airport is 11 miles/18 km south of the city. A taxi (car) to the city center costs about $25.The more affordable taxis, called pulmonias (pneumonia!), cost about$5 and are actually made-over golf carts.
andnbsp;
AIRLINE CO]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/132/Mexico-Mazatlan-Getting-Here-and-Around/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:56:15 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/132/Mexico-Mazatlan-Getting-Here-and-Around</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[San Pedro Nolasco Island, 17 miles/25 km northeast of San Carlos Bay, is a sea lion sanctuary. Itandrsquo;s located in front of Las Barajitas Canyon. Because of its safe environment, San Pedroandnbsp;also has hundreds of birds living on it and an equal amount of fish in theandnbsp;waters below. The sea lions are playful and often dive under the water at your side. In the spring, gray]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/231/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:44:52 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/231/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad Organized Tours</title><description><![CDATA[The Chihuahua al Pacifico Railway, 'n" 614-439-7210 or 888-484-1623, www.chepe.com.mx (shows times and rates), is usu- ally called the Chandeacute;pe (CHAY-pay). It starts in Los Mochis, butandnbsp;most people get on at El Fuerte because the train leaves there at a more reasonable time of morning and the first section between Los Mochis and El Fuerte isnandrsquo;t very interesting. The train contin]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/241/Mexico-Chihuahua-al-Pacifico-Railroad-Organized-Tours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:42:25 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/241/Mexico-Chihuahua-al-Pacifico-Railroad-Organized-Tours</guid></item><item><title>Mexico El Fuerte Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Mesa del General just off the plaza is a clean restaurant with brightly painted walls and tiled floors. The specialty dish is bass in oyster sauce, done Oriental style. It is good and costs $7 perandnbsp;plate.andnbsp;Restaurant Supremo, Constituciandoacute;n and Rosales #108, 'n" 698-893-0021, is on the main street into town. It has excellent meals for reasonable prices; beef enchiladas are less t]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/251/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:40:25 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/251/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Shopping</title><description><![CDATA[Prices are fixed in stores and galleries. However, in the market you can barter; about 25% discount should be expected.
Joyeria El Delfin, Edificio Balboa, Av Camaron Sabaloandnbsp;#1600, 'n" 669-914-3209, www.isabelmatiella.com, carries jewelry de- signed by world renowned Isabel Matiella, who incorporates Mexican petroglyphs into her work. If you would like a special souvenir of]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/271/Mexico-Mazatlan-Shopping/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:35:01 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/271/Mexico-Mazatlan-Shopping</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[Mazatlan is known as the party city, so finding action after sunset is no problem. The city is safe, soandnbsp;having a drink or two should not hamper your personal safety. However, do not getandnbsp;loaded and then stagger down a dark alley with all your money in your back pocket (or your front one, for that matter). It is also best if you travel in a group after being at the bar, because a person]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/272/Mexico-Mazatlan-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:34:09 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/272/Mexico-Mazatlan-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tepic History</title><description><![CDATA[The first settlements in the area were at Matanchen Bay about 5,000 years ago. Around 350 to 650 AD, peopleandnbsp;started moving inland. Under Toltec influence they developed crops using terraces reinforced with fabric made from vegetable fibers. Betweenandnbsp;700 and 1200 they began making ceramics, jewelry and stone and metal figurines. They also built the great ceremonial centers.
Tepi]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/273/Mexico-Tepic-History/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:33:03 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/273/Mexico-Tepic-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tepic Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[Fundacion Nayarit, Lerdo de Tejada #57, 'n" 311-216-4064, is the art center of the city. It opens at 10 am and, depending on the function, doesnandrsquo;t usually close until late. During the day youandnbsp;can have a cappuccino and a piece of cheesecake and enjoy the bohemian ambiance. There is art on the walls and a small bookstore that sells local poetry and self-published books. A calendar of]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/276/Mexico-Tepic-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:32:07 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/276/Mexico-Tepic-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tepic Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Volcandaacute;n Ceboruco is 8,000 feet/2,164 meters high. You can drive all the way to the crater during dry season.andnbsp;While on the highway, you will see remnants of the last eruption that tookplace in 1870, killing everyone in the surrounding villages. Previous eruptions occurred in 1567 and 1542. Toandnbsp;get here, take a bus from Tepic to Jala, a colonial village at the foot]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/274/Mexico-Tepic-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:30:09 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/274/Mexico-Tepic-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tepic Adventures in Culture</title><description><![CDATA[Los Toriles de Ixtlan del Rio is an archeological site about 60 miles/88 km from Tepic. Buses to Ixtlan leave every hour from Tepic and Guadalajara. At the village you can hire a taxi to takeandnbsp;you to the ruins just one mile/two km west.andnbsp;This is not a huge ruin, but it is unique because it has the only circular Maya temple found to date that is not an observatory. Occup]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/275/Mexico-Tepic-Adventures-in-Culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:28:09 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/275/Mexico-Tepic-Adventures-in-Culture</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Day Trips</title><description><![CDATA[Boca de Chila is 28 miles/45 miles north toward San Blas along Highway 200. Drive through Las Varas and, two miles/ three km after that town, is a roadside tienda. This is the villageandnbsp;of El Conchal andndash; there is no other sign. The road going west (left) leads to the beach. You will need a four- wheel-drive vehicle or you must walk to get there. After about a mile or two, you will cross ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/282/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Day-Trips/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:25:23 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/282/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Day-Trips</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Fishing</title><description><![CDATA[Fishing during the summer months will bring in the big-game species like marlin, sailfish, dorado and tuna. Because deep water is just a few miles offshore, even small boats go for the big fish. From late fall to spring, bottom fish are the desired catch. These include snapper, sea trout, yellowtail and the great-fighting sea bass. Winter will reward the fisher with yellowtail, grouper, pinto b]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/361/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Fishing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:06:29 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/361/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Fishing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Bahuichivo and Cerocahui Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[A hike along Urique River takes you down the canyon 5,500 feet/1,800 meters and then, at the end of the day, backandnbsp;up again. Since the town sits on the rim of the canyon, you need to walk toandnbsp;the rim from your hotel and take any of the trails going down; they all join before long, and you canandrsquo;t get lost.andnbsp;
Along the way are the remains of an old mining site where gold,]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/377/Mexico-Bahuichivo-and-Cerocahui-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:02:08 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/377/Mexico-Bahuichivo-and-Cerocahui-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Batopilas Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Hotel Mar y, Juarez #15, 'n" 649-456-9031, $, in the cen- ter of town, is a basic placeandnbsp;with communal bathrooms. The patio has good food that is cooked after you order. This is a popular place to eatandnbsp;and stay.
Hotel Batandoacute;pilas, 'n" 649-456-9002, $, is basic but clean. It is popular with back- packers.
Monses Hotel, 'n" 649-456-0624, $$, is between the river]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/381/Mexico-Batopilas-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:01:08 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/381/Mexico-Batopilas-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Divisadero Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Hiking
Candame?a Canyon is also called the Canyon of the Water- falls. This area holds the famous Basaseachic Falls, the second- highest in Mexico. This hike andndash; taking in the falls, the famousandnbsp;climbing wall and Flying Rock view point andndash; can be done in three days and requires a guide. For the really fit and fast, the walk can be done]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/382/Mexico-Divisadero-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:00:06 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/382/Mexico-Divisadero-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico La Bufa</title><description><![CDATA[This village is south from Creel about 60 miles/100 km along the road toward Batandoacute;pilas. It has a splendid lookoutandnbsp;down into Urique Canyon. Across the canyon is the Cerro de Siete Pisos (Hill of the Seven Floors) that has seven layers of earth visible along its walls. In the right light, photographic possibilities are endless.
Casa La Cancha, 'n" 635-346-0248 in Creel]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/383/Mexico-La-Bufa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:59:00 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/383/Mexico-La-Bufa</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guasave Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Playa Las Glorias is known for its sunsets and its abundant bird population. To get to Tamazula and Las Glorias, south of Guasave, follow the signs and the paved highway for six miles/10 km to Cubelete. Turn south (left) and follow the road for 4.5 miles/ eight km to Tamazula. Take the dirt road across from the church in Tamazula and follow it past Zerote and Brecha. Las Gloria]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/387/Mexico-Guasave-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:56:40 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/387/Mexico-Guasave-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Teacapandaacute;n can be visited as a day trip from Mazatlan. It is an expanse of palm groves, mangroves, estuaries and lagoons, called the lungs of Mexico. About 95 miles/140 km of wetlandandnbsp;can be traveled by boat. People do so in search of birds mainly, but also lizards, iguanas, snakes and insects.
For the botanist, the interesting vegetation is limitless. Yo]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/391/Mexico-Mazatlan-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:52:03 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/391/Mexico-Mazatlan-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Vista Tours, Av Camaron Sabado, # 2 and 3, 'n" 669-986-8610, www.vistatours.com.mx, is in the Zona Dorada.They offer numerous day tours, such as the Tequila Tour or a trip to Laandnbsp;Rosario. Both include lunch and cost $35 and $45 per person, respec- tively. They also offer a sightseeing dinner tour, an afternoon Copala tour, or will take you on an all-day excursion into the jungles of]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/392/Mexico-Mazatlan-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:51:13 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/392/Mexico-Mazatlan-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tepic Getting Here</title><description><![CDATA[By Plane
Amado Nervo Airport is about eight miles/12 km from the center of town and out past the bus station. It is namedandnbsp;after the famous poet Amado Nervo, who was born in Tepic. I do not knowandnbsp;of any other airport anywhere that is named after a poet. Serviced by Aero California, Mexicana and AeroMexico, it has flights from Mexico City, an hour away, and from ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/394/Mexico-Tepic-Getting-Here/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:47:04 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/394/Mexico-Tepic-Getting-Here</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tepic Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[Amado Nervo Museum, Zacatecas # 284 North, 'n" 311-212-2916, hours unavailable, is located in the house where this fa- mous poet was born on August 27, 1870. He schooled in Tepicuntil he was 14 and then worked on the newspaper in Mazatlan. He then went to Paris, where he worked on El Imparcial newspaper and met Ana Cecilia Luisa Daillez, the love of his life. When he returned to Mexico he had]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/395/Mexico-Tepic-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:45:59 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/395/Mexico-Tepic-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tepic Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Centro de Educacion Ambiental (Environmental Educationandnbsp;Center), 'n" 311-212-9409, is five miles/eight km from town, justandnbsp;10 minutes by taxi. It is open 8 am-1 pm daily; admission is $1. This educational center promotes conservation, appreciation and investi- gation of the outdoors. Located on 26,000 hectares of forest, the center offers an extensive amount of flora and fauna for the]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/396/Mexico-Tepic-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:44:06 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/396/Mexico-Tepic-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tepic Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[There are a few dishes traditional to the province of Nayarit. Pescado Sarandeado is grilled fish cooked over mangrove wood. This dish may no longer be available since mangroves areandnbsp;now being preserved. Pate de camaron is a shrimp pandacirc;tandeacute; and taxtihuili is a corn broth that has shrimp cooked into it. If you see any of these dishes offered, be certain to try them.
]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/397/Mexico-Tepic-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:42:05 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/397/Mexico-Tepic-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico San Blas History</title><description><![CDATA[San Blas, founded in 1768, became an important port for the Spanish. It was Manuel Rivero y Cordero who, under command of Carlos II, made San Blas the port for Spanish shipsandnbsp;sailing along the California coast. The Customs House was the first oneandnbsp;built in the New World and served as both a tax collection place for in- coming goods and as a defense fort. It was also from here that]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/398/Mexico-San-Blas-History/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:40:32 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/398/Mexico-San-Blas-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico El Fuerte Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[El Fuerte is surrounded by dry tropical deciduous thorn forest that is good raptorial habitat. Just north of El Fuerte River in the Sonoran Desert, the birder will be rewarded with uniqueandnbsp;landscapes along with endemic species. The areas between the desertandnbsp;and the forests offer even more for you to explore.
FACT FILE: The El Fuerte area has evolved so that some]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/373/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:27:26 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/373/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Bob Howell at Mi Casa es Su Casa, 'n" 327-274-0312, offers wildlife-viewing trips that end at hidden waterfalls, old villages, coffee plantations or hot springs. He will also take you biking,andnbsp;fishing, snorkeling or hiking to an active volcano. Lunch, prepared by Vicky, Bobandrsquo;s business partner, is included. If you stay at their house for more than a week, pick-up and delivery a]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/404/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:01:45 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/404/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Adventures on Horseback</title><description><![CDATA[Horse tours are possible at the stables next door to Cocos, Re- torno Las Palmas, in Rincon de Guayabitos. Make reserva- tions with Chorro at the stables (no phone). Rental is notandnbsp;expensive and the horses are gentle. On the other side of Cocos is a stallandnbsp;that rents Jet Skis.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/146/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Adventures-on-Horseback/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:58:12 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/146/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Adventures-on-Horseback</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Walking south toward Puerto Vallarta will always net you some birds that can be added to your list.
BIRD WATCH: Birds found in this area in- clude rough-winged swallows, cowbirds, crows, grackles, anis, orioles, frigate birds, pelicans, vultures, boobies, hummingbirds, egrets, bit- terns, coots, woodpeckers, gnatcatchers and kingfishers. Birders with a car should also v]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/281/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:57:12 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/281/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Golf
andnbsp;
El Monteon Course, 'n" 327-303-2929, is located in El Monteon village. It is a nine-hole, par-three (per hole) course that costsandnbsp;$30 to play, including transportation to and from your hotel in Jaltemba Bay or Guayabitos, your clubs, one set of balls and tees, lunch and a drink. What a deal! This information was given to me by ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/145/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:48:18 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/145/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Fiestas</title><description><![CDATA[The Virgin of Talpa is celebrated every May and the party lasts for about two weeks. The pedestrian walkway where most of the celebrations occur is decorated in palm fronds. There areandnbsp;fireworks, dances, elaborate costumes and special foods for sale along the walkway. Contact the Tourist Office for more information. Since this is low season, hotel reservations are not neces]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/280/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Fiestas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:45:37 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/280/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Fiestas</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Services</title><description><![CDATA[Tourist Office, near the main highway on Av del Sol Nuevo,'n" 327-274-0693, Monday to Friday, 9 am-7 pm.
Post office, downtown, Monday to Friday, 9 am-1 pm, 3-6 pm. Clinica Renteria, Calle Valle de Acapulco, 'n" 327-274-0140. Catureraandrsquo;s Farmacia, Av del Sol Nuevo and Tabachines, not only dispenses medicines but also sells stamps, has a fax and gives tourist information not fou]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/402/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:43:30 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/402/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay Getting Here</title><description><![CDATA[From the center of Puerto Vallarta, you can take a local, second- class bus for the hour-long (a bit longer if traffic is thick) trip to Jaltemba Bay.You can also take a taxi for about $50.
andnbsp;
AUTHOR NOTE: Note that some of the hotels offer free transportation from the PV airport to their hotel.
andnbsp;
If flying to Puerto Vallarta, take a tax]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/144/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Getting-Here/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:40:51 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/144/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay-Getting-Here</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Jaltemba Bay</title><description><![CDATA[Jaltemba Bay is a wide palm-dotted bay that has four villages around it and one scenic island. The villages start at Punta Raza, a rocky point that serves as the southern tip of the bay. From south to north, they are Los Ayala, Rincon de Guayabitos, La Pe?ita and La Colina. The is- land, visible from all villages, is Isla Pe?a. The town of La Pe?ita is joined by a bridge to Rincon de Guayabitos]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/279/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:38:29 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/279/Mexico-Jaltemba-Bay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico San Blas Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[El Delfin, at Hotel Garza Canela, 'n" 323-285-0610, 1-9 pm, is extremely clean and the water is safe to drink. The cost for a dinner is about $10 per serving. This is a first-class restaurantandnbsp;and should be tried at least once andndash; for that special night out. If you are tired of seafood, the steak here is excellent.
La Familia, Calle Batallon #18, 'n" 323-285-0258, is best fo]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/401/Mexico-San-Blas-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:35:41 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/401/Mexico-San-Blas-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico San Blas Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Bird Treks, 115 Peach Bottom Village, Peach Bottom, PA,'n" 717-548-3303 (US), 800-224-5399 (Mx), www.birdtreks.com, offers a tour that starts in Puerto Vallarta. It takes half a day traveling to San Blas where you set up home base in one of the better ho- tels. The next seven nights are spent sleeping at the hotel, while the days are spent hunting birds with expert birders (who are also]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/278/Mexico-San-Blas-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:01:19 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/278/Mexico-San-Blas-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tepic Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Hotels are spread around the city. There are numerous two- and one-star options beyond the plaza toward Av Victoria and then more west of the plaza but also toward Victoria.
andnbsp;
Hotel Cibrian, Amado Nervo #163, 311-212-8699, $, has moderately large rooms with private bathrooms and tiled floors. The place is clean and the staff is friendly. It is the onlyandnbsp;dece]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/140/Mexico-Tepic-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:27:43 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/140/Mexico-Tepic-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tepic Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Aguamilpa, a man-made lake, is 4.5 miles/seven km from Santa Maria del Oro. The 55,000-acre lake was created  by damming Mexicoandrsquo;s longest river, the Santiago, for theandnbsp;Aguamilpa Hydro Electric Power Plant. The 70-mile/100-km lake is sur- rounded by vegetated hills that pour scenic waterfalls into its waters. It is also a fishing lake where stocked bass is the dr]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/139/Mexico-Tepic-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 02:08:26 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/139/Mexico-Tepic-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tepic Services</title><description><![CDATA[Post office, Calle Durango #33 between Allende and Morelos, Monday to Friday, 8 am-6 pm, and until noon on Saturday.
andnbsp;
Hospital, Paseo de la Loma, next to La Loma Park, 'n" 311-213-7937.
andnbsp;
The Police Station, Tecnologica #3200, 'n" 311-211-5851, is a long way from the center.
andnbsp;
The Tourist Office, on the corner of Puebla a]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/138/Mexico-Tepic-Services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:53:27 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/138/Mexico-Tepic-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tepic</title><description><![CDATA[Tepic has all the conveniences of a big city coupled with the friendli- ness of small-town Mexico. I love theandnbsp;people, who always had time toandnbsp;tell me a story or show me something. The tourist office was so enthusiastic about my visit they gave me a list of the special places in the area and got me to report back on them. Theandnbsp;food was delicious, and the hotel I stayed in was except]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/137/Mexico-Tepic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:39:40 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/137/Mexico-Tepic</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Adventures of the Brain</title><description><![CDATA[Centro de Idiomas de Mazatlan, Belisario Dominguez #190,'n" 669-985-5606, www.spanishlink.org, offers courses designed for serious participants who need a working knowledge of con- versational Spanish in a short period of time. There are a maximum of six students per class, and the main focus is on speaking and listening. Opened in 1973, this school has won the International Committee of Qual]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/270/Mexico-Mazatlan-Adventures-of-the-Brain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:44:15 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/270/Mexico-Mazatlan-Adventures-of-the-Brain</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan Services</title><description><![CDATA[Police Station, Calle Ruiz and Santa Monica, Zona Dorada,'n" 669-903-9200.
The Tourist Office is on the 4th floor of the Banrural Bldg, AvSabalo and Tiburon, 'n" 669-916-5166, two blocks past El Cid Resort.
The post office, Calle Florez and Juarez, 'n" 669-981-2121, Monday to Friday, 8 am-5 pm, Saturday until 1 pm. Red mailboxes are along side- walks everywhere in to]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/268/Mexico-Mazatlan-Services/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:08 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/268/Mexico-Mazatlan-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Mazatlan History</title><description><![CDATA[The Nahutal people lived on the bay and fished. Some of the petroglyphs found on the islands along this strip ofandnbsp;coast go backandnbsp;10,000 years, so we know that the worship of sun and sand is not a new phenomenon with the coming of theandnbsp;Europeans.
Nu?o de Guzman and his 25 sailors are credited with being the first Europeans to settle on the bay. That was in 15]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/389/Mexico-Mazatlan-History/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:56:50 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/389/Mexico-Mazatlan-History</guid></item><item><title>Central Pacific Mexico Mazatlan</title><description><![CDATA[Herman Melville, the author of Mobyandnbsp;Dick, was in Mazatlan in the lateandnbsp;1800s for a period of two weeks. There is a plaque commemorating his visit. He loved the place. Since his visit the area became first a tourist draw and then an ideal retirement community. The town isandnbsp;in close proximity to places of interest where one can ride horses, watch whales, photograph birds, swim withandn]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/267/Central-Pacific-Mexico-Mazatlan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:41:04 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/267/Central-Pacific-Mexico-Mazatlan</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guasave Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Retaurante El Granero, V. Guerrero and Emiliano Zapata,'n" 687-872-4011, www.hotelelsembrado r.cjb.net, in the  Sembrador Hotel is about the best place to have a meal unless you head out to the beaches and eat seafood from one of the palapa huts.
Restaurant La Pizzeta, Blvd Central #115, 'n" 687-872-7777, has pizzaandnbsp;for reasonable prices. This is always a safe bet.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/388/Mexico-Guasave-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:37:15 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/388/Mexico-Guasave-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guasave Adventures in Culture</title><description><![CDATA[Nio Ruins archeological site is less than six miles/10 km west of town on Sinaloa River. There are also a number of old missions farther up the river. Nio has a necropolis that was inandnbsp;use between 800 and 1,200 years ago. At that time, this farming commu- nity made ceramics that were superior to those of other villages. Found at the site were burial jars, plates, bowls and pots. The ceramic]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/266/Mexico-Guasave-Adventures-in-Culture/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:23:02 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/266/Mexico-Guasave-Adventures-in-Culture</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guasave Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[The Church of the Rosary near the plaza has a statue of Mary with the Christ child in one arm and a rosary dangling from the other. The statue is paraded through town on the first Sundayandnbsp;every October and the last Sunday every November. The church itself is not overly ornate.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/130/Mexico-Guasave-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:12:34 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/130/Mexico-Guasave-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guasave Services</title><description><![CDATA[Contact the Police at 'n" 687-872-1232.andnbsp;Thereandrsquo;s a medical center on Av Lopez Mateos #643, 'n" 687-872-8283.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/265/Mexico-Guasave-Services/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:09:48 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/265/Mexico-Guasave-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Guasave</title><description><![CDATA[This attractive little city of 100,000 people is just 25 miles/50 km from the ocean. Located on the Sinaloa River, the town supports an agri- cultural population, one that grows corn, wheat, sorghum, soy, cotton and beans. The biggest draw for visitors are the Nio Ruins, which date backandnbsp;800 years, and the birdlife on the islands at Las Glorias.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/386/Mexico-Guasave/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:01:59 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/386/Mexico-Guasave</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Creel Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Villa Mexicana Hotel, Resort and RV Park, Calle Adolfo Lopez Mateos on the west side of town just before the turnoff to Divisadero, 'n" 635-421-7088, charges $8 a day for camping.andnbsp;There are showers and a communal kitchen. They also have some cabinsandnbsp;with private bathrooms and kitchen- ettes that cost $65-$85 a day. There is a restaurant, bar and grocery store.
Los Pi?os, on t]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/264/Mexico-Creel-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:08:38 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/264/Mexico-Creel-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Creel Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Canyon Travels, 900 Ridge Creek, Bulverde, TX 78163-2872,andnbsp;'n" 800-843-1060, www.canyontravel.com. These people work di- rectly with the Tarahumara Indians in three lodges owned byandnbsp;the Indians. They also work with the Tarahumara Childrenandrsquo;s Hospital Fund and the Sierra Madre Alliance. They are underwriters for the Colibri Ecotourism Award and members of the International Eco-Tou]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/385/Mexico-Creel-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:04:16 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/385/Mexico-Creel-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Creel Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Located at the bottom of the Tararecua Canyon about 1,600 feet/500 meters below the village, Recohuata Hot Springs main- tain a temperature near 98anddeg;F/37anddeg;C. The springs are in their natural state; no work has been done on the numerous pools lying in natural rock formations that are just made for soaking. There is a $1 entry fee.To reach Lake Arereko youandrsquo;ll need to ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/263/Mexico-Creel-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:52:44 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/263/Mexico-Creel-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Creel</title><description><![CDATA[Creel sits at 7,600 feet/2,200 meters above sea level and is surrounded by pine forests. The climate is cool. July and August are rainy months when biking and climbing are not good activities. By September, thingsandnbsp;start to dry out, and by November you can expect frost at night.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/262/Mexico-Creel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:39:39 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/262/Mexico-Creel</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Divisadero Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[There are andnbsp;food stalls where the andnbsp;train stops, but andnbsp;most andnbsp;people andnbsp;eat at their hotel.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/126/Mexico-Divisadero-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:33:49 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/126/Mexico-Divisadero-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Batopilas Guides</title><description><![CDATA[A guide for the day should cost anywhere from $25 to $35 for him and his horse (I havenandrsquo;t heard of any women guides andndash; yet). A second horse will be another $15 to $20 a day. Manual Gil is aandnbsp;good hiking guide who has been recommended to me by a fellow trekker,andnbsp;but ask in town for others. Numerous people are knowledgeable and can help.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/124/Mexico-Batopilas-Guides/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:09:03 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/124/Mexico-Batopilas-Guides</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Batopilas Getting Here</title><description><![CDATA[If you arrive by train, you can walk to the town square from the station.You can drive here only if you have a 4x4 with standard trans- mission. At Km 70 along the southern road from Creel, turn onto the signed road to Samachique. This road is paved only to San Rafael. You must follow the steep road from the turnoff into the Batandoacute;pilas Canyon for80 miles/55 km (about four hours). Th]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/380/Mexico-Batopilas-Getting-Here/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:03:16 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/380/Mexico-Batopilas-Getting-Here</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Urique Places to Stay and Eat</title><description><![CDATA[The new hotel and restaurant (unnamed, as yet) in town is owned by Elena Acosta. I haveandnbsp;not seen it so I canandrsquo;t give a firsthand opinion. I have been told that it is fairly plush for Urique.
Canon de Urique Hotel, main street,$, is the one basic hotel in town. Each room has a private bathroom and a bed.There are home stay programs in thisandnbsp;village. The great thing ab]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/257/Mexico-Urique-Places-to-Stay-and-Eat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:56:22 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/257/Mexico-Urique-Places-to-Stay-and-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Urique Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[The enormity of the gorge intimidates even the most avid hiker. However, going on a hike is a must. Trails are clear and often have barricades along the edge to keep you from falling over.andnbsp;The cliffs have vegetation clinging to every stone.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/379/Mexico-Urique-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:53:09 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/379/Mexico-Urique-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Bahuichivo and Cerocahui Places to Stay and Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Cerocahui Wilderness Lodge,andnbsp;'n" 800-843-1060, $$$$, www.can- yontravel.com/lodgecero1.htm,andnbsp;is close to town and managed by Canyon Travel. The hotel is perched on the edge of a canyon so it has great views. The in- terior of the main building where guests eat or relax is made of wood beam and stone and decorated with traditional Mexican furniture. The rooms areandnbsp;brightly colored,]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/256/Mexico-Bahuichivo-and-Cerocahui-Places-to-Stay-and-Eat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:48:04 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/256/Mexico-Bahuichivo-and-Cerocahui-Places-to-Stay-and-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Bahuichivo and Cerocahui Outfitter/Tour Operator</title><description><![CDATA[Hotel Paraiso del Oso, 'n" 421-3372, www.mexicohorse.com, offers many different tours, but horse tours are the specialty. Doug, the owner, loves the animals, treats them well and knowsandnbsp;where they can go to make your trip exceptional. He also offers river raft- ing when water levels allow.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/378/Mexico-Bahuichivo-and-Cerocahui-Outfitter-Tour-Operator/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:43:09 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/378/Mexico-Bahuichivo-and-Cerocahui-Outfitter-Tour-Operator</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Bahuichivo and Cerocahui Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Those in search of exciting river exploration in the safety of a raft can paddle the 40 miles/65 km of the Urique River as it passes through the 6,000-foot/2,000-meter walls of Urique Canyon to the mission town of Tubares on El Fuerte River. This run takes three days and can be done only during rainy season, July to October. At this time, the water is laden with debris pulled from the mountains]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/254/Mexico-Bahuichivo-and-Cerocahui-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:30:14 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/254/Mexico-Bahuichivo-and-Cerocahui-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Choix Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Restaurante Cuauhtemoc, Obregandoacute;n #37, 'n" 635-866-0350, serves Mexican dishes. Pollos Mayos, Obregandoacute;n and Guerrero,'n" 635-866-0324, serves chicken (but not the happy ones) andandnbsp;Restaurant Anita, Guerrero #2, 'n" 635-866-0404, is best for breakfast. There are other places in town; be adventurous and scout them out.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/253/Mexico-Choix-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:12:29 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/253/Mexico-Choix-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Choix Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Real de Minas, Obregandoacute;n #28,'n" 635-866-0400, $$, is a basic establishment with rooms at economical prices. I have no information on this hotel because I never madeandnbsp;it to Choix.
Club Hidalgo Lodge, Calle Zaragozaandnbsp;#820, 'n" 635-893-0657, $$$, is the up- scale place in town. However, I have no further information on thisandnbsp;lodge.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/376/Mexico-Choix-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:10:00 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/376/Mexico-Choix-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Choix</title><description><![CDATA[This tiny mining town located near the Mocorito River is off the rail line, but along the highway just 70 miles/123 km northeast of Los Mochis. The elevation is a bit higher than El Fuerte, so the climate is pleasant for almost everybody. There are sportfishing lodges, one hotel and a few restaurants, but the big draw is the hot springs just a few milesfrom town.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/252/Mexico-Choix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:02:40 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/252/Mexico-Choix</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Temoris Adventures</title><description><![CDATA[Other than hang out, drink margaritas and eat, you can do horseback riding or hiking trips from Tandeacute;moris. Ask Oscar at the hotel. The costs run around $50 a day for middle-class travelandnbsp;(not luxurious and not terrible). If you are adventuresome and like out-of-the-way places, this may be a good place to stop and explore in an area never visited by the tour groups.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/375/Mexico-Temoris-Adventures/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:58:37 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/375/Mexico-Temoris-Adventures</guid></item><item><title>Mexico El Fuerte Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[El Fuerte Eco-Adventures, Av Hidalgo #260 and 5 de Mayo, Los Mochis, 'n" 668-818-3456, www.mexicocoppercanyon.com, of- fers horseback riding trips, rafting excursions, river crossingsandnbsp;and tours to the petroglyphs and the Mayo Indian village of Tehueco. There is also a walking tour of the city, which I highly recommend.
andnbsp;
Nature Treks andamp; Passages, PO Box 6480]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/117/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:42:17 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/117/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico El Fuerte Adventures in Culture</title><description><![CDATA[Tehueco Mayo Indian Mission is nine miles/15 km from El Fuerte and takes about half an hour by bus to reach. The village was founded in 1648 and the mission was built in 1650. However, it was left to go to ruin after the Jesuits were expelled from the New World and the present mission wasnandrsquo;t built until 1811. The new building sits beside the old.
LOC]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/250/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Adventures-in-Culture/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:36:51 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/250/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Adventures-in-Culture</guid></item><item><title>Mexico El Fuerte Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Cerro de la Mascara (Mask Hill) is above the town. To get here, walk down Calle 5 de Mayo to the river and head up the hill. This is where local people hundreds of years ago came toandnbsp;carve their history in stone. Some of these glyphs, still visible today, are circles, while others are lines that form a square. The deep carvings, be- lieved to be anywhere from 800 to 2,000 y]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/249/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:20:52 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/249/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico El Fuerte Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[The fort, located on El Fuerte River, was built in 1610 to protect Spanish settlers from Indian attacks. It was built by Diego Martinez de Hurdaide during the Viceroyship of Don Juan deandnbsp;Mendoza. Once peace was made between the two cultures, the area be- came a prosperous agricultural center and stop-over for the miners tak- ing the silver and gold from the mines in t]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/372/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:16:37 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/372/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico El Fuerte Services</title><description><![CDATA[Tourist Office and post office are at 5 de Mayo in the Govern- ment Building, 'n" 698-893-0810.andnbsp;Police, on the road between El Fuetre and Los Mochis at Km 78,andnbsp;'n" 698-893-0594.Medical Clinic of the Good Samaritan, Calle Melchor Ocamp andandnbsp;Antonio Cece?a, #716, 'n" 698-893-0688.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/115/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Services/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:12:39 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/115/Mexico-El-Fuerte-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico El Fuerte History</title><description><![CDATA[The town was first a military post, founded in 1564 by Conquistador Don Francisco de Ibarra. Missionaries came shortly after and the village then became an important religiousandnbsp;center that eventually grew, under the watchful eye of the Franciscan Fathers, into a commercial center. However, the town was destroyed by lo- cal Indians who didnandrsquo;t want the Spaniards p]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/248/Mexico-El-Fuerte-History/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:09:37 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/248/Mexico-El-Fuerte-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico El Fuerte</title><description><![CDATA[This tiny town of about 30,000 people is 45 miles/80 km northeast ofandnbsp;Los Mochis and is far more popular with tourists, perhaps because of its size and its location on El Fuerte River, where the Septentrion Gorge begins.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/371/Mexico-El-Fuerte/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:04:42 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/371/Mexico-El-Fuerte</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Los Mochis Nightlife300</title><description><![CDATA[International Sugar Company, Leyva y Cardenas, 'n" 668-818-1043, in the Plaza Inn, is open 11 am-2 am daily. Although not the cheapest bar in town, it is one of the better places.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/247/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Nightlife300/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:45:03 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/247/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Nightlife300</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Los Mochis Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Mr Owens Restaurant and Coffee Bar, Leyva y Cardenas,'n" 668-818-1042, in the Plaza Inn, is open 6 am to midnight seven days a week. Breakfast is the big draw, because this placeandnbsp;is open before the train leaves; the coffee is good. The cuisine is interna- tional. Prices are mid-range andndash; a snack costs about $5.
andnbsp;
Cazadores, Leyva y Cardenas, 'n" 668-818-8696, a]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/113/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:41:52 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/113/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Los Mochis Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Los Mochis Trailer Park,'n" 668-812-0021, $, has laun- dry facilities, flush toilets, aandnbsp;lounge and a night watchman. The park is set on five acres of land. Tenting is an option.
Rio Fuerte Trailer Park, Calle JonRubi #637, 'n" 668-812-9686, $, is onandnbsp;10 acres of land overlooking Rio Fuerte. The resort has a pool, lounge, grocery store, laundry facilities and flush toilets.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/246/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:38:55 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/246/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Los Mochis Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Flamingo Tour Operator, 'fr 668-818-7046 or 800-896-8196, www.mexicoscoppercanyon.com/flamingo, has been in business since the 1960s. They offer tours to the islands, river cruises,bike tours and kayaking in the area. For birders, they also have knowl- edgeable guides, some who can imitate different calls. Prices vary accord- ing to the time and activity.
andnbsp;
Sierra Madre To]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/112/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:34:20 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/112/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Los Mochis Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Sinoloa Park and Botanical Garden (no phone) is on Rosales and Castro in Colonia Americana district, the old resi- dential district that has plantation-styled mansions surroundedandnbsp;by manicured yards. The gardens, located on 32 acres, have the largest collection of palms in Mexico. They also have a number of plants collected by the original land owner, Ben Johnson, brought from places like I]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/245/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:31:26 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/245/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Los Mochis Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Nature tours in the bay and to Isla de los Pajaros (Bird Island) on the river will reward the birder with huge numbers of sight- ings. The Island of Farallon de San Ignacio, where sea lionsandnbsp;and seals hang out, is an ecological preserve only 45 minutes by boat fromandnbsp;the port of Topolobampo. Dolphins that like to play in the bay may accom- pany you on your voyage.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/111/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:28:33 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/111/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Los Mochis Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[Regional Museum of the Valle del Fuerte, Calle Obregandoacute;n y Antonio Rosales, 'n" 668-812-4692, Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am-1 pm and 4-7 pm. Entry fee is 50? per person and Sundays are free.andnbsp;The museum, housed in the residence of a former citizen, Dr. Chapman, has his old guns and diaries on display. Occupying six rooms, the mu- seum has artifacts from Valle del Fuerte, including petrogl]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/244/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:26:38 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/244/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Los Mochis Festivals</title><description><![CDATA[The spring festival, or Samana Santa, occurs during the week of Easter that takes place 40 days after the beginning of Lent. The date changes yearly, but it is always in March or April. Indigenous people wear traditional clothes, play traditional music on tradi- tional instruments and drink tons of tesqui?o, a fermented corn drink. May has the Expo of Los Mochis, and in December there is a comm]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/110/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Festivals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:23:04 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/110/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Festivals</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Los Mochis Services</title><description><![CDATA[Tourist Office, Calle Ordo?es and Allende, next to the govern- ment office, 'n" 668-812-6640, Monday to Friday, 9 am-4 pm. It has free information and brochures and the staff genuinely likeandnbsp;to see tourists.
Post office, Ordo?ez #226, Monday to Friday, 9 am-3 pm.
Police, Degollado y Cuauhtemoc in the Presidencia Municipal, 'n" 668-812-0033.
Hospital F]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/243/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Services/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:19:23 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/243/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Services</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Los Mochis Getting Here</title><description><![CDATA[By Plane
Los Mochis International Airport is five miles/eight km from the center of town. AeroMexico has daily flights to Los An- geles, San Diego, Tucson, New York and Miami; Aero Californiaandnbsp;has daily service from Los Angeles; and Delta Airlines has daily serviceandnbsp;from all major US cities. A taxi from the airport to the town center costs about]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/109/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Getting-Here/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:13:42 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/109/Mexico-Los-Mochis-Getting-Here</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Los Mochis</title><description><![CDATA[Located 10 miles/16 km from Topolobampo on the Pacific Ocean, the town of Los Mochis was founded in 1894 by Ben Johnson, an American farmer who came to Mexico in search of a better life. He worked, culti- vated land, grew sugarcane and eventually started the Ingenio Azucarero (Sugar Mill) that is still in operation today. The town has wide streets lined with palms, and is home to almost half a ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/242/Mexico-Los-Mochis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:06:50 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/242/Mexico-Los-Mochis</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Copper Canyon Nightlife in the Canyon</title><description><![CDATA[Nightlife in any of the Copper Canyon towns is what you make yourself. Find a place that serves the drinks you like, sit beside someone who looks/sounds interesting and hang out. You could also use this time to rest up before hitting an area (like Mazatlan) with a more lively nightlife. If camping, buy a bag of beer and sit around your tent watching the other campers walk by. In Creel, you can ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/108/Mexico-Copper-Canyon-Nightlife-in-the-Canyon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:03:00 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/108/Mexico-Copper-Canyon-Nightlife-in-the-Canyon</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley Shopping</title><description><![CDATA[The things to shop for in the area are cotton weavings, straw baskets and pottery. Because tourism isnandrsquo;t a huge draw, there arenandrsquo;t the stalls and market shops that are found in touristandnbsp;towns. However, if you enter any of the better shops, especially those in big hotels, you will be able to find something that you like.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/368/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Shopping/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:59:03 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/368/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Shopping</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Gabinoandrsquo;s Yaqui Valley Hunting and Fishing Resorts, 1305andnbsp;N. Grand Av, # 415, Nogales AR, 'n" 644-415-0621, or Sinoloa and Yaqui #826, Obregandoacute;n, 'n" 614-413-4648, www.frankruiz.biz,andnbsp;has probably the most luxurious operation for hunters and anglers in the country. Frank Ruiz, guide and tour operator for more than ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/103/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:56:10 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/103/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Isla Huivulai is 30 miles/45 km southwest of Obregandoacute;n along a five-mile/eight-km stretch of coast that offers excellent birding. The island acts as a barrier that forces mud to collect near theandnbsp;shore, creating the Estero Tobari (Tobari Estuary) which, in turn, has led to mangroves and mudflats around the lagoon. Sand dunes can be found on the beaches between the lagoon and the ocean.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/236/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:50:32 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/236/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad</title><description><![CDATA[The most popular way to access the area is via the Chihuahua al Pacifico Railroad that goes from the sea at Los Mochis, through Creel, to the highlands of Chihuahua 395 miles/650 km away, passing through five climate zones and land as high as 8,000 feet/2,400 meters. You can stop along the way and do day hikes around canyon rims or youandnbsp;can hire a guide and do longer backpacking hikes into ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/240/Mexico-Chihuahua-al-Pacifico-Railroad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:50:28 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/240/Mexico-Chihuahua-al-Pacifico-Railroad</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley Adventures in Water</title><description><![CDATA[Oviachic Dam, or Presa General Alvaro Obregandoacute;n, is a recre- ation area 18 miles/24 km north of Obregandoacute;n where you can camp, sail, fish and water ski. Oviachic Recreational Park, withandnbsp;the Sierra Madres standing guard in the distance, has grills, games and a large parking lot. To get here, take a bus from the center of town. The big fishing catch is the wide-mouth bass that run f]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/367/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Adventures-in-Water/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:47:17 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/367/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Adventures-in-Water</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Copper Canyon</title><description><![CDATA[Although Copper Canyon is not actually along the western coast ofandnbsp;Mexico, the starting point of the rail line that gets you to the canyon(Los Mochis) is. Many visitors to Pacific Mexico also visit the canyon. Itsandnbsp;landscape is dramatic. For general information about Copper Canyon, visit www.coppercanyon-mexico.com.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/106/Mexico-Copper-Canyon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:45:08 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/106/Mexico-Copper-Canyon</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Duck/Dove Hunting
andnbsp;
From early November to mid-March, this area is known for its two million pintail, gadwall, green, cinnamon and redhead ducks, canvasbacks, Pacific-black brants and widgeons. Thereandnbsp;are 16 species in all, along with white-winged doves, a major draw for hunters.
andnbsp;
Gabinoandrsquo;s hunting area (see page 117) has an e]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/102/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:39:42 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/102/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Navojoa Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Restaurant Los Arcos, in the Best Western Hotelandnbsp;'fr 642-422-0331, serves national and international foods (no surprises) at reasonable prices. Otherwise, choose any restaurant around the square in the center of town.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/239/Mexico-Navojoa-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:37:48 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/239/Mexico-Navojoa-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[Obregandoacute;nandnbsp;Yaqui Museum, Calle Allende and 5 de Febrero, Monday to Fri- day, 8 am-6 pm, has a collection of ethnological objects, includ- ing historical photos, costumes, household utensils and aandnbsp;reproduction Yaqui dwelling. You can buy handmade items from locals.
Monument of Alvaro Obregandoacute;n, Calle Arenal and Abasolo in San An- gel (a suburb). This is where Obregandoac]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/235/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:36:20 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/235/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley Festivals</title><description><![CDATA[June 24 brings the andnbsp;most andnbsp;interesting festival in the andnbsp;area. This andnbsp;is when everyone goes to the andnbsp;Yaqui andnbsp;River andnbsp;for a bath, in the andnbsp;custom of the andnbsp;Yaqui andnbsp;Indians. After andnbsp;your andnbsp;bath, you can celebrate.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/366/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Festivals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:32:01 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/366/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Festivals</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Navojoa Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Best Western Hotel del Rio, Pesqueira Prolongacion Norte (one mile/1.5 km from townnear the Mayo River Bridge), 'n" 642-422-0331, $$$, is a new hotel with an attractive patio and pool that has resi- dent parrots. The hotel features a gift shop, ice machines, cable TV, tennis courts, spa, restaurant and bar. The rooms are spacious, with mini-fridges and air conditioning,
El Ranch]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/370/Mexico-Navojoa-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:31:40 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/370/Mexico-Navojoa-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley History</title><description><![CDATA[The city is named after Alvaro Obregandoacute;n, an active member of the Mexican Revolution who lived from 1880 to 1928. The area along the Yaqui River was originally part of Yaqui Indian territory. The Jesuit missionaries were the first Europeans to settle in the area. They were soon followed by gold seekers and then by farmers.
andnbsp;
Alvaro Obregandoacute;n was born near Alamos, ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/101/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-History/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:27:45 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/101/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-History</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Navojoa Adventures in Nature</title><description><![CDATA[Turtle Island Peace Camp, 40 miles/60 km south of Navojoa at Melchor Ocampo, www.geocities.com/navopatia/welcome. html, islat_mx@yahoo.com, is three miles/ 4.5 km off the highway. This outdoor education program offers language study, solar energy outreach, organic agriculture and natural construction. They do kayaking, birding and ecological studies. The camp has a communal kitchen and five pal]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/105/Mexico-Navojoa-Adventures-in-Nature/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:27:36 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/105/Mexico-Navojoa-Adventures-in-Nature</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley</title><description><![CDATA[Obregandoacute;n is a bird-hunting area that has hundreds of thousands of acres reserved for the sport. It is also a popular home base for fishing excursions. The city itself, with a population close to a million, has every amenity you could possibly want, from good international food to comfortable accommodations. The fishing lodges, too, are worth looking at.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/234/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:24:04 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/234/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Navojoa Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[Beaches
Huatabampito, Las Bocas and Camahuiroa, six miles/10 km farther south from Navojoa are long stretches of empty beaches. The sand is sparkling white and dotted with palms allandnbsp;along. These beaches get few visitors and they have good waves. To reach them, take a bus from Navojoa to Huatabampo and then another from there to the beach of your ch]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/238/Mexico-Navojoa-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:22:41 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/238/Mexico-Navojoa-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Nightlife</title><description><![CDATA[Most tourists stay and play in San Carlos, so Iandrsquo;ve listed the best spots in that town.Mexican Party Night, held every Tuesday at the Plaza San Carlos Hotel, 'n" 622-227-0077 (ext. 509/510), has a lively performance of local music and dancing for $18 per person. This includes one drink.andnbsp;Notche Mexicana is held at Blackies Restaurant, 'n" 622-226-1525, ev- ery Wednesday. It feature]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/365/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Nightlife/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:19:25 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/365/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Nightlife</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Navojoa History</title><description><![CDATA[If the city of Obregandoacute;n is too big and busy for you, maybe Navojoa, with itsandnbsp;200,000 people, will be more attractive. It has a couple of hotels, some non-descript restaurants, a university, theaters and a horse track close by.
andbull; History
It was the Mayo Indians who first lived in this valley beside the Mayo River. Outsiders came later, and it took]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/369/Mexico-Navojoa-History/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:18:54 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/369/Mexico-Navojoa-History</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[There are more places to eat and drink than there are hotels in San Carlos and Guaymas. Below, I suggest a few of the more popular places in San Carlos, but you should explore and findandnbsp;more.
andnbsp;
Evieandrsquo;s Simply Coffee, across from Plaza las Glorias in the marina, has user-friendly, crash-resistant Mac computers with Internet access. But the main reason to come here i]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/100/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:13:22 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/100/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley Places to Eat</title><description><![CDATA[Los Molinos Restaurant, Av Miguel Aleman and Allende #201 North, 'n" 644-414-1775, in the Costa de Oro Motel, serves breakfast from 7 to 10 am, lunch from noon to 4 pm and dinnerandnbsp;from 7 to 11 pm. They specialize in steaks and seafood.
Sport Race Bar, Av Miguel Aleman and Allende # 201 North, 'n" 644-414-1775, also in the Costa de Oro Motel, is open Tuesday to Sunday,10 am to 2 ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/104/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Places-to-Eat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:11:06 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/104/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Places-to-Eat</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Guaymas
When I visited, there were 24 hotels in Guaymas with a total ofandnbsp;1,800 beds. There are different levels of comfort; most upper-end options offer the equivalent of American standards. My suggestion is to always book only one or two nights for your vacation time and take a day to look around for something that better meets your needs. Most visitors spend their]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/233/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:07:37 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/233/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Ciudad Obregon and the Yaqui Valley Places to Stay</title><description><![CDATA[Remember, no area code is needed for local calls.
Hacienda La Escondida, Sinoloa andamp; Yaqui #826, 'n" 644-413-4648, www.frankruiz.biz, has seven bedroomswith bathroom, a lounge area, bar, din- ing room, exterior patio, satellite TV, Jacuzzi, telephone and Internet access. This is an all-inclusive resort. See Gabinoandrsquo;s, page 117, for prices.
Posada San Josandeacute;, ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/237/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Places-to-Stay/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:05:06 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/237/Mexico-Ciudad-Obregon-and-the-Yaqui-Valley-Places-to-Stay</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Bartering</title><description><![CDATA[The nicer the shop, the less the bartering. You will pay more, but probably get better quality. Bartering, especially in Span- ish at the markets, is fun and will often reward you with not only an item you like, but improved Spanish and maybe even a friendship.
The John Ramos, www.johnramos.com, prints and calendars are gems to give as gifts. The prints (16 x 31 inches/40 x 75 cm) featu]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/364/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Bartering/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:58:41 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/364/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Bartering</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Shopping</title><description><![CDATA[Seri Indian ironwood carvings are unique and available only in this area of Mexico. Ironwood (Olneya tesota) is the sec- ond-heaviest wood that grows in the Americas. It likes dry areasandnbsp;from sea level to 2,500 feet/800 meters. The Seri have always carved things like toys, violins and yokes out of soft woods and things like musi- cal rasps, bull roarers, yokes and oar blades from ironwood. ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/99/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Shopping/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:51:19 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/99/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Shopping</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Outfitters/Tour Operators</title><description><![CDATA[Sonoran Sports Center, Marosa Building #1 in San Carlos,'n" 622-226-0929, www.sailsancarlos.com, has kayaks ($30 for half a day) and windsurfing boards for rent. They will also takeandnbsp;you diving in the bay for $75, to the wrecks for $85 and to San Pedro over- night for $150 per person. The overnight trip is on the 40-foot/12-meter trimaran and includes three dives, use of kayaks, food and ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/232/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Outfitters-Tour-Operators/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:48:56 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/232/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Outfitters-Tour-Operators</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Adventure in Culture</title><description><![CDATA[La Pintada Cave Paintings are 43 miles/69 km north of San Carlos along Highway 15 in the National Archeological Park. The paintings depict animals and geometric designs, some withandnbsp;religious significance. They are set quite high on the walls, which sug- gests the caves at one time had water in them. To get here, take a bus go- ing north toward Hermosillo and ask to be let off near the park.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/363/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Adventure-in-Culture/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:39:28 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/363/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Adventure-in-Culture</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Adventures on Horseback</title><description><![CDATA[Horseback riding along the beach is great and there are even a few trails going off into the hills. To rent a horse for the hour or for the day, ask at your hotel or go to the stables next to the Clubandnbsp;Med entrance located near the end of the main highway going through town toward the water. Rates are $7-10 per person, per hour and, should you need a guide, the cost for one is about $10 per]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/98/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Adventures-on-Horseback/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:33:17 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/98/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Adventures-on-Horseback</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Other Watersports</title><description><![CDATA[Windsurfing is becoming legendary in these parts. The beach features prevailing offshore breezes that offer a long clean wave and the longest breaks on the west coast. The best seasons for this are fall, winter and spring. February is the best time, but it is also when the water is the cold- est. The winds at that time are usually 15-35 knots. Kite boarding/wind- surfing lessons are offered by ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/362/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Other-Watersports/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:22:20 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/362/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Other-Watersports</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Cruises</title><description><![CDATA[Sunset Fiesta Cruise aboard Musicat, 'n" 622-226-1595, www. catsancar.com/musicat, is a two-hour sunset cruise that runs daily. Theandnbsp;$30 charge includes margaritas, beer, soft drinks, snacks and music. Children age seven-17 years pay only $15. The boat leaves at 6 pm and follows the San Carlos coastline from San Pedro Island and San Antonio Point to Miramar and Haystack R]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/97/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Cruises/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:18:40 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/97/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Cruises</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Boat/Fishing Charters</title><description><![CDATA[La Sirena Charters, 'n" 928-925-2729 (US), www.cybertrails.com/~jwbrown/lasirena/dive.html, has a 34-foot Baja Power Cat with an ex- perienced captain and crew. They supply Penn International tackle and a large assortment of lures and bait. For diving tours, they have a catama- ran that cruises at 30 knots and can hold up to 14 divers and equipment. They have oxygen on board,]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/230/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Boat-Fishing-Charters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:14:07 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/230/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Boat-Fishing-Charters</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Diving and Snorkeling</title><description><![CDATA[The bays offer about 800 species of sea life, 400 of which are shellfish. There is the possibility of seeing hammerhead sharks, whales, sea lions and manta rays. The temperatures seldom drop lower than 60anddeg;F/16anddeg;C and visibility ranges from 30 feet/10 meters to 100 feet/30 meters around Isla San Pedro, 17miles/25 km north of Guaymas. In spring, the large species of seaweed that grow here ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/96/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Diving-and-Snorkeling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:23 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/96/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Diving-and-Snorkeling</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Adventures on Water</title><description><![CDATA[BeachesGuaymas harbor is polluted due to the fact that it is an old port, used as a dumping ground long before the ecological movement got going. However, it doesnandrsquo;t take much of a walk along theandnbsp;shore to get out of the pollution and into clean waters. Near San Carlos, conditions improve tremendously.
Playa Miramar is north of Guaymas o]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/229/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Adventures-on-Water/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:57:13 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/229/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Adventures-on-Water</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Bowling</title><description><![CDATA[Bowl San Carlos, Plaza Los Jitos, Blvd Escenico, Km 10, 'n" 622-226-0201, has a number of lanes and is open daily. There is also a billiards room on site. It is in the same place as the 1910 Cantina.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/360/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Bowling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:50:35 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/360/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Bowling</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Tennis</title><description><![CDATA[Tennis courts are found in the bigger hotels and condo complexes. Some hotels will permit the public to play, but only if the courts are not occu- pied by their paying guests. There is no public court.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/95/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Tennis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:46:53 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/95/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Tennis</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Golf</title><description><![CDATA[San Carlos Marina Country Club, Domicilio Conocido, 'n" 622-226-1116, is between Guaymas and San Carlos. Open from 7 am to 8 pm daily, it is an 18-hole, par 72, 5,858-yard course. It was designed by Pete and Roy Dye and has Bermuda grass on both the greens and fairway. Carts are available. I have no information on green fees.
Campestre de Hermosillo Golf Club]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/228/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Golf/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:43:36 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/228/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Golf</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Adventures on Foot</title><description><![CDATA[Hiking
Tetakawi Hill is the double mountain you can see east of San Carlos and west of Guaymas. The name means andldquo;tits of a goatandrdquo; in the Yaqui Indian language (although the Yaqui deny this). Theandnbsp;mound is about 2,000 feet/600 meters tall. From its top, you can see the entire town, both bays, and far out to sea. A cave on the mountain has b]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/359/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Adventures-on-Foot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:39:12 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/359/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Adventures-on-Foot</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Sightseeing</title><description><![CDATA[Walking Tour of Guaymasandnbsp;
andnbsp;
Your tour should start at San Fernando Church, two blocks north of Av Seridan. This church, with its distinct double stee- ples, was built in the 1800s. It can be seen from anywhere on theandnbsp;bay. After touring the church, you can rest in the tree-shaded park next door before heading out for more sights.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/94/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Sightseeing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:34:46 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/94/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Sightseeing</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Fiestas</title><description><![CDATA[Carnival in Guaymas follows the Italian tradition. It was started in 1888, which makes it the longest-running carnival in Mexico.
FACT FILE: The word carnival probably comes from the Latin medieval term carnelevarium, which meant abstinence from meat during Lent.
The festival is celebrated throughout Latin America for the three days before Ash Wednesday and, in ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/227/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Fiestas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:28:15 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/227/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Fiestas</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Publications</title><description><![CDATA[El Imparcial, www.elimparcial.com, has general news in Spanish.
Cambio Sonora, www.cambiosonora.com, includes general news, but focuses more on events happening in the state. Spanish only.
Tribuna del Yaqui, www.tribuna.com.mx, has their headquarters inandnbsp;Obregandoacute;n, so the news is focused more on the state of Sonora. Spa]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/358/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Publications/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:25:02 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/358/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Publications</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico History</title><description><![CDATA[Originally occupied by the Guaymenas Indians, the area wasnandrsquo;t explored by Europeans until 1539, and the city wasnandrsquo;t estab- lished until the Jesuit missionaries came in 1617. Fatherandnbsp;Kino and Father Salvatierra worked with the tribes around 1680 andandnbsp;sent reports back to Spain about the natural resources in the area. This brought more adventurers.
In the early 1700s, ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/226/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-History/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:12:47 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/226/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-History</guid></item><item><title>Northern Pacific Mexico Getting Here</title><description><![CDATA[By Plane
There are several daily flights from Phoenix, Los Angeles and Mexico City. AeroMexico, Mexicana Airlines and American Air- lines fly into the Guaymas/San Carlos airport.andnbsp;
Note that all long-distance calls in Mexico must have the 01 before the city area code. No area code is needed when making a local call.
AIRLINE C]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/357/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Getting-Here/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:07:42 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/357/Northern-Pacific-Mexico-Getting-Here</guid></item><item><title>Nothern Pacific Mexico</title><description><![CDATA[Guaymas, also called San Josandeacute; de Guaymas, is set on the Seaandnbsp;of Cortez and is back-dropped by rust-colored mountains. This bus- tling port has a population of aboutandnbsp;200,000. Just over the mountains is the town of San Carlos, with a population of about 7,000. San Carlos has more drive-down tourist traffic than any other Mexican mainland destination. It is a mere five-hour drive f]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/225/Nothern-Pacific-Mexico/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:56:46 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/225/Nothern-Pacific-Mexico</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Author's Top Picks</title><description><![CDATA[1. Copper Canyon, for hiking and a train ride.
andnbsp;
2. Bay of Guaymas, for kayaking.
andnbsp;
3. Turtle Island Peace Camp near Navojoa.
andnbsp;
4. Hike to Urique from Batandoacute;pilas.
andnbsp;
5. Cycling around Creel.
andnbsp;
6. Guadalajara, where you can poke around the plazas and museums or take the Tequila Express t]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/92/Mexico-Author's-Top-Picks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:39:30 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/92/Mexico-Author's-Top-Picks</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Hitchhiking</title><description><![CDATA[Mexico is not a place to hitchhike. Although most Mexican families are friendly and willing to give you a ride, there is always the opportunist who will target a foreigner. Robbery or worseandnbsp;should always be considered. If for some reason you must hitchhike, go to a service station on the edge of town and ask for a ride from a family that is going in your direction.
andnbsp;]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/224/Mexico-Hitchhiking/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:31:26 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/224/Mexico-Hitchhiking</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Police Tickets</title><description><![CDATA[It was at one time common to pay the police a bribe and be on your way. This, with increased tourism, is changing. Now, if a police officer stops you and accuses you of a violation, ask for the fine. Usually, the police offi- cer will leave you alone. If he does give you a ticket, chances are you are guilty of the crime. If you are, he will probably take your driverandrsquo;s license and give you]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/91/Mexico-Police-Tickets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:23:50 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/91/Mexico-Police-Tickets</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Toll Roads</title><description><![CDATA[Be aware that most motor homes and pick-up trucks are classified as two-axle vehicles. There is always an icon beside the term describing how many axles your vehicle has and those illiterate in the language of axles can make out what they will have to pay by matching their vehicle with the icon. If you are towing a trailer or a boat, you will be charged accord- ing to the number of axles. The c]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/223/Mexican-Toll-Roads/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:19:10 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/223/Mexican-Toll-Roads</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Gas</title><description><![CDATA[Gasoline is available from Pemex, the government-owned petroleum company. Some stations have a car wash and mini-mart and offer oil changes. They sell three grades of gas. Nova is the lowest grade and price and is sold from a blue pump. RVs should not use this gas as the octane level is less than anything sold in the US or Canada and can cause knock- ing in the motor. Magna sin is the mid-grade]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/90/Mexico-Gas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:15:19 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/90/Mexico-Gas</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Tourist Assistance</title><description><![CDATA[andbull; Police andamp; Other Agencies
Mexico has almost more types of police than it has beaches. There are the Federal Police and the Federal Traffic Police. The Federal Police have no jurisdiction over immigration documents or other tourist-type matters. If you are stopped and asked to showandnbsp;documents by these people, tell them to come to your hotel. Once there, have]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/83/Mexico-Tourist-Assistance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:09:07 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/83/Mexico-Tourist-Assistance</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Driving</title><description><![CDATA[Driving is on the right, as in the US. One problem, especially if you have a large motor home, is the congestion in the towns. This congestion makes walking a hazard, never mind driving. Also, driving along the secondary roads at night should be avoided as there are always animals, one-lane bridges and cars without headlights to negotiate. There are three times as many road fatalities at night ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/89/Mexico-Driving/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:08:25 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/89/Mexico-Driving</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Booking a Room</title><description><![CDATA[Many people book their accommodations over the Internet. This is okay, but be aware that not everything on the Web is true. Photos probably show only the best side of an establishment, and lighting plays a big part in making something look far more attractive than it is. You will not see the cockroaches in the corners or hear the bus terminal next door. Rates quoted may be off-season, with no i]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/85/Mexico-Booking-a-Room/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:07:43 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/85/Mexico-Booking-a-Room</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Arriving at the Airport</title><description><![CDATA[When you fly into any Mexican airport, the procedure is simple. First, you go through Immigration, where you will receive a 90-day (usually) visitorandrsquo;s permit. You then pick up your bags and head for Customs inspec- tion. You will be asked to push a button. If the light above the button turns green, you and your party are free to walk through. If it turns red, the inspectors will check you]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/86/Mexico-Arriving-at-the-Airport/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:06:33 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/86/Mexico-Arriving-at-the-Airport</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Culture Shock</title><description><![CDATA[andbull; Public Affection

Once away from the beach resorts, you will find that Mexico is still a conservative country. Physical affection in public is not common. Holding hands seems to be okay, but passionate kissing, especially by same-sex couples, is still not acceptable. Mexico is a Catholic country where most people still follow the la]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/84/Mexico-Culture-Shock/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:06:00 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/84/Mexico-Culture-Shock</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Overland By Car or RV</title><description><![CDATA[Before entering Mexico with a vehicle you must have an Ameri- can, Canadian or international driverandrsquo;s license. At the border you must apply for a temporary vehicle importation permit.
andnbsp;
For this you need proof of ownership, registration, proof of citizenshipandnbsp;and an affidavit from lien holders allowing this temporary importation. (If you take a rental car from the]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/87/Mexico-Overland-By-Car-or-RV/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:04:30 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/87/Mexico-Overland-By-Car-or-RV</guid></item><item><title>Mexico by Sea</title><description><![CDATA[You can come to Mexico by private boat, public ferry or cruise ship. If taking a cruise, your agent will look after all necessary documents. All you will need is this guidebook, clothing, someandnbsp;money and your passport. If going by ferry between La Paz, Baja California and Mazatlan, you may find that some boats offer poor service. The business has been privatized.
andnbsp;
The ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/88/Mexico-by-Sea/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:03:00 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/88/Mexico-by-Sea</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Getting Around</title><description><![CDATA[andbull; By Plane
There are numerous companies working in Mexico. AeroMexico and Mexicana are the biggest. However, Alaska Air, Aviacsa and Aero California also offer service to many destinations at competitive prices.andnbsp;
Note that ticket changes are costly in Mexico, usually running 25% of the original fare. When traveling, arrive early as your seat could be s]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/222/Mexico-Getting-Around/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:54:20 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/222/Mexico-Getting-Around</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Insurance</title><description><![CDATA[Mexican car insurance is essential. Foreign insurance is of no value. Of- fices of insurance companies line the borders for your convenience. There are two components to consider if you are involved in an accident. First, damage to the car, the property, the person, medical expenses and loss of wages must be considered. Then the moral damages are calculated. This is the pain and suffering incur]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/221/Mexican-Insurance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:34:16 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/221/Mexican-Insurance</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Overland by Bus</title><description><![CDATA[Buses from other countries do not cross the border into Mexico. They leave you at the border and you must either walk across or take a local bus or taxi to the nearest bus terminal and catch aandnbsp;Mexican bus.
Bus travel in Mexico can be first class, second class or peasant class. The first-class buses are roomy, air-conditioned vehicles that often come with an attendant to look after ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/220/Mexico-Overland-by-Bus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:22:41 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/220/Mexico-Overland-by-Bus</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Getting Here</title><description><![CDATA[There are many options. For a luxurious stay near the beach, you can have a tour agent from your own town book your flight and hotels soandnbsp;all you need to do is pack, grab your cash and credit cards, and get yourself to the airport. Or you may be on a long trip and arrive by traveling over- land from the US, Guatemala or Belize. You may want to do nothing but visit one beach after another or]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/219/Mexico-Getting-Here/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:02:31 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/219/Mexico-Getting-Here</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Food</title><description><![CDATA[Mexican food needs no explaining to most people in North America and Europe because those countries have as many Mexican restaurants as they have hamburger and pizza joints. Mexican food is usually made up of onions, tomatoes, rice, beans, corn, eggs, cheese and pollo (chicken). These foods are accompanied by some kind of corn tortilla.andnbsp;However, with the proliferation of tourism, today you]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/218/Mexican-Food/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:51:53 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/218/Mexican-Food</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Communications</title><description><![CDATA[andbull; Telephone
Most public phones require a calling card. Ladatel cards are sold in 20 or 50 peso denominations and are available at stores, restaurants and automated machines at the airport and bus station.andnbsp;To make international calls, you must dial the international access code (98), then dial the country code (1 for the US and Canada, 44 for Eng- land), the ar]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/217/Mexican-Communications/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:40:42 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/217/Mexican-Communications</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Dangers and Annoyances</title><description><![CDATA[Some houses in Mexico are secured by high concrete walls that have glass shards or razor-wire cemented along the top and steel bars onandnbsp;the windows. Inside, there are either vicious guard dogs or security guards armed with machine guns. Banks, too, have armed guards, as do some of the high-end restaurants.
This high security is not an environment that nurtures a trusting person- ali]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/216/Mexico-Dangers-and-Annoyances/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:23:49 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/216/Mexico-Dangers-and-Annoyances</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Animal Life Turtles-Mexico vacation help</title><description><![CDATA[
The green turtle is so named because of the color of its fat. The black turtle is a subspecies of the green. These slow-growers do not reach sexual maturity until 20 years of age, and some take up to 50 years. The green turtle will grow to 39 in/one meter and weigh about 330 lb/150 kg. In the recent past, these creatures would grow to twice that size. To- day, we harvest them so rapidly ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/493/Mexican-Animal-Life-Turtles-Mexico-vacation-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:28:56 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/493/Mexican-Animal-Life-Turtles-Mexico-vacation-help</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Animal Life Insects-Mexico vacation help</title><description><![CDATA[Insects and arachnids include mosquitoes and cockroaches, botflies and butterflies, houseflies and fireflies, fire ants and leaf-cutter ants, ter- mites and scorpions. Some bite and others donandrsquo;t. Some are good to eat (like ants, which you can cover in chocolate) and some are not even wanted by birds, toads or frogs (like fireflies). Below I have mentioned just a few of the more interestin]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/494/Mexican-Animal-Life-Insects-Mexico-vacation-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:28:20 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/494/Mexican-Animal-Life-Insects-Mexico-vacation-help</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Animal Life Other Beasts-Mexico vacation help</title><description><![CDATA[Skunks are often incorrectly referred to as polecats. A polecat is native only to Europe and Asia; skunks are found in America anywhere from northern Canada all the way down to Patagonia. Related to the weasel, the skunk is able to spray a foul-smelling substance a distance of 12 feet/3.5 meters. The skunk actually aims for the eyes of its enemy. The liquid produces temporary blindness in the r]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/495/Mexican-Animal-Life-Other-Beasts-Mexico-vacation-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:27:42 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/495/Mexican-Animal-Life-Other-Beasts-Mexico-vacation-help</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Animal Life Birds-Mexico vacation help</title><description><![CDATA[Because Mexico lies on the migratory path, seeing both common and rare bird species is possible, often in larger numbers than elsewhere. Numerous bird tours come to this area from theandnbsp;United States. Many environmental groups are involved in preserving areas that the birds use so their numbers are again increasing. If youandnbsp;have more than a passing interest in birds, bring your favorite ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/496/Mexican-Animal-Life-Birds-Mexico-vacation-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:26:59 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/496/Mexican-Animal-Life-Birds-Mexico-vacation-help</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Ocean-Mexico Vacation Map</title><description><![CDATA[Dolphins are playful and intelligent. They mature between five and 12 years and a female gives birth to one calf every two or three years. The life span of a dolphin is up to 48 years. Dolphins travel in pods and it is suspected that each member of a pod is re- lated. They like to stay near their home waters for their entire life. They hunt for fish using the echolocation metho]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/497/Mexican-Ocean-Mexico-Vacation-Map/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:25:50 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/497/Mexican-Ocean-Mexico-Vacation-Map</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Packing List</title><description><![CDATA[

Binocularsandnbsp;are a must if you are a birder. There is an abun- dance of exotic and migratory birds that are well worth scouting out. Binoculars are also fun to use on the beach to watch boatsandnbsp;(and those on the boats) as they pass by. I even use mine on bus trips to look at distant hills and volcanoes.andnbsp;Shortsandnbsp;andandnbsp;t-sh]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/353/Mexico-Packing-List/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:24:27 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/353/Mexico-Packing-List</guid></item><item><title>Coat of Arms-Mexico Vacation Map</title><description><![CDATA[The coat of arms is designed after the legend of the Mexican people. The gods told them to find a place where an eagle, eating a snake, landed on a prickly-pear cactus. After years of wondering, the people found the site and in1325 started building a city on the island in the swamp where the eagle was found. The place became the center of religion, politicsandnbsp;and commerce until it fell]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/499/Coat-of-Arms-Mexico-Vacation-Map/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:22:37 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/499/Coat-of-Arms-Mexico-Vacation-Map</guid></item><item><title>Mexico What to Take</title><description><![CDATA[andbull; Required Documents
It is always advisable to travel with a valid passport. However, in Mexico, American and Canadian citizens need only a govern- ment-issued birth certificate or photo identification card, suchandnbsp;as a valid driverandrsquo;s license. You may also enter with a notarized photocopy of your birth certificate and a photo identificatio]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/351/Mexico-What-to-Take/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:21:52 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/351/Mexico-What-to-Take</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Health Concerns</title><description><![CDATA[General health should be kept at optimum level when traveling. Make certain you have rest, lots of clean water and a well-balanced dietandnbsp;that is supplemented with vitamins. This is not difficult to do. Salt intake is important in the heat to help prevent dehydration. Carry some pow- dered electrolytes in case you do become dehydrated, especially if you are planning some off-the-beach trips.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/354/Mexico-Health-Concerns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:18:24 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/354/Mexico-Health-Concerns</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Animal Life-Mexico vacation help</title><description><![CDATA[The wildlife in Mexico is making a comeback after years of abuse andndash; over-hunting of animals, over-grazing of grasslands, over-logging of forests and over-fishing of waters. Because tourists are more interested in whales and dolphins than in marinas, Mexicans are cashing in and again trying to give the tourists what they want. Parks and reserves are numer- ous and locals are relentless in t]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/485/Mexican-Animal-Life-Mexico-vacation-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:13:42 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/485/Mexican-Animal-Life-Mexico-vacation-help</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Going Metric</title><description><![CDATA[To make your travels in this region easier, we have provided the following chart that shows metric equivalents for the measurements you are familiar with.
GENERAL MEASUREMENTS
1 kilometer = .6124 miles
1 mile = 1.6093 kilometers
1 foot = .304 meters
1 inch = 2.54 centimeters
1 square mile = 2.59 square kilometers
1 pound =]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/356/Mexico-Going-Metric/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:42:45 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/356/Mexico-Going-Metric</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Money Matters</title><description><![CDATA[Mexico is a good deal even though prices have risen with the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement. You can expect to payandnbsp;about half of what you would in the United States for a comparable vaca- tion. All-inclusive packages are often almost as cheap as airfare alone and those on a strict budget can almost always find a clean hotel for about $20 a night. The cost of an average ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/355/Mexico-Money-Matters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:36:11 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/355/Mexico-Money-Matters</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Traveling With Pets</title><description><![CDATA[
You can bring pets into Mexico as long as you have a certificate from a veterinarian, issued within the last seven days, stating the animal is free of communicable diseases. You also need a rabies vaccination certificate showing that the pet was vaccinated at least one month and less than one year before crossing the border. It is advis- able to have pet travel insurance. Taking any exot]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/352/Mexico-Traveling-With-Pets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:49:01 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/352/Mexico-Traveling-With-Pets</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Seasonal Considerations</title><description><![CDATA[Head to the Pacific coast between November and February if you want ideal weather. If you donandrsquo;t mind high heat and humid- ity, you can go at other times. The farther north you are, the longer the andldquo;winter seasonandrdquo; of warm days and cool nights. During this season, daytime temperatures at northern beaches hover around 70anddeg;F/21anddeg;C, while evenings are cool, sometimes as low as]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/350/Mexico-Seasonal-Considerations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:28:15 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/350/Mexico-Seasonal-Considerations</guid></item><item><title>Mexico National and Religious Holidays</title><description><![CDATA[January1st andndash; New Yearandrsquo;s Day6th andndash; Dia de los Santos Reyes is when Mexicans exchange Christmas presents. The day corresponds to the day the Three Wise Men brought Jesus gifts.17th andndash; Feast Day of San Antonio de Abad is when animals are blessed in the church.andbull; February]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/349/Mexico-National-and-Religious-Holidays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:21:48 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/349/Mexico-National-and-Religious-Holidays</guid></item><item><title>Mexico When to Go</title><description><![CDATA[Mexicans travel within their own country a lot, so be certain to have your room booked during the peak seasons like Christmas, Easterandnbsp;and summer vacation, from June to mid-August.At Easter and Christmas, most Mexicans close shop and spend time with their families. During these holidays, the large hotels will serve meals, but almost everything else will be closed. During any other fes]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/348/Mexico-When-to-Go/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 06:08:46 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/348/Mexico-When-to-Go</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Facts at Your Fingertips</title><description><![CDATA[AREA: 742,474 sq mi1es/1,923,000 sq km of land, with 19,112 sq miles/49,500 sq km covered by water.BORDERS: USA, 2,414 km/1,500 mi, Guatemala, 800 km/500 mi and Belize, 200 km/125 mi.CAPITAL: Federal District of Mexico(Mexico City).COAST: 450 miles/725 km of coast- line, more than half of which is on the weste]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/347/Mexican-Facts-at-Your-Fingertips/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:45:49 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/347/Mexican-Facts-at-Your-Fingertips</guid></item><item><title>National Prayer-Mexico vacation specials</title><description><![CDATA[National prayer, or the Initial Prayers for Mexico, are the tradi- tional devotions of the Roman Catholic Church. During an Act of Contrition (during confession) a Mexican will recite:O my God I am heartily sorry for having offended you, and I detest all my sins because I fear the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend you my God, who are all good and de]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/501/National-Prayer-Mexico-vacation-specials/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:16:20 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/501/National-Prayer-Mexico-vacation-specials</guid></item><item><title>National Flag-Mexico vacation specials</title><description><![CDATA[The national flag has three vertical stripes of equal size. The colors are green, white and red, with the white center stripe holding the coat of arms. The present flag was adopted in 1968 to update it for the Olym- pics being held in Mexico that year.andnbsp;The original design was decreed the official flag on November 2, 1821 and confirmed in January, 1822. That design was abolished in April of]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/500/National-Flag-Mexico-vacation-specials/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:11:02 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/500/National-Flag-Mexico-vacation-specials</guid></item><item><title>National Anthem-Mexico Vacation Specials</title><description><![CDATA[The lyrics of the national anthem were written by Francisco Gonzalez Bocanegra and the music was composed by Jaime Nu?. It was declared the national anthem in 1854. The wordsandnbsp;below are translated from the Spanish.
Mexicans, at the cry of battle, prepare your swords and bridle;and let the earth tremble at its center at the roar of t]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/498/National-Anthem-Mexico-Vacation-Specials/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 02:55:09 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/498/National-Anthem-Mexico-Vacation-Specials</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Animal Life Snakes-Mexico vacation help</title><description><![CDATA[The fer-de-lance is the most dangerous of Mexicoandrsquo;s snakes and its bite is usually fatal. It is an aggressive, nocturnal viper that can be found almost anywhere andndash; in a tree, on the jungle floor, in the grass or out in the open. Its markings are not distinct, so it is hard to identify. It has an arrow-shaped head and a mouth with two retractable fangs ap- pearing too big for the snake]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/492/Mexican-Animal-Life-Snakes-Mexico-vacation-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:58:08 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/492/Mexican-Animal-Life-Snakes-Mexico-vacation-help</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Animal Life Reptiles-Mexico vacation help</title><description><![CDATA[Reptiles are prominent in Mexico and it would be a rare visit if you didnandrsquo;t see at least one iguana, snake, turtle, or gecko while there. Reptiles con- trol their temperature by moving in their environment. If it is too hot in the sun, they move to the shade. They all have a tough dry skin that is used primarily to preserve body moisture. Reptiles are the first creatures along the evoluti]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/491/Mexican-Animal-Life-Reptiles-Mexico-vacation-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 01:52:15 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/491/Mexican-Animal-Life-Reptiles-Mexico-vacation-help</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Animal Life Amphibians-Mexico vacation help</title><description><![CDATA[Amphibians include frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, sirenians (sea cows) and caecilians (creatures that look like earthworms). Al- though amphibians have lungs, they also do some air exchange through their skin. They are found worldwide, except on the poles and in extreme deserts. Amphibians are hatched from eggs and usually go through a tad- pole or larvae stage, where breathing is done throu]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/490/Mexican-Animal-Life-Amphibians-Mexico-vacation-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:14:32 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/490/Mexican-Animal-Life-Amphibians-Mexico-vacation-help</guid></item><item><title>Monkeys-Mexico vacation specials</title><description><![CDATA[Spider monkeys have grasping hands that have no functional thumbs and a grasping tail that is hairless at the end. These five andldquo;handsandrdquo; make the spider monkey efficient in maneuverability. They travel in bands of20 to 30 and will attack threatening invaders. They use fruits and branches as weapons and have been known to urinate on enemies walk- ing below. There are signs in Manu]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/489/Monkeys-Mexico-vacation-specials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:42:14 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/489/Monkeys-Mexico-vacation-specials</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Animal Life Cats-Mexico vacation help</title><description><![CDATA[JAGUAR: Jaguars are the largest and most powerful cats in the Ameri- cas. Often referred to as el tigre, the jaguar stands 20-30 in/50-75 cm at the shoulder and has an overall length of six-eight feet/two-three meters. The jaguarandrsquo;s slender but strong body can weigh 250 lb/115 kg. The jaguar is built to hunt, with strong shoulders, sharp teeth, good eyesight and hearing, a]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/488/Mexican-Animal-Life-Cats-Mexico-vacation-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:11:54 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/488/Mexican-Animal-Life-Cats-Mexico-vacation-help</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Animal Life Bats-Mexico vacation help</title><description><![CDATA[Bats are the only mammals that fly. In the Americas, bat wingspans range in size from a tiny three in/seven cm to six feet/two meters. There are over 1,000 types of bats in the world and Mexico has its fair share.andnbsp;The wing of the bat is like a webbed hand, with a thumb and four fingers. It is used to scoop up food, cradle young or hug itself for warmth. Bats like their own homes and live a]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/487/Mexican-Animal-Life-Bats-Mexico-vacation-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:03:20 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/487/Mexican-Animal-Life-Bats-Mexico-vacation-help</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Animal Life Rodents-Mexico vacation help</title><description><![CDATA[There is the usual array of rodents, including the squirrel, go- pher, rat, rabbit and porcupine. Distinct for their gnawing abilities, these animals have teeth that never stop growing andandnbsp;must be worn down in order for the animal to survive. Rodents are generally small and eat mostly vegetation, although their diets are often sup- plemented with eggs, birds and insects. Rodents are also a]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/486/Mexican-Animal-Life-Rodents-Mexico-vacation-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:50:24 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/486/Mexican-Animal-Life-Rodents-Mexico-vacation-help</guid></item><item><title>Tropical Regions-Mexico Vacation Map</title><description><![CDATA[This moist environment below 1,500 feet/500 meters has many heliconias, plants like the ginger, bird of paradise, prayer plant and ba- nana. These plants all have large leaves and brilliant flowers. Banana trees (not actual trees, but heliconias) are abundant in Mexico. The fruits of different species vary; some are tiny, some large, some sweet and some bitter. Youandrsquo;ll often see banana sta]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/215/Tropical-Regions-Mexico-Vacation-Map/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:58:23 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/215/Tropical-Regions-Mexico-Vacation-Map</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Tropical Regions-Mexico Vacation Map</title><description><![CDATA[This moist environment below 1,500 feet/500 meters has many heliconias, plants like the ginger, bird of paradise, prayer plant and ba- nana. These plants all have large leaves and brilliant flowers. Banana trees (not actual trees, but heliconias) are abundant in Mexico. The fruits of different species vary; some are tiny, some large, some sweet and some bitter. Youandrsquo;ll often see banana sta]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/484/Mexican-Tropical-Regions-Mexico-Vacation-Map/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:22:03 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/484/Mexican-Tropical-Regions-Mexico-Vacation-Map</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Pottery, Glass and Ceramics</title><description><![CDATA[Pottery and ceramics have been a part of Mexican culture since ancient times, even though many of the religious beliefs that inspired specific works of art have not. Indigenous styles are popular, but the most popular style is Talavera, from Arabia via Spain. Talavera pottery is produced only in Puebla. The more Persian-styled works come from Jalisco state. These pieces are usually decorated wi]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/38/Mexican-Pottery,-Glass-and-Ceramics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:44:25 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/38/Mexican-Pottery,-Glass-and-Ceramics</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Cloud Forests-Mexico Vacation Spots</title><description><![CDATA[Cloud forests or rainforests are defined as areas that receive 160-400 in/400-1,000 cm of rain annually and have little temperature change throughout the year.
FACT FILE: All of the worldandrsquo;s rainforests liebetween the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic ofCapricorn and are on land that has never beenglaciated. This long period of consistency may]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/214/Mexican-Cloud-Forests-Mexico-Vacation-Spots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:10:30 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/214/Mexican-Cloud-Forests-Mexico-Vacation-Spots</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Pine-Oak Forests-Mexico Vacation Spots</title><description><![CDATA[The pine-oak forests of the Sierra Madres hold many endangered species.This ecosystem lies between 4,500 and 7,500 feet/1,400 and 2,300 meters in elevation and trees here grow to a height of 75-125 feet/25-40 meters.Pine-oak regions usually have a thick undergrowth that includes ferns and water lilies, many of which are endangered.FACT FILE: ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/483/Mexican-Pine-Oak-Forests-Mexico-Vacation-Spots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:44:20 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/483/Mexican-Pine-Oak-Forests-Mexico-Vacation-Spots</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Savannah-Mexico vacation spots</title><description><![CDATA[The savannah or plains grasslands are common in the state of Sorora and farther east. These semi-desert areas are often called pastizales (pastures) and are characterized by the abundant grasses (usually bunchgrass) that grow there. However, shrubs and small trees also flourish.
The hot, dry climate receives less than 12 in/30 cm of rain a year and often has daytime temperatures o]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/213/Mexican-Savannah-Mexico-vacation-spots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:34:32 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/213/Mexican-Savannah-Mexico-vacation-spots</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Pacific Thorn Forest-Mexico vacation spots</title><description><![CDATA[The Pacific thorn forest is located around Mazatlan, south of Puerto Vallarta and between Manzanillo and Ixtapa. This vegetation zone, located in a fairly dry environment, includes such plants as the morning glory tree, the acacia, the mimosa, the fishfuddle tree and the candelabra cactus. Because of the climactic dryness, these plants are generally scrub or cactus-like in appearance.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/482/Mexican-Pacific-Thorn-Forest-Mexico-vacation-spots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:31:37 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/482/Mexican-Pacific-Thorn-Forest-Mexico-vacation-spots</guid></item><item><title>Earthquakes - Mexico vacation informations</title><description><![CDATA[Earthquakes in the central and south region of the country are common. The one that hit Mexico City on September 19, 1985 had a magnitude of 8.1 on the Richter Scale and was the worst to hit since the Great Jalisco quake of 1932. Quakes occur when tectonic plates under the earthandrsquo;s surface move. When the quake hit Mexico City, the tectonic plate moved seven feet/2.5 meters across and 32 in]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/212/Earthquakes---Mexico-vacation-informations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:19:33 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/212/Earthquakes---Mexico-vacation-informations</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Tsunamis-Mexico Vacation Help</title><description><![CDATA[Since Mexico sits on a tectonic plate, the country is subject to frequent tsunamis. The last one to hit the west coast of Mexico was in 1995, when Manzanillo was struck. Tsunamis can be expected after an earthquake or any other underwater volcanic activity. Occasionally, an underwater mountain will collapse or a landslide will occurand start a wave.Tsunamis consist of huge wav]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/481/Mexican-Tsunamis-Mexico-Vacation-Help/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:16:50 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/481/Mexican-Tsunamis-Mexico-Vacation-Help</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Hurricanes - Mexico Vacation Help</title><description><![CDATA[Because of high temperatures during the wet months (May to November), the water in the ocean heats up, causing a draft sometimes strong enough to create a hurricane. A hurricane forms when thereandrsquo;s an area of low pressure in the upper atmosphere and the tropical waters warm to over 26anddeg;C/80anddeg;F to a depth of 200 feet/60 meters.The heat of the water causes circulation of th]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/48/Mexican-Hurricanes---Mexico-Vacation-Help/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:11:26 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/48/Mexican-Hurricanes---Mexico-Vacation-Help</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Climate</title><description><![CDATA[The climate varies from tropical to desert and is dictated the most by elevation. Between November and March, it is warm and dry along the coast. Temperatures run around 26-28anddeg;C/80-85anddeg;F during the day and drop about 16anddeg;C/60anddeg;F at night. If you go up to Guadalajara (5,000 feet/1,500 meters), the temperatures average16-21anddeg;C/ 60-70anddeg;F, with 60% humidity during the day. Nightt]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/211/Mexican-Climate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:06:42 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/211/Mexican-Climate</guid></item><item><title>MEXICO NATIONAL PARKS AND RESERVES</title><description><![CDATA[Isla Isabel National Park, Nayarit State, is a tiny island in the Sea of Cortez that has a volcanic crater lake in the center of its 479 acres of land. It is alive with birds. Camping is allowed on the island. Cumbres de Cuixmala Reserve, in the state of Jalisco,runs from the ocean into the mountains. It covers 32,500 acres and encompasses eig]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/480/MEXICO-NATIONAL-PARKS-AND-RESERVES/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:02:02 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/480/MEXICO-NATIONAL-PARKS-AND-RESERVES</guid></item><item><title>Geology - Mexico Vacations Info</title><description><![CDATA[The land forms a bridge between North and South America and consists of high rugged mountains, plateaus, deserts and low coastal plains. Of these lands, 12% is farmland, 40% is pasture and 25% is forest and woodland. There was once a lake that covered most of the state of Jalisco, part of Michoacan and Aguascalientes. Today, lakes Chapala, Cajititlan, El Molino, Atotonilco, Zacoalco, San Marcos]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/47/Geology---Mexico-Vacations-Info/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:34:32 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/47/Geology---Mexico-Vacations-Info</guid></item><item><title>Mexican dance - travel tips</title><description><![CDATA[Mexican dance is a sensual expression often performed with masks. Before the Spanish arrived, dances depicted the relationship between the gods and mankind. However, once Christian priests saw the advantage of the enactment, they used dance to stress good and evil in the world according to Christ. However, the Mexicans occasionally used dance as a mockery and to poke fun at the all-powerful for]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/479/Mexican-dance---travel-tips/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:16:21 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/479/Mexican-dance---travel-tips</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Music</title><description><![CDATA[Mexican music has been popular in European countries as well as the US and Canada since the beginning of the last century. This is probably because of the huge Mexican population in the southern US, especially Texas and California areas, which were once part of Mexico. In recent times, artists like Joan Baez and Linda Ronstadt sang for a large Hispanic audience and popularized Mexican songs lik]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/46/Mexican-Music/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:13:06 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/46/Mexican-Music</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Masks</title><description><![CDATA[Masks have been worn by traditional dancers for centuries. They can be made out of ceramic, wood, leather or papier mandacirc;chandeacute; and decorated with paint, stones and metals.As long as 3,000 years ago, masks were used to imitate gods that had reincarnated into exotic animals. During the conquest, masks were used to depict oppressors and to emphasize a specific aspect of a story]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/478/Mexican-Masks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:29:15 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/478/Mexican-Masks</guid></item><item><title>Mexican Leather Goods</title><description><![CDATA[There is a shoe store on every street in Mexico. Although you can see the cheap offshore imitations of good quality shoes taking their place on the shelves, there are still many shops that sell the best. Prices are usually a third of what youandrsquo;ll find at home.
andnbsp;
And the market isnandrsquo;t restricted to shoes. For reasonable prices, you can purchase purses, belts, jacke]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/45/Mexican-Leather-Goods/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:25:33 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/45/Mexican-Leather-Goods</guid></item><item><title>Huichol Art - Western Central Mexico</title><description><![CDATA[Huichol are "an indigenous ethnic group of western central Mexico". Their art and religion are quite fascinating and thus depicted in their craft of beading, etc. I usually donandrsquo;t purchase religious art work however, I couldnt help but find the culture and history simply beautiful."Like many indigenous American groups, Huichols have traditionally used the peyote cactus in re]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/37/Huichol-Art---Western-Central-Mexico/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:08:13 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/37/Huichol-Art---Western-Central-Mexico</guid></item><item><title>Huichol Art</title><description><![CDATA[Huichol art, made with beads, is seen in the shops throughout western Mexico. Some pieces are life-size replicas of animals; others are small.The work is colorful and intricate and depicts images representing stories and deities from Indian myths. Each piece is made by carving the desired shape out of wood or by using a gourd and covering it with a beeswax and pine resin mixture. Th]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/477/Huichol-Art/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:47:53 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/477/Huichol-Art</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Traditional Arts</title><description><![CDATA[As of late, a resurgence of cultural pride among cultural groups has resulted in shows of traditional art, theater and dance.
Mexican art includes everything from painted wild fig tree bark to black Oaxaca pottery. Silver and gold have always been a popular medium and the quality of workmanship now found in Mexico is world class. Weavings and carpets have been finding their way into vis]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/44/Mexico-Traditional-Arts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:43:03 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/44/Mexico-Traditional-Arts</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Cultural Groups</title><description><![CDATA[After the Spanish came, it took just two generations to depopulate Mexico of its indigenous peoples. This happened through disease, war and intermarriage. The population is now predominantly mestizo, people with a mixture of Spanish and Indian or Negro blood. Today, this group makes up about 60% of the total population. Pure indigenous people are 30% of the population, and whites are about 9%. ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/36/Mexico-Cultural-Groups/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:39:10 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/36/Mexico-Cultural-Groups</guid></item><item><title>The Maquiladoras</title><description><![CDATA[An unpredicted result of the free trade agreements and foreign investment was the emergence of the Maquiladora. Maquiladoras are towns along the Mexican/American border where there are no tariffs on exports. Mexico has few ecological restraints in these areas, so cheap construction and operation costs are also a big draw. Additionally, the companies can hire cheap labor. The results are cheap g]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/476/The-Maquiladoras/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:34:25 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/476/The-Maquiladoras</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Travel information - The Police Force</title><description><![CDATA[The Mexican police force is notorious for its corruption. Getting into trouble is usually dealt with by paying a bribe. Because of the low pay, police officers are often people with low education, and many are interested only in expanding their criminal connections. These facts were researched and reported in the World Policy Journal, Volume 17, No. 3 in the fall of 2000. The story was also pub]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/43/Mexico-Travel-information---The-Police-Force/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:55:30 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/43/Mexico-Travel-information---The-Police-Force</guid></item><item><title>Mexico Officials - Travel information</title><description><![CDATA[The government is made up of an executive branch headed by a president, who is both the chief of state and the head of government. The elected government includes a National Congress and a Federal Chamber of Deputies. In 2000, the people of the country elected the flamboyant Vincente Fox to be their leader for the next six years. He won by almost 43% of the vote.
The Cabinet is appointe]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/35/Mexico-Officials---Travel-information/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:48:12 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/35/Mexico-Officials---Travel-information</guid></item><item><title>All Mexican states</title><description><![CDATA[Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Campeche, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Colima, Distrito Federal, Durango, Guerrero, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Mexico, Michoacan, Morelos, Nayarit, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Puebla, Quntana Roo, Sinaloa, San Luis Potosi, Sonora, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, Yucatandaacute;n, Zacatecas.]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/475/All-Mexican-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:30:42 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/475/All-Mexican-states</guid></item><item><title>List of all Mexican states</title><description><![CDATA[
Aguascalientes,
Baja California,
Baja California Sur,
Campeche,
Chiapas,
Chihuahua,
Coahuila,
Colima,
Distrito Federal,
Durango,
Guerrero,
Guanajuato,
Hidalgo,
Jalisco,
Mexico,
Michoacan,
Morelos,
Nayarit,
Nuev]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/42/List-of-all-Mexican-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:23:03 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/42/List-of-all-Mexican-states</guid></item><item><title>Mexico States</title><description><![CDATA[The following is a list of all Mexican states: Aguascalientes, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Campeche, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Colima, Distrito Federal, Durango, Guerrero, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Mexico, Michoacan, Morelos, Nayarit, Nuevo Leon, Oaxaca, Puebla, Quntana Roo, Sinaloa, San Luis Potosi, Sonora, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Tlaxcala, Veracruz, Yucatandaacut]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/34/Mexico-States/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:15:34 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/34/Mexico-States</guid></item><item><title>Mexico History - The Mexican Revolution</title><description><![CDATA[By the early 1900s conditions in Mexico for the peasants were unbearable. They rebelled, demanding, food, water, land and schools for their children.The first rebellion, started in 1908, was called the Madero Revolution and was led by Francisco I. Madero, who came from a wealthy Mexican family. He tried to beat Diaz in the 1910 election but failed, so he decided to use force. In Nov]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/474/Mexico-History---The-Mexican-Revolution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:05:07 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/474/Mexico-History---The-Mexican-Revolution</guid></item><item><title>Mexico History - Independence, part 2</title><description><![CDATA[In 1836, Santa Anna led forces to Texas in order to keep the Americans at bay and the land in Mexican control. However, during an afternoon sleep when he failed to post guards, the Americans attacked and won. The battle resulted in Santa Anna becoming prisoner. He quickly signed a treaty giving Texas to the US.It wasnandrsquo;t long before Santa Annaandrsquo;s errors, oppression, high t]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/41/Mexico-History---Independence,-part-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:56:28 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/41/Mexico-History---Independence,-part-2</guid></item><item><title>Mexico History - Independence, part 1</title><description><![CDATA[Exploitation of the masses caused discontent mostly among the miners in Mexico. Miners, who had the sympathy of most peasants, were drawn by an inspiring speech by Miguel Hidalgo, a Creole, in Guanajuato on September 16, 1810. They started the War of Independence that resulted in Hidalgo and his machete-wielding army meeting the Spanish royalists near Mexico City. Intimidated by the enemy, Hida]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/40/Mexico-History---Independence,-part-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:52:30 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/40/Mexico-History---Independence,-part-1</guid></item><item><title>Mexico History - The Spanish</title><description><![CDATA[In 1511 a boat loaded with Spaniards traveling from South America to the Caribbean was marooned on the coast of the Yucatandaacute;n. Among the shipwrecked survivors was Jeronimo de Alguilar who, rather than returning to South America, chose to live among the Maya and learn their language.Six years later, Diego Velasquez decided that Mexico should be explored and exploited so he sent ]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/33/Mexico-History---The-Spanish/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:18:23 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/33/Mexico-History---The-Spanish</guid></item><item><title>Mexico History - The Aztecs</title><description><![CDATA[The Maya became the prominent civilization, followed by the Toltecs who, like the Maya, disappeared due to drought around 1100 AD.The Aztecs were a warring group who, by forming alliances with lesser groups, soon took control of central Mexico. Their empire eventually included over five million people. They had a hierarchy that was headed by a king and queen, followed by nobility an]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/473/Mexico-History---The-Aztecs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:13:37 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/473/Mexico-History---The-Aztecs</guid></item><item><title>Mexico History - Paleo Indians</title><description><![CDATA[The main pattern of Paleo-Indian settlement in the Americas (20,000-7,000 BC approx) is generally agreed upon, though dates and details keep changing and infighting among anthropologists and archeologists is intense. By about 20,000 BC, the last ice age was into a long decline. The ice pack that covered most of Canada and Northeastern United States receded, creating a corridor from Beringia (co]]>..</description><link>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/39/Mexico-History---Paleo-Indians/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:09:04 PST</pubDate><guid>http://www.mexicotravelvacations.com/article/39/Mexico-History---Paleo-Indians</guid></item></channel></rss>