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La Campana
The low, pyramid-like structures at this modest archaeological site date from as early as 1500 BC. They have been excavated and restored, along with a small tomb and a ball court (unusual in western Mexico). The structures are oriented due north toward Volcán de Fuego, which makes
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Conjunto Huápoca
The Conjunto Huápoca has trails to a triple set of cliff dwellings inhabited from about 1200 to 1450. You get only distant overlooks of the first two, Cueva del Nido del Águila (Eagle’s Nest Cave) and Cueva Mirador (Lookout Cave), but you can enter houses in the Cueva de la Serpien
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Yaxchilán
Jungle-shrouded Yaxchilán has a terrific setting above a horseshoe loop in the Río Usumacinta. The control this location gave it over river commerce, and a series of successful alliances and conquests, made Yaxchilán one of the most important Classic Maya cities in the Usumacinta r
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Bahía Cacaluta
Cacaluta is 1km long and protected by an island, though there can be undertow. Snorkeling is best around the island. There are no services at the beach. Lancha (motorboat) is one way to get here; you can also walk by the Sendero Zanate , a interpretative trail of about 2km passing
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Fortress
The fortress above the lagoon was built to protect citizens from raids by pirates and the local indigenous population. It also served as an important outpost for the Spanish in the Caste War. In 1859 it was seized by Maya rebels, who held the fort until Quintana Roo was finally con
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El Cerrito
If you happen to be interested in archaeology, check out El Cerrito , a 30m-high pyramid-like structure sitting atop a small hill located in El Pueblito, 7km from central Querétaro. Archaeologists, who are still excavating the site, believe it was occupied between AD 600 and 1600 b
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Museo de la Ciudad de Veracruz
Worth a visit for the charming colonial-era building alone, the Museo de la Ciudad de Veracruz does a good job of recounting the city’s history from the pre-Hispanic era, and also gives a feel for the essence of this proud and lively city through explanations of its music, diverse
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Museo Casa Natal de Morelos
José María Morelos y Pavón, one of the most important heroes in Mexico’s struggle for independence, is king in Morelia – after all, the entire city is named after him. He was born in this house on the corner of Calles Corregidora and García Obeso, on September 30, 1765. Now home to
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La Venta
Though most monuments from La Venta are at Villahermosa’s Parque-Museo La Venta, this ancient Olmec ceremonial site still has the fascination of being the largest and most important ‘capital’ of Mexico’s mother culture. La Venta flourished between about 800 and 400 BC on a natural
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Museo Arqueológico del Camino Real
This museum, on the north corner of the plaza, contains a small but compelling collection of ceramic art excavated from Isla de Jaina, a tiny island due west of Hecelchakán that flourished as a commercial center during the 7th century. Portraying ballplayers, weavers, warriors and
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Fuerte de San Diego
This beautifully restored pentagonal fort was built in 1616 atop a hill east of the zócalo . Its mission was to protect the Spanish naos (galleons) conducting trade between the Philippines and Mexico from marauding Dutch and English buccaneers. The fort was destroyed in a 1776 eart
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Teatro Juárez
Don’t leave Guanajuato without visiting the magnificent Teatro Juárez. It was built between 1873 and 1903 and inaugurated by the dictator Porfirio Díaz, whose lavish tastes are reflected in the plush red-and-gold interior. The outside is festooned with 12 columns with brass capital
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Playas Caleta & Caletilla
Playas Caleta and Caletilla are two small, protected beaches blending into each other in a cove on the south side of Península de las Playas. They’re both backed by a solid line of seafood palapa restaurants. The calm waters here are especially popular with families who have small
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Playa Las Gatas
Isolated Cat Beach is named, depending on whose story you believe, for whiskered nurse sharks that once inhabited the waters or for wildcats that lurked in the jungles onshore. It’s a protected beach, crowded with sunbeds and restaurants. It’s good for snorkeling (there’s some cora
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Cuarenta Casas
These impressive cliff dwellings consist of two dozen adobe homes, probably dating from the 13th century, that hug the west cliffside of the dramatic Arroyo Garabato canyon. A round-trip hike takes at least an hour from the small visitor center. The cliff dwellings at Cuarenta Cas
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Palacio de Minería
Opposite the National Art Museum is the Palacio de Minería, where mining engineers were trained in the 19th century. Today it houses a branch of the national university’s engineering department. A neoclassical masterpiece, the palace was designed by Tolsá and built between 1797 and
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Templo de San Francisco
The Templo de San Francisco was built in 1741 in a late baroque style, as noted in its decorative motifs and stone entrance, though neoclassical features were added in the 19th century, including the quirky clock on its facade. Franciscan friars have been running the church since 1
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Museo del Pueblo de Guanajuato
Located beside the university, this fascinating art museum displays an exquisite collection of Mexican miniatures, and 18th- and 19th-century art with works by Guanajuatan painters Hermenegildo Bustos and José Chávez Morado, plus temporary exhibitions. It occupies the former mansio
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Hacienda Yaxcopoil
A vast estate that grew and processed henequén; many of its numerous French Renaissance-style buildings have undergone picturesque restorations. Theres a small museum that offers glimpses at the giant rasping machines that turned the leaves into fiber. You can stay in a fairly affo
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Bocamina de San Ramón & Bocamina de San Cayetano
These neighboring mines are part of the famous Valenciana mining district. Silver was discovered here in 1548. At San Ramón , you can descend via steps into a mine shaft to a depth of 60m (note: not for claustrophobics). San Cayetano has an interesting museum and former miners take
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