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Arroyo San José
A protected wildlife area replenished by a subterranean spring, Arroyo San José is rumored to have been a refuge for 18th-century pirates between raids on Spanish galleons. A riverside Paseo del Estero (Marshland Trail) runs parallel to Blvd Mijares all the way to the Zona Hotelera
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Museo Regional de Historia de Colima
This excellent museum has an extensive collection of well-labeled artifacts spanning the region’s history, from ancient pottery to conquistadors’ armor to a 19th-century horse-drawn carriage. Don’t miss the ceramic xoloitzcuintles (Colima dogs) or the walk-through mock tomb excavat
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Museo del Café
Operated by the state government, this small museum contains exhibits (descriptions in Spanish only) on the cultivation and processing of everyones favorite bean. The rooms are pleasantly air-conditioned and visitors receive a cup of brew to savor in the buildings pretty courtyard.
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Museo de Culturas Populares
This museum has a wonderfully varied collection of Mexico’s traditional arts and crafts, with some astounding ‘trees of life’ from Metepec, whimsical Day of the Dead figures and a fine display of charro (cowboy) gear. There are also mosaics, traditional rugs, a loft and a gift shop
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Templo de la Cruz Foliada
The corbel arches are fully exposed, revealing how Palenque’s architects designed these buildings. A well-preserved inscribed tablet shows a king (probably Pakal) with a sun shield emblazoned on his chest, corn growing from his shoulder blades, and the sacred quetzal bird on his he
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Parque Zoológico Benito Juárez
The zoo is 3km south of the Plaza de Armas and surprisingly pleasant, with most critters in decent habitats. Animals include sea lions, giraffes, elephants, lots of birds and reptiles. Gravel paths make it hard for strollers, but kids will love the small train and playground.
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Iglesia La Mejorada
Across from Parque de la Mejorada stands Iglesia La Mejorada, a large 17th-century church. The building just north of it was a monastery (el Convento de La Mejorada) until the late 19th century. It now houses an academic building, but visitors are sometimes allowed to view the grou
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Torre Mayor
The Torre Mayor stands like a sentinel before the gate to Bosque de Chapultepec. The green-glass tower soars 225m above the capital. The earthquake-resistant structure is anchored below by 98 seismic shock absorbers. Unfortunately, the building’s observation deck is permanently clo
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Templo de San José
Inside the Templo de San José, facing the Alamedas south side, lies the image of El Señor de los Trabajos, a Christ-like figure attracting pilgrims from near and far. Numerous retablos (altarpieces) around the statue testify to prayers answered in finding jobs and other miracles.
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Museo y Jardin de Orquideas
Coatepec’s humid cloud forests support numerous species of orchid and an amiable local señora has collected many of them for this museum/garden a few blocks from the main square. Displays highlight both cultivation and conservation techniques. Reserve 30 minutes to see the full gam
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Museo del Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia
Built in 1886 and once the Aduana Marítima de Ensenada, the citys oldest public building now houses this historical and cultural museum. It has a relatively small but comprehensive collection of artifacts, and discusses (mainly in Spanish) the area’s history from prehistoric times.
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Tamaulipas
Matamoros’ excellent Museo de Arte Contem poráneo de Tamaulipas showcases quality exhibitions of photography, sculpture and painting. The building itself is a landmark modernist structure with a maze-like interior and walls set at oblique angles to the polished concrete floor.
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El Cafétal
If you want to learn about the history of coffee in this region, visit El Cafétal , a museum that displays antique tools used to make coffee, conducts hands-on demonstrations on how coffee is produced and also offers coffee tastings. It’s a bit out of town. A taxi will be M$35 to M
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Rotonda de los Jaliscenses Ilustres
Welcome to Jalisco’s hall of fame. The plaza on the north side of the cathedral is ringed by 20 bronze sculptures of the state’s favorite writers, architects, revolutionaries and a composer. Some of them are actually buried underneath the rotunda, the round-pillared monument in the
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Museo Regional de Durango
In a palatial French-style, 19th-century mansion, this museum has thorough displays on Durango states history and culture. Pancho Villa and the area’s impressive array of minerals get special attention, and there are paintings by Miguel Cabrera. Most explanations are in English and
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Plataforma de las Águilas y los Jaguares
Adjacent to the Platform of Skulls, the carvings on the Platform of the Eagles and Jaguars depict those animals gruesomely grabbing human hearts in their claws. It is thought that this platform was part of a temple dedicated to the military legions responsible for capturing sacrifi
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Plaza de las Mil Columnas
Comprising the Templo de los Guerreros (Temple of the Warriors) , the Templo de Chac-Mool (Temple of Chac-Mool) and the Baño de Vapor (Sweat House or Steam Bath), this group, behind El Castillo, takes its name (Group of the Thousand Columns) from the forest of pillars stretching so
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Parque Miguel Hidalgo
Coatepec’s main square is green and bereft of the worst of the town’s traffic. In its center stands a glorious glorieta (bandstand) that doubles up as a cafe. Set back from the road on the eastern side is the unashamedly baroque Parroquia de San Jerónimo, named after the city’s pat
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Cocodrilario
Playa Linda has a small cocodrilario (crocodile reserve) that is also home to fat iguanas and several bird species. You can watch the hulking crocs from the safety of the well-fenced, wooden viewing platform located near the bus stop and extending toward the harbor.
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Cerro de Guadalupe
Want to take in the best views in town? Well, youll have to work for them, because at this altitude the stairs up this hill can be punishing. A church crowns the lookout: the Iglesia de Guadalupe becomes a hotspot for religious devotees around the Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe (Dec
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