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Papantla
Papantla The town of Papantla is located deep in the heart of the Totonacapan region about three hours north of Veracruz City. This quiet haven is famous for its impressive views of the majestic Sierra Papanteca range, sweet indigenous vanilla, Totonac people and the popular El Tajin ruins. Enjoy
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Palacio de Gobierno (Governors Office)
Palacio de Gobierno (Governors Office) Just south of the cathedral and facing the pretty Plaza de Armas, you’ll find the imposing governor’s palace. The two-story building is massive, baroque, and beset with snarling gargoyles, but the façade is far less interesting than the building’s illustrious
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Museo Pantaleon Panduro
Museo Pantaleon Panduro Every year Mexico holds a prestigious nationwide ceramics competition. The tradition was started in 1977, and the contest has nine categories and a coveted President’s Award. If you are at all acquainted with Mexico’s fine folk art traditions, it should come as no surprise
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Museo de las Artes de la Universidad de Guadalajara
Museo de las Artes de la Universidad de Guadalajara If you walk west from the Centro Historico along Avenida Juárez, you’ll come the University of Guadalajara campus and the University of Guadalajara Art Museum. A two-story neoclassical building of white brick, the museum is designed on a cross fo
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Malecon
Malecon During early morning hours the Malecon stretching between Veracruz and Boca del Rio fills with local runners jogging along the scenic path that wraps around the ocean’s edge. But by mid-afternoon, it’s travelers that flood the area known for its pre-colonial architecture and fine views of
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Maguey Bay
Maguey Bay Travelers in search of a quiet beach to soak up blistering hot sun need look no further than the shores of Maguey Bay. A handful of busy seafood shacks line the nearby streets here, slinging fresh fish and tangy ceviche that are both popular with the locals. Visitors can order up cold b
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La Crucecita
La Crucecita This quiet town just inland from Santa Cruz was built to support local tourism workers, but its unique shops and tasty restaurants lend it an authentic Mexican air that draws travelers away from the waters to its lively streets. Travelers also love the specialty shopping at La Probadi
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La Antigua
La Antigua Considered by many to be the first true Spanish town in all of Mexico, La Antigua is the home of Hernan Cortes, who led the expedition that ended the Aztec Empire. His house, which was built in 1523, draws travelers from across the globe who seek a window into Mexico’s incredible—and so
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Huatulco National Park
Huatulco National Park In 1998 this national park, which spans tens of thousands of acres of Oaxaca countryside, was declared a protected area and later designated as a UNESCO Biosphere reserve. As a result, Huatulco National Park has become a destination for travelers looking to get back to natur
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Guadalajara Cathedral
Guadalajara Cathedral The heart of every Mexican city is its cathedral, and Guadalajara is no exception. Officially known as the Basílica de la Asunción de Nuestra Señora de la Santísima Virgen María, the Guadalajara Cathedral towers over the city’s central plazas. A mishmash of Gothic, baroque, M
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Guadalajaras Centro Historico
Guadalajaras Centro Historico By new world standards, Guadalajara is an old city. This is most evident in the downtown district, with its Colonial plazas, its 400-year-old churches, and its numerous venerable old buildings, including the Palacio del Gobierno, the Teatro Degollado, and the sprawlin
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Fort of San Diego (El Fuerte de San Diego)
Fort of San Diego (El Fuerte de San Diego) Though you chose Acapulco for its beautiful beaches and exciting nightlife, the Fort of San Diego (or El Fuerte de San Diego) provides a fine, air-conditioned dose of cultural enrichment perfect for the entire family. The fortress itself, though small, is
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Finca La Gloria
Finca La Gloria This family-owned coffee plantation just outside Huatulco is known for its fertile green farms and fantastical butterfly sanctuary. Travelers can tour the working facility in the heart of a Mexican jungle and learn about the process of turning fresh berries into a cup of one of the
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Estero Ecological Reserve
Estero Ecological Reserve This estuary nature park area is quite close to Mazatlan, making it a popular excursion for those who want to explore the coastal wildlife while in the area. Some 270 kinds of birds make their home in this area, which is a mix of streams, mangrove swamps, and beach. You’r
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El Tajin Ruins
El Tajin Ruins Perhaps the most well-preserved pre-Hispanic ruins in the state of Veracruz, El Tajin is rich with Mexican history and mythology from the infamous Totonac people.Archeologists believe this once thriving town was occupied as early as the year 800. Its fertile grounds are divided into
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Cempoala
Cempoala Cempoala—a name that means “the place of twenty waters”—is a set of ancient ruins in the heart of Ursulo Galvan that was once inhabited by the Totonac, Zapotec and Chinantecas people. This historic district’s name came from the aqueducts and irrigation systems that once flowed to the near
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Catemaco Lake
Catemaco Lake Catemaco Lake is a natural wonderland for travelers who love the outdoors. Whether it’s joining one of the thousands of fishermen casting lines into the 22-meter-deep waters, or hiring a boat to explore the surrounding sites, Catemaco is a still undeveloped Mecca perfect for spending
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Campeche
Campeche Peerless Gulf of Mexico scenery, beautiful beaches, and colonial buildings draw visitors to Campeche in their droves. A World Heritage city, Campeche is a fortified city, its walled bastions built to protect the town from the ravages of pirates in the 17th century. The best way to discove
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Cacaluta Bay
Cacaluta Bay Cacaluta Bay was made famous in the movie “Y Tu Mama Tambien,” where the mangroves, quiet shores and tropical climate of this heart-shaped bay served as a stunning backdrop to the dramatic blockbuster. Today, travelers frequent Cacaluta Bay to enjoy cooling breezes, and explore its ri
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Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park
Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park Strap on your diving gear to enter the magical underwater world of Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park. Dotted in the waters is a heady mix of wreck diving, reef snorkeling and scuba-diving on hard coral reefs. Hire a kayak to paddle from reef to reef, launch a boat to
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