The best routes for a road trip in Mexico
Are you thinking about taking a road trip for your next vacation? Mexico might be the perfect destination. With its laid-back beaches, vibrant cities, incredible food, and rich culture, there's no better time to hit the road than now! Choosing your vehicle for a road trip The first decision to make is whether you'll travel by car or motorhome. Cars are generally ...
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Underestimated spots in Central America
We have all heard of and probably explored Central America, truly a sight to behold, and most people have described it as "paradise on earth". All throughout the region, you will come across exotic places of travel and tourism, which are discussed by visitors worldwide. Today we will talk about the underestimated spots in Central America capable of altering your mindset as ...
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4 Travel tips to follow if you plan to visit Mexico
Mexico is an amazing tourist destination and is full of amazing places to visit including Cancun and Quintana Roo. However, travelers always have to be careful as there is always a possibility of surges of violent crimes in the region. The US State Department regularly issues a set of warnings to inform tourists of the outbreaks of drug-related crimes that erupt now ...
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How to rent a car in Mexico
Everyone knows that renting a car in Mexico is the perfect way for those who travel, thanks to its economy, comfort, and safety. Renting a car in Mexico can be easier than driving your own car across the border. But why should you rent a car traveling in Mexico? The answer is very simple because you do not need to depend on ...
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Festival of Cuauhtemoc
The tribute to Cuauhtémoc starts on February 22 in the city of Taxco, at around 18:00 o'clock. At this hour the caravans arrive in Ixateopan from Mexico City and different states and even abroad with gatherings of artists of diverse ethnic groups locals of Mexico and different natives that appreciate and venerate Cuauhtémoc. In Taxco, they make a brief ceremony, and then ...
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The history and manufacture of Tequila
As the saying in Mexico goes: "For all that is bad, mezcal, and all that is good as well". Just like Champagne comes from Champagne, most real tequila comes from the area around the city of Tequila - the same region as the very first tequila distillery. The knife that the jimador uses to strip the plants is called a coa. All ...
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William Walker’s Republic of Sonora
The Republic of Sonora was a short-lived, unrecognized federal republic ruled by filibuster William Walker in 1854. It was based in Baja California, which also claimed (but never controlled) Sonora. In the summer of 1853, an American adventurer and filibuster Walker traveled to Guaymas seeking a grant from the government of Mexico to create a colony that would serve as a fortified ...
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Devil’s Cave in Mazatlan
One of the most visited tourist attractions in Mazatlan due to its mystery and antiquity is the Cueva del Diablo ("Devil’s Cave"), a place that is sheltered by the slopes of the Cerro de la Nevería and which is located on Paseo Claussen. Devil's Cave is situated on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It's famous for its stunning views of the ...
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Sombrero Mexicano
The word "sombrero" means "hat" ("shadower") and refers to a type of wide-brimmed hat from Mexico, used to shield from the sun. Also called the "poblano", these hats with crowns and wide brims came from Spain. A sombrero usually has a high-pointed crown, an extra-wide brim (broad enough to cast a shadow over the head, neck, and shoulders of the wearer, and ...
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Pulque
Pulque, occasionally referred to as agave wine, is an alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the maguey (agave) plant. It is traditional to central Mexico, where it has been produced for millennia. It has the color of milk, a somewhat viscous consistency, and a sour yeast-like taste. The manufacturing process of pulque is complex and required the death of the ...
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