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Sayil
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    • roamer61
  • By roamer61 on January 7, 2004
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    • Mexico Off the Beaten Path
    by roamer61
    One of several small Mayan sites easily reached by road from Merida or Chichen Itza, it date from the Late Classical Period (700-900 A.D.) The primary structure is the Palace. A great example of Mayan architecture at its height. Note the different levels and pillars as seen in the picture.

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    Quad Moto
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    • micas_pt
  • By micas_pt on November 14, 2003
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    • Mexico Off the Beaten Path
    by micas_pt
    We decided to rent some quad moto for an afternoon and go for a ride in jungle along with a guide and some other people staying in same resort.

    It was a great afternoon since we travelled through the jungle, visited some nice places we would never reach if walking or driving a car and visited some nice cenotes, were we had the chance of bathing.

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    Jungle
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  • Updated By micas_pt on November 15, 2003
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    • Mexico Off the Beaten Path
    by micas_pt
    Yucatan jungle is not that dense and it doesn't look dangerous, but it gets to a point where every tree look the same so you might find helpful if you travelling with a guide. Anyway, it's a nice place to visit, where you will probably find cenotes were you could bath, find some local fauna and flora. There are several options for visiting jungle: horse, quad moto or 4wd car. We opted for quad moto since it's something we enjoy and that you can drive by yourself unlike 4wd car where someone drives for you.

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    Labna
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    • roamer61
  • By roamer61 on February 20, 2004
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    • Mexico Off the Beaten Path
    by roamer61
    Labna is one of several small, yet fascinating, sites in the Yucatan that is off the usual tourist path. Dating from the Classic Period (600-900 A.D.), one can see the Palace and the Great Arch, seen here in the photo. It is easily reached by road from either Merida, Chicen Itza or Uxmal.

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    Hierve el Agua
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    • shdw100
  • By shdw100 on October 8, 2003
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    • Mexico Off the Beaten Path
    by shdw100
    So, we rented a car and the lady at the car place said "You have to see Hierve de Agua", so we said, "Why not?" The only way to see this place is by renting a car because it is really out there in the middle of no where! You have to take dirt road up in the highlands to find the place. We stopped at a little town to ask where we were and they said "just keep going, you cannot miss it!" Well, after about an hour on the road, we finally made it, and it was well worth the effort! The place is actually some highly concentrated mineral springs that have crusted over with time. You can walk on the places where the water comes out and view the spectacular scenery around the falls. It was a wonderful site!

    Here is a more detailed description from a website:

    There are two impressive petrified waterfalls here (calcium carbonate), that were formed thousands of years ago, as the result of dripping carbonated water. The water descends 160 feet (50 metres) over two rugged rock cliffs.

    The spring area, source of the fall, was taken advantage of to create a large pool, which has become a natural warm-water spa.

    Hierve el Agua has been recognised as being a probable sacred place of the ancient Zapotecos, founded here perhaps, because of its impressive natural contrasts. It is deep in the heart of a steep sierra that is characterised for its extreme dryness during its low-water season

    Location

    San Lorenzo Albarradas: Is located 50 miles (80 kilometres) East of the City of Oaxaca via highway 190 to the Isthmus. Turn left at the Mitla detour and continue on the road which takes you to Ayutla Mixes. Turn left when you reach the San Lorenzo Albarradas detour. Approximate travel time: [2:00]
    Hierve el Agua is found in the Roeguia Ranch, which is itself located 3 miles (5 kilometres) from San Lorenzo Albarradas.

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    Lake Zirahuen
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  • By madamx on January 4, 2007
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    • Pristine Zirahuen - Mexico
    Pristine Zirahuen
    by madamx, 1 more photos
    Lake Zirahuen (seera-WHEN) is a pristine lake set high up in the pine-clad hills 12 km from Santa Clara del Cobre. It is an excellent example of a high country Michoacan lake, since Lake Patzcuaro has become polluted and touristy.

    As we drove higher and higher in the hills towards Lake Zirahuen, the cool air became pine-scented and it was almost like we were back in the foothills of Alberta, during the spring. In fact, we passed several cowboys on horseback, with their trusty dog trotting alongside them, looking like they came straight out of a western.

    We saw not that many people at the lake, or on the roads, even during the high tourist season, and it appeared we were the only gringos around. The lake is a popular area with locals, and there are many cabins you can rent to "get away from it all" Lake Zirahuen is also known for it's delicious Pescado Blanco (native whitefish) that many food stalls by the lake sell, grilled over an open fire.

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    Mexican Colonial Art Extravaganza
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    • vaticanus
  • Updated By vaticanus on June 14, 2004
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    • GM4620 - Mexico
    GM4620
    by vaticanus
    It's located at the convent of Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe , a national monument just south of the fascinating city of ZACATECAS. The former convent contains an exceptional collection of colonial art including a 24 canvas cycle of the life of St Francis by Antonio de Oliva (1752). Also, the Last Supper by Antonio de Torres. Other works are by Miguel Cabrera and Nicolas Rodrigues Juarez. Colonial sculpture and furniture are also exhibted. There is a library with a collection of rare hand-printed books.
    The dramatic Baroque style was meant to undermine the dryness of Protestantism by appealing to religious emotion. This nearly cartoonish scene of the guards throwing dice for the robe of Jesus emphasizes their fallen bestiality and the wounded compassion of Christ.

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    Mexico's Best Regional Museum is in Jalapa
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  • Updated By vaticanus on May 17, 2006
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    • Mexico Off the Beaten Path
    by vaticanus
    Anyone intirgued or curious about the mesoamerican cultures of central and northern Mexico as well as VeraCruz should definitely stop at Jalapa- a beautiful city- on the main road between Mexico City and Vera Cruz on the Gulf.

    The museum is thoroughly modern in design and would complement any city anywhere in the world. There are scores of ancient Mexican cultures on display here that are undeservedly overshadowed by the Aztec. The sculptures and artifacts are of stunning beauty and surprising composition- an art experience that many visitors will discover is entirely new to them.

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    Beautiful coastal nature
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  • By malinaberg on June 7, 2003
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    • Crappy roads in Erendira - Mexico
    Crappy roads in Erendira
    by malinaberg
    Erendira, about an hours drive from Ensenada in northern Baja California, is a jewel well hidden from conventional american tourists. Its hard to get there; its somewhat of an understatement to say that the roads are crappy... Its worth it, though, if you're into taking walks in amazing nature and just enjoying impressive scenarios.

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    TULUM
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  • Updated By pedroebc on August 11, 2006
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    • Mexico Off the Beaten Path
    by pedroebc, 3 more photos
    "TULUM", in the memory of the mayas exist the belive that a invisible way begins from the ruins of Tulum. Mayas afirm that the way to Tulum someday will open and the world will change....

    this palce have a unique view of the sea, the recent hurracaines havent damaged this amazing ruins. The town of Tulum has developed a lot and have a good bus station, restaurants, hotels, internet, nightlife, etc

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