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Isla Mujeres   Cancún

Isla Mujeres, Cancún

 14 Reviews  Spanish for "ISLAND OF WOMEN" , the picturesque fishing village of Isla Mujeres is a tropical paradise just a short, 15-minute ferry ride from Cancun. The origin of the island's name is uncertain. A... 

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Nearby Towns   Puerto Vallarta

Nearby Towns, Puerto Vallarta

 44 Reviews  As we were driving from our hotel to the restaurant for dinner, I sincerely enjoyed the transition from crowded city to thick foliage and quaint villages. At one point, I said, to noone in particular,... 

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Cenotes   Playa del Carmen

Cenotes, Playa del Carmen

 4 Reviews  This cenote is in Puerto Aventuras not far south of Playa and can be easily accessed by colectivo, see my tip re transport. It's a beautiful crystal clear cenote, one part is open like a lake, the... 

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Other Towns   Cabo San Lucas

Other Towns, Cabo San Lucas

 9 Reviews  When you are tired of the fast paced Cabo San Lucas, rent a car and head north about 45 minutes to Todos Santos. About 5,000 people live here and is one of only 15 cities in Mexico with the... 

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Residential Areas   Tijuana

Residential Areas, Tijuana

 12 Reviews  "La mona" or "La mujer casa" (the doll or The house women) She looks as the statue of liberty, but is a home. The home of Armando Mu?os and Family. Mu?oz was a dreamer, and made of his dream a... 

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Day Trips   Mazatlán

Day Trips, Mazatlán

 6 Reviews  This picture was taken at a Tequila Factory. This site was not ready for tourists yet. Our guide knew the owner, so he took us there. Love the colors. This place will soon (if not already) be part of... 

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Beaches   Acapulco

Beaches, Acapulco

 6 Reviews  Isla de Roqueta. The secluded beach was gorgeous but apparently in the last 2-3yrs the restaurant that you have to pass by to get to that gorgeous beach (a bit rocky, so watch your step and beware of... 

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Grutas de García   Monterrey

Grutas de García, Monterrey

 3 Reviews  Outside of the city you can find more interesting places Grottos de García (like Caverns): they are at about 40 km. from the city of Monterrey, in the municipality of Garza García. You are arrive to... 

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Hierve el Agua   Oaxaca de Juárez

Hierve el Agua, Oaxaca de Juárez

 4 Reviews  It is a not pleasant drive to get here from San Lorenzo it was bad then we had to change and get in a kind of truck. the 2 waterpools are made by men. but the view is awesome. dont go to close to the... 

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Cenotes   Cancún

Cenotes, Cancún

 10 Reviews  We visited Ik Kil after a tour of Chichen Itza. If you have the option to do this (sometimes your tour will offer the stop), go for it! It was one of the highlights of our entire trip. I think entry... 

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Local Places   Puerto Vallarta

Local Places, Puerto Vallarta

 20 Reviews  Yelapa is truly unique. A small village of about 1,500 native residents, now with electricity that arrives by wire and not by solar cell. There used to be only five phones - one is in the hotel but... 

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Sian Ka'an   Playa del Carmen

Sian Ka'an, Playa del Carmen

 7 Reviews  Si'an Kaan is a national park to the south from Tulum, where you can see lots of wildlife. A boat will take you around a huge bay with mostly fresh water. You'll see lots of birds in mangrove brush.... 

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Beach Activities   Cabo San Lucas

Beach Activities, Cabo San Lucas

 9 Reviews  Cerritos Beach is (was) an off the beaten path kind of beach but now everyone knows!! About an hour north of Cabo, just before you get to Todos Santos. They have now built a restaurant/beach club... 

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Food / Drink   Tijuana

Food / Drink, Tijuana

 6 Reviews  One of my favorite places in Tijuana is the Mercado Hidalgo, which is located at Av. Independencia and Sanchez Taboada. This is an open air fruit and vegetable market. There also are stores that sell... 

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Cultural/Historical   Mazatlán

Cultural/Historical, Mazatlán

 19 Reviews  Desde los tiempos en que las oficinas aduanales fueron cambiadas del poblado de Villa Unión al Puerto de Mazatlán en el año de 1828, se hizo evidente que se requería de un edificio apropiado que... 

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Bioparque Estrella   Monterrey

Bioparque Estrella, Monterrey

 1 Review  Bioparque Estrella (Star Biopark) is an atractive free zoo, where people can see african spices in this huge park. Many others activities let to know regional flora and fauna. It is 40 Km south of... 

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Tree of Tule   Oaxaca de Juárez

Tree of Tule, Oaxaca de Juárez

 7 Reviews  booked the 18th a tour for tule, teotitlan del valle, mitla ,hierve el aqua and mazatlan. I went here on the 20th of februari 2008. Needed to be at ready at 9.45 - 10.00 at hostal Ponchon. bus came to... 

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Chichen Itza   Cancún

Chichen Itza, Cancún

 15 Reviews  Stoped in a small town on the outskirts of Merida and stayed in a Hacienda. Very different from the usual hotels etc but very interesting and cozy. Took the local transportation. Cost 10 pesos and... 

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Festivals/Customs   Puerto Vallarta

Festivals/Customs, Puerto Vallarta

 7 Reviews  I wish more people would include the "good" prices they negotiate! I started at the top of the Malecon and worked my way down to the Romantic Zone. The prices were cheaper at the starting end, but I... 

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Beach   Playa del Carmen

Beach, Playa del Carmen

 5 Reviews  paraiso beach club is a great place to have happy hr. starts at 3:00 also try their amberjack slightly breaded, delicious & I'm not much of a fish eater, went back twice last trip. when sitting on... 

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Arts & Crafts   Cabo San Lucas

Arts & Crafts, Cabo San Lucas

 4 Reviews  Apparently it's easy to get here if you are with a tour. We weren't. It took us a couple of DAYS (not all day, we tried for an hour and gave up, tried the next day) to find this factory. Finally we... 

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Flags / Monuments   Tijuana

Flags / Monuments, Tijuana

 3 Reviews  This photo shows a south view of Tijuana and includes the giant Mexican flag which flies above the city for all to see. It is about 86 feet wide and 150 feet long and can be seen from the USA side as... 

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Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island)   Mazatlán

Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island), Mazatlán

 3 Reviews  When we take the local ferry to Stone Island, we leave from the fishing docks where the local fishermen keep the fishing & shrimping boats. It's quite interesting seeing the area because it probably... 

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Cola de Caballo   Monterrey

Cola de Caballo, Monterrey

 2 Reviews  Waterfall Cola de Caballo Buses leave at the central bus station and go about an hour, then a mini bus will take you up to waterfall. To get in without paying the fee walk up the street a bit and take... 

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Yagul   Oaxaca de Juárez

Yagul, Oaxaca de Juárez

 4 Reviews  Getting to Yagul without a tour can take some time, patience, and some walking. The bus the plies the road between Oaxaca City and Mitla and onwards passes within 1.5 kilometers from the archeological... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Visit Coatepec, which is a...

by Ainda

Visit Coatepec, which is a town near Jalcomulco and it´s located 20 minutes from there.This little town posses a beauty of it´s own...I liked it a lot plus they have the best coffee in Mexico.

About an hour and a half...

by Pierre_Rouss

About an hour and a half North-East of Mexico city, don't miss the pyramids of the sun and of the moon in Teotihuacan.

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Coba prnounced KO Baa is...

by Kaliuna

Coba prnounced KO Baa is perhaps one most tourists have missed. Inland from Tulum area, this ancient ruin still is under archeological recovery with limited days to access.

GO OUT AND PLAY WITH THE...

by mangoblue99

GO OUT AND PLAY WITH THE SHARKS!!!!THIS IS A NURSE SHARK AND IS A VEGATATIAN,, WE HOPE

IF PLAYING WITH THE WILD LIFE...

by mangoblue99

IF PLAYING WITH THE WILD LIFE IS YOUR THING GO OUT TO THE ISLAND OF WOMAN. THE BEACH IS FUN AND YOU YOU CAN JOIN THE TURTLE FOR A SWIM

Go to a poverty area and it...

by Bdawg

Go to a poverty area and it will change your life forever

Rent a jeep and head South....

by 2love

Rent a jeep and head South. Can't miss it. There is only one road there. It's beautiful!

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go west........just north of...

by willowisp

go west........just north of Huatemala........to the ancient silver mining town........long way over cobblestone road........then thru the tunnel....

Go north to Nuevo Vallarta and...

by pargolfer

Go north to Nuevo Vallarta and see the mexican culture without tourist influence.

Go ahead and barter with the...

by sandramariey

Go ahead and barter with the pedlars. They're decent folk and are a wealth of knowledge if treated fairly.

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Off The Beaten Path: Cities in Mexico
  1. Cancún Off The Beaten Path
  2. Puerto Vallarta Off The Beaten Path
  3. Playa del Carmen Off The Beaten Path
  4. Mexico City Off The Beaten Path
  5. Cabo San Lucas Off The Beaten Path
  6. Tijuana Off The Beaten Path
  7. Tulum Off The Beaten Path
  8. Mazatlán Off The Beaten Path
  9. Isla Cozumel Off The Beaten Path
  10. Isla Mujeres Off The Beaten Path
  11. Acapulco Off The Beaten Path
  12. Monterrey Off The Beaten Path
  13. Guadalajara Off The Beaten Path
  14. Ensenada Off The Beaten Path
  15. San José del Cabo Off The Beaten Path
  16. Guanajuato Off The Beaten Path
  17. Oaxaca de Juárez Off The Beaten Path
  18. Akumal Off The Beaten Path
  19. Mérida Off The Beaten Path
  20. Ruinas Chichén-Itzá Off The Beaten Path
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  22. San Miguel de Allende Off The Beaten Path
  23. Querétaro Off The Beaten Path
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  25. Puerto Morelos Off The Beaten Path
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  27. Rosarito Off The Beaten Path
  28. Sayulita Off The Beaten Path
  29. Teotihuacán Off The Beaten Path
  30. San Cristóbal de Las Casas Off The Beaten Path
  31. San Miguel de Cozumel Off The Beaten Path
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  44. Santa Cruz Huatulco Off The Beaten Path
  45. Ciudad del Carmen Off The Beaten Path
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