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Chichen Itza   Cancún

Chichen Itza, Cancún

 89 Reviews  It´s a couple of hours by car from Cancun, but I think that it's impossible to skip its visit. Chichen-Itza it's popular worldwide, and it would be silly not to visit it, being so close. So, have... 

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Malecon   Puerto Vallarta

Malecon, Puerto Vallarta

 20 Reviews  One of the most touristy, but truly beautiful things to do in Puerto Vallarta is to take a walk along the Malecon. Local artist display their paintings, there is often a sandcastle competition on the... 

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5th Avenue   Playa del Carmen

5th Avenue, Playa del Carmen

 11 Reviews  If you want to go shopping, Playa del Carmen is the place for you. Look for the 5 th avenue, a street with more than a mile long filled with shops, cafes and restaurants. You can also catch the ferry... 

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Zocalo   Mexico City

Zocalo, Mexico City

 84 Reviews  Undoubtedly Mexico City’s most well known landmark and top of the list on the “must see” list. Considered by Mexicans to be the heart of Mexico City, this enormous plaza surrounded by gorgeous... 

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The Arch   Cabo San Lucas

The Arch, Cabo San Lucas

 18 Reviews  This natural arch is Cabo's most famous landmark. it only accesible by boat so you can either take a sightseeing or whale watching tour or rent a kayak and paddle out here. Right by the arch is a... 

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Avenida Revolucion   Tijuana

Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana

 19 Reviews  I would NOT recommend taking a picture with the painted donkeys. I observed that they are treated terribly, like an object and I wouldn't give the owners a penny for doing that to those poor animals.... 

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Tulum Ruins   Tulum

Tulum Ruins, Tulum

 72 Reviews  There is a wall that surrounded the city on three sides, the fourth having been left open to the sea. The wall, sometimes 16 feet high, may have been built with defense in mind, but it is more likely... 

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Sightseeing   Mazatlán

Sightseeing, Mazatlán

 67 Reviews  We went to the Mazatlan with some friends that we have made in Mazatlan. It was a little more expensive than we thought it might be. We walked around the main area and saw all the fish that were in... 

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Cola de Caballo   Monterrey

Cola de Caballo, Monterrey

 8 Reviews  Cascada Cola de Caballo literally means "Horse Tail Falls", describing how it looks from a distance. It's a pretty waterfall, and it's wonderful to see that natural elements are preserved in Mexico.... 

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Cliff Divers   Acapulco

Cliff Divers, Acapulco

 19 Reviews  Just outside the town of Acapulco on the hillside sits the La Perla Restaurant at the El Mirador Acapulco Hotel. The buffet is decent, but the view is why you have come here. Below sits a cliff, with... 

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Monte Alban   Oaxaca de Juárez

Monte Alban, Oaxaca de Juárez

 24 Reviews  on 19th februari 2008 iwalked from my hostel to hotel Rivera del Angel at Mina 518 between the streets diaz ordaz and mier y teran. here booked a van for 38 pesos return. low season first goes at... 

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Hotels / Resorts   Rosarito

Hotels / Resorts, Rosarito

 3 Reviews  Drive to Calafia! Historic, cultural and touristic center. A family resort hotel with ocean view suites, a cliffside restaurant, Club 1773--an old sailing vessel converted into a night club, history,... 

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La Bufadora   Ensenada

La Bufadora, Ensenada

 6 Reviews  In this photo, the height of the geyser is not apparent, nor is the power. You'll just have to see it for yourself. On the road to La Bufadora you will see the dry, back hills of this Mexican... 

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Xcaret   Cancún

Xcaret, Cancún

 57 Reviews  I was robbed by Gang of XCARET employees during the Hollidays, and nothing to supportbme was done, the park didn't help me with anything. I staid bare-footed and no wallet for nothing. It's very sad... 

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Old Town   Puerto Vallarta

Old Town, Puerto Vallarta

 18 Reviews  Old Town is definitely the place to be. You will feel like you are really in Mexico, unlike some the places with walled off beach areas to the north. Why go to Mexico if you don't want to experience... 

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Day Trips   Playa del Carmen

Day Trips, Playa del Carmen

 14 Reviews  Definitely the highlight of my vacation! This was a full day island tour from Playa del Carmen to Isla Cozumel and the fun never stopped. First we took the ferry (included in the tour price) and then... 

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Teotihuacan   Mexico City

Teotihuacan, Mexico City

 77 Reviews  Teotihuacan is an hour and a half drive north of Mexico City and I recommend you devote a full day to visiting. There are two main pyramids, the Sun and the Moon, the first one is larger and taller... 

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Beach   Cabo San Lucas

Beach, Cabo San Lucas

 39 Reviews  The city icon and one of the most photograped places in the world. The only way to get there is by boat You can hire one at the Marina, ($10.00) , it will take you to visit the Arch, some interesting... 

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The Border   Tijuana

The Border, Tijuana

 20 Reviews  Haha, when you pass the U.S. - Mexico border in San Ysidro you will see - look at my picture - quite another world: a lot of mainly old looking cars - taxis painted in yellow and the dark-skinned... 

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Gran Cenote   Tulum

Gran Cenote, Tulum

 13 Reviews  Hidden Worlds has been my family's favorite vacation day on every trip to the Riviera Maya. The first time we did the snokeling tour in the cenotes. Another time my husband and son dived Dos Ojos and... 

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Beach   Mazatlán

Beach, Mazatlán

 13 Reviews  I finally went parasailing.. «after so many years of going to Mexico. It was fun. »The scariest part was going up and coming down. It was so nice and peaceful up there and wow what a view!!... 

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Grutas de Garcia   Monterrey

Grutas de Garcia, Monterrey

 5 Reviews  This group of caves is several hundred feet above the floor of the canyon. It's about a 30 - 45 min. drive from downtown, depending on traffic and if you get lost. It was developed as a tourist... 

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Beaches   Acapulco

Beaches, Acapulco

 24 Reviews  *More PICTURES to see below the main pictures, CLICK TAB* *The Sunrises and Sunsets in Acapulco are amazing, especially overlooking the beach & bay *If you have a chance, grab a seat, relax and... 

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Santo Domingo Church   Oaxaca de Juárez

Santo Domingo Church, Oaxaca de Juárez

 17 Reviews  very impressive inside look at the ceilings and at the end also the place to the right. open from 7 till 13.00 and 16.00 till 20.00. entrance free waring dont touch things or talk while miss is going... 

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Isla Mujeres   Cancún

Isla Mujeres, Cancún

 62 Reviews  one of the best things I've did when on the the island was to rent a "golf cart" and go exploring on my own. The rental is inexpensive( need valid I.D.) .The rental was for 2 hours and we drove out to... 

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Take the Bus to Old Town in Puerto Vallarta

by culturedesigns

From the cruise port in Puerto Vallarta, if you follow the mass of people to the gates and then take a left you'll be walking toward the main road that runs N to S. You can let one of the MANY taxi drivers calling out to you, take you to old town OR for a much cheaper deal, walk to the main road(about a hundred yards) and catch the bus with the locals. It was less than a dollar to ride and the driver spoke English so if your not sure where to get off he can tell you. You immediately feel that you are in a foreign country, jammed into the bus like sardines, sweating like a pig, covered in dust, but don't get me wrong, this is what I love about traveling. The bus drops you off right past this bridge that crosses Rio Cuale. From there Old Town is from the South side of the bridge on.

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Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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While in Puerto Vallarta, visit the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It's a beautiful church to see regardless of your faith. When you walk in all the noise and clatter of the outside world dies away and a wonderfully peaceful quiet takes over. It's not as gaudy as some Catholic churches I've seen in Mexico, though I will say the life sized wax figure of Jesus laying dead in a glass coffin kind of freaked me out. Otherwise a beautiful place to see.

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TLAXCALA, CACAXTLA AND XOCHITECATL BY BUS

by marttonius

Hi Jean.Your choice to visit during your stay at DF is wonderful. Tlaxcala is a very nice city to visit you will really enjoy this trip. Here a useful link.http://www.descubretlaxcala.com/espanol/inicio.htmfirstly: How to get there without a car; you need to go to the TAPO bus station you should take the metro from COYOACAN (green line) to BALDERAS ( line 1 PINK LINE) and transfer towards dirección PANTITLAN, hop off at SAN LAZARO STATION and go into the bus station which is next to the metro, in fact, the exit of the metro is the entrance of the bus station.you should be careful as in any station, since there might be pickpockets so, be aware!!.look for the ATAH coach line to TLAXCALA try the primera clase bus.here is the link http://www.atah-bus.com/consulta/In Tlaxcala it will be much easier to take a cab to xochitecatl, also it will be fine to ask the driver to come back for you to...

The Rainforest

by traveldave

The mountains surrounding Puerto Vallarta are covered with thick, green rainforest, which is the classic "jungle" most people associate with the tropics. On Mexico's Pacific slope, the rainforest occurs from sea level to about 3,280 feet (1,000 meters). Rainforests are supported by plentiful rainfall throughout the year. They are characterized by a canopy of tall trees that can attain 100 feet (30 meters) in height, lianas and epiphytes, and a thick understory of palms. Since this was my first rainforest, I tried to take a hike into it, but it was so thick and impenetrable, and the weather was so hot and humid, that I had to give up. I decided that a cold drink on the breezy beach seemed like a better idea.

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The Río Cuale

by traveldave

The Río Cuale flows from the surrounding Sierra Madre Mountains, through Puerto Vallarta, into Banderas Bay. In the evenings, cool air flows downward from the mountains through the river valley, making its banks a popular place to enjoy the cool evening air. The riverbanks in downtown Puerto Vallarta are lined with walkways, restaurants, outdoor cafes, shops, a craft market, and a museum.Farther upstream, visitors can take a mountain bike tour which passes through villages and ranches and ends up at a waterfall, ride on a mile and a half (two kilometers) of zip lines which cross 550 feet (168 meters) above the river, or take a hiking tour. Unfortunately, mud and silt from the highlands, as well as sewage from the hillside settlements, washes down the river into Banderas Bay. The water near the downtown area, therefore, is often dirty. To experience clear, blue water, it is necessary to...

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Swimming with Dolphins

by Katieduck

Swimming with dolphins is an amazing experience. I didn’t really think about it until the opportunity came up. It is probably one of the best things I have ever done. I was a little nervous at first but dolphins are one of the most gentle animals in the world. You have to be careful how you touch them as you can hurt them. Their skin felt like very soft rubber. They are also very beautiful. This experience should be on your to do list.

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Monte Alban.

by cachaseiro

Monte Alban is located in the Oaxaca province next to the town of Oaxaca.It´s an ancient site of the former zapotec empire that ruled southern Mexico for centuries and had their peak around 1500 years ago.It was an empire run by priests who on top of being good priests also were fantastic astronomers and you have the remains of an observatory at the Monte Alban ruins.I thought the site was really interesting and i would recommend that you spend at least half a day there and better a full day.It´s located on top of a mountain and the view from there is fantastic too.

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Acapulco.

by cachaseiro

Acapulco is a town that devides the opinions of my mexican friends.About half of them like the place and the other half dislikes it.I can understand both opinions and mine is that it´s a pretty ok place, but i must admit that there are many other ceach towns in Mexico that are a lot nicer.It´s a busy resort town with all the facilities you can ask for a major resort and restaurants, cafes and night clubs are everywhere.The negative side is that it´s a resort that was build back in the 1960´s when people like Elvis Presley and John Wayne came down there to party and invest some of their money.Back then you didn´t have the city planning you have today and that meant that people build the hotels right on the beach and the busy highway is also way too close to the beach creating lot´s of traffic noise.These things also mean that you don´t have a proper promenade along the sea to stroll on...

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Oaxaca.

by cachaseiro

Oaxaca is one of the most interesting cities in Mexico.It´s a pretty old colonial town with several indiginous tribes and lot´s of remains from ancient civilisations.It´s also a faily young town as the place has many educational institutions and there is a good bohemian vibe there that i really like.It´s also the capital in the state of Oaxaca so you have most of the administration of the state there.It´s good to use as a base for exploring nearby ancient zapotec sites aswell as it is a good region if you like mountaineering.

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Baja california.

by cachaseiro

I have been twice to Baja, both times by bicycle.The nature there is really incredible and you feel like you are driving through a spagetti western with thousands of giant cactusses all over the place, especially in the southern part of the peninsula.This place is so much more than 5 star all inclusive resorts and i strongly recommend you to get out and enjoy the nature there.

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Q:  Going to Puerto Vallarta for Cino de Mayo. Never been to PV before. Any tips you can provide me? 

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A: I have not been to Puerto Vallarta but know about it as a popular tourist resort town. I do live next to the Mexican border and have experience with Mexicans and... 

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