Teotihuacan, which in Nahuatl means City of the Gods or The place where gods are made is an ancient ceremonial center, one of the most important pre-Hispanic America due to his masterful urban layout, its monumental architecture and strong political and religious influence to other cities; it is also one of the most visited archaeological sites and values of Mexico, It is located in the municipality of San Juan Teotihuacan in the east of Mexico City. Teotihuacan was inscribed on the List of World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Through time, Teotihuacan has established itself as a sample of the best architectural style in Mesoamerica as well as a mystical center where, according to the pre-Hispanic followers of spiritual traditions, each 21st March there are powerful cosmic forces that are distributed to the four cardinal points, ideal time to renew the energy of the human body. more…

The city of Oaxaca is located in the southern region of Mexico and is the capital city of the state with the same name. In this city, tourists can admire the beautiful architecture of the buildings that adorn its historic center, declared World Heritage by UNESCO: the Cathedral, most important temple in the city, its construction began in 1535 and it was completed until 1574. Its facade has a baroque style with sculptures of Catholic saints that frame a beautiful relief in stone with the image of the Assumption of Mary. The Temple and ex-Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzman is considered one of the wonders of the city, it has ten chapels and a large dome decorated with 104 paintings of Dominican martyrs. The Constitution square has as main attraction the portals and a kiosk from the time of Porfirio Diaz in the XXth century. As well as the Basilica de la Soledad, the Macedonio Alcalá theatre, Government Palace, Alameda, among other magnificent colonial buildings. more…

Mazatlan is one of the largest harbors in the Pacific coast, is located in the south of Sinaloa and is known as the Pearl of the Pacific because of the beauty of its beaches and its rich marine life. This destination combines traditional architecture of its historic center, known as Old Mazatlan, with modern hotels and restaurants of the spectacular Golden Zone, with over 20 km of beautiful beaches, ideal for surfing, diving and sport fishing of marlin and sailfish. Here tourists can find sites with natural resources and great golf courses, overlooking the sea and two marinas that offer docking and maintenance services for all types of boats. Mazatlan held cultural and sporting events such as International Golf Tournaments, the Grand International Tennis Tournament, fishing tournament Bisbee’s Billfish Classic, the Cultural Festival of Mazatlan, the Arts Festival of Sinaloa, and the Carnival, one of the most famous in the world, held in late February. more…

Huasca de Ocampo is located in the state of Hidalgo and its name derives from the Nahuatl Huascazaloyam, which means place of amusement, adopting the “de Ocampo” in honor of the famous politician Melchor Ocampo, who lived in this place for a brief period in the nineteenth century, after leaving Mexico City because of the political repressive imposed by President Antonio López de Santa Anna. more…

San Miguel de Allende is located in Guanajuato state. It is considered a “Pueblo Magico” (Magical Town) and it is considered Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO; the distinction was awarded due to the cultural and architectural contribution to the Mexican Baroque and the importance of this city in the struggle for Independence of Mexico from Spain. The best way to enjoy San Miguel de Allende is walking down the cobblestone streets filled with colonial mansions and beautiful temples such as the Parish of St. Michael the Archangel and the Oratory of St. Philip Neri. more…

The Copper Canyon is a beautiful and majestic natural site, located in the state of Chihuahua in the Sierra Madre Mountains; this national park and natural ecological reserve consists in series of 20 canyons and ridges, which magnitude is four times higher the Grand Canyon in Arizona, although clearly different in nature, being narrower but deeper and with a lush vegetation. It extends for 600 km in length and 250 km wide and they are inhabited by only one of the most isolated people that exist, the Tarahumara Indians. This famous system of canyons is one of the natural, cultural and historical wonders in Mexico and world heritage. more…

Zacatecas, which name means place where the grass is plentiful, was founded in 1546 and was originally named Mines of Zacatecas. Its mineral wealth gave strong revenue to the Spanish Crown, which made possible that this city receive the title of City of Our Lady of Zacatecas. This colonial city is located in the north central region of the Mexican Republic being one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico, thanks to its historical and architectural wealth was declared Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO. In a walk through its narrow streets, alleyways and squares, the tourist will find a number of religious, civic and cultural buildings with a great beauty, tourist can also enjoy a trip on a the cable car. Zacatecas was one of the most important mining sites in the country, in fact, it houses “EL Eden” one of the main touristic mines which can be visited. more…

Ensenada is the most important port in Baja California; known as the “Cinderella of the Pacific”, it is located in the southwest of Mexicali, the capital city of the State of Baja California. In this place tourists can find some of the quietest beaches of the north Pacific, ideal for scuba diving and kayaking, as well as numerous parks where is possible to practice a wide range of ecotourism activities. In 1542 the Spanish ships arrived in Ensenada, with the mission of explore the northern coast of the Pacific, they took possession of the place on the name of the Spanish Crown and named the port, San Mateo. They stayed seven days exploring the region and then continued their journey northward. This visit had no more significance, except that the bay was registered in the Spanish nautical charts. Almost sixty years later, the General Sebastian Vizcaino came and renamed the bay as “Ensenada de Todos los Santos”, and although this is the actual name, everybody called Ensenada to the bay, the port and the city. more…

It is a historic fortified city on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico in the Yucatan Peninsula. It is renowned as one of the few walled cities in America and the only one in Mexico. One of the reasons it was declared Cultural Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1999 is the excellent condition of its historical heritage. The original Mayan settlement was called KaanPeech (In Mayan language: Kaan = snake, Peech = tick, which means: the place of snakes and ticks). When the Spanish arrived, they Hispanicized it to Campeche. After their arrival, the city became the largest port of colonial America, bringing an intense commercial traffic and subsequent construction of mansions and churches. However, the same wealth that allowed it to flourish attracted the attention of pirates whose expeditions not only led to endless stories, but that led to the lifting of impregnable fortifications that distinguish today’s place. more…

Located 281 km south of the border city of Nogales, in northwestern Mexico, Hermosillo is the capital of Sonora State, this city is known as the “Sun City”; it has architectural attractions like the Cathedral and the Government Palace and many historic museums of the city. In the surroundings the tourists can find nature reserves such as the Centre Ecological of Sonora, which performs an important role in conservation of ecosystems that characterize the region and the Special Reserve of the Biosphere Cajon del Diablo, of great scientific interest. more…