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Mexico State Sonora

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Oct 102009
The highlighted green area is Sonora state.

The highlighted green area is Sonora state.

The large, prosperous state of Sonora is located in the northeast of the country. It is bounded by Chihuahua and Sinaloa and in the far northeast, it joins Baja California. It borders on Arizona to the north and is washed by the Gulf of California in the west. Its unusual landscape ranges from beaches to valleys and from plains to mountains and deserts, with the Sierra Madre Occidental stretching right across it.

It is inhabited by Yaquis, Mayos, Primas, Pápagos, Opatos, Seris and Guarijíos that still preserve the customs and traditions of their ancestors. Spanish presence is limited to the remains of Jesuit missions and towns that sprang up around the mines.

Sonora provides attractions for every taste: cave paintings, spectacular natural scenery, ideal for adventure and ecotourism, regulated hunting parks; an extensive shoreline with beautiful beaches and bays ideal for water sports and sport fishing. Another of its attractions is its superb cuisine, which combines seafood with the fruits of the land.

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City of Mexico Merida

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Oct 102009

It is the chief commercial, communications, and cultural center of the Yucatan peninsula. Founded (1542) by Francisco de Montejo (the younger), on the site of a ruined Mayan city, Merida has many fine examples of Spanish colonial architecture, notably the 16th-century cathedral.

Rooftop windmills, characteristic of this region, are used to pump water from underground wells and streams.

Commercial, administrative, agr., and tourist center. Once dependent upon the large crops of henequen from the surrounding region. Tourists visiting nearby Mayan ruins, notably Chichen Itza and Uxmal, contribute work to the local economy. International airport to Southwest.

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City of Mexico Calkini

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Oct 102009

Calkiní is the birthplace of weavers of cool, comfortable hammocks, rocking chairs and hammock chairs which are manufactured on wooden frames employing a fine mesh or net weave produced from cotton or rayon material their simple and elegant design makes them fit for any living room, bedroom or terrace in the world.

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Mexico State Queretaro

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Oct 102009
The highlighted green area is Queretaro state.

The highlighted green area is Queretaro state.

The state of Querétaro has numerous historical, cultural and natural attractions. It is located in the center of the country and bounded by Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, the state of Mexico and Michoacán. Its surroundings consist mainly of mountain ranges and low hills, with fertile valleys in the south. Querétaro is synonymous with art, natural beauty, traditions, and archaeological and historical sites. Few states are fortunate enough to be able to offer so many and such varied attractions.

This state has been influenced by three pre-Hispanic cultures: the Teotihuacan, the Toltec and the Mexica cultures, reflected in places such as Toluquilla, Ranas and El Cerrito.

Spanish influence is evident throughout the region. In 1996, the Historical Center of Santiago de Querétaro was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The city was the scene of major events in national history and nowadays is a majestic vice-regal city with striking baroque buildings. The state has a wealth of natural attractions, such as waterfalls, grottoes, mountains, spas, and places for camping or engaging in ecotourism and adventure, as well as traditional artisans villages.

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Mexico State Puebla

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Oct 102009
The highlighted green area is Puebla state.

The highlighted green area is Puebla state.

Puebla is located in the central part of the country and surrounded by the states of Mexico, Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Guerrero and Morelos. Its surroundings are dominated by mountain ranges with enormous volcanoes such as Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl while forests and fertile cropland, as well as rivers, lakes, springs and reservoirs complete the landscape. The diversity of climates, the existence of numerous eco-systems and varied agricultural products are the result of its complex mountain system.

The region was populated by Toltecs, Chichimecs and Xicalanca Olmecs. Nahua groups arrived in the area in about the 10th century and by the 15th century, the Mexica dominated virtually all of what is now the state of Puebla. The Spanish conquerors made their influence felt by founding the finest baroque city of all: the gorgeous Puebla de los Angeles, one of the country?s architectural and cultural jewels. However, they also influenced craftwork by creating the famous Talavera ceramics, and food, where the blend of Spanish and Indian influences produced one of the most varied and succulent cuisines in Mexico.

The state has numerous attractions: archaeological zones such as Yohualinchan and Cholula, also famous for its churches: natural sites for camping and playing outdoor sports, spas and recreational centers.

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City of Mexico Teotitlan de Valle

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Oct 102009

Weaving center, known for bright serapes with idol design.

Was capital of the Zapotec during 11th and 12th centuries.

Temple and pyramid in honor of Quetzalcoatal are on hill nearby.

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City of Mexico Cuautla

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It is a highway junction and the heart of a sugarcane and rice-growing dist. Cuautla’s hot springs and lovely scenery make it a popular resort and tourist attraction.

Historically, Cuautla is famous for the heroic defense made here in 1812 by patriot forces under Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon, who cut through Spanish troops besieging the town.

The city is sometimes called Ciudad Morelos.

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Mexico State Tabasco

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The highlighted green area is Tabasco state.

The highlighted green area is Tabasco state.

Lying in the southeast of the country, Tabasco lives up to its Nahuatl name: “place where the ground is damp.” This is the land of the Ulmecs, “the rubber people.” Tabasco borders on Veracruz, Chiapas and Campeche and is washed by the Gulf of Mexico. Its landscape consists of forest, jungle, savannah, mangrove swamp, swamp and coast that support a wide range of land and sea fauna. This territory of water and exuberant vegetation produced one of the most important cultures in ancient Mexico: the Olmec, the mother of all Mesoamerican cultures. The inhospitable terrain prevented the Spaniards from founding cities. Nevertheless, in 1519, Cortés established Santa María de la Victoria. Another difficulty the Spaniards encountered were the constant pirate attacks the territory suffered from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

Tabasco has a wealth of attractions, such as the archaeological sites at La Venta, Comalcalco and Pomoná, natural features such as waterfalls, grottoes, swamps, beaches, rivers and marshes, and the traditional villages of Tapijulapa, Villa Luz and Jalpa. One place definitely worth visiting is the La Venta Museum-Park, where some of the distinctive colossal heads of the Olmec are on display.

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Mexico State Tlaxcala

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The highlighted green area is Tlaxcala state.

The highlighted green area is Tlaxcala state.

Small yet attractive state nestling in the center of Mexico and bounded by the states of Mexico, Puebla and Hidalgo. Every inch of its territory is put to good use. It is possible to take in most of the state in a few days, although there will always be something left to discover. Tlaxcala offers nature, history, culture and one of the most imaginative cuisines in the country.

This “land of maize bread” is also the land of the century plant and therefore of pulque, a drink made from the latter; of volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls, lakes, forests and even “desert”, archaeological zones and beautiful churches and colonial buildings as well as haciendas where fighting bulls are bred. Ecological and adventure tourism are also extremely popular in the state. Its infrastructure and services are first-rate, which is another reason why you should visit this wonderful corner of Mexico.

Things to do in the Mexican state of Tlaxcala
Tlaxcala Places and Attractions

The Basilica of the Virgin of Ocotlán with a Churrigueresque façade and the Church of San Francisco from the sixteenth century are important ecclesiastical buildings of this region. The Government Palace with murals depicting the life of the Indians is worth visiting. The Cacaxtla archaeological zone has vestiges of the Olmec culture, especially paintings from that era. Nearby is the archaeological site of Xochitécatl with pyramids, platforms and other structures. The Archaeological Museum houses a collection of historical items of this region. The Museo de Artes y Tradiciones Populares displays local handicrafts. A unique museum is the Museo Taurino on bull-fighting.

The main attraction in the town Atlihuetzia are its waterfalls, close to which are rocks with rupestrian paintings dating from 5000–8000 BC. The town of Ixtacuixtla has several natural springs such as Agua Santa and El Oyamel. La Malintzin National Park offers camping opportunities to tourists. La Trinidad is a popular recreational centre on the banks of the Tequixquiatl River. The adventurous could try ascending the extinct volcano of La Malinche.

Visit the town of Huamantla for its local festival celebrating indigenous arts and crafts. The regional feast of Apizaco is celebrated in May with folk dance and music, bullfights and other activities.

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