Important center for commerce and communications.
Well known for straw-hat production. There is a creosote plant here. Export salt.
Zapotec center; market and handicrafts attract tourists.
Oct 102009
Acapulco is the largest and most spectacular tourist resort in the Mexican Pacific. As a result of its stunning beaches, exuberant natural surroundings and wonderful climate, this port has been dubbed the Pearl of the Pacific. It is the most popular holiday resort in Mexico and Latin America, since its functional, modern infrastructure has had very little impact on its original beauty or attractions.
During the viceroyalty, boats set off from Acapulco to explore the South Seas, and in 1566, it was inaugurated as a trade route with the Far East through the routes of the galleons of China and the Philippines. This trade attracted marauding pirates that repeatedly attacked the port. The Fort of San Diego, whose structure can still be seen, was built to repel these attacks.
Set in gorgeous natural surroundings, Acapulco offers an enormous range of attractions and activities. Calm, sunny beaches and exuberant vegetation that surrounds one of the loveliest bays in the Pacific blend seamlessly with major hotel complexes, superb restaurants and wonderful nightclubs.
Acapulco has something to suit every taste and budget and offers a range of activities for the whole family. The main attraction of the bay are its more than twenty beaches, each with a distinct atmosphere, where you can choose your favorite water sport. Enthusiasts will find ample opportunities for sports fishing, diving, water skiing and snorkeling. There are also several ecological areas that are ideal for picnics and horse riding, as well as golf courses and tennis courts.
Acapulco is a wonderful place for shopping in stores that combine luxury with comfort.
It also boasts a variety of restaurants offering everything from regional to international cuisine. The port?s nightlife is intense and extremely diverse, offering something for every taste.
Its state-of-the-art facilities also make Acapulco an ideal business venue.
Acapulco is located 326 km away from the Federal District along the Autopista del Sol, and 411 km away by the old federal highway no. 95. It also boasts an excellent international airport.
Oct 102009
Xpujil Campeche. In this magical area of Campeche (the state which borders Quintana Roo) are found numerous archeological sites to discover.
Xpujil means Place of the Cattails in Maya. It was named by the members of the fourth Carnegie Expedition to Campeche, in 1938. It is a A small site that flourished between 400 B.C. and 1100 A.D. Some archaeologists think that Xpujil was a subordinate community of the larger site at Becan. In fact you can see Xpujil from Becan and you could walk between the two sites if you were so inclined. Becan is East of Xpujil.
Oct 102009
The famous jipi hats are made in Becal, Campeche, which is about 85 km from Mérida, Yucatan. Almost all houses in Becal have patios in the back that lead to underground manmade caves (some that are quite old), where jipi weavers work, since only these places have the necessary humidity to make the hats. We recommend you to ask any person in Becal to take you to these wonderful places.
Oct 102009
Chetumal is a major import center and free port as well as an export point for the hardwoods of the region, including cedar and mahogany. The city is almost entirely modern, as it was destroyed by hurricane in 1955. Also Ciudad Chetumal.
Aguascalientes, named after the local thermal springs, is one of the loveliest colonial jewels in Mexico, with an enviable climate and location. Ever since its foundation in 1575, at the crossroads between several major routes, its inhabitants have made their living from fruit growing, mining and trade. In recent years, Aguascalientes has attracted major industries and assembly plants, while its fields are now used as vineyards and for cultivating fruit trees such as peach and guava.
The city’s historic center has preserved civil and religious buildings that reflect its greatness during the colonial era. The original layout was based on a square measuring 84 km on each side, flanked by important buildings such as the Cathedral, City Hall and Morelos, and the houses of the conquistadors. Traditional districts sprang up around these, with their churches, gardens and calm streets, which become a riot of color and noise during the celebration of the patron saint’s day.
Strolling through this colonial city, enjoying its architectural, artistic and cultural expressions, discovering its traditions, exploring its corners and sampling its delicious, varied gastronomy is a gratifying experience.
Aguascalientes also offers a variety of entertainment, while its modern infrastructure, with first-rate facilities and hotels, makes it an excellent choice for business meetings. One of the most popular fairs in Mexico, the Feria de San Marcos, is held here annually.
Oct 102009
Site of ancient Maya town (believed to be older than Chichen Itza), an aboriginal pilgrimage site. Many religious remains, pyramids, mausoleum. Monastery and cathedral were erected 1553 on site of Maya temples.
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.
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.
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.
Oct 102009
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.
