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Mexico State Guanajuato

Oct 102009

The highlighted green area is Guanajuato state.

The state of Guanajuato, located in an area known as the Bajío, is rich in ecosystems that vary from forests to semi-arid zones. It borders on Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas, Jalisco and Michoacán. Before the Conquest, the region was inhabited by several indigenous groups, include Otomí, Purépecha, Cascán, Pain, Guamar and Cuacuchil, and by the time of the Spaniards arrival, the Tarascans had established a number of strongholds.

Guanajuato contains some of the most striking vice-regal cities in Mexico, which flourished as a result of the wealth of their mines and even today, make the area one of the country’s main silver producers. The city of Guanajuato, the capital of the state, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and currently hosts the International Cervantes Festival. The state was the site of a number of events that determined the course of the country, such as the Shout of Independence in Dolores, now Hidalgo. San Miguel de Allende is another architectural jewel while Celaya, León is a flourishing industrial and commercial center.

Mexico State Jalisco

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The highlighted green area is Jalisco state.

Jalisco is steeped in tradition: many of its cultural features have become synonymous with Mexicanness, such as mariachis, cowboys and tequila. It is located in the west of the country and surrounded by Nayarit, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, Michoacán and Colima and has a long Pacific coastline.

Its history dates back to pre-Hispanic times, when it was occupied by Nahua groups (in the south) and Huichol (in the north). Nowadays, Jalisco is one of the most important states in the country. Its many attractions include archaeological sites such as Teuchitlán; the city of Guadalajara, the proud Pearl of the West, with its striking colonial buildings and recreational and cultural centers; Tequila, the cradle of the traditional beverage of the same name. Other cities of note include Tlaquepaque with its fine blown glass objects, Tonalá with its pottery and Puerto Vallarta, with its village atmosphere and gorgeous beaches, not to mention the Costa Alegre and other picturesque cities and towns scattered throughout the state.

Mexico State Baja California Sur

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The highlighted green area is Baja California Sur state.

One of the states with the lowest population density, with fewer than 400,000 inhabitants. It was originally occupied by nomadic groups that left testimony of their presence in cave paintings. Baja California Sur was raised to the category of a state in 1974, when tourist resorts such as Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo were developed.

Like its northern counterpart, a trans-peninsular highway cuts through it from north to south.

In addition to the capes mentioned earlier, there are narrow canyons, the Sierra de la Giganta, and, to the south of La Paz, the state capital, the Sierra de la Laguna Biosphere Reserve, whose abundant vegetation and conifers are inhabited by endemic fauna; you can also swim in hot spring lakes. Visitors can ride mules or bicycles to the missions and fertile ranches built by the Jesuits over three hundred years ago.

Mexico State San Luis Potosi

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The highlighted green area is San Luis Potosi state.

Set midway between the northeast and center of the country, San Luis Potosí is one of the states with the greatest number of neighbors: Jalisco, Zacatecas, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Hidalgo, Querétaro and Guanajuato.

Geographically, it is divided into the Huasteca Potosina, the Middle Zone and the High Tableland. Its surroundings are extremely varied, ranging from the hot, green plains of La Huasteca to the cool, desert-like tableland. In pre-Hispanic times, it was occupied by hunter-gatherers and by Huastecs shortly before the arrival of the Spaniards. However, San Luis Potosí developed mainly as a result of the silver deposits in Cerro de San Pedro, which increased its architectural and artistic wealth.

Several towns date from this period, such as Real de Catorce, Villa del Rey, Santa María del Río and the capital itself, San Luis Potosí. The state has stunning natural sites, ideal for adventure, ecotourism or simply for relaxation. Visitors can explore forests, springs, waterfalls and spas or visit artisans villages and discover their traditions, fiestas and customs.

Mexico State Mexico

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The highlighted green area is Mexico state.

In the heart of Mexico, surrounded by eight states, lies the state of Mexico, one of the most complex and varied in the country. The scenery varies from arid landscapes to fertile land in the warm valleys of the south, dotted with imposing volcanoes. The climate is equally diverse, ranging from semi-tropical in the south, to cold or cool in the north and center, with extensive forests at heights of up to 2,600 meters above sea level.

Here, the colonial era produced some of the finest churches, monasteries and palaces in the country. Nowadays, this thriving, industrious state offers visitors archaeological zones, historical monuments, culture, nature and places for adventure and recreation, as well as colorful regional fiestas.

Mexico State Quintana Roo

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The highlighted green area is Quintana Roo state.

Quintana Roo is one of the youngest states in the country as well as the furthest east, meaning that it is the first Mexican state to see the sun come up every day. It is located in the Yucatán Peninsula, which it shares with Campeche and Yucatán, to the south it is separated from Belize and Guatemala by the Bay of Chetumal and Río Hondo, and to the east it is washed by the Caribbean.

This state contains some of the most spectacular sites in the Mayan world, such as Tulum, Cobá and Kohunlich. It also boasts modern beach resorts such as Cancún and Puerto Aventura, rustic ones such as Isla Mujeres and Akumal and traditional resorts such as Playa del Carmen. It makes up for its lack of surface rivers with an intricate system of underground rivers and limestone sinkholes that are ideal for diving. In fact, Cozumel is one of the best places in the world for diving and Banco Chinchorro’s biodiversity is spectacular.

Sian Kaan is the largest reserve in the state while Holbox is ideal for bird watching. It also has theme parks such as Xel-Há and Xcaret. The Mayan Zone, in the center of the state, is inhabited by Mayan communities descended from those that fought in the War of the Castes that have managed to preserve their ancient rites and traditions.

Mexico State Aguacalientes

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The highlighted green area is Aguascalientes state.

The state of Aguacalientes is located midway between the center and west of Mexico, and is completely surrounded by the states of Jalisco and Zacatecas. It was the land of the fearless Chichimecs that fiercely resisted the Spanish conquistadors. Paradoxically, yet perhaps because of its numerous gold veins, Aguascalientes is one of Mexico?s most important colonial architectural sites.

The climate is pleasant, since most of the territory has a dry, semi-desert climate with summer rains.

The countryside ranges from forests to desert-like areas, with stunning sunsets. The abundance of hot water springs, after which it is named, means that the state has numerous recreational centers and spas. Its cultural activity, traditions and delicious cuisine, as well as its many fiestas, form an attractive mosaic that is well worth visiting.

Mexico State Zacatecas

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The highlighted green area is Zacatecas state.

The name Zacatecas comes from the Nahuatl, zacatl meaning grass and co meaning place: “place where the grass is plentiful.” It is located in the northern central region of Mexico and is bounded by Coahuila, San Luis Potosí, Aguascalientes, Jalisco and Durango.

The region was originally inhabited by sedentary communities yet by the time the Spaniards arrived, it was inhabited by nomadic groups. Remains of the former can be found in La Quemada and Altavista that constituted part of the Chalchihuites culture. The discovery of silver deposits led to the foundation of what is now the city of Zacatecas. The Church encouraged the construction of magnificent religious and civil buildings, which eventually led to the city?s being declared a World Heritage site.

The state of Zacatecas offers culture in the form of fascinating museums, cable-car ri of the mines, villages where one can admire the work of Zacatecas? silversmiths, and elegant cities such as Jerez, Fresnillo des to the La Bufa hill, tours and Sombrerete.

Mexico State Sinaloa

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The highlighted green area is Sinaloa state.

Although this state is located in the northeast of Mexico, culturally speaking, it has more in common with the west. It is surrounded by Sonora, Chihuahua, Durango and Nayarit, and has a beautiful, broad Pacific shoreline as well as a coastline along the Sea of Cortés. In ancient times, it was occupied by groups of hunter-gatherers that supplemented their diet with seafood. The Conquest required several expeditions and it was not until the arrival of the Jesuit missionaries that the region was pacified. Mining spurred the development of the Spanish settlements that in turn led to the emergence of baroque religious art, evident in the churches of Copala, Rosario and Concordia.

The enormous biodiversity of the Sierra Madre Occidental accounts for the state’s spectacular landscape with majestic mountains and pine forests and intricate gullies that feed eleven rivers.

Nowadays, Sinaloa is one of the country’s main agricultural producers as well as offering a variety of historical, cultural, natural and recreational attractions. It also boasts beautiful cities such as Mazatlán, Culiacán, Guasave, Cosalá and Mocorito.

Mexico State Michoacan

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The highlighted green area is Michoacan state.

The state of Michoacán encompasses the west central and Pacific areas and is surrounded by Colima, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro, the state of Mexico, Guerrero and the Pacific. Because of its abundance of lakes, Michoacán has been called “the land of fishermen.” Its surroundings are a pleasant combination of different types of landscape, making it an endless source of natural beauty.

It is the land of the indomitable Tarascans, who left their mark on places such as Tzintzuntzan, Huandacareo, Tingambato and Ihuatzio. Even today, traces of the colonial era can still be found in towns and cities like Morelia, Ucareo, Charo, Cuitzeo and Pátzcuaro. The state is dotted with craftsmen?s villages with deeply rooted traditions. Michoacán also offers an astonishing variety of natural attractions, such as camping sites, spas with thermal waters, grottoes, rivers, lagoons, volcanoes such as El Paricutín and the wonderful Monarch butterfly sanctuary.

Mexico State Sonora

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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.

Mexico State Puebla

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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.

Mexico State Queretaro

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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.

Mexico State Tabasco

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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.

Mexico State Tlaxcala

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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.

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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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