Pyramid of the Sun (55800 San Juan Teotihuacán, State of Mexico, Mexico City) — Teotihuacán is a large and majestic archaeological site located about 25 miles (40 km) north of Mexico City. It is famous for its large pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon, but the site also contains beautiful murals and carvings […]
Puerto Vallarta – this coastal Pacific town is another cruise ship destination (known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife. For years Puerto Vallarta lived in relative obscurity, eclipsed by more popular resorts like Cancun. But over the last 50 years, word of Puerto Vallarta’s beauty has gotten out. The town was a frequent port […]
Museo Soumaya (Blvd. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Granada, Mexico City) – located in the upscale Polanco district (where many of the capital’s high-end stores can be found), this museum houses over 60,000 works that span the centuries (including works by Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Vincent van Gogh and El Greco […]
Ixtapa – located 460 miles south of Puerto Vallarta, this is a Pacific Coast beach resort in the Mexican state of Guerrero. The lovely stretch of coastline was built up with a string of resorts, two golf courses and a marina were created, as well as a small commercial area to host shops and restaurants. […]
Maya Museum (Blvd. Kukulcan, Km. 16, Zona Hotelera, Cancún) — After a six-year, $15 million investment, the Maya Museum opened in November 2012 in Cancun’s hotel zone. Ancient Mayan culture is promoted through hundreds of artifacts, including 14,000 year-old skeletal remains discovered in the underwater caves of Tulum. The adjacent San Miguelito archaeological site is […]
Frida Kahlo Museum (Calle Londrés 247, Col. Del Carmen, Coyacan, Mexico City) – this was Frida Kahlo’s family home. A.K.A. Casa Azúl, or “Blue House”, this was where the famed Mexican artist lived most of her life. Visitors to Mexico City who are interested in her life & work should not miss a visit to […]
Ensenada – located just 80 miles south of San Diego (California), this is not just a cruise ship stop, but a destination reachable via car by Southern Californian in particular. From surfing and sea kayaking to horseback riding and mountain biking, even the most discerning sportsperson will be impressed. Ensenada’s nightlife is also a big […]
Cozumel — a 34-mile-long by 11-mile-wide island of Mexico, Cozumel is quite unlike its neighbor, Riviera Maya. Much of the island is undeveloped, with expanses of jungle and untouched shoreline. Cozumel is the antidote to Cancún’s enduring partying vibe and touristy atmosphere. The city of San Miguel has a laid-back vibe and a shady plaza […]