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Huatulco National Park

The Government of Mexico published in 1998 in the Official Gazette, the declaration of protected natural area of Huatulco National Park in order to conserve natural and cultural resources of the southern Oaxaca coast, particularly in the Municipality of Santa Maria Huatulco, protecting with this more than 4… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on January 21, 2010 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Mitla Arqueological Zone In Oaxaca

Along with the archaeological site of Monte Alban, Mitla is one of the most significant archaeological sites in the state of Oaxaca. The Mexica called Mictlan, which in Nahuatl means "Place of the Dead. Instead, the Zapotec name was Lyobaa, which means "resting place". The explorations so far have shown that M… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on January 20, 2010 at 8:17pm — No Comments

Tapachula, Chiapas

Tapachula is located in the coastal state in the region called Soconusco, near the border with the country of Guatemala. A 446 Km from the city of Tuxtla Gutierrez, and only 22 km from the border bridge Talisman. Tapachula is the head of one of the largest municipalities in the state; this city is situated near the foot of the volcano Tacana. With features… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on December 11, 2009 at 8:58pm — No Comments

Biosphere Reserve Tehuacan-Cuicatlan

Leaving the city of Tehuacan and Puebla-Oaxaca highway, the road that leads to Huajuapan de Leon started to climb through a desert landscape. Gradually, the first cacti appear, indicating the entrance to the Biosphere Reserve Tehuacan-Cuicatlan. On leaving the town of San Antonio Texcala, known for its mining of onyx and marble, the road suddenly goes into a… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on December 1, 2009 at 7:53pm — No Comments

Radishes Night Celebration In Oaxaca, Noche De Rabanos

Radishes Night is a popular party label clearly where the market gardeners and growers display their special designs made with radish, and totomoxtle immortal flower. Lasts only hours, but brings together virtually all the inhabitants of the town in the area of the base, those who concur with the view to… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on November 4, 2009 at 8:50pm — No Comments

Hierve El Agua, Oaxaca

Hierve El Agua has been recognized as a probable site of the ancient Zapotec sacred. These are two impressive waterfalls petrified formed over thousands of years, carbonated water runoff. From the springs, water falls over rugged cliffs 160 feet tall. The spring area that gives rise to it was used to creat… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on November 4, 2009 at 8:01pm — No Comments

Monte Alban, Oaxaca

Monte Alban is located above a set of natural hills in the centre of the Valley of Oaxaca. This archaeological site is located 8 km W of the city of Oaxaca. In its heyday the city was composed of a main square, heart of the ceremonial centre and a number of architectural monuments and surrounding Atzompa, C… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on October 15, 2009 at 8:45pm — No Comments

Gay Tourism In Oaxaca

Oaxaca is full of contrasts, flavours and colours. The Oaxaca understand and live the diversity in terms of understanding and brotherhood, hence the gay community feel comfortable with each visit. Far from having preferably gay places or areas, the city of Oaxaca is "open mind", which gives him an important place… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on September 23, 2009 at 10:20pm — No Comments

Zapata Route, Morelos

The story begins with the end in the city of Cuautla where they stay Zapata's remains under the bronze image of the caudillo. In the old train station there is a state museum and a locomotive of the revolutionary times that still works, although it survives only a short stretch of the tracks. A short distance… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on September 8, 2009 at 9:35pm — No Comments

Museums In Oaxaca

When visitng Oaxaca you can find many places to visit and activities to do. One of the best alternatives during your trip is to visit the museums, thinking that this could be a great day to spend with your family or friends while discovering thes amazing state in Mexico. Some of these m… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on August 13, 2009 at 7:35pm — No Comments

Huatulco Family Hotels

Huatulco is a coastal area belonging to the State of Oaxaca, which shelters along its length the natural areas of bays and beaches, most beautiful and impressive, this also presents a tourist destination hot humid climate, with sunny days throughout the year, ideal to enjoy a wonderful… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on August 5, 2009 at 12:55am — No Comments

Oaxaca Hotels

Mission de Los Angeles hotel is a magnificent four star resort perfect for an unforgettable vacation. The hotel combines irresistible Oaxacan sensibility with beautiful and extensive green areas and gardens. Come and see because this is the perfect place to take a pleasant a… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on July 31, 2009 at 1:08am — No Comments

Explore Mexico With Us

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Added by Simon on July 30, 2009 at 11:10pm — No Comments

Guelagetza Festival

La Guelaguetza called “Monday of the Hill” it expressess a gift to the city of Oaxaca that the seven representing groups of the traditional regions of the state: the Central Valleys, the Sierra Juárez, the Cañada, Tuxtopec, the Mixteca, the Coast and the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, do. Eac… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on July 14, 2009 at 8:36pm — No Comments

Huatulco Attractions

Let's start by going around 19 miles north to the Copalitilla Cascades. You will go from sea level to 1,300 ft. (394m) into the mountains and see water falls and cool off in calm clear pools. Getting there can be done by contacting Pancho Willy's at Colorin 608 in Crucecita (958-587-… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on May 21, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

Puerto Escondido Activities

Puerto Escondido ideally located on the Emerald Coast of Oaxaca, just 324 km south of the city of Oaxaca and 110 km west of Huatulco, is a paradisiacal spot for both the solitary traveler and the adventurous family. Its jade green waters that have earned it the nickname of the… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on May 9, 2009 at 12:21am — No Comments

Fishing in Mexico

Sport fishing in Mexico it means the big catch that are just waiting in the warm ocean for the team or the lone angler. This is where the big marlin or sailfish is waiting that have come in far from the ocean to the warm water. The best part of sport fishing in Mexico along with… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on December 11, 2008 at 4:31pm — No Comments

Oaxaca Culture

Fascinating traditions, festive celebrations and delectable cuisines all make Oaxaca one of Mexico's most enchanting colonial cities. Elements of many of the diverse ethnic groups that dominated the area are still evident in the city's dazzling array of art, langua… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on November 27, 2008 at 11:22am — No Comments

Clothing in Oaxaca

Oaxaca is a very traditional place, when it comes to clothing they wear their ancient cultural motifs left as an inheritance of the Aztecs. Their devotion for traditional motifs and forms is understood because the artisans are guradiens of the ancient beliefs. Women make a… Continue

Added by Grupo Visting on November 11, 2008 at 10:55am — No Comments