A Look At All 31 United Mexican States

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A Look At All 31 United Mexican States

by Craig Zabransky on April 16, 2015 in Destination, Films, Mexico Travel

You can look on a map and to explore the United Mexican States (the official name for Mexico) or you can actually visit them. I’ve visited many of Mexico’s states and expect to explore more in the years to come. To date I’ve only stepped foot in roughly half of them, but that didn’t stop […]

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Zacatecas From Above and Below

by stayadventurous on March 31, 2015 in Destination, Guest Post, Mexico Travel

The city of Zacatecas is capital of the state of the same name. This UNESCO-listed city is the northern-most of Mexico’s major historical silver mining towns. It is a picturesque town with lovely pink limestone buildings and a fascinating history that began in the 1540s when a silver lode was found here. Mexico Travel Tip: […]

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Heaven Awaits Across the Border at El Cielo in Tamaulipas, Mexico

by stayadventurous on March 30, 2015 in Destination, Guest Post, Mexico Travel

‘Cielo’ is the Spanish word for heaven, and also of the celestial name of a divine paradise that surprises visitors, hidden among the Northern Mexican landscape (normally expected to be dry, arid and desertic). El Cielo biosphere reserve is probably one of the best hidden gems of Mexico and the entire world. The first stop should […]

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The Catholic Cross Comes Ashore with Cortez at La Antigua, Veracruz

by Craig Zabransky on March 29, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel

Cortez came and he conquered. The Spanish conquistadors also arrived carrying the Christian or Catholic Cross to “Mexico” and the state of Veracruz is where they first came ashore. Just outside the ruins at Quiahuiztlan, Cortez set up the first Spanish settlement in Mexico at La Antigua. With the arrival of the Spaniards the first […]

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Sonora, Mexico’s Warm Welcome

by stayadventurous on March 28, 2015 in Destination, Guest Post, Mexico Travel

Sonora is the 2nd largest State in Mexico and it is located on the border with the United States. It possess, mainly, a dry climate. The State of Sonora also makes up the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), known as the world’s aquarium, and this is one of the reasons why it is so […]

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Tabasco: The State, not the Sauce!

by stayadventurous on March 27, 2015 in Destination, Guest Post, Mexico Travel

This Tabasco is not in Louisiana, but it is hot! Located in part, along the low-lying coastal plains of the Gulf of Mexico, temperatures can climb and stay over 100 ºF! The region is very green, lush and tropical, particularly along what is called the “Centla Coast.” While there are many reasons to visit the […]

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The Monarch Miracle Migration to Michoacán

by Craig Zabransky on March 26, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel

When asked about my favorite places, I can confidently list Mexico City as one. It is one reason I am leading a tour to the city with Stay AdvenTours. And one weekend when still discovering the city, I left by bus for Zitácuaro, Michoacán and a weekend in the woods. I left to discover and […]

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Exploring Coahuila, Mexico, Don’t Skip its Many Wonders

by stayadventurous on March 25, 2015 in Destination, Guest Post, Mexico Travel

At first glance on the map the state of Coahuila, Mexico looks like a nondescript desert filled state border state. Most tourists avoid the state when entering Mexico or hurry through to reach more interior destinations. That’s a shame, for I’ve explored Coahuila on and off for years and it boasts many wonders The capitol, […]

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