‘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 […]
Heaven Awaits Across the Border at El Cielo in Tamaulipas, Mexico
by stayadventurous on March 30, 2015 in Destination, Guest Post, Mexico Travel
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 […]
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 […]
The Mystery of the State of Mexico – Teotihuacan
by Craig Zabransky on March 9, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel
When driving through Mexico City (as a passenger of course), I couldn’t tell where the official federal district ended and the official state of Mexico began. But I do know I visited friends who lived in the state of Mexico (not the city) and enjoyed viewing a Sunday soccer (football) match in their home. It […]
The Cancun Spring Break Sunrise Surprise
by Craig Zabransky on March 30, 2014 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
Cancun is not known for its sunsets. Make no mistake, I am not saying you can’t enjoy the golden hour on the beach or appreciate nature’s beautiful display in the sky when visiting Cancun, Mexico – you can. In fact, one of the more popular sunsets from my guest post series is from Cancun – […]
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