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Tamarindo

GM-Editor — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:23:33 +0000

Tropical flora of Mexico: about the he Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) tree and fruit

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Mexican Independence Day

GM-Editor — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:52:09 +0000

Independence Day in Mexico falls on September 16th and is one of the country's main patriotic holidays, or Fiestas Patrias. It is preceded on the eve of the holiday by the Grito de Dolores.

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Barra de Navidad

GM-Editor — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:30:02 +0000

Barra de Navidad, Jalisco, Mexico is a favorite spot for laid-back travelers and is particularly beloved by snowbirds looking to migrate from the north for longer periods during the cold winter months. It offers a small-town Mexico atmosphere with few pretensions.

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Tlayacapan, Morelos

GM-Editor — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:47:56 +0000

The small village of Tlayacapan in the hills of Morelos is is known for its clay and ceramic pottery and figurines.

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Petatlan, Guerrero

GM-Editor — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:18:15 +0000

Petatlan is located south of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. Attractions include the local street market, the "Cristo Jesus de Petatlan" church and the Petatlan's gold market.

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Mexican Art and Artists

GM-Editor — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:35:43 +0000

After the Mexican Revolution Mexican artists began incorporating political, historical, and folk themes in their great murals, sculptures and artistic works. Artists of note include Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Frida Kahlo, Ruben Tamayo and Miguel Covarrubias.

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Teotitlan del Valle

GM-Editor — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:26:50 +0000

Oaxacan center for the production of colorful, hand-woven, woolen rugs. Teotitlan del Valle is most known for its beautiful

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Surfing Chiapas

GM-Editor — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:23:05 +0000

The State of Chiapas surf spots include Puerto Arista, Puerto Madero, Barra de San José and Barra de San Benito.

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Taxco de Alarcon

GM-Editor — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:41:30 +0000

Taxco de Alarcón, founded in 1528 as Tetelcingo, was an important silver mining center during the colonial era. Its attractions include the incredibly beautiful and ornate Santa Prisca church, the Hacienda de El Chorrillo, the Spratling Museum, the views of Taxco from the Christ monument overlooking town, and simply walking the narrow, cobblestone streets and browsing the fine silver crafts of Taxco's shops and market.

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Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo

GM-Editor — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:39:43 +0000

Santo Domingo Cultural Center and Regional Museum is located on Calle Alcalá, Oaxaca City, Mexico, in what used to be the Convent of Santo Domingo.

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