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Constitution Day, Mexico

GM-Editor — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:45:15 +0000

Mexico has had several constitutions during the course of history since its independence from Spain in 1810. These are the Constitution of 1824, the Constitution of 1857 and the Constitution of 1917, which is currently in effect.

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La Habilla

GM-Editor — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:55:50 +0000

This thorny-trunked tree (Hura Crepitans Euphorbiaceae) is in Mexico commonly called the habilla or jabillo, bit also known as the ceiba amarilla, quauhtlatzil ("explosive tree") or sandbox tree.

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Monte Alban

GM-Editor — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:15:26 +0000

The Monte Alban ruins and on-site museum lie 5 miles from Oaxaca city, perched on a mountaintop high above the surrounding valleys, commanding spectacular views on all sides.

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4 Mexico Beaches rate in the Top 25 of the World per Tripadvisor

GM-Editor — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:53:16 +0000

Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice awards results are in for the Top 25 Beaches in the World for 2011, and guess what? Mexico’s fabulous beaches have been rated by Tripadvisor travelers as best in the world a total of 4 different times!

Rated way up there at No. 5 are the spectacular white-sanded beaches of Tulum, Mexico

The Beaches of Tulum

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Coconut Palms

GM-Editor — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:35:33 +0000

The coconut palm, although not native to Mexico, grows all along the Mexican coasts, particularly on the western shores, and is harvested for the coconut meat, oil, fiber and wood.

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Bananas

GM-Editor — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:06:14 +0000

Flora of Mexico: The Banana. An herbaceous plant that grows in tropical climes and produces a high-energy fruit found in many parts of Mexico.

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Michoacan, Mexico

GM-Editor — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 07:02:59 +0000

Overview of Michoacan state, Mexico. Popular destinations include Morelia, Patzcuaro and Uruapan. Attractions include the monarch butterfly sanctuaries and the native textile, copper, straw, clay, leather and wood crafts produced by the small villages of the region.

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Surfing Guerrero

GM-Editor — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 06:50:03 +0000

Guerrero Pacific coast surf spots include Playas Bonfil and Revolcadero in Acapulco, and Las Escolleras, Playa Linda, Manzanillo Bay (Troncones) and La Saladita (among others) in the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area.

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Tuxtla Gutierrez

GM-Editor — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:38:29 +0000

Tuxtla Gutierrez, capital of the Mexican state of Chiapas. Attractions include the Chiapas Regional Museum, trips to nearby Sumidero Canyon, the Fausto Mirando Botanical Gardens and the Parque de la Marimba.

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Tehuantepec, Oaxaca

GM-Editor — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:17:28 +0000

Tehuantepec is known for the beautiful, stately and strong, local women of Zapotec extraction and for its elaborate hand-embroidered traditional dresses, ceramics, gold jewelry.

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