Mexico
Culture and Cuisine in Mexico City
Get ready to spice things up in Mexico City!
Experience the culture and cuisine as you stay in the capital of Mexico. First however, explore the city and its many museums. Take a stroll through Alameda Centrale, once an ancient Aztec marketplace and site of the Spanish Inquisition. Be sure to visit the Museo Frida Kahlo as well as the Museo Nacional de Antropología—they won’t disappoint! In need of some exercise? Climb the stairs to the tops of the Pyramid of the moon, Teotihuacan.
Now that you’re worked up an appetite, try some of the fabulous food Mexico has to offer, but be careful– it may be picante (spicy)! Some of the regional dishes include panuchos, cochinita pibil, and dried meat with eggs Nouveau Mexican. Often, dishes are served with tacos and tortillas. Let your taste buds sample what the city has to offer and even sip on Sangria.
“Our days in the big city were spent flitting from art museum to art museum, the most memorable of these being the Diego Rivera mural museum displaying a huge mural depicting a dream of the Alameda Central packed full of historical figures, with Diego himself as a child in the centre holding Frida Kahlo’s hand. What with our limited knowledge of Mexican history, it was useful to have a detailed chronology of who each of the 100 or so figures represented. Near the highest tower in Latin America, which we scaled (admittedly by lift), we visited another interesting museo, in the Palacio de Bellas Artes, a grand old building housing murals of various artists, including one which showed the inequalities of capitalism on one side and a highly idealised version of socialism on the other. Our visit to the Cultural Centre fed our desires for future worldly travels… The rest of our time in the capital was spent eating unbeatable street food and shopping, both in the artesanía (handicrafts) markets and the more boutiquey clothing shops…” (more…)
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Resorts of the Mexican Riviera
In my opinion, absolutely nothing on this planet more fully embodies hassle-free travel than a nice long stay in one of the world’s many resort towns. The popularity of these all-inclusive resorts is definitely on the rise, as many find themselves wanting that spectacular beach getaway, without all the trouble of booking accommodations, researching destinations and planning itineraries, and instead just want a great, relaxing vacation without feeling like they have to put in the work equivalent to a second job to plan it.
One of the most popular places for travelers from the U.S. to visit when they get the itch for all-inclusive, no-stress travel is the Mexican Riviera. With such great (not to mention famous) destinations as Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, this locale offers an abundance of simple options for some of the most easygoing travel you’ll ever experience. Plus, if a little more activity is what you’re looking for, you still have to look no further, as a huge variety of daily excursions and adventures are easily planned with the help of resort staff.
RealTravelers FreqTravelers recently visited Cabo San Lucas as quickly fell in love with their hotel during their stay:
“We arrived at the hotel and immediately was greeted by the bell men and was given a complementary margarita (which wasn’t very good). We knew we may be early to check in, but decided to try. They said our room wasn’t ready, so we went to have lunch at the Sunset Pool Bar. The food was pretty good.
We were able to go to our room after lunch. AMAZING suites there! Ours was on the 6th floor and had an awesome view of the pool and ocean. The room decor was very bright and colorful and hacienda-like. The maid service was excellent during our stay, we always came back to “towel creatures” on our bed.” (more…)
Unlimited drinks, unlimited food and no worries about sticking to itineraries or finding where to eat to top it all off? What’s not to love? Hey, even on a cruise you have to go through the effort of getting on the boat. So take it easy, and get to planning. Here are some useful resources to get you started:
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