Mexico Tourism Weblog / Category / » Cultural Tourism in MexicoArts & Culture: Mexico joins year-round Mevlana celebrationsPosted on Tuesday 24 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Celebrations in Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Mevlana Celebrations, Mexico Tourism, The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry will hold a series of activities in Mexico on April 27-29 as part of its year-round program to mark the 800th anniversary of the birth of Sufi saint and poet Mevlana Jelaluddin Rumi.The activities, held within the scheme of UNESCO‘s Year of Mevlana, will include sema (whirling dervish) performances by the Ä°stanbul Historical Turkish Music Ensemble and conferences on Mevlana’s teachings. Source:todayszaman.com Cultural Tourism in San Cristobal de las Casas: MuseumsPosted on Friday 20 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Centro Cultural Museo de los Altos de Chiapas, Chiapas Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Chiapas, Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Cultural Tourism in San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico Tourism, Museo Na Bolom San Cristobal de las Casas, Museo Sergio Castro e Hijos San Cristobal de las Casas, Museums in Chiapas, San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas, In San Cristobal de las Casas you can visit interesting museums where you’ll see exhibits of regional culture and history. Centro Cultural Museo de los Altos de Chiapas – Located in the old Convent of Santo Domingo, on Av. 20 de Noviembre. Here you’ll see a series of objects and images that depict the city’s relevant historical aspects. The museum also has a textile and weaving workshop founded by Tzeltal and Tzotzil indigenous people. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00. Museo Na Bolom (Casa del Jaguar) – Located at 33 Av. Vicente Guerrero, on the corner of Calzada Frans Blom. This museum was founded by famed Danish anthropologist and philanthropist Frans Blom and his wife Gertrude Blom, who left behind a collection of archaeological pieces, crafts and regional Mayan objects. Open daily from 10:00 to 5:00. Museo Sergio Castro e Hijos – Located at 47 Guadalupe Victoria Street. This museum has an extensive collection of objects and garments related to the textile works of the Tzotziles, Tojolabales and Lacandons. It also house old musical instruments. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00.Source:visitmexico.com Cultural Tourism in Saltillo: Historical ArchitecturePosted on Thursday 19 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Casa Purcell Saltillo, Casa de Saltillo, Catedral de Santiago Saltillo, Coahuila Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Saltillo Coahuila, Saltillo Mexico, Templo de San Esteban Saltillo, In Saltillo you’ll see many examples of eclectic architecture as you marvel at the monuments and main buildings. Catedral de Santiago (Santiago Cathedral) – Located on the corner of Hidalgo and Juarez. This is one of the city’s best examples of religious architecture. The stone façade features three bodies flanked by columns of Solomonic baroque and Churrigueresque styles, as well as elaborate pilasters with inverted and truncated pyramids. The interior houses a beautiful altarpiece covered with silver and a pulpit decorated with plant motifs. Open daily from 9:00 to 12:00 and 3:30 to 5:30. Casa Purcell – Located near the corner of Hidalgo and Aldama. This English-style construction currently houses the Vanguardia Cultural Center. Open daily from 10:00 to 6:00. Casino de Saltillo – Located on Hidalgo Street. The façade of this neoclassical-style edifice features arches, windows and Ionic-style columns. The interior houses furnishings reminiscent of the Belle Epoque, recreating the elegant and sophisticated atmosphere that Saltillo’s high society enjoyed at the end of the 19th century. Open daily from 10:00 to 8:00.Source:visitmexico.com Campeche: Festivals and TraditionsPosted on Thursday 19 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Campechanidad, Campeche Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Festivals and Traditions in Campeche, Festivals and Traditions in Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Campeche is known for its unique way of celebrating and preserving traditional and religious festivities. You’ll come across everything from interesting cultural events to rides and expos, such as the San Roman and San Francisco expositions. But without a doubt, one of the most awaited celebrations of the year is the Carnival, which takes place in February. With more than 450 years of tradition, it is the oldest carnival in the nation. Cultural Tourism in the Mayan Riviera: MuseumsPosted on Thursday 19 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Quintana Roo, Mayan Riviera Mexico, Mayan Riviera Quintana Roo, Mexico Tourism, Museo Arqueologico de Xel-Há Cancun, Pablo Bush Romero Museum Puerto Aventuras, Quintana Roo Mexico, To learn more about the culture and history of the Mayan Riviera, don’t forget to visit the following museums: Museo Arqueologico de Xel-Há. Located in the Xel-Há Ecological Park, 113 km (70 mi) south of Cancun on Highway 307 to Tulum (see ocho Tulum reservation). This archaeological museum has pre-Hispanic artifacts, maps and diagrams that reveal intricate details about Mayan culture and history. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00. Museo Pablo Bush Romero. Located in Puerto Aventuras, 98 km (60 mi.) south of Cancun, on Highway 307. Named after Bush Romero, a famous diver in the region. This museum displays an extensive collection of marine objects and equipment used decades ago to explore underwater life (see attractions in Cancun). If you are interested in the place, you visit our section of hotels in Cancun. Source:visitmexico.com |
