Cultural Tourism in Patzcuaro: Archaeology

Posted on Thursday 19 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Patzcuaro, Ihuatzio Patzcuaro, Mexico Tourism, Patzcuaro Mexico, Tzintzuntzan Patzcuaro,

In Patzcuaro’s surrounding areas you can visit two interesting archaeological zones that will allow you to learn about the region’s glorious past.

Tzintzuntzan. Located 15 km (9 mi) northeast of Patzcuaro, off Highway 120 in the direction of Quiroga. The structures at these ruins, perched atop enormous rectangular platforms facing the lake, have become important symbols of Purepecha urban architecture. On the platforms lie five pyramids, which house temples dedicated to the gods. Open daily from 10:00 to 5:00.

Ihuatzio. Located 15 km (9 mi) northwest of Patzcuaro, off Highway 120 in the direction of Quiroga. This is one of the region’s most important archaeology in mexico, due to the historical relevance of the Tarascan culture. At the Plaza de Armas you can see two pyramids, known as yacatas, which were built on a huge rectangular platform. Open daily from 10:00 to 5:00.Source:visitmexico.com

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Destinations in Yucatan: Mayan Ruins of Xcambo

Posted on Wednesday 18 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Yucatan, Mayan Ruins of Xcambo, Mexico Tourism, Yucatan Mexico,

X’tampu is what the signs say that guide you to the Maya site of X’Cambo. The “x” is pronounced “sh” (shtam-poo and shcam-bow). For many years, nearby villagers used the stones for their fences, homes, and churches. Today, This very large site is actually under reconstruction and renovation.
X-Cambo was a salt and salted fish distribution center it its day, supplying Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Izamal with this protein source (see Merida Yucatan) Located close to the coast and very near the road from Progreso to Telchac Puerto, it is actually just a stones throw and short bike ride from the Hotel Reef Club and Las Tunas in Telchac Puerto. As a matter of fact, you can see the hotel and coastline from the top of the main pyramid.

A fine example of the use of the ruins stones for the other constructions is the Catholic church that is built right into the ruins. This makes for a unique combination of the two eras. May 19 and 20 are the Patron Saint days that are celebrated at this ruin.Source:yucatantoday.com

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Cultural Tourism in Merida: Art Galleries

Posted on Thursday 12 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Art Galleries in Merida, Art Galleries in Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Merida Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Tourist Destinations in Mexico,

In the 2000 Merida was named Cultural Capital of the Americas. At this same time various art galleries opened in Merida bringing a whole new energy to this 462-year old city. If art is your fancy, you are visiting the right city. Several galleries are owned by the foreigners who have moved to Merida and made it their home. Between the local owners and the foreigners, there is a very nice variety of artwork available.
Presently, the Santa Ana neighborhood is even being dubbed as the cultural barrio or neighborhood with several galleries in a three block stretch along Calle 60.
At the galleries you will find permanent shows and new exhibitions.Source:yucatantoday.com

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Cultural Tourism in Mexico: Oaxaca Museums

Posted on Thursday 12 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Oaxaca, Mexico Tourism, Museo Rufino Tamayo Oaxaca, Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Oaxaca, Museo de las Culturas Oaxaca, Museums in Mexico, Oaxaca Mexico,

Oaxaca City has a wide variety of museums with an extensive collection of archaeological, historical and artistic pieces from Oaxaca. Among the most important are:

Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (Contemporary Art Museum) – Located at 202 Macedonio Alcala, north of the Historic Center. This legendary building, which was allegedly inhabited by conquistador Hernan Cortes, is currently one of the most important examples of civic architecture during Oaxaca’s Viceregal era.

Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca (Museum of Oaxacan Culture) – Located inside the Ex-Convent de Santo Domingo de Guzman, on Macedonio Alcala Street, at the corner of Adolfo Gurrion. Part of the exhibit at this museum focuses on an important collection of regional pre-Hispanic archaeological pieces. Archaeologist Alfonso Caso found many of the objects at Tumba 7 in Monte Alban. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 8:00.

Museo de Arte Prehispanico Rufino Tamayo (Pre-Hispanic Museum of Art) – Located at 503 Avenida Morelos, this museum houses an important collection of nearly 1,000 pre-Hispanic objects that were collected over a 20-year period by famed Oaxacan painter Rufino Tamayo. Open Monday through Wednesday from 10:00 to 2:00 and 4:00 to 7:00, and Sunday from 10:00 to 8:00. Source:visitmexico.com

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