Mexico Tourism Weblog / Category / » Events in MexicoEvents in Mexico City: Jazz Festival Kicks off in MayPosted on Thursday 26 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Events in Mexico, Events in Mexico City, Jazz Festival Mexico City, Metropolitan Theatre Mexico City, Mexico Tourism, National Auditorium Mexico City, From May 24 to 30, high caliber national and international musicians will descend upon Mexico City for the annual Jazz Festival, held at the Metropolitan Theater and the National Auditorium. Although the schedule is still in the works, last year’s artists included such names as Bebel Gilberto and Jamie Cullum. Source:visitmexicopress.com Sports in La Paz: Fishing EventsPosted on Tuesday 24 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Baja California Mexico, Entertainment in Mexico, Events in Mexico, La Paz Baja California, La Paz Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Sports Events in La Paz, Torneo de Pesca Bisbee's La Paz, Torneo de Pesca Dorado La Paz, Every year, La Paz hosts world-class fishing events, which draw both locals and foreigners, particularly competitors from the United States. In addition to enjoying the fabulous waters off the Baja California coast, visitors can attend cultural events. Torneo de Pesca Dorado La Paz – This fishing tournament, held in June, is one of the most awaited sporting events in the world. During the competition, participants compete to catch the largest dorado, one of the most abundant fish species in the Sea of Cortez (see fishing in La Paz). Torneo de Pesca Bisbee’s La Paz – This event, which is organized by Bisbee’s, takes place in September. The fishing tournament draws numerous competitors from Mexico and the United States who compete to catch the largest dorado, tuna and marlin. We invite it to visit this wonderful place and to lodge at one of many hotels in La Paz. Source:visitmexico.com Entertainment and Events in Mexico: Ixtapa-ZihuatanejoPosted on Thursday 12 de April, 2007 - Tagged as Entertainment in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Entertainment in Mexico, Events in Mexico, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Las Escolleras Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico Tourism, Throughout the year Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo hosts diverse cultural and sporting events, such as regattas, fishing and surfing tournaments, and music and film festivals. If you’d like to attend the fishing tournaments (as a participant or spectator), it’s necessary to make plans in advance. International Sailfish Fishing Tournament – Held in the month of May. This event draws thousands of tourists from all over the world. Those participants with the biggest catches can win various prizes. Etiquetar y Solar Fishing Tournament – This fishing tournament is held in November. It has two categories: inshore and offshore. Participants compete to catch the biggest roosterfish, wahoo, yellowtail, sierra, houndfish, mahi mahi, skipjack, tuna, sailfish, blue marlin, black marlin and swordfish. Karma Surf Tournament – This surfing tournament is held in association with the Miss Bikini contest at Playa Las Escolleras in September. The tournament has been known to draw excellent surfers.Source:visitmexico.com |
