Visiting Tamaulipas: TampicoTampico, the second most important commercial port along the Gulf of Mexico, is located on the southeastern tip of Tamaulipas, 254 km (157 mi) southeast of state capital Ciudad Victoria. The city has a humid subtropical climate, with an average year-round temperature of 24º C (75º F). Known primarily for its bustling commercial activity along the port, Tampico also offers architectural, archaeological and natural attractions, making it one of the region’s main tourist destinations. Among some of the most notable sights are the Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Tampico (Tampico Cathedral), the Edificio de la Aduana Maritima (Maritime Customs Building), a pyramid known as Las Flores (The Flowers), and the nature areas near Playa Miramar (Miramar Beach) and La Laguna del Carpintero (Carpintero Lagoon), where you can do various water sports. In Tampico’s surrounding areas you’ll find ecological sites like the Laguna El Chairel (Chairel Lagoon), where you can observe a wide variety of wildlife. There you can go fishing for such species as red snapper and shark. As for Tampico’s cuisine, you can indulge in crab stuffed with Mexican corn truffle, or bass in a vinegar-based marinade, among other delicious dishes that you can enjoy during your stay in the port city.Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 20, 2007 - Categorizado en Carpintero Lagoon Tampico, Chairel Lagoon Tampico, Maritime Customs Building Tampico, Mexico Tourism, Miramar Beach Tampico, Tamaulipas Mexico, Tampico Cathedral, Tampico Mexico, Tampico Tamaulipas, The Flowers Tampico Cinegetic Tourism in Hermosillo: HuntingIn Hermosillo’s environs you’ll find two hunting ranches that are ideal for tracking diverse mammal species. Rancho Lobos. Located 170 km (105 mi) northwest off Hermosillo. At this 12,000-hectare (29,640-acre) ranch you can hunt such species as white-tailed deer and bighorn sheep. Here you also can learn about the efforts being made to foster the reproduction of regional fauna. Rancho Caridad. Located in Nacozari de Garcia, 230 km (143 mi) northeast of Hermosillo, off Highway 14. At this ranch you can obtain permits to hunt bighorn sheep, white-tailed deer and mule deer, among other species.Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 20, 2007 - Categorizado en Cinegetic Tourism in Hermosillo, Cinegetic Tourism in Mexico, Hermosillo Mexico, Hermosillo Sonora, Mexico Tourism, Nacozari de Garcia Hermosillo, Rancho Caridad Hermosillo, Rancho Lobos Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico Gastronomic Tourism in Guanajuato: San Miguel de Allende CuisineDuring your stay in San Miguel de Allende you’ll discover a wide variety of delicious regional dishes, as numerous restaurants entice you to try the fine cuisine in this cosmopolitan city. Among the local favorites are rabo de zorra (a dish prepared with chiles, eggs and lard), pacholas (ground beef patties), empanadas de carnitas (turnovers stuffed with pork), and the city’s most representative dish: San Miguel-style fiambre (a combination of meats, fruit and vegetables topped with olive oil and apple cider vinegar). Also, be sure to try the pan de Acambaro (a local bread) and the traditional milk candy. More on San Miguel de Allende Hotels. Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 20, 2007 - Categorizado en Gastronomic Tourism in Guanajuato, Gastronomic Tourism in Mexico, Gastronomic Tourism in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato Mexico, Mexico Tourism, San Miguel de Allende Guanajuato Guadalajara: Tourist ServicesGuadalajara, which lies about 540 km (335 mi) from Mexico City, is linked to the nation’s capital by highways 15 and 57. Highway 54 connects Guadalajara to Colima and Highway 80 leads to Leon and Guanajuato. The city has a bus station with service from bus lines ETN, Omnibus de Oriente, Flecha Amarilla and Estrella del Pacifico. The following airlines operate out of Guadalajara’s international airport and offer direct flights to Mexico City, Monterrrey, Morelia, Hermosillo, Toluca, Guanajuato, Puerto Vallarta and Tijuana: Mexicana, Aeromexico, Aviacsa, Lineas Aereas Azteca and Magnicharters. Continental and United Airlines have service to numerous cities in the United States. Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (airport) – Located at Km 17.5 on the Chapala Highway. Tel. (333) 688-6484 Central de Autobuses (bus station) – Located in Tlaquepaque off the modulo 4 exit on the Mexico-Zapotlanejo Highway. Tel. (333) 600-0495 or (333) 600-0066.Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 20, 2007 - Categorizado en Central de Autobuses Guadalajara, Guadalajara Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Tourist Services in Guadalajara San Luis Potosi: EcotourismIn San Luis Potosi’s surrounding areas you’ll find beautiful nature areas where you can observe countless indigenous plant and animal species. Sotano de las Golondrinas – Located more than 300 km (186 mi) southeast of San Luis Potosi, off Highway 70. Within this 285-hectare (703-acre) protected area you’ll find a truly unique ecosystem in an abyss that is 512 meters (1,690 feet) deep. At this place, from sunrise to sunset you can see hundreds of birds and bats flying around in their natural habitat. Laguna de Media Luna (Half Moon Lagoon) – Located 120 km (74 mi) east of San Luis Potosi. This is the city’s most important water source. It has six springs with clear waters and an average water temperature of 27º to 30º C (81º to 86º F). In this protected area you can observe a wide variety of terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna. Cascada de Tamul – Lies 277 km (172 mi) east of San Luis Potosi, off Highway 70. Here you can enjoy the lush vegetation that surrounds a 105-meter (346-foot) waterfall. Posteado el Abril 20, 2007 - Categorizado en Cascada de Tamul San Luis Potosi, Ecotourism in Mexico, Ecotourism in San Luis Potosi, Laguna de Media Luna San Luis Potosi, Mexico Tourism, San Luis Potosi Mexico, Sotano de las Golondrinas San Luis Potosi |
