Cultural Tourism in Saltillo: Historical ArchitectureIn 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 Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en 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 Campeche: Festivals and TraditionsCampeche 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. Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en Campechanidad, Campeche Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Festivals and Traditions in Campeche, Festivals and Traditions in Mexico, Mexico Tourism Cultural Tourism in the Mayan Riviera: MuseumsTo 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. 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 Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en 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 Adventure Tourism in Cuernavaca: Whitewater RaftingNear Cuernavaca you’ll find one of the most important rivers in central Mexico where you can do whitewater rafting down rapids of varying classes. Amacuzac River – Located 49 km (30 mi) southwest of Cuernavaca. Along this river you can do rafting runs down class I rapids; during the rainy season it has class IV to VI rapids.Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en Adventure Tourism in Cuernavaca, Adventure Tourism in Mexico, Cuernavaca Mexico, Cuernavaca Morelos, Mexico Tourism, Morelos Mexico, Whitewater Rafting in Cuernavaca Cinegetic Tourism in Queretaro:HuntingQueretaro has a unique place in the central region where you can enjoy a hunting trip. Designed specifically for the purpose of hunting, this ranch offers all the necessary services and field preparations so that you can have a pleasant stay with personalized attention. Rancho Los Venados. Located 40 minutes from Queretaro at Km 42 on the Queretaro-Tequisquiapan Highway. This hunting ranch offers quality skinning, salting and taxidermy services.Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en Cinegetic Tourism in Mexico, Cinegetic Tourism in Queretaro, Mexico Tourism, Querétaro Mexico, Rancho Los Venados Queretaro |
