Amazing Facts About Mexico And Mexicans
February 28, 2010 by Sebastian S. · Comments
Mexico has 27 World Heritage Sites. It has more World Heritage Sites than Australia (17), Brazil (18), Canada (14), Egypt (7), Greece (17), Peru (10), Japan (14) and the United States (20). Some of the wonders of Mexico are the Historic Town of Guanajuato, the Historic Centre of Puebla, the Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan, the Historic Centre of Morelia, the Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro, the Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal, the Historic Monuments Zone of Tlacotalpan and the Ancient Maya City of Calakmul.
Canadians can now purchase, refinance and get construction loans for Mexico real estate
November 18, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
Canadians can now purchase, refinance and get construction loans for Mexico real estate. Finance North America has announced its partnership with ScotiaBank of Canada to provide canadians options to purchase real estate in Mexico, this options include the purchase, refinance and construction loans. This partnership will offer new oportunities for canadians looking to obtain real estate financing to invest in Mexico real estate
The Aqueduct of Queretaro, Mexico
November 10, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
There is a snake crawling out of the centro histórico of Querétaro, Mexico. It makes its way 1.78 kms along what is now the avenue Zaragoza and finally hiding its head into one of the hills surrounding the center of the city. This snake is over 30 meters tall, and is made of stone, its blood was the life’s blood of Santiago de Querétaro for centuries.
Closing Cost for the Purchase of Real Estate in Patzcuaro Mexico
November 9, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
The Notario’s function is different from that of the U.S. counterpart . The office is appointed by the State Governor and the Notario has the power to witness and certify business documents which require absolute authenticity. The office also must manage and secure storage of original records.
Mexico City Offers Free Health Insurance for Tourists
July 30, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
MEXICO.-A program by Mexico City Government was implemented this week for national and international tourists visiting Mexico City, this program was implemented as a way to recover the tourist industry heavily hit by the A/H1N1 influenza, informed Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard.
Monarch Butterflies Head South for the Winter
July 20, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
Each year, some 250 million monarch butterflies arrive to the luscious volcanic highlands of central Mexico. Guided to the area by an inexplicable internal clock known scientifically as circadian, the monarch butterflies travel up to 3,000 miles to the state of Michoacan, which becomes the butterflies’ winter getaway.
Lake Zirahuen the Feel of a Small Village with Exhuberant Beauty
July 19, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
Zirahuen is a tranquil pueblo (town) on a lake that has the same name (Lake Zirahuen) it is located a short 15 minute drive from the beautiful colonial city of Patzcuaro and about 50 minute drive from Morelia´s International Airport…
“El Centro”, the heart of Flamingo Lakes, an artist impresion by renowned architect John Sproule
July 3, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
As the resort’s center of activity, the Flamingo Lakes village square will feature the golf club house, shops, bars and restaurants, medical facilities, a church, hotel apartments, tennis center and a host of other leisure and recreational facilities.
Living Like A Native In Morelia, Mexico
June 26, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
The beautiful, rustic, old, colonial city of Morelia is situated about halfway in between Guadalajara and Mexico City and has a thriving population of around 1,000,000 people. It has everything from historical buildings and monuments to modern-day conveniences, shopping centers, restaurants, movie houses, universities and colleges, etc. What makes Morelia special, though, is its people.
Uruapan “The Avocado Capital of the World”
June 20, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
Uruapan is one of the oldest cities in Mexico. Its main natural attraction is the Cupatitzio River (dubbed “the river that sings”), because along its flow are tourist attractions. The National Park Eduardo Ruiz is home of “La Rodilla del Diablo”
Playa del Carmen and Tourism
June 20, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
Originally a small fishing town, tourism to Playa del Carmen began with the passenger ferry service to Cozumel, an island across the Cozumel Channel and world famous scuba diving destination.
Playa del Carmen History in Brief
June 20, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
Playa del Carmen is named for Our Lady of Mount Carmel, who is the patron saint of Cancún. The first recorded visitors to the beaches of what is now Playa del Carmen came during the Early Classic Period (a.d. 300-600) of the Mayan civilization. Then called Xaman-Ha, or “waters of the north,” Playa del Carmen was a rest stop of sorts for travelers making their way from the great cities of the Mayan world to the island of Cozumel.
Mazatlan Culture & Contemporary Life
June 20, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
Mazatlan is home to the Teatro Angela Peralta, located on the Plazuela Machado. Originally built from 1869 to 1874, the Teatro, completely restored from 1987 to 1992 to its 19th-century splendor, houses a concert hall, galleries, an art school and a highly regarded conservatory of music and dance.
Mazatlan History in Brief
June 20, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
Until the early 19th century, Mazatlán was a humble collection of huts inhabited by indios whose major occupation was fishing, according to Abel Aubert du Petit-Thouars, a French explorer.
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo – Costa Grande Guerrero
June 19, 2009 by Sebastian S. · Comments
In both the movie The Shawshank Redemption and the Stephen King novella it came from, the main character Andy Dufresne dreams about one day being able to own a small hotel on the beach in Zihuatanejo.
