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Whether one thinks of the white sand of Cancun and the Mayan Riviera, the breathtaking cliffs of Acapulco, or the spectacular vistas of Puerto Vallarta or Los Cabos, Mexico has a wide array of picturesque beaches to offer.
In this edition, Feel the Colours takes you along for a tour of the best beach destinations of Mexico. From the family-friendly and activity-filled resorts to the exclusive beachside boutique-hotels, Mexican destinations cater to literally every need and taste under the sun.
This month's featured destination is the state of Michoacán, which has a little something for nature lovers, cultural travellers and gourmets all alike. |
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Michoacán: where nature, cuisine and culture come together
The coast of Michoacán is quite unlike the rest of the Pacific shore of Mexico. In its neighbouring states, you will find the very popular beach destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco and Riviera Nayarit, which boast some of the most extensive range of tourism facilities in the country. Michoacán, on the other hand has a quiet and mostly undeveloped coastline. From the town of Lázaro Cárdenas up, a series of beaches are bound to please the sun-seeking nature lovers.
Those looking for a very relaxing stay in a small-scale hotel right on an unspoiled beach will be at home in Playa Azul, Caleta de Campos and Faro de Bucerías.
Maruata, Ixtapilla, Colola, Zapote de Tizupan, and Pichilinguillo are yet another series of beach, quieter than average on the Pacific shore, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. They welcome you with rustic style palapas, where the palm tree roofing and wooden walls will take you back to the essential: the sun, the beach and the communion with nature.
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Mayan Riviera (Quintana Roo)
One of the most popular beach destinations in Canada, the Mayan Riviera needs no further presentation. It has elevated the standards of quality in beach resorts, without losing any of the fun and relaxation potential. Accommodation abounds, and tourists are sure to find everything to suit their tastes and purse.
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Riviera Nayarit (Nayarit)
The latest wide-scale development launched in Mexico, Riviera Nayarit had for a goal to be the Pacific coast response to Cancún and the Mayan Riviera. The immediate success it received and the widespread acclaim for the current developments have lately prompted the Mexican authorities to allow it to extend northbound an additional 108 km, to the great pleasure of beach tourists who will soon enjoy some of the most beautiful coastline and natural beauties Mexico has to offer.
The full range of beachside activities is available here, as well as exciting adventure trips such as canopy tours (zip-lining), fishing and horseback or ATV excursions on the coast and inland.
For a complete list of quality accommodation on the Riviera Nayarit, visit:
www.rivieranayarit.com/site/where_to_stay
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Tampico (Tamaulipas)
A less frequented beach destination, Tampico is an interesting side of northern Mexico just longing to be discovered. It is especially convenient for snowbirds and RV aficionados: less than four hours from the Texas border, it is the first important beachside city on the gulf coast.
Right on the city fringe, in the Municipality of Madero, Playa Miramar is Tampico's most popular beach. A renowned fishing spot, it hosts several fishing tournaments throughout the year, including the Torneo de Pesca Playero and the Torneo de Pesca Convivencia Familiar. At the Carpintero Lagoon, the Competencia Internacional de Motonautica takes place, as well as other boat races, such as sailing competitions. There is also a fishing tournament there.
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Peralta and Tehuacalco: two new archaeological sites open to public
December 17, 2008
The archaeological sites of Peralta, Guanajuato, and Tehuacalco, Guerrero, are the first two of a series of ten new sites that will be opening their doors to the public.
Peralta is one of the most ancient in the tradition of the Bajío, which developed between 300 and 700 AD, around the climax period of the Teotihuacán and Tula civilizations. Now part of the municipality of Abasolo, Peralta is said to have encompassed in its days of yore about 20 sq. km in size, and to have hosted some 120,000 to 200,000 inhabitants.
Tehuacalco is located about 50 min from Chilpancingo, Guerrero. It name comes from a Nahuatl tehuacalli word that means "artificial ritual caves". It offers 4 different visits: Prehispanic Monuments, Petroglyphs, Sacred Landscapes and Regional Flora and the Fauna.
The inauguration of these two important new sites will soon be followed by the opening of Cañada de la Virgen, Guanajuato planned for 2009.
http://dti.inah.gob.mx/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2720&Itemid=150 |
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Mexican Environment authorities launch a special beach monitoring program
Mexico City, Dec. 4th 2008
The Mexican Secretary of Environment has announced a new beach monitoring program, proving a real commitment to the improvement of quality of the beaches and waters of the main tourist areas of the country. Said monitoring will be completed according to a set of criteria stricter than the ones in place since 2003. Teams from certified laboratories will be in charge of implementing the new criteria, and to recommend a course of action to improve the current conditions. The program currently set to apply to 12 beaches in the state of Guerrero, 30 in the state of Jalisco, 9 in the state of Veracruz and 2 in the state of Chiapas.
To consult results and updates on the conditions of the beaches included in the special monitoring program, visit the Mexican Secretariat of Environment website at:
www.semarnat.gob.mx |
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The coolest places in town? Ice bar and giant skating rink open in Mexico City
Mexico City, December 9, 2008
What is possibly the coolest club in Mexico City has just opened. Entirely made of ice, from the walls to the furniture -and even the glasses- El Bar de Hielo, or Ice Bar, gives a whole new meaning to the word refreshment. For a public unused to such cold conditions, winter jackets and mittens are provided at the entrance.
For those missing the Canadian winter fun, the great skating rink on the Zócalo in Mexico City is back this year again. Mexicans and visitors alike are thrilled to enjoy the free skating and skate rental on the impressive central place of Mexico City, bordered by the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
From Dec. 10 to 17, the city also offered one fine Christmas gift to the citizens, as the Mexico Philarmonic Orchestra was offering to the music-lovers the classic of all classics: Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, with the inestimable presence of the Saint-Petersburg State Ballet on Ice and host conductor Marco Parisotto. |
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Increased flights to from Canada to Acapulco
The Acapulco Conventions & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that new air service to this favourite destination on the Pacific have been added for the winter season.
The new direct flights, operated by Sunwing airlines will join Montreal and Toronto.
"Acapulco is a favourite holiday vacation destination for many reasons. We offer guests many attractions and historic sites, beautiful beaches and a spectacular Annual Fireworks Gala for those visiting us during the New Years celebration," says Mary Bertha Medina, President of the Acapulco Convention & Visitors Bureau. "The addition of these direct flights will allow visitors to conveniently travel to Acapulco from even more major US and Canadian cities."
Consult the airline's website for more details about the flights, at http://www.sunwing.ca
For more information about Acapulco, visit: www.visitacapulco.com.mx |
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Planning a trip to Mexico?
Want to know more about what Mexico has to offer?
Call the Mexico Tourism Board at 1-800-44-MEXICO or visit our website. You may also contact our Canadian office at the corresponding number below:
| Toll-Free: 1-866-895-5297 |
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