Beachcombing and Ojos de Venado

Beachcombing in pursuit of the Ojo de Venado, or Velvet Bean, used in Mexico as a charm to ward off evil

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Surfing in Mexico

Mexico best surf spots and surfing resources… and overview, forecasts and resources.

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Ixtapa Zihuatanejo

Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is a twin beach resort situated on La Costa Grande (Great Coast) of the Pacific Ocean north of Acapulco on what is also known as the “Mexican Riviera”. The fishing community of Zihuatanejo is located on the gorgeous and protected Zihuatanejo Bay while Ixtapa, a touristic resort developed by the government, lies some 5 kms to the north on the open ocean.

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Acapulco

Acapulco, on Mexico’s Pacific coast, is known as the “Pearl of the Pacific” and has been a popular tourist destination since the 50s and 60s when the up-and-coming Hollywood crowd took it over as its favorite hangout. Attractions include the cliff divers of La Quebrada, the Fort of San Diego (Fuerte de San Diego) historical landmark and museum, and boat tours to the Isla La Roqueta and the Underwater Chapel.

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Guerrero, Mexico

Santa Prisca church, Taxco

The Mexican state of Guerrero includes the beachside resort communities of Acapulco, Ixtapa Zihuatanejo and Troncones Beach as well as the silver-center of Taxco de Alarcon in the interior highlands. Its capital city is Chilpancingo.

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San Blas, Nayarit, Mexico

San Blas is a small town set amid lush tropical estuaries and lagoons, with excellent sport fishing, eco-activities such as birdwatching and whale watching, and surfing nearby.

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Punta de Mita, Nayarit, Mexico

Punta de Mita, Nayarit has fine, white-sanded beaches, good snorkeling, diving and surfing. Enjoy the golfing at Four Seasons Golf in Punta Mita, an 18-hole, par 72 course.

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Huatulco, Oaxaca

The resort area of Huatulco, Oaxaca, encompasses nine bays with over 30 separate beaches. An excellent places for snorkeling, scuba diving, sport fishing or simply enjoying the many calm and sun-washed beaches.

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Quintana Roo, Mexico

Overview of the State of Quintana Roo on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Its capital is the city of Chetumal; major destinations are the resort areas along the Riviera Maya — the Caribbean coast from Cancun to Tulum — and the islands of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres.

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Port of Veracruz

La Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz: Veracruz was the first port of New Spain and was a major trade link for ships coming from Spain with colonists and returning there laden with gold and treasures. Attractions: the fort of San Juan de Ulúa, the music in the Portales around the city square, the excellent coffee grown in the region, the City Museum (Museo de la Ciudad) and the Venustiano Carranza lighthouse overlooking the port.

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