El Sotano de Golondrinas: Cave of Swallows

San Luis Potosi, Mexico

The Sótano de las Golondrinas, or “Cave of Swallows” is one of the greatest attractions of the Huasteca area of the state of San Luis Potosí, Mexico.  It is located near the town of Aquismón in an area rife with water and lush vegetation. This giant sinkhole, with a main shaft that plunges to a depth of 370 meters (1,220 feet)f from its highest rim and a gaping elliptical mouth measuring about

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Nayarit, Mexico

Overview of Nayarit, on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Main destinations include Punta de Mita, San Blas, Rincon de Guayabitos, Sayulita. Tepic is its capital city.

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Birds and Birdwatching in Mexico

About birdwatching in Mexico’s coastal lagoons, estuaries and wetlands…

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State of Veracruz

The State of Veracruz is located on the Gulf of Mexico. The port of Veracruz, the capital city of Xalapa, the vanilla producing town of Papantla, the lake and falls at Catemaco and the ruins of Cempoala and El Tajin are some of the more popular destinations in the state.

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Troncones Bird List

A list of over 100 bird species seen in the vicinity of Troncones Beach, Guerrero, Mexico.

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State of Yucatan

Overview of the Mexican state of Yucatan in the Yucatan peninsula. The state capital is the beautiful colonial city of Mérida. Attractions include the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Uxmal and nature preserves where masses of flamingos and other waterfowl can be observed.

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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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