39th Cervantino Festival, Guanajuato, Mexico

The 39th Cervantes Festival (Festival Cervantino)takes place from October 12 through 29, 2011, in Guanajuato, Mexico. The theme: “Los Dones de la Naturaleza.” (The Gifts of Nature.)

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Mexico City

Mexico City, one of the world’s largest, is located in Mexico’s central high valley surrounded by mountain ranges and lying in the shadow of the Popocatepetl and Ixtaccihuatl volcanoes. This is the commercial, administrative and cultural heart of the Mexican nation, built on the site of the ancient Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan.

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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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Chihuahua Overview

The northern Mexican state of Chihuahua is Mexico’s largest, and it lies in the rugged and arid northern desert area just south of the U.S. border. Principal cities and attractions in Chihuahua include the city of Chihuahua (state capital), the ruins of Paquime and pottery of Mata Ortiz in the Casas Grandes area, and trips on El Chepe railroad through the awesome Copper Canyon, territory of the Tarahumara (Raramuri) indians.

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Taxco de Alarcon

Taxco de Alarcón, founded in 1528 as Tetelcingo, was an important silver mining center during the colonial era. Its attractions include the incredibly beautiful and ornate Santa Prisca church, the Hacienda de El Chorrillo, the Spratling Museum, the views of Taxco from the Christ monument overlooking town, and simply walking the narrow, cobblestone streets and browsing the fine silver crafts of Taxco’s shops and market.

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Uruapan, Michoacan

Uruapan is the hub of a lush agricultural area where some of the finest avocados in the world grow. Attractions include taking in the annual Easter crafts fair, walks in the Eduardo Ruiz National Park along the Rio Cupatitzio, and horseback or hiking excursions to the nearby Paracutín volcano and the lava-encompassed village of San Juan Parangaricutiro

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Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico

Morelia, capital of the Mexican state of Michoacan, is a lovely colonial city located in a central highland valley between the major centers of Guadalajara and Mexico City.

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Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico

Capital of the state of Oaxaca, this city presents a treasure trove of cultural and artistic stimuli to the visitor, from its ornate colonial architecture to its colorful market with native textile and clay crafts and typical local produce. Take in the majesty of the nearby Monte Alban and Mitla ruins, or plan on enjoying the pageantry of Oaxaca’s Guelaguetza festival in July.

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