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What today is the city of Campeche, Mexico, capital of the Mexican state of the same name and situated on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, was founded as the Puerto de San Francisco de Campeche in the year 1540 by the Spanish conquerors who came to these shores under the command of Francisco de Montejo y León. Continue reading Historical Campeche Aguascalientes is host to more than 35 ex-haciendas, both in ruins and in various stages of restoration and repair or full use. These include Hacienda and Temple of San Blas de Pabellón, Hacienda El Chichimeco and Hacienda de los Cuartos. Continue reading Ex-Haciendas of Aguascalientes Overview of the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, its capital of the same name and its gastronomy. Attractions include mineral hot springs, ex-haciendas and the towns of Asientos and Rincon de Romos. Continue reading Aguascalientes State Overview The greater Guadalajara metropolitan area comprises Guadalajara and the adjacent municipalities of Tlaquepaque, Tonala, Zapopan, amongst others, which together make up Mexico’s the second largest metropolitan area. Continue reading Greater Guadalajara The village of Santa Clara del Cobre is located about 20 miles from and above Patzcuaro, Michoacan. The town is in what used to be a major copper producing area and its craftspeople specialize in the production of copper wares. Continue reading Santa Clara del Cobre 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. Continue reading Morelia Tepoztlan’s 16th century Dominican Church is located near the market in the center of town. Note the novel decoration with beans and seeds of the gated entrance to the church yard leading from the market area. Continue reading Tepoztlan Church and Convent 
Tepoztlan is a small town nestled between craggy cliffs located in the State of Morelos and makes for a pleasant side-trip from Cuernavaca or a quiet destination in its own right. Visit the Tepozteco pyramid, the Church and ex-convent, now a museum, and colorful town market. Continue reading Tepoztlan, Morelos Cuautla is located at the base of the Popocatepetl volcano in eastern Morelos, in an area of sugar cane and hot springs. Continue reading Cuautla, Morelos Built by Don Jose de la Borda, the Borda gardens and museum are found in Cuernavaca’s downtown core, just across from the Cathedral on Avenida Morelos. Continue reading Borda Gardens |
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