Business travel to Mexico City

In Mexico City, the hotels offer comforts and services for its business travelers to facilitate the productivity and give them a nice stay in an only location across Mexico. The hotels in Mexico not only offer a nice and comfortable treatment, the majority are equipped with access to Internet of high speed, continental breakfasts, central business districts and more. One of these hotels is “Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico”, that is an architectural jewel to enjoy, to live and to feel really good. This is a 5 star hotel characterized for possessing one of the most spectacular panoramic sights to the Historical Center of the Mexico City. This place has 60 rooms with a design that show the old Mexico with all the comforts. Enjoy the combination of elegance, tradition and glamour, where you will receive a nice and personalized service that will make you feel like in your own home. The hotel puts to your disposition 12 lounges with capacity from 10 up to 800 persons, where your conventions and events will be a success, always elegant and unforgettable. The tourism in Mexico is really nice.

In your business travel to Mexico City you will find nice hotels like “Gran Hotel”; their concept is the total development, from the formulation up to the accomplishment of its celebrations. In addition they rely have a classification "H", that guarantees the managing and hygienic processing of all the food. “Gran Hotel” has been an award winner, for the Secretariat of Tourism, as the first hotel in Mexico DF in forming a part of this select group of establishments Premium. Their principal characteristics are a unique architecture with own beauty, historical value, and especially the highest standards of quality in service and comfort. This place puts to your disposition its centers of consumption, where the elegance is fused by an excellent service and quality.

In Mexico City for its exceptional location near to Av. Insurgents and the Pink Zone, the Hotel The Executive By Reforma Avenue is ideal for his your stays of business and pleasure. This is the ideal point to start discovering the Mexico City DF. This hotel has 110 wide and comfortable rooms 100 % remodelled. It has a new concept, the rooms deluxe, with a minimalist style and the only design of headboard in the world, different in each room. Surely you will be charmed with this. They have five perfect lounges for your banquets or events (social and managerial), with a capacity of 15 up to 470 persons. Do of your event something special and only enjoy it because they will take charge of the rest. The restaurant “Los Azulejos” is ideal to spend a nice moment with the family, friends or to begin business matters. In Mexico City, you will find all that you need to pass a very nice moment in your business travel. Come and enjoy.

Shirley Alvarez Bahamon

Teotihuacan: 25 miles from Mexico City

In Teotihuacan you will enjoy of zones where there are many groups that offer you to realize tours of the archaeological area in bicycle. The appointment is in St Martin of the Pyramids, to 12 kilometres of the archaeological place. These walks cover the zone of the pyramids and in some cases many tourist s bordering sites as Atlantongo ponds, San Sebastian Xolalpan, Tetila, the neighborhood of the nobles in Teotihuacan or Atetelco, the school of the warriors and Tepatitla and Tláloc paradise. In addition there are other activities like ecotourism and hiking, treks, gotcha, Tyrolean and camping. To five minutes of Teotihuacan pyramids, you will find the park Mexico Animal Kingdom, which shelters animals of different parts of the world in a space wide and favoured by its good climate. The tour realizes safari and you can admire buffaloes, deer, dromedaries, bisons, giraffes, zebras and lions. Also, you can visit the aviary, the farm and the stables where boys and big people, will be able to interact with all the animals. The tourism in this place is wonderful. 

Teotihuacanis to 25 miles from Mexico City. You can choose the type of walk that you wish, from walks of one only day up to a weekend when you will take advantage of the spaces that offer accommodations and food. Even, there are places where you can take your house of campaign and pass the night in the light of the stars, closely together of the pyramids as witnesses of your adventure. To know more on the culture teotihuacana you cannot stop visiting the museums inside and out of the archaeological zone. The Museum of the Site Place of the Culture Teotihuacana, to the south of the Pyramid of the Sol, shelters interesting samples of the work in obsidian, ceramics, shell and bone elaborated by the former inhabitants of the City of the Gods. To admire the art teotihuacano, the Museum of the Murals Teotihuacanos "Beatriz de la Fuente", to a side of the Pyramid of the Moon, exhibits the murals recovered throughout more than one century of excavations in the archaeological zone. 

In Teotihuacan, the enclosure opens its doors to the public from Monday until Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 hours. Every Sunday the entry is free. Out of the archaeological zone, you can visit the Museum Manuel Gamio that has many rooms with temporary exhibitions, an auditor, a library and a planoteca that allows to consult more than 2000 planes and archaeological projects. This place is located in the Center of Studies Teotihuacanos, a place dedicated to the diffusion of the culture teotihuacana. Also, in the village of The Purification, you can visit the community Museum Quetzalpápalotl, a relatively new place that invites the visitors to enter in the universe teotihuacano and know closely the most ancient past of the community up to the contemporary epoch. Its name was chosen inspired by Quetzalpápalotl' Temple, in the archaeological zone, which means "beautiful butterfly". 

Shirley Alvarez Bahamon

Hotel Booking in Guadalajara in 2013

Are you organizing a vacation, a romantic getaway or a business trip to Guadalajara but you don’t know in which hotel you should stay? They all are very comfortable; besides, the city that is called The Pearl of the West offers a wide range of options for every tourist. So in this article, I will recommend the best way for your hotel booking in Guadalajara in 2013. 

One of the best hotels for a family vacation is the Fiesta Americana Grand Guadalajara Country Club. This hotel is located on the important avenue Avenida Americas in an exclusive financial and business center of Guadalajara. Thanks to this convenient location, Fiesta Americana is close to the shopping center Plaza Punto Sao Paulo which gives tourists an easy access to restaurants, shops, bars, boutiques, theatres, cinemas and many more attractions. Moreover, the hotel is close to the most significant landmarks of the city like the historic downtown, the Degollado Theatre and the Cathedral. As regards the hotel’s facilities, Fiesta Americana has four different types of rooms (standard suites, junior suites, master suite and presidential suite), a restaurant, a bar, a spa, babysitter services with extra charges and the Fiesta Kids Club that gives children a complete fun activity program that includes crafts, games, sports and movies watching. 

If what you are looking for is a hotel for a romantic trip then you should choose the Quinta Real Guadalajara. This magnificent hotel is located in a residential area on the important avenue Avenida Mexico. Quinta Real is just 15 minutes from Guadalajara’s historic center. This Mexican hotel provides a relaxing environment by mixing the old with a modern service and it also owns top-rated facilities such as 2 conference rooms, a swimming pool, a fitness center, 1 bar with a wide range of tequilas and live piano music, a restaurant with exquisite Mexican gourmet cuisine and a jewelry store. Besides, it offers a special promotion for couples called “Romance Moments” in which you can enjoy of a 25 % discount on holistic massage, accommodation in a suite with jacuzzi, a welcome cocktail, a bottle of Moet Chandon Champagne, a 15 % discount on foods and beverages and two daily American breakfasts in the suite.

However, if you are planning a business trip to Guadalajara, one of the best options is the Guadalajara Plaza Expo Business Class Hotel. The Plaza Expo is located 55 yards from the Expo Guadalajara and only a few yards from the World Trade Center. It is also very close to the Plaza del Sol Mall, La Gran Plaza Fashion Mall, La Minerva Traffic Circle, the US Consulate and it is 20 minutes away from the historic downtown of Guadalajara. Among the facilities, the hotel has 204 rooms, a business center, 4 conference rooms, a modern fitness center, an outdoor pool and handicapped facilities as well. Guadalajara Plaza Expo also owns a bar (Tamayo Lobby Bar) that serves local and international drinks and a restaurant (La Flor de Calabaza) that provides Mexican and international dishes, a breakfast buffet and lunch/dinner a la carte.

Booking these hotels and others in Guadalajara are available at bestday.com. All of the hotels you will find can make your trip more relaxing and enjoyable. Besides, most of them are close to the most important cultural, architectural and historical centers in the city of mariachis and tequila.

Romina Nieto

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Tips for Booking a Flight Online to the Best Destinations in Mexico

Planning your vacation, honeymoon or business trip to Mexico can be a stressful experience, especially if you are going somewhere you have never been to before. First, you need to choose what to pack, what not to pack, know how much money you will need and, the most important part, you have to know how to book plane tickets online. This is why, in this article, I will give some tips for booking a flight online to the best destinations in Mexico.

Those who are in charge of organizing the trip might think that it can be problematic to find the best prices for their plane tickets. Moreover, you can also get confused since there are so many websites that offer different prices and, later, they charge extra money for the taxes and fees that weren’t advertised beforehand in the site. So, people find themselves paying more that they thought they would. In order to avoid this, you need to book the flights from a reliable website. And one of the most reliable websites is bestday.com. Bestday.com is a user-friendly page and it has been designed to help you in your trip organization. Besides, it offers a wide variety of flights and great deals as well.

Now I will explain how you can book your flights to Mexico in an easy way. In the left side of the webpage, you will see a list of different things that you can book. Click on the one that says Flights and it will open an orange tab that will say Reserve your flight! (you can click on Flights on the blue stripe as well). In the orange tab, you will be able to choose between round-trip tickets or one-way tickets according to your needs. Then, you can pick the airport you are going to depart from. Next, in Destination, write the name of the city you are going to and the name of the airport will appear. Moreover, you need to specify the departure and return dates and the amount of people who are travelling with you. After this, you will be shown different airlines and prices. Pick the one you think it will suit you best.

But you can not only book you flight. Bestday.com offers you the possibility to book a combination of Flight+Hotel. This package guarantees the best deals in flights in the US and first-class hotels everywhere in Mexico. In addition to this, you can also book tours, shuttles, cars or just hotels if you prefer it that way. Among the tours, you may find many promotions; that is, if you book the tour online you can get up to a 50 % discount on children rates or maybe a free access to an attraction. Besides this, there is a wide variety of cars to rent that can fulfill your needs. Also, if you book a shuttle, you can choose different types of transfer: round-trip, transportation to hotel/ferry and transportation to airport/bus terminal.

As you can see, this is a very complete and absolutely trustworthy website (it has been recommended by Trip Advisor). Now you know that if you are planning a trip anywhere in Mexico, you have a website in which you can confide in.

Romina Nieto

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Do you like whispers? So You Should Visit Los Cabos

Are you thinking about travelling abroad this summer? If you still haven't thought about where to go, I will recommend a place full of breathtaking landscapes, luxurious hotels and resorts, and fun activities to enjoy: Los Cabos. Los Cabos have lately been turning into one of the most important tourist destination around the world. Do you like whispers? So, you should visit Los Cabos.

Los Cabos is an area located in the southern part of the Mexican state of Baja California Sur, surrounded by the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean. American and Canadian tourists love to travel there to spend their vacation. The two most important cities in Los Cabos are Cabos San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo (this is why Los Cabos is also known as a dual destination). San Jose del Cabo is a quiet and more relaxing city and Cabo San Lucas is the "wild sister" since it is well known for its nightlife. Both cities are connected by Los Cabos Tourist Corridor, a 33 km (20 miles) highway which boasts gorgeous beaches, sumptuous beach resorts and perfect spots for practising water and land sports.

The most important attraction of Los Cabos is The Arch of Cabo San Lucas (Land's End). This is an important tourist site since it is the point at which the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez meet. In Land's End, many people go to admire the natural rock formations and practise water sports. The two most popular activities are snorkeling and scuba-diving since the underwater marine life is so diverse and exotic. Another place where you can snorkel and dive is the National Marine Park at Cabo Pulmo. The park features over 350 varieties of tropical fish and the famous living coral reefs. Besides snorkeling and scuba-diving, you can explore these zone while doing stand up paddle surfing. El Medano Beach is a great location for doing this.

After so much fun and excitement, you will surely feel tired and hungry. So, where are the best places to have dinner, lunch or maybe just get some snacks. If you want to try some of the best local authentic Mexican food, you should visit El Meson del Angel. This restaurant, set in San Jose del Cabo, offers Mexican (fried squids, octopus, guacamole, shrimps and many more) and Mestizo cuisine (mixture of Mexican and European). On the other hand, if you want to try the best Mexican drinks, then you should stop by the Monkey Business Bar. This great bar has been ranked number 1 among 311 other restaurants in Cabo San Lucas by Trip Advisor reviewers and has received the 2013 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. The margaritas at the Monkey Bar are the most delicious and they are giant!

As you see, Los Cabos is an excellent location to enjoy yourself, relax and have fun. Full of special attractions and sites to explore, this little piece of paradise seems to have been especially designed for families, groups of friends and lovers.

Romina Nieto

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Flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta

The attractions in Puerto Vallarta are extraordinary, you can do from the most relaxing activities up to those that will raise your adrenaline. The tourist places in Puerto Vallarta are very diverse and complete. The bay is the ideal frame for all kinds of aquatic sports, as the skin-diving, the waterskiing and the veleo. The waters of the bay are the best in the world for the sports fishing. The mountains of Puerto Vallarta are the ideal scene to enjoy walks astride, treks for the jungle, tours in bicycles of mountain and observation of birds. In Puerto Vallarta you will find the exact level of activity to do your visit unforgettable. Some of the most interesting attractions in this place are to visit the gardens of handle, messes with cattle and plants, small rural settlements and a river in which you can swim. You can walk in a small settlement in the jungle and rides on an ecological reserve with the best paths of the region. Every Sunday, the horse walks have a visit to a typical Mexican rodeo. You can find a very cheap flights to this destiny. 

If you want to find flights from Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta you have to make the reserve with early time. In this place you will have the opportunity to know the Whales. At least three different varieties of whales emigrate to the hot waters of the Bay of Flags during December to April. The biggest and famous of these whales is the magnificent “Ballena Jorobada”. These cetaceans travel many thousands of kilometres from the Bering Sea to their winter refuge on the tropical coast of the Mexican Pacific Ocean. One of their places of meeting is the Bay of Flags, where they matching and have their babies. In addition, you will see their spectacular jumps and also the whales show their acrobatic skills. You will have the great opportunity to see to these amazing mammals to swim with its babies; this is an extraordinary emotional experience. You will enjoy with the Whales and their incredible air exhibitions and complete jumps. If you are lucky, probably you could see a baby whale swimming aside of its mother and some babies are curious and they are near to the boats. 

Puerto Vallarta is a excellent place to pass vacations with your family and friends. Do not miss the opportunity to find a flight from Guadalajara to this wonderful place. From its origins as fishermen's village, the sea has given life to Puerto Vallarta. More of 160 kilometres of coast, extensive beaches and the brilliant sea of one of the biggest bays of North America, they give a new meaning to the term "aquatic sports". The calm waters of the Bay of Flags are excellent for all kinds of aquatic sports. The majority of the hotels can arrange enterteining activities including the waterskiing, wind surfing, fishing on the open sea, diving, esnorquel, excursions in yacht, kayaks and catamarans. Some activities like the parasailing and the walks in banana are directly in the beaches. 

Shirley Alvarez Bahamon

Guadalajara Downtown Hotels

Guadalajara is located in the western pacific area of Mexico and it is the capital of the state of Jalisco and the second most populated city of Mexico. Guadalajara´s downtown is historic and quite picturesque. Paseo Morelos and Plaza de Armas are the most important landmarks in the city center as well as the Cathedral of the Santisimo Sacramento.  Weather is humid and mainly tropical but winters are usually dry and mild. In spite of the weather, Guadalajara is a beautiful city to visit and here there are some of the Guadalajara Downtown Hotels to stay, have a great time and very close Guadalajara´s points of interest and attractions.

First, the Hotel Riu Plaza Guadalajara is a chic and modern. It is only 15 minutes away for the Guadalajara Cathedral and the historic city center. It has a great spa, gym, restaurant, outdoor pool, 24 hours reception service, luggage storage and babysitting services and free Wi-Fi access in common areas, among others. Guests receive a free breakfast and full stocked mini bar on arrival, then visitors have two restaurants with traditional and international gastronomy to pick from. Check in time starts at 3:00 pm and check out time is up to 12:00. Pets are not allowed. Prices start from 130 (USD) per room without breakfast and VTA of 19 % is not included. For the suites prices are of aprox. 330 (USD) with breakfast included and no VTA.

Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown is historic, picturesque, prices are quite convenient and location could not be better. It is located at the heart of downtown Guadalajara and very close to all city landmarks. The hotel offers 24 hour reception service, luggage storage, laundry, dry cleaning, ironing service and currency exchange among others. Prices either for double and single suites start from 70 (USD) per room and for two people with air conditioning, VTA is not included and breakfast costs 8.50 (USD).

Another great hotel, located at the center of the financial district of Guadalajara is Fiesta Americana Grand Guadalajara Country Club. It features great Mexican cuisine and offers, of course, 24 hour reception service, luggage storage, laundry, dry cleaning, ironing service and spa. Wi-Fi access in all room but it has an extra cost, pets are not allowed. Check in time starts at 3:00 pm and late check- out is possible (around 1 pm). Prices start from 140 (USD) till 205 (USD) per room for two people. VTA of 16 % is not included in these prices. Overall Guadalajara is a beautiful and historic city that worth visiting and as regards accommodation definitely offers quality hotels with affordable prices.

Cecilia Ameri

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Information for travelling to Guanajuato

Right in the heart of Mexico, in a beautiful mining valley surrounded by the Sierra de Guanajuato Mountains, rests Guanajuato- the capital city of the homonymous state.  It is not surprising that Guanajuato was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988. Narrow streets paved with stone and an old architecture grant this colonial city an interesting antique look that conquers the heart of its visitors. If you’re interested in history and culture, you should travel to Guanajuato at least once in your life to discover the magic that lies in its narrow alleys and its impressive Baroque buildings.

Having some basic information for travelling to Guanajuato will help you to take the most of your trip and enjoy an unforgettable vacation in this city full of history, culture, and legends.

The first thing to do in Guanajuato is walk its cobblestone streets to admire the old Baroque and Neoclassical buildings of the old Historic Center. The must-see are the Alhóndiga de Granaditas (site of the first victory over the Spaniards in 1810), Juarez Theater (departure spot of the popular “Callejoneadas” and home to the Cervantino International Festival), the Mummies Museum (where more than 100 natural mummies are showcased), San Diego de Alcantara Temple (a fine example of the Mexican Baroque, or Chirrugueresque, architectural style) and the Diego Rivera House Museum (a beautiful 18th Century house where the Mexican painter was born).

Lovers of legends and myths will learn many interesting stories in Guanajuato. At the Guanajuato Legend Museum you can hear fabulous stories that have passed from one generation to the other, like the legend of the General, the Junk Shop, the Snort and the mummies. Let magic carry you away and kiss your mate on the third step of the “Callejón del Beso” (the Alley of the Kiss) to guarantee that your love will last forever.  Make sure to travel the incredible underground tunnels and the Hidalgo Market; visit the silver mines of La Valenciana and Mineral de Rayas; and don’t forget to pay a visit to the nearby cities of Leon and San Miguel de Allende.

If you’re seeking for some adventure, you can go trekking or camping; visit the beautiful Las Palomas Recreational Park; or take a biking tour to the mountains to explore the old haciendas and ghost towns lost amidst the jungle. You can also enjoy a marvelous hang gliding or a balloon ride over the cities and mountains to admire its beauty from above.

In Guanajuato, you must taste the traditional Bajio Cuisine, including its “enchiladas mineras”, the “Guanajuato pacholas”, “chalupas” and “tamales”.  Some traditional beverages to try are the “cebadina”, beetroot juice and strawberry liquor; and the most popular candies include “charamuscas”, “Irapuato strawberries” and “Celaya milk caramel”.

Book your hotel online and spend a different Mexican vacation at the city known as the “Mexican Gateway”. Learn all about its marvelous culture, its history and traditions; travel the mining route; stroll its alleys and admire its old buildings; spend a day in the Union Square and let magic run through your veins. Guanajuato is full of magic… You’ll see.

Cecilia Vittori
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Top 3: water sports in Nuevo Vallarta

It is widely known that Nuevo Vallarta is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Mexico and offers a wide variety of tours and activities to do. Whatever activity you choose, you can get in touch with nature on land or sea. The most favorite ones are whale watching, swimming with dolphins, horseback riding through the jungle and releasing baby turtles. But for those who prefer adrenaline, they can enjoy the top 3 water sports in Nuevo Vallarta.  

One of the most popular water sports in Nuevo Vallarta is snorkeling. Thanks to the crystal clear waters of the Banderas Bay. To go on a snorkeling tour you usually take a bay cruise or a small boat and you are taken to stunning spots to discover the tropical ecosystem as it is widely known as a sanctuary for sea life. The Marietas Islands is one the places near Nuevo Vallarta to witness all this. The islands are a group of inhabited island which are inhabited and are protected by the federal government and no one can set foot on them. Still tourist can explore the surroundings and see exotic tropical fishes, giant manta rays, sea turtles. Besides, the temperature of the water is always warm during the summer months (approximately 85° F).

 A further popular water sport to practise in the idyllic beaches is surfing. The ideal conditions (warm water and waves from 4 to 8 feet high) provided by the waters of the Banderas Bay and the Pacific Ocean makes Nuevo Vallarta a paradise for surfing fans. Moreover, both beginners and advanced surfers have a vast array of options to choose from. The nearest surfing zones are Burros, Destilladeros, Pool and Veneros. To the northern part of the coast, surfers will find the best spots that offer rolling tubes especially for beginners and intermediate boarders like Sayulita). If you continue to the north, you will find more challenging waves in San Pancho, Chacala and Santa Cruz. Even though there are warm temperatures year round in Nuevo Vallarta, the best season to enjoy surfing is during the rainy summer months because the waves are larger and more consistent. 

Finally, another fun water activity perfectly designed for a place like Nuevo Vallarta is deep sea fishing. Deep sea fishing takes places in an ocean or sea at a depth of at least 100 feet (30 meters). People who love this kind of hobby do it not only for the challenge but also for fun and as a source of food. The goal of deep sea fishing is to sail as far as possible from land to get access to species that only live in deep waters. And in Nuevo Vallarta you will find the best spots for this activity. There, you will be able to catch big fishes like 1,200 lb marlin, 800 lb tuna, sailfish, wahoo, mahi mahi and many others. After enjoying some fishing, you can take your catch to a local restaurant and have it cooked for you.  

 All in all, Nuevo Vallarta is one of the meccas of water sports. Lovers of water activities recognize that it is an important destination since the crystal clear waters of the Pacific Ocean and the gorgeous landscapes are so attractive. 

Romina Nieto

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Riviera Nayarit, Treasure of the Mexican Pacific

 

Enjoy the sun, the waves, the coral reefs and the natural wells all along the legendary peninsula of Yucatan. The Riviera Nayarit extends for about 300 kilometers along the shore, preceded by an imposing montanious forest and in front of the coastal islands. In places that used to be small fisherman towns, there now raises a touristic corridor that offers luxury hotels and resorts. Here you will also find first-class restaurants, trendy spots where to enjoy the nightlife, commercial malls, and golf courses. What else could you ask for?

 

This corridor is without any doubt one of the best vacation destinations in the entire world! It boasts some of the most beautiful and largest beaches of Mexico, which are famous for their white, powdery sand and touched by the azure waters of the Mexican Pacific. Spend the day in a luxurious beach club where you will be able to swim, sun bathe, practice water sports, or enjoying the services of a Spa.

 

Riviera Nayarit is one of the best places where to practice diving and snorkeling; in fact, people come from all corners of the world to practice these sports here. In the coast of Riviera Nayarit lies a very large coral reef that is home to an incredible array of marine species. Submerge into the Caribbean waters and find yourself surrounded by tropical fish, rays, and whale sharks. The sea is not the only place where you can practice water activities. Visit the natural wells of the area, which are natural swimming pools that are formed by underground rivers. The experience of exploring a cavern and swimming in the crystal-clear waters is one you will never forget.

 

As regards ecotourism, Riviera Nayarit stands out because of its policy of environmental protection. Here, flora and fauna develop in a natural way. The ecotouristic parks offer you a taste of the natural and cultural wonders of the Riviera: in them, you will find activities for all ages and all preferences.

 

Riviera Nayarit is a destination that will also allow you to discover an explore the cultural richness of Mexico. A clear example of this is the traditional tamazcales, the pre-Hispanic version of the steam bath, which are offered by most luxury hotels and spa. To drench yourself in local history and culture there are hundreds of museums you can visit and some very interesting magical towns.

 

If you are the type of people who was born for adventure, you can visit the Mayan people who live in the area. There you will be able to taste delicious pre-Hispanic dishes, see religious rituals take place, and get to know more about the fascinating Mayan culture.

 

Visit Riviera Nayarit, Treasure of the Mexican Pacific during your next vacation time and discover why it is such a popular destination among travelers from all corners of the globe. You and your party are guaranteed to have an amazing time discovering local nature and culture. This is an experience you will treasure for a lifetime!

 

 

Florencia Falco

How Long is the Dolphin Swim Tour?

Are you travelling to Cancun this summer? If you are, you will surely feel extremely excited about getting there. However, once you arrive in Cancun, you may have a difficult time trying to choose the perfect tour since there are so many great ones. But there is one tour that will make you live an unforgettable experience and it is designed to entertain families, friends and couples: the Dolphin Swim Tour.

In the first place, this incredible attraction takes place in Dolphinaris Cancun, one of the best dolphinariums (aquariums for dolphins) in the world. In 1997, Dolphinaris was previously known as the Wet N' Wild Water Park and; in 2003, another Wet N' Wild dolphinarium was built in the island of Cozumel. Unfortunately, in 2005, hurricanes Emily and Wilma destroyed the infrastructure of both dolphinariums. Nevertheless, the company decided to rebuilt the facilities and create a new concept to improve the standards of the previous water parks. In this way, Dolphinaris Cancun was born in 2007 and Dolphinaris Cozumel in 2008. This year, Dolphinaris Cancun has been awarded with the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Besides, a new Dolphinaris is being constructed at the Riviera Maya.

Dolphinaris offers excellent dolphin tours at great prices. One of the most popular attractions in the dolphinarium is the Dolphin Swim Program. First, you will be greeted by the staff and trainers and they will talk about the swim program and the dolphin's behaviors and physiology. Later, you will spend some time with the dolphins. During that time, the dolphins will kiss you and give you a fin shake. What is more, you will be able to choose between the dorsal tow ride in the lagoons or the "foot-push" over the pristine waters of the pools. And how long is this dolphin swim tour? In general, the interaction with the dolphins lasts 40 minutes and the dolphin swim duration 1 hour. But who can participate in this tour? Visitors must be at least 6 years old, be 4 feet tall and be able to swim. Pregnant women are not allowed to engage in this dolphin swim tour.

 

In addition, there are other types of swim-with-dolphin tours available at Dolphinaris. For example, one of them is the Dolphin Swim & Ride. This tour is perfect for people who want to interact with dolphins in shallow and deep waters. As in the Dolphin Swim Program, you will be greeted by the staff and trainers and they will tell you everything about the swim program and the dolphin's behaviors and physiology. Next, you will also get to spend some time with the dolphins. They will greet you with a kiss and you will also get a fin shake and a belly ride. Moreover, you have the option of viewing them underwater with goggles. In a similar way to the Dolphin Swim Program, the interaction with the dolphins lasts 40 minutes and the dolphin swim duration 1 hour. The participants must be at least 6 years old, be 4 feet tall and be able to swim. Pregnant women are not allowed to engage in this dolphin tour. 

As you can see, in these dolphin tours you will experience an incredible adventure like no other that you will never forget. Both children and adults feel a special connection to these beautiful animal and learn more about the marine life.

Romina Nieto

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Adventure tours in Nuevo Vallarta: recomendations and tips

In the Pacific Ocean is located Nuevo Vallarta, where the luxury fuses with the abundant nature to offer you a stay of dream in an environment of hospitality, comfort and fun. Door of entry into the experience of the Riviera Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta is the second destiny with major hotel offer in the country, with an infrastructure of the first level that is represented in impeccable and extensive golf courses, luxurious condominiums, exclusive restaurants and two of the most important sea-coasts of the country. Nuevo Vallarta has five kilometres of golden beaches in which you will see the sea turquoise and the thin sand. You will enjoy diverse activities in a perfect climate and you will live the pleasure of sitting down to contemplating the beautiful late afternoons or you can enjoy a good book while you listen the waves. This is one of the best travel for your vacations. 

You will have adventure tours in Nuevo Vallarta with recomendations and tips. This is a destination with notable property development in front to the sea, between beautiful trees or near the exclusive golf courses; You will feel an irresistible invitation to establish this tropical paradise like your second home. The hotels and resorts of Nueva Vallarta is catalogued between the most exclusive and luxurious in beach destinations worldwide. Some of these places have received the distinction of Five Diamonds for the luxurious thing in accomodations, environment and hospitality. Hanging gardens, infinite ponds that visually are fused by the ocean and suites of luxury, are some of the promises that are in these buildings of elegant architecture, surrounded by the natural marvels of the tropic and the beauty of the coast of the Pacífico.

Nuevo Vallarta is also the location of more exclusive restaurants of the Riviera Nayarit; the majority are located to the interior of the hotel complexes with menus that offer from the intense flavors of the Mexican kitchen and of the region, up to delights gourmet à la carte that guarantee the gastronomic a great experience and the satisfaction of the most demanding palates. Some of these restaurants take part in the recognized Festival Gourmet Internacional, and the options of saucers are Italian, Mediterranean, French and oriental food. Between those that have got international recognitions are the restaurant Piaf, of the hotel Grand Velas, which has been decorated with the distinction Michelin. Also, you will find sophisticated spas, where you will have revitalizing treatments for the body and the mind as hydrotherapy, sauna and hidroreflexología; These spas that have got also important recognitions for its quality of world class. In the majority of the hotels you will have tours to cross in boat some of the channels surrounded with white mangrove and to estimate the diversity of flora and wild fauna of the zone. With its impressive natural scene and the excellence in infrastructure, Nuevo Vallarta is an ideal site for you and your family. 

Shirley Alvarez Bahamon

Solmar Resort Hotel in Los Cabos: services & facilities

Los cabos is a wonderful place that has the best Hotels of the world. A collection of resorts of luxury designed especially for your entire comfort you will find in Los Cabos located in the top of the peninsula of Baja California South, where the golden desert joins with the blue sea and an endless number of spectacular places that are waiting for you. Solmar Resort Hotel have been turning the hospitality into an art. Their culture of service can transform an ordinary vacation into an unforgettable experience. You can do many activities from fishing and golf up to having dinner or to go shopping; the most minimal detail will deserve all their attention. In addition, the location of this Resort is perfect, because they are a few steps from the center of Cabo San Lucas and of the sea-coast, between beautiful natural cliffs and the white sands of a Solmar's beach. The best thing is that you will be consented from the moment of your arrival. Here you will pass the best vacations of all your life. 

Solmar Resort Hotel in Los Cabos, services and facilities, is the perfect place for you and your family. In the restaurants you will enjoy a delicious breakfast that includes the freshest tropical fruits, bread newly baked and eggs to your taste. Also, you will know all the savours of the best fishing, exotic saucers inspired by the European kitchen, traditional recipes of Baja California South and the classic American and continental breakfast, they are only a sample of the wide range of choices that you will have for you from a simple lunch up to an elegant and sophisticated dinner. Here you will have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Solmar does not have comparison in terms of privacy, luxury and views to the sea. Every suite is designed with special care, emphasizing, at all time, the Pacific Ocean. You will find facilities of the first level, which include handcrafted furniture done by Mexican craftsmen. Solmar offers will give you six categories of suites, for any type of traveler. 

Los Cabos has a complete group of hotels like Solmar Resort that have suites with impressive views to the sea, kitchen totally equipped with bar of marble, living room, bathe of marble with tub, floors of the same material, luxurious comforts and private terrace. The suite Studio is ideal for three adults or two adults and a child. It has bed King and bed Queen type Murphy, TV flat screen route satellite, air conditioning, food service private Chef and massage, dining room, refrigerator, wireless Internet, service of cleanliness every day and security for 24 hours. If you prefer, you can request the Penthouse that counts with totally equipped kitchen, bar and three baths of marble, study, room, dining room, dressing room, private terrace, a bed King, two double beds and a bed Queen type Murphy. This hotel is perfect for you. 

Shirley Alvarez Bahamon

Top 3 hotels to book in Mexico City

Located in the central region of the country, Mexico City constitutes the capital city and the largest and most important metropolitan area. Packed with a mesmerizing blend of tradition and modernity, this city lures tourists from all corners of the world who come here to enjoy the architectural beauty of the buildings, the museums, the parks, the gastronomy and the exclusive shops that bring the magic colonies to life. If you are planning your next trip to this cosmopolitan city of Mexico, then you surely are looking for a hotel that offers you the comfort you need to enjoy the best of the city. To help you out in making this decision, here are the top 3 hotels to book in Mexico City.

One of the first hotels that come to mind when you think of excellence is the Four Seasons Hotel Mexico. With its romantic inner patio and central fountain this hotel is a refined oasis in the heart of the capital city, located only a few steps away from the Chapultepec Forrest and from the exclusive area of Polanco. Among the facilities you will be able to enjoy during your stay are a complete spa, refreshing open-air swimming pool, a fitness center, an executive center equipped with the newest technology and multi-language Concierge service. Four Seasons Hotel Mexico offers a total of 240 rooms, including 40 suites, are fully equipped with LDC flat-screen TV, wireless internet access, high-end bathrooms with top-of-the-line amenities, bathtub, and shower.

Another fabulous option to lodge in Mexico City is the St. Regis, which offers the most exclusive service you can get for your money. From its legendary butler service to the 24-hours concierge service, the hotel staff will always try to make sure all your needs and requests are being met. If you are traveling on business you can make use of the state-of-the-arts business center, if you are looking for ultimate relaxation you can visit the luxurious Remede Spa, and if you are traveling with kids you are sure to love the hotel’s kids club which provides tons of supervised fun for the little ones.

And at last but not least, you will find JW Marriot Mexico City, a hotel that has been awarded several times for its excellent service and facilities. One of the main luxury hotels of Mexico City, JW Marriot Mexico City offers 26 exclusive floors of comfort right in the heart of the business and entertainment area and only steps away from the National Auditorium, the financial center, and some of the best shops and restaurants. A salient of this five-star hotel is without doubt its culinary offer, which invites to travel through French and Latin American cuisine in is two gourmet restaurants Brasserie Lipp and Pergamino Latin Flavors.

Hotels are a crucial ingredient that in most cases will determine the success of your vacation time, so it is very important that you choose wisely. Booking any of the above-mentioned hotels will ensure that you have a memorable stay in Mexico City and that you will be able to discover the city while lodging in luxury and comfort.

Florencia Falco

Puerto Vallarta Vacations: booking flights, hotels and tours

It is widely known that when people look for a vacation destination they try find a place away from the stressful routine of the city they live. This is why many people find Mexican tourist cities like Puerto Vallarta so relaxing and beautiful. So, if you want to visit it and you are trying to find cheap flights, hotels and tours in Puerto Vallarta, then you should read the following article.

In the first place, those in charge of organizing the vacation plan might realize that it’s not  that simple to find cheap flights online. It may seem easy at the beginning since there are so many companies advertising their different flight opportunities. However, it can get a little problematic. While surfing the web you will encounter a lot of deals. But you will need to be aware of this “deals”. Some of them may just be a scam; sometimes people do not include the real price and you end up paying more money than you expected in taxes and fees. Fortunately, you will not have to worry about that in vallarta.com; you will get the authentic prices (including taxes and fees) you will have to pay and its deals are great. Besides, you can book your tickets with just a few clicks. 

But booking flights is not the only thing you can do at vallarta.com. The website also offers you the possibility to book the best hotels in Puerto Vallarta or the combination of Flight+Hotel. If you just want to book a hotel, you will need to fill in the blanks with the required information. But don't worry it is as simple as booking a flight. First, you select the destination, the city/zone which you prefer and write the hotel name (if you had already chosen one). Then, you complete with the arriving and returning dates, the amount of rooms you are going to need and the number of children and adults that are going to stay in the hotel. Besides this, you will see that can narrow down your search according to the type of hotel you are looking for. For example, they are divided in Family Hotels, Spa Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Romance Hotels and All-Inclusive Hotels. 

Moreover, besides booking your flights and hotels, you are also able to book different kinds of tours. Doing this is very simple. In the same way as booking flights and hotels, you need to select your destination, choose one of the tour categories, write the tour name (if you know it or have already chosen it) and pick the date. Vallarta.com offers a great variety of amazing tours: Adventure, Animal Interaction, Boat Tours, City Tours, Golf, Night Tours, Parks, Swim with Dolphins and Water Activities. Among these categories, you will be able to find tours suitable for all ages. For example, there is a Zip Line Extreme Adventure, an ATV Tour Canopy River and a River Expedition Canopy River for adults only. On the other hand, kids can enjoy the Pirate Fun Island, the Dolphin Discovery Tours and the Pirates of the Bay cruise.

In conclusion, this is an absolutely reliable website that offers first-class services to tourists. So, this time when you try to organize your Puerto Vallarta vacations, book your flights, hotels and tours at vallarta.com.

Romina Nieto 

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When should you visit Los Cabos?

Los Cabos is one of those fantastic vacation destinations where you can have a great time all year round. The climate is good almost every day and there are always amazing activities to engage in.
However, you may prefer to travel at one season or another depending on what your favorite attraction is or on the particular activity you are into. So, when should you visit Los Cabos?

The high season in Los Cabos runs from mid-December to Easter Week in April. Generally, hotels are overcrowded at this time of year and prices are at their peak.  This is exactly the time you must be there if what you want is to enjoy the awesome whale-watching tours, hiking or boating; the ocean and sea waters are a bit cold for diving and snorkeling, though. Prices are highest at Christmas and New Years Eve and it’s truly hard to find accommodation by this time, so you should book at least two months in advance to get your room at a better rate. By mid-March students head to Los Cabos to enjoy their Spring Break and by late February and March, a superb carnival takes place in the cities.

If you prefer to avoid the high season, May and June are the perfect months for your visit. At this time, winter crowds have gone home and the stormy season is yet to come. Temperatures are ideal during these months and never surpass the 85°F. If you start your hotel search by late winter, you can get incredible offers online. If you’re interested in fishing, you can enjoy the International Game Fish Association Offshore Championship Tournament by mid May. Also, by the end of June and early July you can witness the 4-day Annual Stars & Stripes Fishing and Golf Tournament.

The low season starts in July and lasts until mid November. From July to September temperatures rise up to 90°F and humidity strikes the area. In September, there may be chances of an occasional tropical storm or a hurricane, so you may be seduced by the summertime discounts, which are truly juicy. By the end of July and beginning of August anglers have the chance to participate in the Bisbee’s East Cape Offhsore held in Buenavista. In August, Los Cabos Summer Dive Fiesta attracts visitors from all over the world to Cabo Pulmo, where celebrations last for a week.

The shoulder season takes place in October and November. These months are also great for traveling to Baja California. Temperatures are not so high and if you book your hotel room in advance you can still get a moderate rate for it. October is a hot month in Los Cabos for anglers. By mid October, they can enjoy the popular Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, and by the end of October they can take part in the Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament-where anglers compete for marlin, dorado and tuna- and the Bisbee’s Black and Blue Marlin Tournament- which boasts a huge cash prize for the record marlin. In November you can go for the Tuna Jackpot Tournament, but you’ll surely need to book your package well in advance because the area starts to overcrowd again. The high season’s back!

So, depending on your interest, you can visit Los Cabos at one time of year or another. Nevertheless, as I see it, the best time for being in Los Cabos is every day.

Cecilia Vittori
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The best way to arrive to your Hotel in Los Cabos

Los Cabos is a really beautiful place to pass a great time with friends or family in spectacular Hotels that have all that you need to spend the best vacations of all your life. Nowadays Los Cabos is considered one of the high-level destinations in Mexico where you can arrive by land, sea and air; here arrive a great variety of foreign from the United States and Canada. In this place you will know one of the sea-coasts of major prestige in the country. Los Cabos is also one of the favorite destinations of the international cruises and is known as the World Capital of the Sports Fishing, and particularly of the Marlín; Los Cabos is the headquarters of relevant festivals, tilts and international championships. This place offers to its visitors many sports activities like to see the Whales every year from December to March, who emigrate from Canada to the warm waters of the pacific Mexican to pair and to given birth to its babies. This is one of the best travel in Mexico. 

The best way to arrive to your hotel in Los Cabos is by taxi from the airport. You can booking it with your hotel reserve. The hotel infrastructure of Los Cabos is considered one of the best in the country; in addition the destiny has professional fields of golf, luxurious squares and malls, as well as Resorts and Spa of great tourism, and bars that offer a night very entertaining life. Los Cabos is in the south of the Peninsula of Baja California and it has the International Airport of Los Cabos located out of San Jose del Cabo. For sea route, this place is accessible in ferri from the ports of Topolobampo and Mazatlán that arrive to La Paz. The yachts and other private crafts arrive in the modern Sea-coast of Cabo San Lucas. 

In Los Cabos you will realize the following terrestrial, air, aquatic and water sports: dive, snorkel, observation of fauna and flora, sports fishing, golf, swim with dolphins, observation of whales jorabadas, walks astride, bicycle of mountain, veleo, surf, Tyrolean, abseiling, trekking in the desert, go kart, dune buggy, Cuatrimoto (ATV), parasailing, canotaje, oar, kayak, wing delta, parapente and others activities very fun. The Arco of Cabo San Lucas, Tideland of San Jose of the End, National Park End Pulmo and reefs are really wonderful places to visit. Also, you will find Spa and Massage, Shopping and night Life. This place is framed by the Sea Cortes and the Desert of Baja California. Los Cabos is a refined tourist development of the state of Baja California South integrated by the localities of Cabo Este, Todos Santos, Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, that is considered like one of the three principal tourist destinations of the Mexican Republic. This place have the best hotels in the world, do not miss this spectacular site for vacations. 

Shirley Alvarez Bahamon

Family Trip to San Jose del Cabo: flights and hotels

Are you thinking about going on a vacation trip to Mexico with your family? Surely, you will all have a great time in the birthplace of mariachi music and tequilas. There are many interenting places to see but above them all there is one that you should definitely visit: San Jose del Cabo. This city is a very popular tourist destination. This is why I will how to get the two most important things for your family trip to San Jose del Cabo: flights and hotels.

First of all, San Jose del Cabo is located in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur at the south end of the Baja California peninsula. To arrive there, flights land at Los Cabos International Airport (which is 15 minutes away from San Jose). This city is considered the "quiet sister" of the "wild" Cabo San Lucas. 32.8 km (20.38 miles) separate these two famous destinations which are joined by the well known Los Cabos Tourist Corridor, a place that is filled with top-rated hotels, golf courses and many fun water activities. Since San Jose is a quiet place, it is a perfect site for a family-friendly vacation. For example, you can explore the Art Walk in the historic main plaza, taste the delicious fine local dishes at the restaurants and taquerias and try 90 different types of tequilas.

Those who want to book a flight to San Jose del Cabo, surf the web in search of cheap tickets. It may seem easy at the beginning; by surfing many websites you will encounter a lot of deals. However, you need to be aware of these “deals”. Some of them may just be a scam; sometimes people do not include the real price and you end up paying more money than you expected in taxes and fees. In bestday.com, you won't have to worry about that since it is a reliable website. On the top right corner of the page, you will see different options you can book. Click on the one that says FLIGHTS. There, you will need to fill in with the required information such as the Trip Information (in case you want a one-way or a round-trip ticket), the departure destination, the arrival destination, the departure and returning dates and the amount of persons (adults and children). You will see that the most important airlines flight to Los Cabos: American Airlines, Aeromexico, United Airlines, US Airways, ecc.

But booking flights is not the only thing you can do at bestday.com. It also offers you the possibility to book the combination of Flight+Hotel or just a hotel. At cabos.com, you will be able to narrow down your search according to Business, Resorts, Spas, Villas and Condos, Romance, Luxury, All-Inclusive, Beach, Haciendas and Family. Moreover, you can combine these various categories. For example, you can search all-inclusive family hotels, beach family hotels, family resorts or even family and spas. One of the most popular family-friendly hotels in San Jose del Cabo is Hola Grand Faro Los Cabos which has 5 outdoor pool and the Tortuga Kid's Club, a place where children can have fun at the playground, there is a kid's pool, they can watch movies and play videogames, they can enjoy a puppet theatre and play soccer.

All in all, cabos.com can give you the necessary things to make your vacation a more complete one. But the most important thing is that it is a safe site you can trust on.

Romina Nieto

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