THE BACKPACKING

CACAXTLA
Cacaxtla is an archaeological site in the southern state of Tlaxcala, Mexico, with 19 ° 14'40 coordinates N 98 ° 20'23 O, in the town of Nativitas; Its name comes from the Nahuatl word cacaxtli or cacaxtle, which refers to the baskets of books used by the

1. Visit the Cathedral. Started to build between 1536 and 1539 on the initiative of the bishop of Tlaxcala, Fray Julián Garcés, the Cathedral of Puebla is one of the most beautiful not only in Mexico but in Latin America religious buildings.Do you stop to admire the high altar designed by the great sculptor Manuel Tolsá!

2. Inside the House of Culture, poblano find a fantastic corner: the Palafox Library which houses over 43,000 works, including 6,000 volumes making up the private collection of Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, whom the space is named .

3. Walk the Alley of the Frogs. There you will find all kinds of furniture and

Cacaxtla.- This site was developed between 600 BC and 100 AD by the Olmeca-xicalancas groups that dominated much of the Puebla-Tlaxcala valley. Its decline happened around 1100 d.c. For probable defensive issues, the ceremonial center was located on a natural elevation overlooking valley. It highlights many buildings and structures of various construction overlapping times. They are surrounded by large moats and a sample of pre-Hispanic mural, the largest found to date. It measures approximately 200 square meters

Tabasco has a wide variety of cultural and tourist attractions that show our visitors the majesty of the diverse cultures that have developed in our region, as well as civil and beautiful historic architecture that proudly corresponds
Mexico is famous worldwide for its customs, traditions, legends and folklore; this has always characterized the same time it allows to show the

Nayarit is one of the fastest growing areas in the littoral; the potential for the natural beauty of its shores have become a focus of investment. Exploring Mexico then recommends the best attractions of the state:

Riviera Nayarit includes all beaches and resorts on the Pacific coast of the state. Beginning with the

Campeche is characterized by its unique way to preserve and celebrate their religious festivals and popular. Each municipality is celebrated similar to the patron saint of each village or region basis. The most important festivals are:

Candlemas
It is celebrated on February 2 with dancing, fireworks, rides, processions and religious dawns. You

Chignahuapan is a city located in the northern part of the state of Puebla. Its name comes from the Nahuatl words Chicñahui, meaning "nine"; atl, meaning "water"; and bread suffix, meaning 'about', 'in'. Altogether means "on the nine waters." In pre-Hispanic times, the area occupied by the present town of Chignahuapan region was inhabited by Totonac peoples from about the seventh century AD. C., getting to exercise control over the region until the tenth century, however, during this period there was a coexistence between peoples Totonac, Nahua, Otomi and Tepehuas

Natural destinations , archeological zones, ecotourism and spas are just some of the deals that the state of Veracruz has for this vacation. Its archaeological treasures , natural landscapes, ancient traditions , gastronomy and folklore the state to attract millions of visitors each year.

 The diversity of activities covering all tastes . The Universal Veracruz suggests 10 options to visit in this summer holiday . The

From a tram ride through the streets of Coyoacán, Xochimilco and a tour on a punt option may be to spend this vacation in Mexico City .

  Coyoacán The old district of Coyoacan is emblematic of the City of Mexico . It has a wide cultural diversity. Here you can perform various activities such as a tour aboard the tram in which you will explain what happened in each place , plus you can visit the museums in the area

It has over 400 years of age, was a pioneer town that marked the birth of new settlements in Durango and Coahuila, and its former splendor is only Ojuela Bridge , which stands out from the remains of the church and old houses. The suspension bridge visible from a distance , considered a marvel of engineering, is a monumental work of its time , measuring 318 meters long by

The state of Mexico , located in the central part of the country , is one of the highest areas of the call Mexican plateau . For its size, to 21,461 square kilometers of magnificent natural scenery, ranks twenty-fifth place among the states. The state of Mexico , located in the central part of the country , is one of the highest areas of the call

San Cristobal de Las Casas is one of the most romantic cities of the world , recognized as Magic Town . City whose wealth lies in its ethnic diversity and colonial tradition , showing its architectural treasures in various buildings of the XVI, XVII and XVIII Climate of San Cristobal de las Casas is mild with an average temperature of

The Izta Zoquiapan Popo National Park is one of the oldest protected areas in Mexico. It was created in 1935 in order to protect the mountains that make up the Sierra Nevada in the eastern center of the Transverse Volcanic Belt, and declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2010 Volcanoes. Its location in the center of the most populous nation macro region, they do invaluable fo

San Juan del Río, Querétaro is an important industrial center with a good infraestuctura tourist services with the warm atmosphere of the Mexican province. Besides its colonial architecture,
San Juan del Rio has the only place of its kind, "The Museum of Death", whose purpose is to present death as a cultural phenomenon in all its intensity, mystery and symbolism. It is

North of San Luis Potosi, salts Matehuala City and after an hour and a half to climb a path , the path breaks in the sheer face of a mountain pierced by a small cave cavern shaped mouse slightly wider than a car. Is Ogarrio tunnel , an old mine tunnel , and is also the only entrance to Real and , contrary to the stories of science fiction, is not a light at the end of the road . At one point we see a chapel carved into the rock , covered with paintings and portraits , and lit with candles. This was the Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows , built in memory of the miners who lost their lives in the depths of the mountain. This brings us to the story of the ghost town after

Huamantla comes from the Nahuatl word meaning "place of trees or trained together." In this village the volcano Matlalcueyetl enucentra (the blue skirts), also called Malinche, and it is the most significant peak in the territory where the cattle ranches of the country first settled before the middle of the 16th century. Very close to the volcano's School of Bullfighting Fernando Reyes "El Callao" Bullfighting School. Losalumnos school, 4 to 13 years, have acquired distinguished bearing and stern face as they approach the paddocks. From the wire from a fence or closely watch the movement of

Not all our wonderful beaches of Mexico are concentrated in places like Cancun, the Riviera Maya or Ixtapa Zihuatanejo. Knowing search can be several other beautiful beaches , whose main feature being a virgin and have large hotel infrastructure . Of course , many people like to visit their favorite beach, reaching a large hotel with all the bells and whistles . However, there is another large sector like tourism , more innocent and pure more natural sites. Right in that category include the best unspoilt beaches of Mexico , some of