Mexico: 8 Favorite Experiences
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Mayan Memories
An hour boat ride along Usumacinta River on the Guatemala border can take you to Yaxchilan, Palenque’s less visited cousin in the tropics of Chiapas, Mexico. Twelve-thousand-year old architecture brings many questions to mind. But at this moment,...
Salud!
I wasn't too impressed with the food in Guanajuato, but Las Mercedes restaurant up on a hill outside town was a refreshing finale. The mushroom soup, poured over avocado and tortilla strips at the table was excellent, as was my chicken with...
Los Colores
One of my favorite parts about Guanajuato, Mexico was exploring the colorful cobblestone alleys and stumbling upon tiny cafes and incredible viewpoints. A guide told me that the government sponsored a program to help beautify the city with bright...
Good Morning Guanajuato
We awoke to church bells, dog barks, and people moving through the streets. Hotel Antigua Vapor may not be the best place to sleep in, but its location right in the center of Guanajuato, Mexico, makes it great for listening to the rhythm of daily...
Looking down on Guanajuato
For less than $2, you can take a quick funicular ride to the Pipila Monument to get this top-of-the-world view of Guanajuato, Mexico. We arrived just after sunset, when lights were flickering across the colorful city. There were people around, but...
F.B.I.
After the third person recommended Bar Incendio with a chuckle, we had to check it out. "It's a real Mexican bar," they would say. But on our first two attempts, the bar was closed (we discovered that "real Mexicans" close shop at 11 p.m.) Our...
San Miguel Light
Before my trip, people had told me about the light in San Miguel de Allende. That it was somehow different, softer, better for painting, in this city. I didn't believe them until I was walking toward downtown from the Jardin Botanico and noticed...
Bridge Over Guanajuato
Near the old entrance to the city, I discovered my favorite cafe in Guanajuato. Santo Cafe is perched on a bridge that mirrors those that top the underground roads. The restaurant has a huge menu of breakfasts (eggs every style including...
