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Desert of the Lions (Desierto de Los Leones), Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

This large park is filled with long trails for biking, hiking and jogging and has an abandoned Carmelite convent within its grounds.

Attraction type: National park
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Saint Jerome Monastery, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

Located in the small village of Tlacochahuaya, this colorful monastery is dedicated to the patron saint of hermits.

Attraction type: Religious site
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Church of Our Lord of Tlacolula, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

This 17th-century church is known for its striking chapel.

Attraction type: Religious site
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Pensamiento Mezcal, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

Pensamiento Mezcal  tipo 2  - 25% ALC. VOL.   CREMA DE MEZCAL FROM OAXACA , MEXICO This is not a pure Mezcal , it is more like a brandy . fruit flavored and spicey very good with a mixture of salt and

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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Tequila Volcano, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

This 9,000-foot volcano looms over the town of Tequila and has a 10-mile drive to its summit.

Attraction type: Volcano
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Church of San Miguel Viejo, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

This church in old San Miguel shows both indigenous and European styles of architecture.

Attraction type: Religious site
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Parish Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

This church was where Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla helped begin the revolution against Spanish rule in 1810.

Attraction type: Religious site
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La Taboada, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

A popular hot springs resort with a number of different pools.

Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
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Vista Hermosa, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

A small neighborhood of Oaxaca.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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Taller de Arte Papel Oaxaca, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

A paper-making factory established by Francisco Toledo, a famous Mexican artist.

Attraction type: Factory tour
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Visitor's House, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

The center for tourist information in the small village of Dolores Hidalgo.

Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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This museum, located in the important revolution town of Dolores Hidalgo, documents the events that led up to the Mexican rebellion from Spanish rule.

Attraction type: History museum
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Bar Montecarlo, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

A popular place to drink with the locals of Uruápan.

Attraction type: Bar/club
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Augustin Lara Museum, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

This museum in Tlacotalpan is dedicated to the work of Lara, one of Mexico's most celebrated composers.

Attraction type: History museum
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Museum of Tres Zapotes, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

This museum has a small collection of Indian artifacts discovered at a nearby archaeological mound.

Attraction type: History museum
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Loma Camila, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

An archaeological mound of Indian ruins.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins
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Shrine of La Virgen del Carmen, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

A popular pilgrimage destination on account of the legend that the Virgin Mary appeared here in 1664.

Attraction type: Religious site
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Mercado Tlacolula, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

An outdoor marketplace with local vendors in the village of Tlacolula.

Attraction type: Flea/street market
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Government Palace, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

This 16th-century colonial government building in Tlaxcala has a number of murals depicting pre-Columbian life.

Attraction type: Government building
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Shrine of Tepozteco, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

This mountaintop monument was built to honor Tepoztecatl, the god of pulque, a favorite drink of the natives that once inhabited the area.

Attraction type: Religious site; Ancient ruins; Landmark/point of interest
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