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“You really have to visit this place the Colonial buildings spread for quite a few blocks and are all very beautiful and worth watching some of them can be visited, you can also by some arts and crafts from local i...”
“Built in the 16th century, Morelia is an outstanding example of urban planning which combines the ideas of the Spanish Renaissance with the Mesoamerican experience.”
“Feel like the Mayans on top of the highest pyramid and enjoy the fantastic view of miles and miles of jungle around Tulum from the Ruins, the ocean, the Biosfera Sian Ka'an and more.”
“Short trip up, safe, brief history given and then... the most amazing views of the ruins and the Tulum castle and surrounding jungle!”
“A long queue to the pyramid of the Sun gets its reward with the amazing views of the Avenue of the Death, the Toltec sacred way from Quetzalcoatl Temple up to the pyramid of the Moon.”
“There are 5 different climbing levels to the Sun, and you can stop and walk around the Pyramid at any of these for great views of the countryside and the Complex, including the Avenue of the Dead.”
“El Jardin is well maintained square in the historic centre of San Miguel de Allende which is the perfect place to relax and watch the eclectic mix of locals and tourists enjoying life in this magical city.”
“when going into the centre of San Miguel de Allende , this busy location has wonderful shade trees, plenty of comfortable benches, many food options, musicians, The Parroquia Church, a calmness and a busy atmosphe...”
“Great Restaurants in all price ranges, Great Shopping - Boutique's, Tequila, Art/Crafts, T-Shirts etc, easy access by bus, great walking area & safe, the wharf is lit up with beautiful lights at night, close to th...”
“Enjoy lovely tree-lined streets chock full of lush flowers over flowing from balconies and window boxes, charming cobblestone streets and sidewalks, historic quinta's and architectural treasures, quaint cafe's and...”
“... from Local Bandas to Jazz to Oldies Rock to Strret Musicians/Performers, Coffeshops, Photograpy, People watching) Felt very safe at night, even walking some of the side streets featuring beautifully refurbishe...”
“It’s lit up with fun lights, there’s live music playing, and lots of vendors are selling fun things like clothes, accessories, purses, artwork etc.”
“The Historic Center of Mexico City is fantastic: museums, archaeological remains, cathedral, National Palace, excellent architecture, etc. It’s more than you can do in a day by a long shot.”
“Nearby are many wonderful sights including a small Diego Rivera museum, the magnificent Bellas Artes building, the amazing post office building, numerous restaurants and cafes and Chinatown.”
“There are 3 outstanding sights you should see while your cruise ship is docked at Costa Maya port: Chacchoben ruins, Bacalar lagoon (7 blue lagoon) and Mahahual beach.”
“... shaded enough to enjoy the walk and if you are lucky watch for the tall trees , Monkeys might be taking a nap I would recommend to hire a guide they are locals with great knowledge and guide you to a nice visit”
“there is a variety of restaurants, bars, tons of shopping, mercado is great for first time visitors, river cuale is beautiful, art galleries and many wonderful taco stands”
“Viejo Vallarta (Old Vallarta), Old Town, the South Side, now also called the Romantic Zone, just south of Downtown PV is the busiest part of Puerto Vallarta, streets are smaller, there are more shops, cafes, bars...”
“Paseo Santa Lucia its located inside parque fundidora, its a river inside te city with boats that will take you on a trip to history and sightseeing of the city”
“The boat ride is $60 pesos per adult and it includes a round trip with the opportunity to get out of the boat at the opposite end of the ride to tour the surroundings, either the Macroplaza or the Fundidora park.”
“There is a huge flag in the center of the square and here you can see the heart of a modern bustling metropolis against the backdrop of gorgeous, historically significant architecture flanking the square.”
“See the National Palace on the east side (see Diego Rivera’s 14 murals inside and have photo ID to get in), the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral on the north side, the Supreme Court on the south side.”