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VM: What is Playa Candelillas Airpark? Playa Candelillas Airpark is the first and only project of its kind in all of the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo area. In fact, it is uniqu...
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The mix and match towns of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo are on the northern edge of the Sunshine Triangle. The former is refined, fabricated and planned down to the last cocon...
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• Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is located in the Northwest region of the State of Guerrero and spans roughly 17 miles of scenic coastline on the Pacific Ocean; it has beaches of...
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The warm afternoon breeze wafts a gentle mist of dust across the floor of the Oaxaca valley and into Oaxaca city, softening the colonial patina of the richly carved, 300 ...
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Production of Pulque in Matatlan Oaxaca …A family tradition By Alvin Starkman M.A., LL.B. It’s still dark when Abraham Cortés García is in his field on the ou...
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Some sauces are synonymous with their countries of origin – béarnaise from France, tomato-y Italian marinara, and intriguing curry of India. In Mexico, it’s mole (MO...
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Only an hour’s drive from the City of Oaxaca, Arroyo Guacamaya is one of the most easily accessible ecotourism sites available to vacationers. La Guacamaya boasts most...
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Even though there are a thousand words to describe something beautiful, nothing is more delightful than enjoying and feeling experiences for oneself. Some experiences on...
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From the seven moles to fried grasshoppers, culinary seduction abounds in southern Mexico For the next two Ventana editions, I will provide you with an overview to som...
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Curandera Doña Mariana chants while controlling your body with the laying of water over hot rock, as the mysterious meandering of a range of herbal bouquets piques the o...
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Oaxaca has two main advantages over other southern destinations for snowbirds. First, you can explore one of the most culturally rich regions in Latin America, and then,...
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Two distinctly different yet neighboring places on the Mexican Pacific A destination with identity, with a past and with memory, where there is always something new t...
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Location’s Highlights • The Jose Azueta municipality is one of 81 in the state of Guerrero, in the southwest of Mexico. It is part of the Costa Grande region and i...
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1 Twin Destination › Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is a dual tourist location where the pleasurable experience of a traditional port is combined with the comfort of modern infras...
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As the region’s oldest resident expatriate, perhaps I can be of help to you and your family in making your move to the Tropical Pacific as smooth and as pleasant as p...
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There is no better adventure than going on vacation to a totally unknown destination and instantly fall in love with its people, culture, climate, and exquisite cuisine. ...
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Once you taste mezcal, you will all but say goodbye to tequila and be warmly welcomed by her lesser known sister. The deeper you get into Mexico, the more likely you are...
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In 1955 Acapulco staked it’s claim as the international playground for the world’s most elite jet set seeking a luxurious, intimate and authentic Mexican retreat. ...
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This beautiful port, as many other tourist destinations throughout Mexico, has various natural attractions, such as its beaches, of which the most important are: La Roque...
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"Top class hotels, restaurants, shopping and entertainment make Acapulco a favorite destination amongst American and Canadian vacationers and retirees." Elvis Presley,...
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Acapulco has been a popular beach destination for ages and now there is a better way to enjoy its charm: A villa vacation. Forget crowded hotel lobbies, long check-in l...
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During the first week of July, 2008, in the quaint Oaxaca suburb of Loma Linda, there were 12 new homes under construction and four building lots for sale … all within ...
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A friend of mine thought he would take advantage of the rotten winter weather – and the perception that real estate is about the same – and make a low-ball offer on a...
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One often assumes that the years added to your life by leading a much more stress-free existence in Mexico will be lost by the inferior health care system to which you be...
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The key to understanding the difference between the two towns was made clear to me by a cab driver while sitting at a busy intersection. The driver turned to me and said...
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In general, the Mexican Constitution enables foreigners to acquire direct title to land without restriction, provided they agree in writing to be bound by Mexican law as ...
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Bringing household contents into Mexico Transporting your worldly possessions into Mexico is both an art and a science, even more so if you intend to do so on your own...
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It took 8 years for my wife and I to find the right piece of land in Oaxaca, in the ideal location, obtain good title, decide upon an architect/project manager, and c...
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