Casa Schuck is located 200 miles north of Mexico City in San Miguel de Allende, home of a large ex-pat community of talented artists and well-known celebrities. In 2008 San Miguel was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. San Miguel is gifted with a perfect year-round climate, and the … [Read more...]
Maya Archaeology Initiative’s Toucan Logo Ruffles Kellogg’s Feathers
Detroit Free Press - August 22, 2011 “ To a California foundation, its toucan bird symbol represents its attempts to preserve the Mayan culture. To Battle Creek-based Kellogg, it looks too close to Toucan Sam on boxes of its Froot Loops. "This is a bit like the Washington Redskins claiming … [Read more...]
16th European Mayan Conference, Dec. 5-10, Copenhagen, Denmark
16th European Maya ConferenceDecember 5-10, 2011Copenhagen, Denmark "The Maya in a Mesoamerican Context: Comparative Approaches to Maya Studies". ``Papers delivered at the symposium will discuss the integration, interaction and co-development of Maya culture with the wider cultural area of … [Read more...]
Bungalows Vista Panoramica, Bucerias, Nayarit
Bungalows Vista Panoramica is located 15 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta Airport in the small village of Bucerias. The tropical whitewashed structure is adorned with circular terraces with panoramic vistas of lush greenery, Banderas Bay, tropical sunsets, pool and palapa. The contemporary … [Read more...]
Hotel Cactus Inn, Bucerias, Nayarit
Hotel Cactus Inn, located in Bucerias, Nayarit, a short 15 minute drive from the Puerto Vallarta International Airport, is owned and designed by host Mario Topete. The colourful, traditionally decorated Mexican hotel opened in the late 1990’s and underwent intensive renovations in 2004, maintaining … [Read more...]
Los Naranjos, Yelapa, Jalisco, Mexico
Los Naranjos is a tranquil jungle retreat located 10 minutes south of Puerto Vallarta in the tiny village of Yelapa, a short walk away from the beach. Yelapa is accessible only by boat - at night there’s just the music of nature under the star studded, tropical sky.. Los Naranjos palapa style … [Read more...]
Rancho El Limón Organic Farm and Pura Vida Mexico Organic Spa, Puerto Vallarta Area
Rancho El Limón Organic Farm and Pura Vida Mexico Organic Wellness Centre, is a family owed 30 hectare parcel of agricultural land that has been farmed for the past 25 years. The farm is located in the Sierra Madre mountain range in a small village near Las Palmas, 45 minutes from the Puerto … [Read more...]
Tailwind Jungle Lodge, San Pancho, Mexico
Hi: Just got a message from the Jungle Family at Tailwind Adventure Tours in San Poncho, Riviera Nayarit about the upcoming tourist season 2011-2012: "Hola Amigos! As the summertime draws to a close, many of you may be feeling a bit melancholy. But don't worry, here at the Tailwind jungle lodge, … [Read more...]
Casa del Encanto, Gypsy Caravan, Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Mexico
Casa del Encanto is a character gypsy caravan set in a secure, private garden in the center of the colorful village of Ajijic. The delightful, hand-crafted wooden caravan has a king-size bed, bathroom (shower only), cable TV and a DVD player. Valet parking is included. Ajijic is a 20 minute drive … [Read more...]
El Patio 77 Eco-Friendly B & B, Mexico City
El Patio 77, Eco-Friendly B&B has the notoriety of being Mexico City’s first eco-friendly bed and breakfast. El Patio 77 and Gallery “la77” are located at Icazbalceta 77, Colonia San Rafael, in a gorgeous 19th century home three blocks from the San Cosme subway station that leads directly to the … [Read more...]