Keen to discover the northern region of Mexico? The Nuevo León, as well as Coahuila are two regions housing cities to see, when going on a visit to the north of Mexico. In fact, Monterrey and Saltillo have several attractions.

Short escapade to two megapolis in the north of Mexico

The north and south are two different worlds, not only in terms of their landscape but also their economic structures. On this one strip of land fierce industrialization contrasts with a laid back tourist lifestyle.

Lazy southern beaches vs a buzzing urban north.

I guarantee that hopping on the El Chepe train will be a unique adventure in the north-west of Mexico. As the kilometres go by, incredible landscapes will pass before your eyes, don't miss the train!

Adventures on board the El Chepe train

This article will give you a presentation of Merida and the principal colonial cities of Yucatán in Mexico.

Merida and the colonial cities of Yucatán

Chichén-Itzá

Calakmul

Celestún

Izamal

Situated at 25km southeast of Oaxaca this little town and its 6,000 habitants are known for their traditional textile production.

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Local traditions hark back to Aztec times and the religious fervour of this ancient civilization. Today, Teotitlán del Valle is known for its weaving and dye techniques usually undertaken by the women, who use natural dyes made from indigo, cochineal and moss. The range of designs is impressive - Zapotec gods, Mitla geometric forms as well as motifs that resemble modern day artists such as Rivera and Picasso. But not everything here is as traditional as you'd like. You need to make sure that you're not taken for a ride.

Teotitlán del Valle Vacations

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Teotitlán del Valle: For how long?

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