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We loved the architecture, location and restaurant. When and if we return to Puerto Escondido, we will definitely stay at Hotel Santa Fe.

Great fun going to all the Markets. We had a huge variety and generous amount of foods to eat

We’ve done lots of kayaking and this was the best kayak we’ve ever done. This was an outstanding tour. The scenery was incredible, the dinner on the beach was excellent with whole fish freshly caught and the ride back by motorboat under the full moon was fantastic.

Lovely family with open fire cooking. Cleanly and delicious and it was fun to stop in the market ahead of time to pick up a needed ingredient. We also got to see a more rural location outside of Oaxaca. Not sure I picked up Any Cooking tips or things I learned to make, bit it was fun and stimulating.

Dry interesting assortment of activities. Guide was bilingual and informative as well as entertaining. Like most tours, when the participants buy something from a place that we were escorted, the guide probably gets a cut. We didn’t Like the second stop which had thousands of painted animals, a well know. Craft in Oaxaca. The place seemed a little too touristy and over priced. Loved the outdoor, buffet lunch. I didn’t need to see the church ruins after seeing mont -Alban. That second archeological site could have been skipped and substituted with something a bit different.

Mitla was amazing and an excellent complement to Monte Alban. It was fun to taste and see the mezcal production place and the weaving demo and the proprietor was a delight. The guide well informed and a good driver, but his very slow walking was about frustrating when we Toured the ruins.

Loved being on our own in this sunny, warm environment. We went for a long walk along the water ending with a market visit.

This is what it says it is -- an airport hotel. It is comfortable, one can get a decent meal, and above all it is very conveniently located. There is a shuttle service, but if you are flying from Terminal One, all you have to do is walk across an enclosed bridge.

Rather stylish, comfortable, very conveniently located, fabulous views from the rooftop restaurant. Great breakfasts.

This hotel is housed in a beautifully restored and furnished 17th Century building. It oozes charm and character and provides easy access to the sites of the Old City. Just along the road you can find Numi, a restaurant where we had the finest modern-style Mexican meals of our holiday, along with some great Mexican wine.

A great way to start your visit to this teeming, lively and fascinating city.

Absolutely fascinating!

An excellent complement to the Templo Mayor, offering another perspective on on Mexican history and culture.

This is a magnificent building and an unbelievable treasure trove.

The collection here is very modern. If that is to your taste, you will love it.

If you want to learn more about Mexican cuisine and to get a richer sense of how Mexicans go about their daily lives, this is an absolute must!

Xochimilco is in large part a place of parties and soccer matches, but once you get deeper into the labyrinth a wholly different world is revealed. The organic chinampa we visited we visited was an oasis of peace and balance.

This is a beautiful place, and unexpectedly moving.

The UNAM library, designed and decorated by Juan O'Gorman, is a masterpiece that definitely warrants a visit.

This is an oasis of calm and style, with tree-lined streets, delightful old buildings, quality curio stores, and, during weekends, outdoor art shows and sales. It provides a lovely breather from the hustle and bustle of the downtown.

An absolutely incredible experience. The sheer scale of the site is breathtaking.

A visit here is highly recommended. Cholula is an attractive living community and is very rich in history, both colonial and pre-Columbian.

The river was beautiful and our guide was extremely knowledgeable.

Great location, most staff very friendly and helpful, but we were placed on a noisy floor with the rooftop bar club music blaring very late and sometimes did not have hot water.

Everything was amazing from time we stepped out of our ride. Will definitely be going back!

Daniela waa very friendly and knowledgeable. Got to see a lot of downtown at a manageable pace.

Very beautiful inside and out but if you aren't a visual arts person, this may not be the best activity for you.

Surprised me about how much I enjoyed it and learned.

Amazing tour and great to have a personal guide to help provide a lot more details!

Beautiful, accessible, and amazing lunch here too!

Casa Decu is a boutique hotel located in the lovely Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City. My room was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was great. Cooked options were also available, but I didn’t order those. Coffee, tea and water are available 24/7.

Convenient location in the historic center of Guadalajara. Beautifully decorated in Spanish Colonial style. The staff members were helpful and friendly, especially the breakfast servers - they all managed to smile while efficiently doing their work!

The library is an architectural marvel, and a quiet haven within the bustling city.

This was one of the activities I specifically requested, and I was enthralled to visit this iconic site.

First of all, the transportation in the VW beetle was so much fun - I had not ridden in a convertible in many years! It was very special to have a tour of the lovely UNAM campus, given by a former student. Not only did she convey a lot of invaluable information about the various murals, but she was also able to talk about the campus life of UNAM students. In addition to the main campus, we also visited the sculpture garden, with an optional side trip to the nearby museum of contemporary art. All in all, an incredible day!

Again, I was fortunate to have Pablo as my guide for this experience. He is highly knowledgeable, patient and kind, the perfect person to deal with the unbelievable Mexico City traffic! We first stopped in Cuernavaca for a visit to the cathedral, where the significance of the various components of the site was explained. Then on to Taxco. I was excited to visit that charming city, which I had heard about and had seen on travel videos. We visited the Zocalo, and strolled around the city. I fulfilled my goal of finding a gift in silver for my husband. Pablo was very patient with my shopping!

This experience was not exactly as I imagined it, but was a lot of fun. Somehow I thought that I would be watching a charreria performance, but the visit was actually more interactive. I learned how to “rope” a calf (wooden), how to brush a horse, and I also learned a tremendous amount of background about the sport and those who perform it. There was also a tequila tasting, and a lovely serenade of Mexican music! Then at the end, there was actually a bonus performance of charrería. It was a truly unique and wonderful experience.

We visited the historic center of Guadalajara, including the Expiatorio, the Zócalo, and the Hospicio Cabañas. The tour included both walking and also driving through some neighborhoods which were outside of the central area. It was an excellent introduction to Guadalajara. At the end we visited a local market where they were selling items for Día de Los Muertos, including components for home altars and decorations. It was very interesting to see, and fascinating to see people getting ready for the celebrations.

A great day exploring this historic and charming area of the city! It was fun to stroll through the streets, stopping at art galleries and appreciating the Día de Los Muertos decorations. Also, we went to a store where they produce local candies, sweets and drinks; we learned about the process of making the treats, and were able to sample them all. Additionally, there was another included experience in which I was able to paint my own Día de Muertos skull.

Visiting Lake Chápala and these 2 communities on the shores of the lake made for an enjoyable and illuminating day. The 2 communities were different, with Ajijic demonstrating a more expat influence, and Lake Chápala showcasing its locality as a weekend/vacation retreat. The huge lake was lovely, and the morning climate was perfect. There was ample time to buy souvenirs and ice cream. We saw a performance of the voladores, and Daniel provided the background for this pre-Hispanic ritual.

This was a long day, but did not lack for interest, adventure and diverting activities. We started off at the Guachimontones archeological zone to view the “round pyramids” and the site as a whole. There is a new and excellent visitors’ center which prepares you for viewing the site itself, with murals, exhibits and a film (choice of language). We were fortunate to be there on a day in which there was a performance of pre-Hispanic dance and ritual. The site itself is easily accessible with a slight uphill walk, and the views are spectacular. I also learned about the importance of obsidian to early people, and saw examples of beautiful pieces made from this substance, along with artifacts discovered at the site. We tasted agua miel, and then drove on to a tequila distillery to learn about the making of this beverage, driving through extensive fields of blue agave. Of course tequila tasting was included. Last stop of the day was the town of Tequila itself where, not surprisingly, everyone seemed to be in a good mood!