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General Travel in Mexico
MEXICO (http://www.visitmexico.com)
This is the Official Mexican Tourism Board site known as visitmexico.com and offers unique insights about Mexico, the people and traditions; natural beauty and resources; history and the present day. The "destinations" section is divided into the 6 regions of Mexico: Baja Peninsula, Central Mexico, The Gulf and the South, The North, Pacific Coast, and the Yucatan Peninsula. Each region features the following topics of interest: culture, leisure, sports, accommodations, and cuisine. The other option to find travel information is to go to the pull-down menu which contains an alphabetical listing of cities in Mexico considered to be major tourist attractions. In English and Spanish.
AN INTERACTIVE MEXICO TRAVEL INFORMATION RESOURCE (http://www.knowmexico.com/)
An Interactive Mexico Travel Information Resource presents an excellent and comprehensive Web site on Mexican general travel and tourism. Information may be accessed by the following links: Travel Offers, City, State, Region, Activity (Golf, etc.), Hotel Chain, Airline Service, Villas, Trailer/RV Parks, Bed & Breakfast, Boutique Hotels, and Destination Services. Also includes links to Hoteles Camino Real, More Mexico for Less, Apple Vacations, Mazatlan Carnival, Day of the Dead Feasts, Cooking Classes, Copper Canyon Tours, Cozumel Honeymoons, and Hussong's Chili Cook-Off. Features a clickable map which provides all sorts of tourist information for all the states and major cities of Mexico. In English.
INTERACTIVE MEXICO TRAVEL INFORMATION RESOURCE (http://www.knowmexico.com)
Interactive Mexico Travel Information Resource presents an excellent and comprehensive general travel and tourist Web site for Mexico's most popular travel destinations. Data may accessed by clicking on the following links: travel offers, city, state, region, activity (such as golf, etc.), hotel chains, airline services, villas, trailer/RV parks, bed & breakfast, boutique hotels, and destination services. Also features Hoteles Camino Real, more Mexico for less, Apple vactions, Mazatlan Carnival, Day of the Dead Feasts, Cooking Classes, Cooper Canyon Tours, Cozumel Honeymoons, and Hussong's Chili Cook-off. To access the "Map Section" click on the map for all sorts of travel and tourist information on Mexican states and cities. In English.
TRAVEL.ORG: MEXICO (http://travel.org/mexico.html)
Offers information of interest to those planning to travel to Mexico, compiled by TRAVEL.org, Inc. Describes cities, lodgings, arts events, and tourist activities. Provides access to maps, a FAQ section, and general information on the country. In English.
DISCOVERING MEXICO (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/mexico/index.html)
Site includes photo of Michael and Suzanne Parfit. Also includes maps of Mexico City region, Chiapas, Tijuana and northern Mexico, and México Profundo, an audio interview with Michael Parfit, and daily dispatches by National Geographic magazine illustrations editor Richard Olsenius. The photo journeys gallery includes: maquiladoras, El Día de los Muertos, charrería, jaripeo, La Realidad, Lake Pátzcuaro, Janitzio, Subcomandante Marcos, and Operation Gatekeeper. Also includes classroom ideas, bibliography, resources and links. In English.
MEXICO ONLINE (http://www.mexonline.com/websites.htm)
Presents a directory of Web sites related to Mexico as a service of Mexico Online . Offers access to businesses, travel sites, cultural resources, holiday calendars, and general details on the country. Links to newsgroups, nonprofit organizations, publications, and other resources. In English.
CANCUN ONLINE: YOUR TRAVEL GUIDE TO CANCUN (http://www.cancun.com)
Features a tourist and visitor guide to the resort area of Cancun, Mexico, presented by Cancun Online. Includes online information and reservation request forms, travel tips, an FAQ section, and a listing of travel time and distance figures. Contains directories of information and photos concerning Cancun lodging, dining, entertainment, transportation, tours, archaeological ruins, real estate, gambling, and investments. Provides telephone and fax numbers for Cancun Online and access to details on special tourist packages and discounts. Links to sites related to businesses in Cancun.
BAJA TRAVEL GUIDE (http://www.bajatravel.com/)
Presents travel information for Baja California, Mexico. Highlights facts for travelers and information on transportation, recreation, communications, and cities and sites in Baja. Contains classified ads and a listing of travel-related businesses in Baja. Provides a site search engine. In English.
TEOTIHUACAN (http://www.differentworld.com/mexico/places/mexico%5Fcity/teotihuacan.htm)
Presents the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan, provided by Different World Travel. Discusses the history of the city. Describes the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. Includes tourist information, such as hotels in the area and how to travel to Teotihuacan.
ACCESS MEXICO (http://www.accessmexico.com/)
Access Mexico is the online guide to Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco's resources. You will find general information, calendar of events, hotel and restaurant guides, real estate listings, rental properties and outdoor activities. The commercial markets, products, services and the current peso exchange rate are also available. In English.
MEXICO DESCONOCIDO ONLINE (http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/english/index.cfm)
The online version of this Mexican travel magazine features: history, nature, art, fiestas and traditions, popular art, economy, gastronomy, religion, museums and archaeological zones, monuments and historical centers, sports, beaches and spas, tours by theme, a miniguide to plan your next trip to Mexico, chats, publications, and weather. In English and Spanish.
Useful Trip Information
CURRENT WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MEXICO (http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/MX%5Fcc.html)
Provides the most recently observed weather conditions for specific locations in Mexico. "The information presented here is taken from products produced by the U.S. National Weather Service and other national and international agencies." In English.
SERVICIO METEOROLOGICO NACIONAL (http://smn.cna.gob.mx/)
Features the National Meteorological Service in Mexico. Provides extensive information about current weather conditions and historical meteorology, including information on hurricaines and cyclones since 1980. Offers updated weather alerts. Presents maps and images describing diverse issues related to meteorology. In Spanish.
Embassies & Consulates
EMBASSIES: MEXICO (http://purl.oclc.org/corc/system/Pathfinder/5032:xid=LCP)
This pathfinder links to both the U.S. embassy in Mexico and the Mexican embassy in the U.S. as well as other Mexican embassies around the world, consulates and trade missions.
Food & Drink
GASTRONOMY (MEXICO DESCONOCIDO) (http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/english/)
This Web page offers useful articles on diverse topics related gastronomy in Mexico: snacks, food, beverages, sweets and desserts, bakery, and ingredients. Information is illustrated with pertinent images. This Web page is part of the Mexico Desconocido Web site. In English.
MEXICO FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTORY (http://www.mexonline.com/foodbev.htm)
This site is part of Mexico Online and contains links to restaurants, bars & markets. The links are listed alphabetically under the state in which they are located. Cities in each state are listed to the right with a link to the city guides for more information. Also includes a list food & beverage companies as well as general information. In English.
LA COCINA MEXICANA (http://mexico.udg.mx/cocina/)
Features a Web site dedicated to Mexican cuisine. Includes Mexican recipes organized by type of dish and traditional dishes organized geographically by state. Offers a glossary only in Spanish. Web site available in English and Spanish.
MEXICAN CUISINE (http://mexicanfood.about.com/mbody.htm)
This is a guide to mexican cooking and recipes. Includes a section dedicated to the history of Mexican cuisine. Provides access to discussion boards and chat services. Web resource created by About.com. In English.
Sports
ESPN DEPORTES.COM: MEXICO (http://espndeportes.espn.go.com/mexico/index.html)
ESPNdeportes.com contains information on the latest sports scores and highlights with up to date game summaries, box scores, schedules, and more. Links to many different professional sports for men and women, including, football, baseball, soccer, basketball, boxing, tennis, horse racing, golf, bowling, Olympic sports, and much more. Includes transcripts of interviews from ESPN programming on radio and cable, audio files, video files, and photos. Sports coverage includes United States, Mexico, and Argentina. Contains a link to ESPN Brasil. In Spanish.
FUTBOL AMERICANO EN MEXICO = AMERICAN FOOTBALL IN MEXICO (http://www.geocities.com/~hl-mx/index-i.htm)
Covers all aspects of American football in Mexico: outlook, history, pics, Mexico big 10 2001, national conference 2001, other seasons, and Mexico big 10 series. The site in English is a guide since only some parts of the site are in English. The full version of this site is in Spanish.
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