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| The Oaxacan Coast is a region of rugged, tropical beauty set against a background of mountainous jungle. For the traveler, it offers a variety of settings from the plush resorts of Huatulco to remote, low-key beachfront hideways. An inland excursion can take you to a coffee plantation or to Oaxaca's capital, a unique cultural center surrounded by craft villages and archaeological sites. |
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| Jalisco has a lengthy coastline known as Costa Alegre that stretches from Puerto Vallarta at the northwest end to Barra de Navidad to the southeast. It's many resorts and villages offer a variety of settings for the visitor. | ||||
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| The tiny state of Colima is where you find the city of Manzanillo, an important seaport and resort area. Manzanillo is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World. Inland cities offer volcano tours and feature botaneros, a type of bar/restaurant offering a stream of appetizers with your drinks. |
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The erotic art of Gerardo Navarro Gómez an article by Alvin Starkman on the unusual paintings of a local artist.
Seat belt, cell phone and speed limit laws enforced against drivers in Oaxaca, an article by Alvin Starkman.
There is now a tomzap tee-shirt, first edition, designed by Tom & Nancy. Photo at right. What is tomzap?
tomzap.com is moving to a new server in the next weeks. This should provide more reliable service and hopefully no downtime during the move.
Hostal Los Toros is a 2-room Bed & Breakfast in Comala, Colima, offering cultural tours, wireless internet.
Mexican Art Show: The 8th annual Feria Maestros del Arte will be held in Chapala, Jalisco, at the Chapala Yacht Club November 13-15, 2009. The show features folk and indigenous art by numerous artists.
The 9th annual Tomzap Party is scheduled for Wednesday, February 10, 2010, beginning 2:00 pm at Don Bigote's in Melaque, Jalisco.
Oaxacan chef, Pilar Cabrera, completes a four-week cooking tour in Canada. Reported by Alvin Starkman.
Fiestas de Noviembre is held annually in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.
The Camino Real Huatulco offer for a 4th night free through June 30 has been extended to December 18th. See Vista World Travel.
. . . always something new in the Visitors' Comments
Bernie's Place in Melaque, Jalisco, offers economical 1-bedroom and studio bungalows for rent.
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