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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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New page on Christmas in Oaxaca.
Photos added to Night of the Radishes.
Updates added to the Zipolite page.
Perla del Mar offers beachfront condominium living in Manzanillo, Colima.
Casa Canada is a 3-bedroom, 4-bath home with pool for rent in Huatulco, Oaxaca.
Casa Verde Tropical is a 2-cabaña beach house for rent on the way to Playa Mermejita in Mazunte, Oaxaca. Swimming pool, terraces with views, open-air design.
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Quinta Lili Hotel has 5 rooms for rent near Playa Carizalillo in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Pool, jacuzzi, refrigerator. Breakfast included.
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Gina, the Information Goddess, begins her 2009 Walking Tour in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. There is something new on the tour every year. Also, there is an upcoming event February 14, 2009, the Mariachi Dinner and Show at the Rotary Club in the Rinconada. See Gina for tickets. Proceeds benefit the Hospital in San Pedro Mixtepec where they are setting up a special electric power system.
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times since July 11, 2000.
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