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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 Costalegre 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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Guelaguetza in Tutepec, Oaxaca, near Puerto Escondido August 6, 2018, starting at 12:00 noon with dances beginning at 3:00 pm. Food festival and live coastal music. Folk art, textiles, and ceramics for sale. Free event.
For information on Puerto Escondido events see Gina at the Tourist Booth in front Hotel Rocamar. There are great musicians in town making great entertainment in some restaurants, come to get the best information at the tourist booth.
. . . always something new in the Visitors' Comments
August 1 to August 17 Boogie Body Board Tournament on Playa Colorada starting at 8:00 am in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.
Tom Penick: tom@tomzap.com