PACIFIC
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PACIFIC
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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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New?
More Information with Gina at The Tourist booth in front of the Hotel Rocamar. Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
. . . always something new in the Visitors' Comments
Surf & Turf Food Festival at the Mercado Zicatela in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. June 10 at 12pm. More than 22 mezcal experts, Oaxacan craft beer, traditional cuisine, DJs and guest chefs.
Tom Penick: tom@tomzap.com