Carmen Schaffer
Minneapolis, Minnesota Travel Agent
Viva La Vida Travel, an independent agent with Travel Leaders Roswell, GA
Mexico Travel Specialist
Capulapam, Oaxaca children's band.
Mexico is a top destination for foodies and art lovers a like. Mexico City has been known to be the "Paris of North America" because if it's outstanding gastronomical options as well as it's museums. Oaxaca is a haven for foodies and artist alike; cooking classes and galleries line the streets of this very beautiful colonial city.
Mexico's traditions are alive and omnipresent and so are the indigenous groups that still retain their native tongue. If you are looking for a real cultural immersion experience where you can meet and explore Mayan, Zapotecan, and several other thriving indigenous cultures, Mexico is the place to go.
To date, I have been to Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City, San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Cancun/ Riviera Maya, Morelia, Michoacan, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Atotonilco, Patzucaro, Oaxaca and the Sierra Juarez/Norte Mountains and it's small mountain communities and many more Interior small towns throughout Mexico. I can tell you that each and every experience has left me feeling inspired and more appreciative of the Mexican culture. The diverse landscapes and the varying cultures within one country have impressed me beyond words. Mexico is so much more than beautiful beaches and all inclusive hotels, which are fantastic by the way, but off the beaten path, you will find a myriad of treasures you never knew existed.
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