Introducing Mexcaltitán
This ancient island village, settled sometime around the year AD 500, is believed by some experts to be Aztlán, the ancestral homeland of the Aztec people. Today it’s foremost a shrimping town. Men head out into the surrounding wetlands in the early evening in small boats, to return just before dawn with their nets bulging. All day long, shrimp are spread out to dry on any available surface throughout the town, making the prospect of an afternoon stroll a pungent, picturesque proposition.
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Tourism has scarcely made a mark here. Mexcaltitán has one hotel, a couple of pleasant waterside restaurants and a small museum, making it a pleasant place to visit for a night.
Last updated: Sep 23, 2008
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Re: Cycling south from Mazatlan
by Ryon 14 April 2011
Thanks for your information on cycling. I wish had more information about the route you wish to take. I've only been over Mex 15 through…
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Re: 3 weeks Mexico, looking for remote outdoor places
by Ryon 29 January 2011
You will find all the jungle and "trekking" you need around Sayulita, and there's obviously beaches and surfing, and some diving. There's…
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RE: Wanted: Suggestions for 2 wk. Roadtrip around Puerto Vallarta/Mazatlan
by 2368 29 November 2010
The Pueblo Magico of Mexcaltitan is between PV and Mazatlan. Google it and find out more. You might like it.
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