Other sights in Mexico
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Ek’ Balam
The turnoff for this fascinating archaeological site is 17km north of Valladolid. Vegetation still covers much of the area, but excavations and restoration continue to add to the sights, including an interesting ziggurat-like structure near the entrance, as well as a fine arch and a ball court.
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Ek’ Balam
The turnoff for fascinating Ek’ Balam is 17km north of Valladolid, from where the archaeological site is a further 6km east. Vegetation still covers much of the area, but excavations and restoration continue to add to the sights, including an interesting zigguratlike structure near the entrance, as well as a fine arch and a ball court.
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Puente Nuevo
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Baluarte de Santa Rosa
The Baluarte de Santa Rosa has Campeche’s art gallery.
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Templo el Santuario
Templo El Santuario is an interesting old church at Pátzcuaro.
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Templo San Juan de Dios
Templo San Juan de Dios is an interesting old church at Pátzcuaro.
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Templo del Sagrario
The creaky Templo del Sagrario is an interesting old church at Pátzcuaro.
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Sayil
The ruins of Sayil are 4.5km from the junction of the Ruta Puuc with Hwy 261.
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Casa del Centenario
You might find a worthwhile historical exhibition in the Casa del Centenario.
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Catedral de la Virgen de Guadalupe
The Catedral de la Virgen de Guadalupe is the city’s major religious landmark.
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Templo San Francisco
The pink stone Templo San Francisco is an interesting old church at Pátzcuaro.
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Casa de Cultura Diego Rivera
The neoclassical Casa de Cultura Diego Rivera faces the Plaza de los Fundadores.
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Museo de la Ciudad
This local history museum is small but neatly done, and worth a 15-minute visit.
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Museo Salvador Ferrando
The Museo Salvador Ferrando displays assorted artifacts from the town’s colonial history.
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Casa del Arte
Come to the Casa del Arte for rotating art, photography and painting exhibits by local artists.
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Taller de Don Salvador Tera e Hijos
The town’s best wood sculpture can be found at Taller de Don Salvador Tera e Hijos on the highway.
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Museo de Mineralogía
The Museo de Mineralogía is a well-maintained geological museum in the Complejo Cultural El Carmen.
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Cascadas de Tamasopo
Two kilometers from Tamasopo, Cascadas de Tamasopo has gorgeous waterfalls and a beautiful natural arch.
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Galería Vega m57
Real’s only art gallery hosts exhibitions and installations of contemporary work in a variety of media in a restored colonial building.
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Cathedral
At Old Mazatlán's center is the soaring 19th-century cathedral with its high yellow twin towers and a dramatic interior.
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Museo Nacional del Tequila
The well-done Museo Nacional del Tequila illustrates the history of tequila-making with photos and distillery apparatus.
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Museo de la Revolución
The Museo de la Revolución documents the battles for Torreón during the Mexican Revolution, including Pancho Villa’s escapades.
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Parque Nacional Bahía de Loreto
Pay the M$25 per person entrance fee to the park here in the marina. Staff are a good source of information for all water activities in the area.
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Los Limones
Los Limones is a balneario worth visiting. It is served by a spring (no sulfur) and has extensive shaded picnic grounds.
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Iglesia de San Lorenzo
The huge central Iglesia de San Lorenzo was rebuilt following a fire in 1975. Photography is banned in the church and churchyard.
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