Things to do in Mexico
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Playa del Panteón
Playa del Panteón, on the west side of the bay, is a small, shallow and calm beach, and its waters are cleaner than those near the pier across the bay.
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Museo de Sitio
Palenque’s Museo de Sitio is worth a wander, displaying finds from the site and interpreting, in English and Spanish, Palenque’s history.
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Restaurant Mary Doly
Near Hotel Miralmar, this is a homey place with good, cheap seafood and meat dishes and breakfasts. The freshly squeezed orange juice is very refreshing.
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Fredy’s Tucan
This gringo breakfast paradise serves waffles, omelets and almost anything else you could want in an ample courtyard three blocks from the beach.
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Pilar's Fish Tacos
The somewhat legendary Pilar's was closed on our last pass, but ask around to see if she reopened. Seems people in town are demanding she does.
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El Grito
An oversized face above the doorway of this upscale disco shouts out ‘high prices’ to the young and fashionable Mexican crowd queuing outside.
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Boca del Puma
For chilling cenote action, check out the ‘ecopark’ Boca del Puma, 16km west of Puerto Morelos, near the village of Vallarta.
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San Patrizio Caffé
Probably does the best – if priciest – cappuccinos in town and has a relaxing courtyard seating, light snacks, and an array of Italian sodas.
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Nemi Zapata
A fair-trade store that sells products made by Zapatista communities: weavings, embroidery, coffee and honey, EZLN cards, posters and books.
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Donkey Jote
A tiny gem of an English bookstore with an excellent selection of books, plus dual English-Spanish publications and language dictionaries.
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Mayambé
This superb courtyard restaurant boasts a wonderful Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean menu, including plenty of vegetarian options.
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Trattoria Il Goloso
Trade the tacos for Italian pasta and other mains – in this cozy (if slightly pricey) Sicilian-themed place, behind San Patrizio Caffé.
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Yamuna
A great range of quality veg food, most - such as the generous comida corrida - with a very Indian Hindu influence and flavor.
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Aventúrate Coahuila
Mónica Silva leads bird-watching tours around Coahuila. Warthen sparrows and maroon-fronted parrots are two highly sought species.
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Cerdo de Babel
The sociable Cerdo de Babel, with jazz and other mellow music on the stereo, is an intimate bar on the pedestrianized part of Ocampo.
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Café Azul
Open all day, this Swiss-run scene is perfect for breakfasts, snacks and light meals including excellent sweet and savory crepes.
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Copal
Copal On the east side of Plaza Mijares, Copal has an interesting assortment of crafts, jewelry, rugs and masks.
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Ideal School for Spanish
Program immerses students in Spanish language and Mexican culture, while respecting the individual’s pace and style of learning.
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Zoh-Laguna Museum
Zoh-Laguna's interesting history is illustrated photographically in the small Zoh-Laguna Museum, opposite Hotel Bosque Modelo.
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Mex Mich Guías
Provides personalized tours and transportation to many destinations in the area, including the Santuario Mariposa Monarca.
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Lunazul
Several local surf shops offer rentals and lessons, including the well-established Lunazul.
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Aventuras San Miguel
Offers tours around the region including horseback riding, hiking and camping trips; minimum two people.
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La Estrella
Just off La Revo, this is a great spot to sip cheap beers, dance some salsa, or belt out karaoke tunes.
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Siete Bocas
For chilling cenote action, check out the Siete Bocas, 13km west of Puerto Morelos.
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Park Las Palapas
Park Las Palapas is quiet and safe, a great place for an afternoon picnic or an evening stroll.
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