Mexico is a fabulous place if you are looking for adventure and ancient history feeling. El Templo de Santa Prisca, or the Santa Prisca Church, is a magnificent Baroque structure located in the city of Taxco. Built in the 18th century, the church is a colonial landmark that was commissioned by a prosperous Spanish mine owner. Made from pink stone, boasting large twin towers and decorated with tiles, this is an ornate monument that no architecture enthusiast would want to miss. Inside, nine enormous altarpieces stretch from the floor to the ceiling, and each is covered in gold.
Second only to Mexico City in size, Guadalajara, capital of the state of Jalisco, has successfully conserved its unique mix of colonial and native Tapat?os influences. Famous for its broad avenues flanked by picturesque parks and fine old buildings notable for their European flair, Guadalajara is a hotbed of traditional Mexican culture, from the mariachi music that seems to emanate everywhere, to its fascinating Charreadas, a type of rodeo that is usually accompanied by festivities such as dancing, singing, and plenty of great food. It’s a fun city to explore on foot due to the four large squares that together form the shape of a cross and comprise the old city center. The best of them, Plaza de Armas, is the perfect place to begin a tour and includes such notable buildings as the 17th-century Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno) and the beautiful Baroque Guadalajara Cathedral (Catedral de Guadalajara), built between 1558 and 1616.
If you’re in Mexico make sure you attend one of these crazy events! You’ll struggle to find an explosion of intense colour, intoxicating vibrancy or an abundance of food and drink to rival these yearly events which have evolved over centuries from the Spanish tradition. They vary greatly. While many have taken on modern influences, such as the Morelia International Film Festival, which brings thousands to the streets every year for open air screenings of the work of young Mexican film-makers; others continue to revolve around traditional practices such as the floating downriver of the Virgin Mary’s image at Tlatocalpan, an event that occurs alongside the nearby Veracruz-style music festival, Son Jarocho. Others to aim for, if possible, include the more arty Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato and the largest in the country, which takes place in Mexico City, named quite simply, Festival de M?xico. Check your dates and try to get yourself down to one, and don’t plan anything to hectic the next day.
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico : Finding authentic local cuisine in Playa del Carmen can be a bit of a challenge, as the tourist zone is filled with imported restaurant chains started by celebrity chefs.
But nestled in the hustle and bustle of La Quinta Avenida (Playa’s main pedestrian drag) is La Perla, a gem of a restaurant that serves up traditional and utterly delicious Mayan food with nightly performances of live music.
Try the traditional tlayuda or, if you’re feeling really adventurous, any of the several dishes made with grasshoppers! Eating authentic Mexican food is one of the best things to do in Playa del Carmen, and Mexico as a whole.. Extra details on Rooms Playa del Carmen
Outside of Puebla is the Great Pyramid of Cholula, an archeological site that is home to the largest pyramid in the world. Also known as Tlachihualtepetl, the Great Pyramid of Cholula was built in four stages, the first of which began 2,300 years ago. Much of the pyramid is now overgrown though and appears to be a natural hill topped by a Catholic church. This is the “Iglesia de Nuestra Se?ora de los Remedios” which was built by the Spanish in 1594. Visitors are able to tour more than four miles of underground tunnels that showcase the sheer size and scope of this incredible landmark.