Dzitnup, Yucatán.

Cenote Dzitnup, Yucatán

Near Valladolid and Chichén Itzá, there is a beautiful Cenote called Dzitnup or Xkeken. Here you can take a swim inside a beautiful cave full of stalactites and amazing light effects, changing the atmosphere from blue to purple to other colors within minutes. You can bring or rent snorkeling gear to get inside and see what rests inside the water.

The water is a little bit cold but not to much, just be careful when approaching the water because its natural formations make the access harder at some points, so be sure to find the best way for your skills.

Lights change color inside the cave.

Entrance to Dzitnup

Amazing formations inside the Cenote Dzitnup

Stalactites at Cenote Dzitnup

Deeper in the cave.

Dzibilchantún, Yucatán.

Cenote Xlakah at Dzibilchantún

Just 15 minutes from Merida City, you can find the ruins of Dzibilchantún, a beautiful place where you can swim at the Cenote Xlakah and also be witness of astronomical events twice a year, when the sun appears through the doors of the House of the Seven Dolls.

Road to  The House of the Seven Doll

House of the Seven Dolls

View from a window of the House of the Seven Dolls

Cenote Xlakah. Dzibilchantún Yucatán

Church made with stones from the pyramids

Church at Dzibilchantún Yucatán

Dzibilchantún Yucatán México

Doors at the House of the Seven Dolls

Oaxaca, Oaxaca.

Theatre Macedonio Alcalá

Oaxaca is a magic state, it is full of tradition, half of the people who lives there still talk a native tongue like Mixteco or Zapoteco for example. Here you Will be sorrounded by traditional colors and flavors, beautiful architecture, happy people and the most amazing handcrafts.

Food is delicious, there are so many traditional recipies, like the famous Mole Negro, Tamales Oaxaqueños, Tlayudas, Amarillo, Tasajo, Chapulines, Gusanos de Maguey and so many more.

You can visit so many beautiful places in the city like The Temple and Museum of Santo Domingo, The Cathedral, The Theatre Macedonio Alcalá, La Casa de la Ciudad (City House), Museum Rufino Tamayo, public libraries, Museum Textil, 20 de noviembre Market and a lot of restaurants and clubs.

Near Oaxaca as we have posted, you can visit Petrified Falls of Hierve el Agua, Mitla Ruins, Tule Tree, and Monte Alban Ruins. You can also buy crafts made of Barro Negro, Alebrijes, Hupiles or Barro Verde.

Etnobothanical Garden at Santo Domingo

Public Library, Oaxaca

Window at Oaxaca.

 Oaxaca

La Casa de la Ciudad

 Tejidos Oaxaqueños

Chapulines

Cristo 

Tlayuda de Mole Negro, Oaxaca (traditional food)

Jaguar at JaguarXoo

Cathedral of Oaxaca

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Guelaguetza, Oaxaca

Tehuanas

Ixtaltepec Oaxaca at Guelaguetza

"Guelaguetza" it means "to give and receive", it is the most important celebration in Oaxaca, every region of the state come together at one big party, they all dance and play their traditional music, they speck in their native tongues, and they bring presents for the people. It is a 4 hours amazing show full of color, joy, music and brotherhood. 

Entering the stage at Guelaguetza

Dancing at the Guelaguetza

About to perform. Guelaguetza

Dancing on the street. Guelaguetza

Dancers waiting for their turn and enjoying the show. Guelaguetza

Calenda, celebrating on the street.

La Calenda en Oaxaca

Guelaguetza Oaxaca Mexico

Each region plays it´s own music at Guelaguetza

Guelaguetza stage at Cerro del Fortín

Guelaguetza 2012

Representation of a Wedding

Presents for the people at Guelaguetza

Sewing Oaxaca

Museum of Santo Domingo, Oaxaca.

Painting at Museum of Santo Domingo, Oaxaca

The monastery of Santo Domingo is nowadays a  very big museum where a great collection of ancient  artifacts are displayed. You can also admire it´s beautiful architecture, recently restored. It is located in Oaxaca city.

Stairs inside Santo Domingo, Oaxaca

Hall of the Museum of Santo Domingo

Fountain at Santo Domingo, Oaxaca

Santo Domingo, Oaxaca

Door detai. Santo Domingo, Oaxaca

Bells at Museum of santo Domingo

Distaff Museum of Santo Domingo

Old Pistols. Museum of Santo Domingo

Producing Mezcal 

Producing Mezcal

Virgen de Guadalupe

Antique Desk. Museum of Santo Domingo

Musical Instruments