Oaxaca is one of the largest and poorest states of Mexico, however one of the most colorful and creative in the form of folk art known as Oaxacan Wood Carvings. The wood carvings are called Alebrijes, and are carved by the Zapotec Indians.
After seeing Carlsbad Caverns on The Travel Channels: Top 10 Wonders of the West, I set a date for the following month. I had been in caves before, hell, you could say I grew up hanging out in caves in Southern Indiana.
Pueblo Bonito, Chaco Culture Historical Park, NM
Isla Mujeres, a small tropical Caribbean island just fifteen minutes from Cancun, retains its casual charm and "slow time" island culture.
Explorer Taos New Mexico and you will be amazed. The landscape, colors, and atmosphere will overwhelm you.
The anticipation of third world delights like untested tacos, vacant waves and banditos awaited Colin Delaney. Like Jack Keroauc "We had no idea what Mexico would really be like..."
A look at photos that let you know where you are.
Marinero Beach in Puerto Escondido
Hundreds of ruins of Anasazi cliff houses and pueblo-style dwellings lay scattered across the Pajarito Plateau of northern New Mexico. Within Bandelier National Monument's 32,000 acres, 70 miles of trails provide access to these ancient ruins, including the cliff dwellings and Tyuonyi village of Frijoles Canyon.
A Christmas without snow in tropical Mexico.