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Lady of Tonatico.

Posted by leastofthesepromotions team on Mar-27-2011

The population of Tonatico is located in the southern part of the State of Mexico, near Ixtapan de la Sal, whose name means “Place del Sol”; was founded by the Aztecs in 1217 to worship in their temples to the Astro King.
The Spanish conquistadors arrived at this site in 1525, forming a new people: the missionaries Franciscans arrived in 1529. At that time brought from Europe an image of the Virgin Mary, now known as Our Lady of Tonatico.
This image was installed in a hermitage made of grass, while was being built the Calvary chapel, where he was placed on the Virgin while ended the building of the church where they would definitively.
Located in the center of the population, the temple was completed in 1660, since then has been made several changes and renovations.
In its inside the church account with paintings very interesting, the decoration in arcos, ceilings, pillars and walls is striking, which makes it in one of the most beautiful churches of Mexico.
This church was elevated to the status of parish on 30 March 1921 and declared sanctuary on April 18, 1968. Every day of the year is visited by pilgrims who come to thank the Virgin miracles received. Read the rest of this entry »

The small town of Papantla

Posted by leastofthesepromotions team on Mar-3-2011

The small town of Papantla, that in language nahuatl means “place of Papanes or birds very noisy”, located north of the state of Veracruz, very close to the Gulf of Mexico, located between the hills of the Jarana, the Pelón, the Bell Tower, la Palma, de la Cruz, of Jasmine, of Grillo, of pain and the Carnation, all of them enclave in the latest foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental.
It was assigned by decree in 1935 the designation of Papantla of Olarte, in honor of the independent originating in this place: Seraphim of Olarte.
With regard to the fauna, highlighting various populations of armadillos, rabbits, sea cows, tlacuaches, and coyotes, vipers of bell, coralillo, mazacuatas and dangerous nauyaca. Of course stresses marine fauna of the Gulf, as shrimps, seafood, until fish of different characteristics and more…, by what we find very good kitchen.
With regard to the city, is a quiet, where you can sense a smell very rich, who called powerfully the attention, because in the environment fleet a pleasant aroma to vanilla that penetrates the senses and opens the doors of smell, it is not admire, since that Papantla is a producer natural this beautiful and delicious orchid, that the Totonacapan offered to the world and its use has spread to all corners of the earth. Without a doubt his production is, from pre-Hispanic times, reaching over the Colony the cusp in its harvest, but unfortunately today we cannot say the same, but don’t get discouraged, because you will find vanilla of very good quality at affordable prices. Read the rest of this entry »

Morelos: Spas and thermal waters in Mexico

Posted by leastofthesepromotions team on Mar-23-2010

In Morelos there are several places of thermal waters where it is possible to pass a day of hobbies and lots of fun with the whole family. Miss the opportunity to enjoy the thermal waters is leaving to offer the body which need to feel as a new, strong, healthy but especially happy and calm leaving behind and to forget all the pressures and concerns.

The city of Morelos located in Mexico, is characterized in addition to its hospital population for hosting many spas, swimming pools, swimming pools and water parks, which have become famous for the attractions that make up. Many of these places aquatic are established in privileged places because they are close to where backwater or run the rivers and streams at his side.

Some of the spas highlights are the Baths of Atotonilco, vegetable gardens and Water Hedionda in Cuautla.

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