“Instead of climbing over the mountain, they blasted a tunnel right through it, but they didn’t run electricity,” our friend told us about Las Siete Luminarias. Bring flashlights stuck in mind.
One place that I really wanted to visit ever since learning of its existence was Las Siete Luminarias. The best known is called El Rincón de Parangueo. This is located near Valle de Santiago, Guanajuato, Mexico.
This begs the question, what are Las Siete Luminarias or Seven Luminaries?
Ever heard of the Peña de Bernal in San Sebastian Bernal? ? I hadn’t! I didn’t even know exactly what we were doing. Was it a crater? A mountain hike? Or some other natural phenomenon? Mexico is full of natural wonders and the Peña de Bernal, located in Bernal, Queretaro, Mexico is one of them.
UPDATE: This link answers questions about the best ways to donate to disaster relief agencies. CharityWatch is listed on the previously mentioned website and they provide ratings that may help you with your decision of where to donate to disaster relief. In the days following major disasters, monetary donations will go much further than material donations (many of which end up being unusable). Clicking here will take you directly to Charity Watch’s top rated charities. Scroll down to International Relief & Development to find the organization that most appeals to you. Please consider donating to help people around the world who are victims of natural disasters. We are all humans. Today, Mexicans and Americans need your help. Tomorrow, however, it’ll be another part of the world. Thank you!
UPDATE 2: 11 days later on September 19, another strong earthquake rocked Mexico City. We are much closer to Mexico City and indeed we felt it. Thankfully, our area has no damage. Again, if it is within your heart and means, please consider donating to help the victims of both of Mexico’s earthquakes this year. Many people already live in poverty and your donations will go far to help them.
PLEASE NOTE: Parque Bicentenario has been closed since early 2020 “until further” notice. It seems unlikely that it will ever reopen.
Though in the Midwest USA, amusement park season is winding down, autumn is a wonderful time to visit! In August, we finally had the opportunity to visit Parque Bicentenario, located in Querétaro, Mexico. While I knew it was an amusement park, I actually had no idea what to expect. Would it be like our big parks in Ohio, Cedar Point and Kings Island? Would it be fun?
We drove to Guadalajara from our home in Central Mexico. It served as our day one stopping point between our town and Puerto Vallarta. My husband’s coworker is from there, offered to show us around, and take us to Michin Aquarium (Acuario Michin). It was an offer we knew we had to take! We booked the hotel he recommended, which was in the centro. Finding it took an hour and involved getting stopped by the police… Let’s talk about exploring Michin Aquarium in Guadalajara, Mexico!
Thank you, Simone, for this wonderful post about vacationing at an all inclusive resort in Cancun with toddlers. This article is not sponsored by Club Med and all opinions in this Club Med, Cancun review are those of the author. Read on to find out about what it’s like to travel to a kid friendly resort in Cancun, Mexico!
One of our new requirements for going on vacation is that neither one of us has been to that particular destination before (unless it is as magnificent of a location as Paris, of course). This time, after contemplating, researching, and budget planning, we decided on: nothing! We just somehow did not do anything other than thinking and talking about it.
Are there things to do in Puerto Vallarta with kids? Luckily, the answer is yes! There are many options to keep the whole family entertained. From snorkeling, to board walks, to beaches, to great art, Puerto Vallarta delivers a cool vibe and welcomes families. Let’s see what we can get into in this lovely Mexican city!
I didn’t want the thing, but knew I wouldn’t bother to return it. The next morning, I decided to open it. The box was empty. The realization dawned on me. We’d been scammed.