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Mexico: 23 Destinations to Spend the Winter Months --------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Guanajato No. 3 of 23 (this is not a ranking) --------------------------------------- -------------------------------- Guanajuato - Monumento al Pipila - Momento Magico Part 2 of 3 --------------------------------------- ------------------------------- During our 42 day trip in Mexico in search of 23 Destinations to Spend the Winter Months, we visited several outstanding towns which had the official designation as Pueblo Mágico or magic town. That reminds me that on our trip we also had what I would call Momentos Mágicos or magic moments. One of them surely was when as we took the Funicular Panoramico Guanaujuato from behind the Teatro Juarez in the centro historico to Monumento al Pipila. It was a moment we shall never forget as on a brilliantly sunny day we took the funicular high above Guanajuato. As the funicular transported us higher and higher, the beautiful, colourful city spread below our feet. It was surrounded by a very rugged landscape and capped by a beautiful plaza and monument that overlook the city. It was a moment of pure joy similar to what we experienced in Angangueo. That is where the crowd pulled us into a Christmas posada procession, blindfolding us and inviting us to take our whacks at the piñata. A moment like al Pipila this would be lost without the presence of a digital camera and fortunately ours was ready and fully charged to take advantage of the situation, as the many attached photos will attest. Yes, there are too many photos but what the heck; it was after all, a momento magico. El Monumento al Pipila, is the 30-foot-high statue built in 1939 in honour of Juan Jose de los Reyes Martinez who was nicknamed El Pipila. The statue looms over Guanajuato and is a symbol of a defining moment in the Mexican independence movement. In 1810, an army led by the Father of Mexican Independence - Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla invaded Guanajuato. The attack on the Spanish royalists was centered on the town's massive granary - the Allodia de Granaditas. It was the young miner nicknamed El Pipila who heroically took the first step of burning the wooden doors to the granary that led to the first major military victory of the independence movement. The statue shows a strong El Papila holding a torch over his head ready to charge the granary door. The inscription on the statue reads: Aún hay otras Alhóndigas por incendiary (There are still other Alhóndigas to burn). In what can only be described as the ups and downs of life, in 1811 the heads of Father Hidalgo and three of his generals were hanging from the four corners of the same granary. The struggle for independence was left for others to complete. Coming Soon: Guanajuato - Jardin Union and Is Guanajuato the Place for You? Questions/Comments: travelswithlobo@yahoo.com
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Photos from this trip:
1. - a symbol of Guanajuato
2. - tracks of the funicular
3. - funicular information
4. - Barbara getting ready to get into cabin
5. - Monumento al Pipila
6. - the terrace near monument
7. - a colourful, joyful place
8. - Templo de San Diego
9. - Barb pondering where am I?
10. - Barb with colourful city in background
11. - beautiful Cyprus trees
12. - a magic moment
13. - Monumento al Pipila in foreground
14. - view towards town
15. - a tough terraine to build a city
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Nos encanta estar en los miradores de la ciudades para poder observar la ciudad, y sin duda el mejor sitio para ver Guanajuato es el mirador del Pípila. En este mirador está además del monumento del Pípila. Este señor tiene este monumento porque participó en la guerra de la independencia convirtiéndose en un héroe de México.
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Monumento del PIPILA
Estatua del PIPILA en Guanajuato, video de Uso Libre
El monumento al Pipila sigue en condiciones de riesgo pues ya que aun no se le da su manita de gato.
El monumento al Pipila sigue en condiciones de riesgo pues ya que aun no se le da su manita de gato.
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Zacatecas: The colonial center of this city is a UNESCO World Heritage site and features elaborately decorated buildings, cobblestone streets, and wrought-iron lanterns.
The city features old and beautiful churches built in the New Spain Era, with decorated, old buildings. The municipality has touristic forests, and Sierra de Organos, world famous for filming of western movies.
(Zacatecas City), has colonial buildings and the Santuario and Parroquial Churches, made known internationally by Lopez Velarde, a writer born in that city. It also has beautiful colonial buildings some of which are now lighted at night. Jérez was designated as a Pueblo Mágico in 2007 because of its customs, traditions, cuisine and its people. More than 20 years in the past (1988) it had already been designated as a National Monument.
The Rafael Coronel museum is unique in that it holds a collection of over 5,000 masks. It is one of the largest mask collections in Mexico, with pieces from throughout the country.[22]
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The current governor of Zacatecas is Miguel Alonso Reyes (PRI). The state is represented by three representatives in the Mexican senate: Mejía Haro Antonio (PRD), Tomás Torres Mercado (PRD) and José Isabel Trejo Reyes (PAN). Zacatecas also has 9 representatives in the Mexican Chamber of Deputies: 9 of the Party of the Democratic Revolution, 3 of the National Action Party and 1 of the Ecologist Green Party.
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Puebla City Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site and it is one of Mexico's best-preserved Spanish Colonial treasures. It contains some 2,600 designated historic buildings. As Mexican cities go, this is a very pedestrian-friendly city and easy to explore on foot. If you'd rather not walk, a red double-decker Turibus runs narrated tours departing every half hour. You'll find both a bus stop and a tourist information booth in the zócalo.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception: built from 1575 -- 1640, its towers (at 73.9 m; 244 f) are considered the highest in the country and even Latin America. It is noted for its marble floors, rich gold leaf interior, and awesome main altar -- designed by Manuel Tolsa and depicting the kings and queens of 17th century Europe.
Palacio Municipal (Town Hall): Built on the original Spanish authority seat of government, the current Palacio dates from the beginning of the 2oth century, with a strong neoclassical architecture of the period of Dictator Porfirio Diaz. The style was also inspired by French architecture, which was fashionable at that time. In the interior houses a courtyard with a beautiful marble staircase.
Church of Santo Domingo: Considered by some to be Mexico's most exuberantly decorated temple, Santo Domingo dates from 1650. Its Capilla del Rosario is a dazzling mix of painted tiles, gold leaf, and sculpture. The Chapel dates from the second half of the 17th century and constitutes one of the greatest achievements of baroque art in the Americas. The chapel is laminated with 22k gold over stucco. A true wonder to behold.
Biblioteca Palafoxiana: Don't miss a visit to the New World's first public library! This site dates to the 17th century and once housed the hemisphere's finest collection of manuscripts. Today there are over 43,000 books in its inventory, including rare works from the 15th century. The site is located on the upper level of the Casa de la Cultura, next to the Cathedral.
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Visitando el Cerro de la Bufa en Zacatecas
Salí un rato de viaje con mis compañeros de trabajo y fuimos a visitar el cerro de la bufa un lugar mágico con mucha historia y grandes hazañas que experimento ese lugar mas adelante haré un vídeo con la historia de zacatecas y del cerro XD!!
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Cerro de la Bufa, lugar emblemático de Zacatecas
El cerro se ubica muy cerca del centro de la ciudad de Zacatecas y es uno de los puntos más altos del país, con más de 2 mil 600 metros sobre el nivel del mar.
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Dallas, Texas, is located along the Trinity River. The famous landmark of The Big D, as Dallas is often called, is the Reunion Tower.
The region's cattle herding history is captured in the Heritage Village and on central Pioneer Plaza. Another must-see is The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, which documents the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. In the Arts District, the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center are popular with visitors.
The Dallas Zoo is great for children and the Dallas World Aquarium also has a jungle walk with monkeys. Families will also love the interactive displays in the Perot Museum Of Nature And Science or the Six Flags Over Texas theme park in Arlington.
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Cerro de la Bufa Zacatecas
A sus 2 mil 673 metros de altitud, el cerro de la Bufa provee una de las mejores vistas de la urbe y la zona que le rodea. Pero ése no es el único incentivo para subir: además del extraordinario paisaje, en su cima podrás admirar un museo, una capilla, un observatorio y una colección de monumentos, entre ellos el que conmemora la toma de Zacatecas por el revolucionario Pancho Villa.
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In this broadcast Kelly Long interviews writer, editor and historian Chris Carlsson about the numerous upheavals and changes in history and present of the Mission District in San Francisco
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Mexico (Spanish: México [ˈmexiko] (listen); Nahuatl languages: Mēxihco), officially the United Mexican States (Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos, listen ), is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico. Covering almost 2,000,000 square kilometres (770,000 sq mi), the nation is the fifth largest country in the Americas by total area and the 13th largest independent state in the world. With an estimated population of over 120 million people, the country is the eleventh most populous state and the most populous Spanish-speaking state in the world, while being the second most populous nation in Latin America after Brazil. Mexico is a federation comprising 31 states and Mexico City, a special federal entity that is also the capital city and its most populous city. Other metropolises in the state include Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Toluca, and Tijuana.
Pre-Columbian Mexico dates to about 8000 BC and is identified as one of five cradles of civilization and was home to many advanced Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Olmec, Toltec, Teotihuacan, Zapotec, Maya, and Aztec before first contact with Europeans. In 1521, the Spanish Empire conquered and colonized the territory from its politically powerful base in Mexico-Tenochtitlan (part of Mexico City), which was administered as the viceroyalty of New Spain. Three centuries later, the territory became a nation state following its recognition in 1821 after the colony's Mexican War of Independence. The post-independence period was tumultuous, characterized by economic inequality and many contrasting political changes. The Mexican–American War (1846–1848) led to a territorial cession of the extant northern territories to the United States. The Pastry War, the Franco-Mexican War, a civil war, two empires, and the Porfiriato occurred in the 19th century. The Porfiriato was ended by the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910, which culminated with the promulgation of the 1917 Constitution and the emergence of the country's current political system as a federal, democratic republic.
Mexico has the 15th largest nominal GDP and the 11th largest by purchasing power parity. The Mexican economy is strongly linked to those of its 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners, especially the United States. In 1994, Mexico became the first Latin American member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It is classified as an upper-middle income country by the World Bank and a newly industrialized country by several analysts. The country is considered both a regional power and a middle power, and is often identified as an emerging global power. Due to its rich culture and history, Mexico ranks first in the Americas and seventh in the world for number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mexico is an ecologically megadiverse country, ranking fourth in the world for its biodiversity. Mexico has many tourists: in 2016, it was the eighth most-visited country in the world, with 35 million international arrivals. Mexico is a member of the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the G8+5, the G20, the Uniting for Consensus group of the UN, and the Pacific Alliance trade bloc.
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Mexico (Spanish: México [ˈmexiko] ( listen); Nahuatl languages: Mēxihco), officially the United Mexican States (Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos, listen ), is a federal republic in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and to the east by the Gulf of Mexico. Covering almost 2,000,000 square kilometres (770,000 sq mi), the nation is the fifth largest country in the Americas by total area and the 13th largest independent state in the world. With an estimated population of over 120 million people, the country is the eleventh most populous state and the most populous Spanish-speaking state in the world, while being the second most populous nation in Latin America after Brazil. Mexico is a federation comprising 31 states and Mexico City, a special federal entity that is also the capital city and its most populous city. Other metropolises in the state include Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Toluca, and Tijuana.
Pre-Columbian Mexico dates to about 8000 BC and is identified as one of five cradles of civilization and was home to many advanced Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Olmec, Toltec, Teotihuacan, Zapotec, Maya, and Aztec before first contact with Europeans. In 1521, the Spanish Empire conquered and colonized the territory from its politically powerful base in Mexico-Tenochtitlan (part of Mexico City), which was administered as the viceroyalty of New Spain. Three centuries later, the territory became a nation state following its recognition in 1821 after the colony's Mexican War of Independence. The post-independence period was tumultuous, characterized by economic inequality and many contrasting political changes. The Mexican–American War (1846–1848) led to a territorial cession of the extant northern territories to the United States. The Pastry War, the Franco-Mexican War, a civil war, two empires, and the Porfiriato occurred in the 19th century. The Porfiriato was ended by the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1910, which culminated with the promulgation of the 1917 Constitution and the emergence of the country's current political system as a democratic republic.
Mexico has the 15th largest nominal GDP and the 11th largest by purchasing power parity. The Mexican economy is strongly linked to those of its 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners, especially the United States. In 1994, Mexico became the first Latin American member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). It is classified as an upper-middle income country by the World Bank and a newly industrialized country by several analysts. The country is considered both a regional power and a middle power, and is often identified as an emerging global power. Due to its rich culture and history, Mexico ranks first in the Americas and seventh in the world for number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mexico is an ecologically megadiverse country, ranking fourth in the world for its biodiversity. Mexico has many tourists: in 2016, it was the eighth most-visited country in the world, with 35 million international arrivals. Mexico is a member of the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the G8+5, the G20, the Uniting for Consensus group of the UN, and the Pacific Alliance trade bloc.