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Mexico City Airport https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-13/in-mexico-city-mud-pena-nieto-s-13-billion-project-bogs-down

Mexico City Earthquakes (09.2017) http://sipse.com/mexico/tiembla-en-la-ciudad-de-mexico-269182.html

alan knight https://twitter.com/Sydney_Ideas/status/803805675524501505 https://soundcloud.com/sydney-ideas/british-cultural-commentators-on-revolutionary-mexico

 ===[|The Mexican-American War] ===  Before Trump's wall, there was Polk's war for the Mexican territory.
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 Before Trump's wall, there was Polk's war for the Mexican territory.

History Hub Alan Knight - The Mexican Revolution in Global Perspective https://soundcloud.com/history-hub/alan-knight-the-mexican-revolution-in-global-perspective

http://www.academia.edu/27599823/Sobre_KNIGHT_Alan_La_Revoluci%C3%B3n_c%C3%B3smica._Utop%C3%ADas_regiones_y_resultados._M%C3%A9xico_1910-1940_M%C3%A9xico_FCE_2015_196_pp._Rese%C3%B1ado_por_Omar_F._Gonz%C3%A1lez_Salinas_en_Relaciones._Estudios_de_historia_y_sociedad_El_Colegio_de_Michoac%C3%A1n_vol._XXXVII_n%C3%BAm._47_verano_2016_pp._393-397

http://ppesydney.net/alan-knight-lawless-robbery-volcano/

Planeta Mexico
2011 2010  2009 2008

Petition
In January [|@supercivicosmx] launched a petition to remove Mexico as the host for COP21 -- [|Retiren a México la sede para la COP13: la ONU no debe dar respaldo a un gobierno ecocida - Change.org]

This act raised the profile of COP13. But rather than a boycott Ron Mader suggests a difference course of action.
 * Ron Mader: No estoy de acuerdo que retiren México como sede para #COP13 parte de United Nations Decade on Biodiversity).

Pero hay que insistir en que la conferencia proporcione conversación y medidas de fondo con el fin de prevenir ecocidios. Por parte del Planeta.com quiero investigar y difundir más lo que hay en México y que pasara en la conferencia internacional.

Creo que es fundamental que los locales tienen la oportunidad de mostrar a los delegados de la conferencia del sitio Tajamar y otras zonas de la Península de Yucatán. Muestranos - warts and all - ejemplos de viajes responsables y turismo responsable.

Y por favor, no espere hasta que comience el evento. #Tajamar es el tema del momento, entonces centrarnos atención ahora sobre la biodiversidad de México. Hay muchas historias que contar, algunas muy positivas, otras no tanto (otra vez, vea warts and all). Lo más importante es que nosotros escuchamos y aprendemos.

En el caso de Tajamar, un bosque no se destruye durante la noche. Quién no estábamos escuchando? ¿Cómo minimizar el riesgo de ecocidios futuras? ¿Qué noticias locales merecen la atención del mundo? || Ron Mader: I do not agree that Mexico should be suspended as the host of #COP13 (part of the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity).

But we must insist that the conference provide substantive talk and action in order to prevent ecocides. On behalf of Planeta.com I want more research and diffusion of what is happening in Mexico and what will happen in this international conference.

I think it is critical that locals have the opportunity to show conference delegates the Tajamar site and other areas in the Yucatan Peninsula. Show us - warts and all - examples of responsible travel and tourism.

And please do not wait until the event begins. #Tajamar is trending, so let's focus attention on Mexico's biodiversity now. There are many stories to be told, some very positive, some less so (again, see warts and all). What's most important is that we listen and learn.

In the case of Tajamar, a forest is not destroyed overnight. Who were we not listening to? How do we minimize the risk of future ecocides? What local news items merit global attention? || Help! Ecocide, ecocidia, ecocidios -- what are the proper singular and plural terms?

Industry News
The government and tourism industry plan to team up and invest 800 million pesos ($60.8 million) to replenish beaches in Cancún, the Riviera Maya and the island of Cozumel, according to the Cancun Hoteliers Association http://www.ahqr.com.mx - http://www.ahqr.com.mx/espanol/files/comparativo.htm []

Plants
[|Leona Vicario and Cancún's Arboretum] - This bucolic pueblo only 40 miles from Cancún, but prices are irresistibly low. Other more exotic flora such as birds of paradise, orchids, red ginger, heliconia, are more expensive but ever present. Tinier Cristobol Colon, just past Leona Vicario, offers still more nurseries.

Whale Sharks
Cancun, June 30th, 2009 - Cancun is more than just a place to see various marine life, it is home to one of the 171 protected biospheres reserves in Mexico. The recently named Reserva de la Biosfera Tiburón Ballena (Whale Shark Biosphere Reserve) is located in front of the north coast region of Quintana Roo, with a surface area of 145,988 acres.

The marine surface of this Protected Area guarantees the protection of the region which contains waters rich with organic material. This concentration of nutrients allow for the exceptional presence of species such as mussels, crustaceans, birds and marine mammals, and above all, schools of fish of commercial and sport importance, as well as large groups of whale sharks, making it the perfect environment for spotting these gentle sea giants in their own environment.

Every year, from May to September, you can get up close and personal with the biggest fish of the world, by visiting Cancun, It is during these months that the gentle giants of the ocean prefer the nutrient- filled waters of the northern areas of Holbox, Isla Contoy and Cabo Catoche, where they feed and mate. The whale shark is unique in that its mouth is located in front of its head, unlike other shark species. This positioning allows the whale shark to feed, normally just below the surface, by simply opening its mouth and scooping up plankton, literally vacuuming food from the water.

Locally known as Dominos, whale sharks are dark brown or grey with white or yellow spots, and a white or yellow underbelly. Their size is quite impressive; measuring between 15 to 50 feet (5 -16 m) in length and weighing as much as 10 tons, make swimming alongside these species a thrilling experience. Considered the largest fish in the world, these animals are completely harmless and peaceful. Those who wish to experience swimming with the whale sharks are provided with guidance from industry experts.

Protecting the whale shark has been a priority for government agencies throughout the last few years, making certain the magnificent animals are not harmed and ensuring that they continue to migrate to the area. Local guides have been provided with additional training in developing and executing tours that are safe for the whale sharks and tourists alike. In addition, strict rules have been implemented against scuba equipment being used to view the species.

Cancun is among one of the few places in the world where swimmers can interact with whale sharks which congregate in the northern areas of Isla Contoy and Cabo Catoche thanks to the nutrient filled water. July and August are choice months to observe the sharks. This animal feeds exclusively on tiny organisms known as plankton making them completely harmless towards humans.

[|The National Comission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) declared August 30th as International Whale Shark Day] Cancun Quintana Roo, July 31, 2008. - The National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) announced August 30th as International Whale Shark Day during the International Whale Shark Conference, carried out in Isla Holbox on July 15-20th. Representatives from over 40 countries joined together to recognize the positive impact and benefits obtained from the arrival of the species.

Represented by more than 40 countries, CONANP considers this charismatic species has significant environmental and economic benefits, thus generating a positive social impact. With the designation of International Whale Shark Day in this global convention,Mexico was recognized as a side by side nation withIndia as they share the phenomenon of the sighting of this species.

Mr. Alfredo Arellano, Director of the Yucatan Peninsula and Mexican Caribbean Regions for the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas, expressed that the designation of a special date will allow to create and reinforce agreements on regulations to protect the species and its habitat, as it involves service providers who get economic benefits from the ecotourism activity of swimming and observing the whale shark. According to Mr. Arellano, among the main challenges is the consolidation of the new decree to extend the Yum Balam Protection Area of Flora and Fauna,where the sightseeing of whale sharks takes place - which intends to include the entire surface where this species spreads. With this news,Cancun joins the efforts to support all the activities performed in relation to the celebration of this species.

Today: #GWM
- See A Slow, Local, Adventure in the Arts: Gallery Weekend Mexico #GWM http://planeta.com/1609gwm
 * September 23-25** [|Gallery Weekend Mexico]

If you are in Mexico City this weekend, our slow local adventure of choice would be to ride the free shuttles in between some fantastic art galleries. Plus, tonight there are cocktails and there is nothing like seeing art in person to make one thirsty. Un mezcal más, por favor. [|Pláticanos].

Check out [|#GWM] or [|Gallery Weekend Mexico]. We’ll be following the [|#GWM] hashtag and updating this feature. Request – Please share live video and let us know where to find it on FacebookLive, Periscope, YouTube or other social web channels.

Do any of the host galleries have accounts on Facebook and Twitter? Is it possible to embed the Google map on other websites? Is there video?
 * Questions**

http://galleryweekendmexico.com/gwm/mapa https://www.instagram.com/galleryweekendmx https://www.facebook.com/galleryweekendmexico Hashtag: [|#GWM]
 * Key Links**


 * Descubre el arte a través de las galerías, conoce a los artistas y disfruta la ciudad.

[|Gallery Weekend México] es el fin de semana dedicado al arte contemporáneo en la ciudad de México. A partir de la magnífica oferta y la calidad de la producción artística del país, esta iniciativa de la revista [|Código] propone un programa que se realizará anualmente con el objetivo de reunir a la comunidad artística y al creciente número de seguidores del arte producido recientemente.

Gallery Weekend México se realizará del 23 al 25 de septiembre. El programa inicia el viernes a las 18 horas con cocteles de inauguración en las galerías participantes.

Las galerías más propositivas de la ciudad de México extenderán sus horarios de visita el fin de semana: el sábado de 11 de la mañana a 7 de la noche y el domingo de 11 a 6 de la tarde.

Gallery Weekend proporcionará un sistema de transporte gratuito para facilitar el recorrido. Se diseñaron 2 rutas, las camionetas pasarán por la puerta de las galerías, las puedes consultar en @http://galleryweekendmexico.com/seccion/mapa. No es necesaria ninguna inscripción.

Este fin de semana dedicado al arte es un espacio para dialogar y reflexionar sobre la producción y la circulación de la creación contemporánea. Igualmente tiene como meta promocionar y promover el coleccionismo de arte en nuestro territorio. Una fecha imprescindible en la agenda de la capital del país.

Paralelamente se llevará a cabo la primera edición de Paper Works, feria de libro que reúne editoriales nacionales e internacionales activas en la producción de libros de arte y ediciones. PaperWorks tiene como objetivo abrir un diálogo entre al arte y el ámbito editorial y, a través de un cuidadoso proceso de selección, presentar las publicaciones que son resultado de procesos artísticos y de investigación. Estará acompañada de un programa de pláticas y presentaciones centradas en la reflexión en torno a la función de la publicación contemporánea, y las posibilidades estéticas y narrativas de los libros de arte y aquellos realizados por artistas. Los horarios del programa de pláticas se pueden consultar en http://galleryweekendmexico.com/platicas || Discover art through galleries, meet the artists and enjoy the city.

[|Mexico Gallery Weekend] is devoted to contemporary art in Mexico City. From the magnificent range and quality of artistic production in the country, this initiative of the magazine [|Código] proposes a program to be held annually with the aim of bringing together the artistic community and the growing number of supporters of art recently.

Mexico Gallery Weekend take place from September 23-25. The program starts on Friday at 6pm with opening cocktails at participating galleries.

The most proactive galleries Mexico City will extend their opening hours over the weekend: on Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.

Gallery Weekend will provide a free shuttle system to facilitate travel. Two tours were designed with shuttles passing by the door of the galleries, you can check []. No registration is required.

This weekend dedicated to art is a space for dialogue and reflection on the production and circulation of contemporary creation. Also it aims to promote and encourage art collecting in our territory. An essential date on the agenda of the capital.

In parallel will be held the first edition of Paper Works, book fair that brings together national and international publishers active in the production of art books and editions. PaperWorks aims to open a dialogue between art and publishing field and through a careful selection process, presenting publications that result from research and artistic processes. It will be accompanied by a program of talks and presentations focused on reflection on the role of contemporary publishing, and aesthetic and narrative possibilities of art books and those by artists. Program schedules are available online http://galleryweekendmexico.com/platicas ||

CASA PEDREGAL

 * [|Páramo /]

JUÁREZ

 * [|Arredondo \ Arozarena]
 * [|Galería Ethra]
 * [|Galería Karen Huber]https://twitter.com/KHgaleria
 * [|joségarcía ,mx]
 * [|MARSO]
 * [|Travesía Cuatro]

POLANCO

 * [|Anonymous Gallery]
 * [|Galería Luis Adelantado]
 * [|Galería Pablo Goebel]
 * [|Let There Be Art Gallery]
 * [|LS | Lourdes Sosa Galería]

ROMA-CONDESA

 * [|Arróniz Arte Contemporáneo]
 * [|CURRO]
 * [|El Cuarto de Máquinas]
 * [|Galería OMR]
 * [|Licenciado]
 * [|Lulu (Espacio independiente)]
 * [|Machete]
 * [|PARQUE Galería]
 * [|Proyectos Monclova]
 * [|Sonora 128 un proyecto de kurimanzutto]
 * [|Terreno Baldío]
 * [|TRAEGER & PINTO Arte Contemporáneo]

SAN MIGUEL CHAPULTEPEC

 * [|Bikini Wax (Espacio Independiente)]
 * [|Galería de Arte Mexicano]
 * [|Galeria Enrique Guerrero]
 * [|Galería La Esperanza (Non-profit space)]
 * [|kurimanzutto]
 * [|Nina Menocal]
 * [|Patricia Conde Galería]

SAN RAFAEL

 * [|Casa Maauad (Espacio Independiente)]
 * [|Galería Hilario Galguera]
 * [|Yautepec]

Coverage http://www.revistacodigo.com/artistas-en-gallery-weekend-mexico-2016 https://twitter.com/admeav/status/779331156453920768 Si te gusta el arte, no te pierdas Gallery Weekend México 2016 http://www.unotv.com/noticias/portal/entretenimiento/detalle/si-gusta-arte-puedes-perderte-gallery-weekend-mexico-2016-206354 http://www.milenio.com/cultura/gallery_weekend_mexico-arte_contemporaneo-galerias-tamayo-warhol-milenio_noticias_0_815918666.html **Misc Notes**

Events http://www.neosfera.org/page1.php

Media http://www.turista.com.mx/submit.html

Bus http://www.ticketbus.com.mx http://www.ticketbus.com.mx/wtbkd/sucursales.jsp

food and drink michoacan - charanda slp - sacahuil

YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/aristeguinoticias http://www.youtube.com/user/BnZunni http://www.youtube.com/user/conanp2 http://www.youtube.com/user/bytbandoaxaca [|INAHTV]

Trees
[|ProArbol accused of corruption and failure]

Chihuahua http://www.juarez-mexico.com

Morelos http://www.morelostravel.com

Conanp http://www.mexiconatoural.com.mx

Day of the Dead http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/mexdead.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfe%C3%B1ique_fair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdA_JwG7Dhs http://www.flickr.com/photos/dimitridf/sets/72157602742041077/

Sonora http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciudad_Obreg%C3%B3n [|Office for Conventions and visitors]

Durango weather media type="custom" key="4081231"

San Cristobal Tiangis Sana y Cercana is the local and mostly organic market and is held Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, at Casa de la Luna Creciente on Calle Comitan #41 (Avenida Diego Dugelay).

Puebla http://tianguisalternativodepuebla.blogspot.com http://www.udlap.mx

San Marcos Acteopan http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acteopan http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/notas/4011-San-Marcos-Acteopan,-coraz%F3n-de-barro-(Puebla)

Tequisquiapan

Pueblos Magicos http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/mexcity.html http://www.sectur.gob.mx/wb2/sectur/sect_Pueblos_Magicos http://www.visitmexico.com/wb2/Visitmexico/Visi_pueblos_magicos

World Heritage Alliance http://www.worldheritagealliance.org

In 2005 Expedia and the UN Foundation have come together to create the World Heritage Alliance with the agreement of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The Mexico Tourism Board was the first country to join the Alliance. The World Heritage Alliance for Sustainable Tourism is a membership based initiative that works to support World Heritage conservation, sustainable tourism, and local economic development for communities in and around UNESCO World Heritage sites.

World Heritage Alliance for Sustainable Tourism c/o The United Nations Foundation 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036 202.887.9040 (phone) 202.887.9021 (fax) worldheritagealliance@unfoundation.org (email)

Marketing to US http://newlink-group.com

Culture
http://www.ecultura.gob.mx http://www.inah.gob.mx/tci

Morelos
The Ruta de los Conventos, or Route of the Convents, was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The entire route includes temples built in 11 towns in the state just south of Mexico City. Towns include Tetela de Volcán, Yecapixtla and Ocuituco de Morelos.

Tetela de Volcán's ex-Convent of San Juan Bautista in Tetela del Volcán, is a Dominican monastery built 1562 notable for its mural of the 12 apostles. The ex-Convent of San Bautista, located in Yecapixtla, was built between 1535 and 1540 by friars from the Augustinian order and has a large atrium. In Ocuituco de Morelos, the ex-Convent of Santiago Apóstol was the first Augustinian structure built in Mexico. Its interior garden features open-mouthed lions that spurt water.

In Jocotepec work has been undertaken to improve the Malecon. There is a new party boat that has just been added that takes people out on the lake..... It is a new boat, from the states, has life jackets, etc. and is already booking like crazy. The lake tour is 2 - 2 1/2 hours.
 * Chapala**

In this area, there is a birding group that visits several areas from Cristiana Park in Chapala to the Jocotepec malecon. They do a bird count once a year and have monthly outings/viewings and more. There are several people that really know there birds, which makes it interesting.

Mescala (if I have the spelling right), a town on the lake beyond Chapala, is working on some local tourism development. In doing that, one group has invested in some kayaks available for rental or tours along the lake's edge or out to Scorpion Island. I have my own kayak and have been out on the lake a handful of times, but not yet with this group. So, I can't yet comment on the quality of the activity.

http://www.mexicoetc.com/maestros.html

Marianne Carlson is the organizer for Feria del Arte held each year in Chapala inviting and supporting Mexican artisans and their crafts. It's a great show.

State of Mexico http: www.cuautitlan.gob.mx http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuautitl%C3%A1n

Guerrero / Xochistlahuaca http://travel.webshots.com/album/562435937jovXWV http://www.mexicantextiles.com/grouppages/groups/amusgos/xochi1/index_2.htm http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/notas/3913-Artesan%C3%ADa-amuzga-en-Xochistlahuaca-%28Guerrero%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xochistlahuaca

In the early 1970s Fonatur choose five areas for tourism development: Cancun, Los Cabos, Ixtapa, Huatulco and Loreto. The program in Loreto has been resurrected with development taking place five miles south of town in [|Loreto Bay]. This is desert with very little rain. Los Cabos and La Paz are building [|desalination] plants.
 * Loreto**

Nayarit http://www.puntademita.org http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punta_Mita http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%ADa_de_Banderas

Jalisco http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bah%C3%ADa_de_Banderas

Lugares / Places: Yucatan / Quintana Roo: [|http://www.puertaverde.com.mx]

Oaxaca Costa: http://ochovenado.wikispaces.com Oaxaca Sierra Norte Pueblos Mancomunados: [|http://www.sierranorte.org.mx]

Veracruz Tuxtlas: [|http://www.tuxtlas.org] Veracruz La Mancha [|http://www.ecoturismolamancha.com]

[|WWF] ([|WWF])

Xalapa http://www.xalapa.net/antropologia/default.htm

Morelos Reserva de la Biosfera Sierra de Huautla

Acapulco
The Program for Cleaning up Acapulco Bay, which will have a total investment of nearly $730 million pesos, will consist of five basic points: First: ensure sufficient water for the low-income neighborhoods in the Port of Acapulco as regards both quantity and quality. Second: improve the drainage system to prevent wastewater from reaching the bay. Third: ensure 100% wastewater treatment. Fourth. restructure the Municipal Water Commission to satisfy citizens’ demands and thereby ensure proper wastewater treatment. Fifth: Emphasize environmental care to combat climate change. [|President Calderón Presents Program to Rescue Acapulco Bay]

http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/guerrero/palmasola.html - transportation? http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g150787-d313593-Reviews-Palma_Sola-Acapulco_Pacific_Coast.html

The archeological zone of Tehuacalco is officially open to the public in 2009. Just 50 minutes from Acapulco, Tehuacalco includes the remains of a ball court, residential space and holy temple dating back to the year 750 B.C. With the support of the government of the state of Guerrero and the Secretary of Tourism, the site was discovered as part of extensive research of pre-Hispanic culture in the region aimed to further identify the history of the state of Guerrero. The archeological zone of Tehuacalco is located in Chilpancingo in the southern region of the state called El Yopitzingo, where the Yope civilization once resided. Believed to be a ceremonial center, the name Tehuacalco has three different meanings in the ancient Nahuatl tongue: a place of the stone box, place of the priests’ houses and place of the sacred water house. The pre-Hispanic settlement of Tehuacalco is the most recent addition to the many cultural offerings accessible to visitors of Acapulco. Additional offerings include the San Diego Fort, Archeological Zone of Palma Sola (petroglyphics), Diego Rivera’s Wall and The Mask Musuem within the city of Acapulco, as well as the easy day trip to Taxco de Alarcon, where visitors can purchase silver crafts and more. Acapulco receive more than 5 million visitors annually. For more information, visit [|www.visitacapulco.com.mx].

History
http://www.ihc.sercancun.com/Presentacion.html - https://twitter.com/CancunRetro The oldest condo is the [|Carisa y Palma complex]

In 1967, Cancun’s territory was an uninhabited paradise made up of mangroves and unexplored beaches. Here is where a dream that would later be key to Mexico’s economical history surged: to transform the destination’s coast into a development specially made for tourism. This dream came true in 1970.

From the beginning, the Bank of Mexico’s projection for this idea was that the destination of Cancun would be a success. The project counted on support from other financial institutions, such as the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), who supported Cancun’s development from the start by granting investors with a large loan for the development of Cancun’s infrastructure. To celebrate this year, IDB named Cancun host for its Annual Reunion, its most significant institutional event.

Cancun is now visited by over 3 Million tourists per year, of which 65 percent are international visitors. To receive them, the destination has the second largest airport in the country. Over its 40 years, Cancun has grown to have 28,808 rooms distributed in 146 hotels.

Earlier Headlines
http://unseenamericas.com/2015/02/behind-the-facade http://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/002143.html - [|@ehasbrouck] http://www.theyucatantimes.com/2014/04/the-city-of-cancun-is-celebrating-44-years-of-its-foundation http://tou.sagepub.com/content/2/1/87.abstract

Hotel Policy (2009-2010)
[|Se integra 19 hoteles a la iniciativa MARTI] Tras concluir con éxito la implementación de sistemas de administración ambiental y buenas prácticas ambientales de operación hotelera, 19 centros de hospedaje formarán parte a partir de hoy de la primera generación MARTI, una iniciativa de la Asociación de Hoteles de la Riviera Maya (AHRM), Amigos de Sian Ka’an, Conservación Internacional y Coral Reef Alliance. Este modelo promueve la planeación, diseño y construcción sustentable de futuros desarrollos turísticos en Quintana Roo. MARTI implementa un Sistema de Administración Ambiental, (SAA), el cual integra buenas prácticas ambientales dentro de la operación diaria, con el objetivo de lograr el uso consciente de la energía, el agua y otros recursos a través de la mejora de los procesos y participación de todos los colaboradores. La estrategia es financiada por la [|Summit Foundation] y busca reducir significativamente la huella ambiental de la llamada industria sin chimeneas, maximizando sus contribuciones para la protección y conservación del ecosistema coralino. Jesús Martín Medina, director de Turismo en Solidaridad, indicó que esta acción demuestra el liderazgo del sector hotelero del destino. Además recalcó que la premisa de la administración municipal, encabezada por Román Quian Alcocer, es la construcción de un destino sustentable donde las inversiones y el cuidado al medio ambiente vayan a la par. Al momento, 61 hoteles se han sumado a la iniciativa MARTI, contando con un total de 21 mil 600 habitaciones, lo que corresponde al 65 por ciento de la plantilla de socios de la AHRM, comentó el director del organismo, Manuel Paredes Mendoza. MARTI implementa un Sistema de Administración Ambiental (SAA), el cual integra buenas prácticas ambientales dentro de la operación diaria con el objetivo de lograr el uso consciente de la energía, el agua y otros recursos a través de la mejora de los procesos y participación de todos los colaboradores. Esta iniciativa está integrada al programa Conservation International, dijo el titular de la misma, John Buchanan. La aplicación del SAA-MARTI tiene como duración un año de trabajo en cada hotel e incluye diagnóstico, monitoreo, capacitación, evaluación y manual.
 * [|Asumen 19 hoteles prácticas sustentables]**

Este modelo promueve la planeación, diseño y construcción sustentable de futuros desarrollos turísticos en Quintana Roo. Los hoteles graduados son el Azul Beach, Bahía Príncipe Akumal, Bahía Príncipe Tulum, Bahía Príncipe Cobá, Gran Palladium Riviera Maya Resorts and Spa, Gran Palladium, The Royal Playa del Carmen, El Dorado Seaside Suites, El Dorado Royal, El Dorado Maroma, Fairmont Mayacobá, Occidental Allegro Playacar, Royal Hideway Playacar, Occidental Grand Xcaret, The Royal Haciendas, hotel Secrets Capri Riviera Cancún, Ocean Maya, Zoetry Paraíso de la Bonita Riviera Maya y el hotel Ocean Coral and Turquesa.

So here is my top 10 must-avoid travel destinations list (or at least consider this warning so that you know what you are getting into before you go). Cancun, Mexico - In the 1970s, Cancun was a small, coastal island with fishermen, local merchants and a few small pensions. Today it is a stretch of high-rises sporting some 30,000 hotel rooms. Mangrove forests were cut to accommodate this megadevelopment, clear-water lagoons were filled in, and wildlife disappeared, along with any sense that you are still in Mexico. Stand on Cancun's miracle mile of tourism and wet T-shirt contests and Jell-o shot bars pass for today's local culture. Mexico is one of the greatest travel destinations in the world, but Cancun is pure generic mass tourism. - Costas Christ, [|Beyond Green Travel with Costas Christ Top Ten Worst Green Travel Destinations]

Nearby Carlos Meade/Yaxche Sulferino, 20km before ferry

Misc Get off by back door / La bajada es por la puerta trajera

they don't believe in tourism, they just are looking for short-term profits

Universities http://www.cecyteqroo.edu.mx

Bus 7.5 pesos http://www.turicun.com Hostal Mayapan all inclusives are cruise ships on land

Water filters through the limestone platform. Cenotes provided sources of water

underwater museum


 * CANCUN’S UNDERWATER MUSEUM LAUNCHES PHASE TWO**

Cancun, Mexico; February 15th, 2010 -- The National Park located on the West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun and Punta Nizuc, which welcomes approximately 750,000 annual tourists, will feature more than 400 concrete sculptures making it the world’s largest underwater museum, located in the waters facing Cancun and Isla Mujeres.

At a cost of more than $350,000 dollars, the project has been put into place to help conserve natural reefs and give them the opportunity to flourish. The Marine National Park has stepped up to the challenge of diverting tourists away from natural habitats along the natural coral reef units, without losing their visitors and the $36 million dollars they bring into the area each year.

Since November 14th of last year, Phase 1 of the project included the sinking of three sculptures under the supervision of prominent artist and underwater sculptor Jason de Caires Taylor, including sculptures such as "Dream Collector," "Man on Fire" and “The Gardener of Hope."

The second phase of this magnificent project is well underway, with the hopes that it will eventually become the largest underwater museum in the world with more than 400 sculptures placed on the sand, as well as sunk to a variety of different depths, throughout the national park. These sculptures will be placed near natural reefs and marine life in order to create an artificial habitat. Once this stage is completed, additional artists will be invited to display their sculptures and contribute to the museum.

Each individual work of art will be life-sized and will be mounted on a base of four square meters and will consist of themed galleries such as "The Quiet Evolution."

The museum seeks to promote, among other things, the philosophy of conservation, as is the “Dream Collector” sculpture, which contains bottles with messages of good hope sent from around the world. One of the first messages in a bottle attached to the above mentioned sculpture reads: “May our hearts, never become as hard as our heads,” by Roberto Diaz, President of the Cancun Underwater Museum.

Because of the excellence through this important project, sculptor and artist Jason de Caires Taylor, has accepted the title as Artistic Director of the museum.

Jaime Gonzalez, the national park’s director, estimates that by April 2010, there should be nearly 250 sculptures in the underwater museum.

For more information, please visit the museum’s website at: []

Enviro Groups

WWF Mexico http://www.wwf.org.mx/wwfmex/oficinasmex.php

Jalisco http://www.crt.org.mx http://www.rutadeltequila.org.mx

Dugout Canoes
Question - I have a friend who travels to Mexico soon, for two months. He is also interested in dugout canoes. Can you advice where he could travel to meet people who buid such canoes in Mexico?

Translating: [|Mexico Notebook]
- [|Mario Molino] || Our literature not only entertains, but also conveys an education that seeks to stop the collective ills and negative behaviors. It has everything that is at the depth of education. With the expansion of colonialism and later with the policy of incorporation of the twentieth century, which promoted rural Mexican school, Indian literature has only to assume a role of cultural resistance. - [|Mario Molino] ||
 * Nuestra literatura no sólo recrea, sino que transmite una enseñanza que busca frenar los males colectivos y las conductas negativas. Tiene todo un fondo de enseñanza. Con la expansión del colonialismo y más tarde con la política de incorporación del siglo XX, que promovió la escuela rural mexicana, la literatura indígena no ha hecho más que asumir un papel de resistencia cultural.

//Dichos//

 * Mas vale malo conocido que bueno por conocer. || Better the evil you know than the good you have yet to know. ||

Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_%C3%81ngel_de_Quevedo

Today, an important road ([|Avenida Miguel Ángel de Quevedo]), as well as a [|subway station] ([|Metro Miguel Ángel de Quevedo]), both in the southern Mexico City borough of [|Coyoacán], are named in his honor.

//Bus Travel to Mexico from Dallas//
I've been looking for bus travel to Mexico from Dallas. It seems like all the bus websites originate travel within Mexico. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks! Barbara//

Turimex Internacional 501 E. Jefferson Blvd. (214) 943-1612

Autobuses Lucano 239 Comstock St (214) 942-1710

[|Autobuses Los Paisanos] 620 E Jefferson Blvd (214) 946-7777

El Expreso Bus Company 1050 N Westmoreland Rd #124 (214) 330-8882

[|Autobuses Americanos] 627 North Westmoreland, off of Mockingbird Lane (214) 337-0010 - 4pm departure

Ports Cabo San Lucas Mazatlan Puerto Vallarta Acapulco Cancún Cozumel

Jalisco Pines Michoacana Douglas Holstein (Triste)

Heard in the taxis

Nunca me enojo. Siempre es complicado pero enojarse es peor.

Cada año hay un crisis. No es pregunta del presidente, ni de los politicos. Es de todos. Es lo mismo pero hay que darle nuevo nombre

Sueldos - architect barely gets 12,000 pesos/month. Makes 1,000 pesos/day driving a taxi

Se escapo el agua

Questions

Question - Where is the moon rock that was presented to Mexico from the Lunar landing in 1973? I would like to take my kids to see it. Answer - ?

Mexico – it should be classified as C America, N America or as a continent/universe in its own right… can you remind me?

Mexico is part of North America. Mexicans and Usians see Central America as distinct from Mexico, though I'd argue that from a continental view Central America is part of North America as well.

Cool art http://www.flickr.com/photos/planeta/1379728982

Forum http://forum.planeta.com/viewforum.php?f=3 Pueblos Magicos

**"Xilitla a programa de Pueblos Mágicos".** Xilitla, San Luis Potosí, México.- Con el principal objetivo de reactivar el turismo alternativo en comunidades y lograr que el Municipio entre al programa Pueblos Mágicos, esto como parte de los proyectos más importantes para atraer el turismo a la localidad, se conformó el Consejo de Turismo Municipal encargado de apoyar las acciones a realizar. (Huasteca Hoy) Quick question - which are Mexico's most important cruise ship ports in order of the number of passenger arrivals?

Cruise ship ports include ... Cozumel, Cabo, Mahahual, Ensenada, PV, Mazatlan, Acapulco, La Paz, Puerto Progreso, Bahias de Huatulco

Dr Chunga http://www.ponchito.com/chunga/chunga.php

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Transportation
To get off Mexico’s beaten track, take the bus.

Mexico Playlist http://ow.ly/QARB [|Sound Map of Mexico/Mapa sonoro de México]

Berlin - http://www.superskull.de London - http://www.houseofguadalupe.co.uk - http://www.facebook.com/pages/City-Of-London-United-Kingdom/House-of-Guadalupe-Mexican-Folk-Art/38179021385?v=wall
 * Mexico Crafts** - What are your favorite stores for Mexican crafts (outside Mexico)?

The sad state of ecotourism and nature-based tourism in Mexico Triste realidad del turismo de Naturaleza en México []


 * TOP 10** - Mexico is in the spotlight! See where the country ranks in our Top 10 List.


 * Mexico Monday!** - Colleagues and friends share info about Mexico using the [|#MexMonday] hashtag on twitter. Help us improve our coverage of Mexico's indigenous people, biodiversity, parks, markets and food by posting your news and recommended resources. We'll retweet our favorites and highlight news in the [|Mexico Update].

Recent Events
Semana Nacional por la Conservación https://snc.conanp.gob.mx
 * October 2, [|10am CDT]** [|Mexico Travel Hangout] with Marlene Ehrenberg and Verena Gerber


 * June 24, [|4pm CDT]** #MexMonday Travel Hangout on Google+. Join us for our [|live Mexico hangout]

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November 6 - National Parks Day! @http://bit.ly/aiEfTR

Nov 22-28, 2010 - National Conservation Week (Semana Nacional de la Conservación)

[|Planeta.com] actualizara nuestros recursos ecologicos acerca Mexico, incluyendo nuestra guia a los[|Parques Mexicanos] y la prevista del [|Congreso 2011 de Turismo a la Naturaleza]. Your Turn - Add photos of Mexico's spectacular national parks and city parks in the Flickr Groups [|World Parks] and [|City Parks]. Photos of regional eco travel and responsible travel are invited to help us [|re-imagine North American ecotourism]. || November 22 - 28 is [|National Conservation Week], an event hosted by[|CONANP], in which people are invited to carry out a conservation action from their own field of excellence. It's a call to action to spread a message about the value of conservation. [|Planeta.com] will be updating our Mexico eco features, including our guide to[|Mexico Parks] and the preview of the [|2011 Sustainable Nature Tourism Symposium]. Your Turn - Add photos of Mexico's spectacular national parks and city parks in the Flickr Groups [|World Parks] and [|City Parks]. Photos of regional eco travel and responsible travel are invited to help us [|re-imagine North American ecotourism]. || Downloads [|SNC-Logo] [|SNC-Recognition] SNC-Manual [|SNC-Manual PowerPoint] [|CNS-2010 Presentation] [|Presentation SNC-2010 (long version)] [|-CONANP Page button] [|SNC-2010 Button]
 * El 22-28 de noviembre es [|La Semana Nacional por la Conservación (SNC)]un evento dirigido por la[|CONANP], en el cual se invita a las personas a llevar a cabo una acción de conservación desde su propio ámbito de competencia; es decir: es un llamado para que se movilice y al mismo tiempo difunda un mensaje de conservación.

Did you know ... the great Lake Texcoco was a reflection of the moon, a hare, a symbol of fertility.

Pet Peeves RSS for Yahoo does not work http://rss.groups.yahoo.com/group/planeta_mexico/rss

Elsewhere
[|Aventura Vertical]

[|Buen Viaje]

[|Current Time in Mexico City]

[|Mexico Connect]

[|People's Guide]

[|Thorn Tree Mexico] []

Promotion
Talk up Mexico tourism on Twitter. On Mondays post your news and include the hashtag #mexicomonday.

Fave a photo on Flickr on a picture from [|lessons from mexico]


 * Schedule:**

[| Flickr], [|En Amor Arte de Oaxaca], [|Mexico Premiere] [|Cazaneun d'beni ruin chei laadi] [|Walk with the weavers]
 * Lunes, 03 – Cultura 2.0**
 * ¿Cuales artesanos usan Flickr?**

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[| Mexico Connect], [|Chowhound], [|YouTube] [|Maize], [|Chocolate]
 * Martes, 04 – Comida Mexicana**
 * ¿Donde come lo major maíz y chocolate?**

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[| INE], [|CONANP], [|CONABIO] [|Mexico Parks Explained] [|Tourism and Biodiversity] [|Jaguars]
 * Miercoles, 05 – Biodiversidad**
 * ¿Que árboles son en la tierra del jaguar?**

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[| Guerreros], [|Mexico Rugby Federation] [|Mexico Sports]
 * Jueves, 06 – Deportes**
 * ¿Cuando comienza la temporada de beis?**

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[| Go Oaxaca], [|Oaxaca Calendar], [|Ebay] [|Mexico Markets]
 * Viernes, 07 – Mercados**
 * ¿Come vincula el pasado y presente los mercados y tianguis?**

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Many thanks to Jorge Chavez, Fernando Aguinaco, Antonio Suarez, Marlene Ehrenberg, Gerhard Buttner, Lane Simonian, Erick Igari, Susan Trilling, Aurora Dawson, Steve Ginsberg, Ernesto Hernandez, Abdon Vasquez and David Simmonds.

Older Features

http://gotexassoccer.com/trips/highpoints/mex_df/d_f.htm

Center

The February 17, 1907, President Porfirio Diaz inaugurated the Postal Palace or "Quinta Casa de Correos" (being its fifth headquarters). The project was designed by Italian architect Adamo Boari @http://www.presidencia.gob.mx/aniversario-de-la-inauguracion-del-palacio-postal/


 * July 15-19, 2015 ** [|Wikimania]

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 * Wikimania 2015 ** will be the eleventh in the series of annual international conferences Which Provide a unique opportunity for the Wikimedia community and our projects to come together, share Their common goals, and Develop better ways to work together on an international level.

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[|Treasures] Slideshare presentation. If there is interest and funding available, Ron will lead to physical treasure hunt on July 12-14 and present highlights at the [|Wikimania] event. This presentation would be featured online in a series of Google Hangouts on June 3 and July 8. Those interested in participating would be Asked to:
 * Proposal:** Ron Mader ads will host a tour of selected sites featured in the [|Mexico City Treasure Hunt] Flickr Group and
 * Upload photos of the sites to the Flickr Group
 * Upload photos of the sites to YouTube
 * Read the Relevant Wikipedia pages
 * Edit the Relevant Wikipedia pages
 * Tweet about the Relevant Wikipedia pages
 * Translate key vocabulary in other languages
 * Bonus points to Planet Wiki editors DF WHO update our Wiki page and other [|publishing Helpful suggestions]

If funding is not available, but there is interest from friends in Mexico City, Ron will still host the Google hangouts and Encourage public visitation to the treasure hunt sites. The exercise is evergreen and can be held at anytime.

Social Web Workshops
Practical Workshop Web

Other Web Workshops https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Encuentros/Taller_mensual_de_Wikipedia_%28octubre_2014%29