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07/28/2010
Moctezuma II Exhibit at Templo Mayor Museum

After a successful run at the British Museum, the Moctezuma II Time and Destiny of a Ruler exhibit is now on display at the Templo Mayor Museum in Mexico City. This major exhibition explores Mexica (Aztec) civilization through the divine, military and political role of the last elected ruler, Moctezuma II, who reigned from 1502 to 1520. Ninety-eight pieces were added to the exhibit since its move to Mexico City, among them a colossal sculpture of the goddess Tlaltecuhtli which was discovered in 2006, now on display for the first time to the public. This monolith is 13.7 by 11.8 feet and weighs twelve tons. Besides being the largest Aztec monument found to present, it's the only one that conserves its original colors.

The Moctezuma II exhibit can be visited at the Templo Mayor Museum, in Mexico City's historical center, Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. The exhibit will be on display until January 2011.

Moctezuma II Exhibit at Templo Mayor Museum originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 10:15:52.

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07/27/2010
Mexico's Top Ten Honeymoon Destinations

Mexico is without a doubt an ideal honeymoon destination. There's great weather, delicious food and a wide selection of luxurious adult-only hotels and resorts. Whether you're a beach bum, a thrill seeker or a culture vulture, you'll be able to find the perfect romantic vacation for you and your sweetie. Contributing writer Emma Sloley has compiled a list of honeymoon destinations in Mexico to help you make the vital decision about where to go, where to stay, and what to do while you're there: Mexico's Top Ten Honeymoon Destinations

_{Photo of Casa de Sierra Nevada hotel room courtesy Orient Express Hotels}

Mexico's Top Ten Honeymoon Destinations originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 18:08:49.

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07/23/2010
Dengue Fever on the Rise in Mexico

Rainy season in Mexico brings with it a rise in the number of mosquitoes, and subsequently the diseases they may carry, such as malaria and dengue. Malaria in Mexico is quite rare and is limited to areas infrequently visited by travelers. Dengue fever, on the other hand, may pose more of a concern to visitors to Mexico. Dengue fever, like malaria, is transmitted by mosquitoes, but unlike malaria, dengue infections are often reported from urban settings. Fortunately, dengue is not as serious an illness in malaria, although the more severe form of the disease, known as dengue hemorrhagic fever, may in some cases be deadly.

The map shows risk of transmission of dengue in Mexico. Areas in red constitute a high risk, yellow areas is medium risk, and green, low risk.

For more information about dengue fever, its symptoms and prevention, read Dengue Fever in Mexico, or from the CDC: Dengue Fever Outbreak Notice. Read about dengue fever in other parts of the world: Florida, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Africa.

_{Map courtesy conave.gob.mx}

Dengue Fever on the Rise in Mexico originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at 12:32:09.

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07/19/2010
Free Things To Do in Mexico City

As one of the largest cities in the world, and one with a very long and rich history, Mexico City has something to offer all visitors, from archaeological sites and world class museums to bustling markets and beautiful green spaces. Budget travelers will be pleasantly surprised to find it's a city that can be enjoyed without breaking the bank: there is excellent cheap accommodation available, delicious economical food options are plentiful, and there is lots to see and do without spending a peso. Here's our list of the best things to see and do for free in Mexico City: Top Ten Things to Do for Free in Mexico City.

More about Mexico City:

• Top Ten Mexico City Sights
• Walking Tour of Mexico City
• Discover Diego and Frida in Mexico City
• Take the Turibus in Mexico City

_{Photo of the Plaza de las Tres Culturas © Suzanne Barbezat}

Free Things To Do in Mexico City originally appeared on About.com Mexico Travel on Monday, July 19th, 2010 at 10:06:22.

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