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They want the resources, OCV asks for “Más promoción”

Printed in La Voz de Michoacan, July 22, 2013   By Victor M. Alvarado   They want the resources, OCV asks for “Más promoción” The Double tax of sewerage and sanitation should be used for that purpose   The hotel sector of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo proposed that the imposed double tax that they pay for sanitation and...

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Summer hasn´t brought expected tourism

Printed in La Voz de Michoacan newspaper, July 21, 2013 By Victor M. Alvarado The state secretary of tourism, Javier Aluni Montes, acknowledged that the current summer holiday season has brought fewer tourists than last year. He said: “The number of tourists do not yet cover the expectations of SEFOTUR, we believe that we are...

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SECTUR promotes the Paracho Guitar Fair to be held August 3-11

Printed in La Opinion de Michoacan, newspaper, Saturday July, 20, 2013   (SECTUR) promotes the Paracho Guitar Fair to be held August 3-11 By Liliana Ramirez   The Ministry of tourism gave promotional materials to the municipality of Paracho, where the 40th edition of the Paracho Guitar Fair will be held next month, August 3...

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New proposal to clean up Las Salinas

Printed in La Voz de Michoacan newspaper, 15 July 2013 Laguna de las Salinas is contaminated, new city proposal hopes to stop using it for concerts, clean it up The flora and fauna that surrounds the Salinas lagoon is being impacted due to the activities carried out in that place.   Migratory birds come there...

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City says money collected for the promotion of IZ will not be paid out

Printed in La Voz de Michoacan newspaper, 15 july 2013 Crisis at City Hall – Promotion funds withdrawn City says money collected for the promotion of IZ will not be paid By Victor R. Alvarado Due to the lack of economic resources the Zihuatanejo City Hall has suspended a payment of approximately 8 million pesos...

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Great Renovations: Let there be Light

Great Renovations: Let there be Light

An Ixtapa couple create the dream home they couldn't find


Renovation and Interior Design: Maru Pinto de Caraza Searching for your dream home and still haven’t found what you‘re looking for? One couple who were not ready to take on the task of building a home decided to make-do with what they had found, and make it their own. Renovating a dark, uninviting space into...

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Ritmos de Brasil, Brazilian guitar teachers leave smiles and 100 new guitarists in Zihuatanejo

Ritmos de Brasil, Brazilian guitar teachers leave smiles and 100 new guitarists in Zihuatanejo

      Photos by Margaret Reid and Olga Grishkova   Ritmos de Brasil, workshop and concert series was held January 20-30 and was part of the 10 year anniversary of the Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival.  The event was sponsored in large part by the Brazilian government. Our special invited guest, Arnaldo Freire from Goiânia,...

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Ritmos de Brazil, Workshop & Concert Series - Jan 21 - 30, 2013

Ritmos de Brazil, Workshop & Concert Series – Jan 21 – 30, 2013

The Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival is proud to announce that they have invited renowned classical guitarist and teacher, Arnaldo Freire, along with a select group of musicians and teachers from Gaoiania, Goias, Brazil, to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo from January 21 – 30, 2013 to offer a series of workshops and concerts. Children´s Guitar Workshop Monday, January 21...

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ZIGF annouces 2013 lineup

ZIGF annouces 2013 lineup

The 10th Annual Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival is pleased to announce our 2013 line-up of invited artists. Musicians will be traveling to our idyllic beachside town from Mexico, the US, Canada, Poland, Spain, India, Cuba and Japan! Chakrapani from India (2013) The passionate and sensitive guitarist Chakrapani is one of the generation’s brightest stars with...

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Mexico Realtors get recognition at NAR conference in Orlando, Florida

Mexico Realtors get recognition at NAR conference in Orlando, Florida

This year the United States´ real estate association, National Association of Realtors (NAR) created a new award category; International REALTOR® Member of the Year.   The award is designed to recognize and honor international members who embody REALTOR® spirit.  Recipients of this award go above and beyond; they volunteer their time to the Association and help...

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Ofrendas of the Day of the Dead

Ofrendas of the Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico, Nov 1 and 2, it is a holiday of great significance in Mexican culture.  Families honor their loved ones who have passed on, with alters and offerings in their homes and in cemeteries.  It is a time, not of sadness, but of joy and happiness because it...

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El Tajin

El Tajin

Tajín was one of the most important cities of ancient Mexico, and as more studies are made the more important it appears to have been.   Located on the Gulf coast of Mexico in the state of Veracruz, Tajin was a pre-Hispanic city that reached its peak in the Epi-Classic period (in between the Classic...

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