Chilingo

I just read today that they are going to build a life-sized replica of the great Tenochtitlan (Spanish link) in the municipality of Huixquilucan. It’s going to be huge — taking up more than a square mile. And it’s going to be expensive, costing around 3 billion dollars.

In the 15th Century, Tenochtitlan was the main city in the Aztec Empire that is now Mexico City. It was the grand city that Hernan Cortez conquered in 1521.

I’m excited about the construction of the replica. I think it will help us understand what this city was like before the conquest.

What are you waiting for? Mexico is a great place to visit, and this country could seriously use the tourism.

I came across this article today about traveling to Mexico.

The Mexican Tourism Board has launched a $90 million recovery plan to boost tourism and many hotels throughout the country are offering deals; two-for-one offers, discounts of up to 70 percent, extras like yoga classes, additional nights, nature treks, and a slew of add-ons.

It’s cheap to visit Mexico right now, and with so few people visiting, you might find yourself alone on the beach.