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Exploring the World, Mexico 8: Cuernavaca - City of Eternal Spring
directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 22 mins
Welcome to Cuernavaca, the capital of the state of Morelos and world famous for its temperate climate. The Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes founded this city in the 1500s, and his former palace is now the city's museum. The Cathedral, built in the 16th century by Franciscan monks, rises above the city's skyline. Its...
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directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 22 mins
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Welcome to Cuernavaca, the capital of the state of Morelos and world famous for its temperate climate. The Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes founded this city in the 1500s, and his former palace is now the city's museum. The Cathedral, built in the 16th century by Franciscan monks, rises above the city's skyline. Its simple and austere interior complements the Gothic architecture and the fortress-like quality of the building, and the open air chapel...
Welcome to Cuernavaca, the capital of the state of Morelos and world famous for its temperate climate. The Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes founded this city in the 1500s, and his former palace is now the city's museum. The Cathedral, built in the 16th century by Franciscan monks, rises above the city's skyline. Its simple and austere interior complements the Gothic architecture and the fortress-like quality of the building, and the open air chapel outside the Cathedral is part of the original structure. Part of the monastery became the home of American millionaire Robert Brady in the 1960s and now houses an extensive art collection highlighted by the painting, "Self-Portrait with Monkey" by Frida Kahlo. Las Estacas Park is another attraction to visit. This ecological reserve is a peaceful sanctuary within the city, where you can enjoy many different types of water activities. Just outside Cuernavaca is one of Mexico's most important archeological sites, Teopanzolco. This was a major trading center for Indian tribes and a cultural capital of Mesoamerica for 200 years. We visit the Pyramid of the Plumed Serpent and see the carvings that were integral to the Mesoamerican calendar. Another attraction outside the city is the ultimate eco-adventure: white-water rafting! We learn the basics of this thrilling sport before rafting down the Amacuzac River. Back in the city, our final attraction is a relaxing spa experience at the Hosteria Las Quintas, the perfect ending to an exciting visit.
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Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999, Sandra Neil
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Tourist attractions, Geography, Vacation spots, International Travel
Copyright Message
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Exploring the World, Mexico 9: Introduction to Puebla and Coatepec
directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 22 mins
Puebla, built in 1532, is one of the oldest European settlements in Latin America, and is known as the "City of Ninety-Nine Churches." Examples include the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, completed in 1649, which has the tallest bell towers in Mexico, and is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the coun...
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directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 22 mins
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Puebla, built in 1532, is one of the oldest European settlements in Latin America, and is known as the "City of Ninety-Nine Churches." Examples include the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, completed in 1649, which has the tallest bell towers in Mexico, and is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country. Santo Domingo Church is known for its Baroque altars and was originally part of a Dominican monastery completed in 1611. Also we l...
Puebla, built in 1532, is one of the oldest European settlements in Latin America, and is known as the "City of Ninety-Nine Churches." Examples include the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, completed in 1649, which has the tallest bell towers in Mexico, and is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country. Santo Domingo Church is known for its Baroque altars and was originally part of a Dominican monastery completed in 1611. Also we learn of Talavera Pottery, which is famous among Mexican crafts. These colorful ceramic tiles and artifacts with strong Moorish influence are a type of majolica earthenware still manufactured with the same techniques as in the 16th century. Coatepec, in the heart of Mexico's coffee region, has the flavor of Old Mexico and is home to the neoclassical style church Virgin Lady of Guadalupe. Then we visit Posada Coatepec Hotel, one of the most charming haciendas in Mexico, with peaceful gardens, original paintings and tiled rooms decorated with antiques, which offer history with a warm welcome.
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Contributor
Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999, Sandra Neil
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Travel, Tourist attractions, Vacation spots, International Travel
Copyright Message
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World Class, Series 1, Episode 11, Latin America
directed by Richard Hall, fl. 1992-2015, in World Class, Series 1, Episode 11 (New York, NY: Big Media, 2009), 23 mins
This episode of World Class, directed by Richard Hall, features Latin America and highlights hotels near Lima, Peru, and Cancun, Mexico.
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directed by Richard Hall, fl. 1992-2015, in World Class, Series 1, Episode 11 (New York, NY: Big Media, 2009), 23 mins
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This episode of World Class, directed by Richard Hall, features Latin America and highlights hotels near Lima, Peru, and Cancun, Mexico.
Date Written / Recorded
2009
Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Dan Green, fl. 2009
Author / Creator
Richard Hall, fl. 1992-2015
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Big Media
Series
World Class
Speaker / Narrator
Dan Green, fl. 2009
Topic / Theme
Vacations, Travelers, Tourism industry, Travel, Adventure Travel, International Travel
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Copyright © 2009. Used by permission of Big Media.
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Adventure Travel, International Travel
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Exploring the World, Mexico 1: Introduction to Mexico City and Veracruz
directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 22 mins
This program presents an introduction to Mexico City, once the capital of the ancient Aztec Empire, today the capital of Mexico and a modern cosmopolitan city known for a combination of Aztec, Spanish colonial, modern art and architecture. Here we find the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Palace of Fine Arts, which is...
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directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 22 mins
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This program presents an introduction to Mexico City, once the capital of the ancient Aztec Empire, today the capital of Mexico and a modern cosmopolitan city known for a combination of Aztec, Spanish colonial, modern art and architecture. Here we find the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Palace of Fine Arts, which is the city's most famous theater and was designed by renowned Italian architect Adamo Boari at the beginning of the 20th century. We vis...
This program presents an introduction to Mexico City, once the capital of the ancient Aztec Empire, today the capital of Mexico and a modern cosmopolitan city known for a combination of Aztec, Spanish colonial, modern art and architecture. Here we find the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Palace of Fine Arts, which is the city's most famous theater and was designed by renowned Italian architect Adamo Boari at the beginning of the 20th century. We visit the Zocalo, the second largest plaza in the world, which has the Catedral Metropolitana and Palacio Nacional situated in its surrounding Historic Center; then the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, the "City of the Gods" is an ancient city 30 miles northeast of Mexico City, known as the most important archeological ruin site in Mexico. Next, to Veracruz, located on the Gulf of Mexico; it is the oldest city in Mexico and is famous as the landing point on the Mexican mainland for Hernando Cortez's expedition into the Aztec region of Tenochtitlan. Then the Ruins of Zempoala, which means "place of the 20 waters"; this archeological site was once the principal city of the Totanac Indians at the time of the Spanish Conquest. Lastly, we explore the Plaza de las Armas, the main town square of Veracruz, where we find the Municipal Palace and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption.
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Documentary
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Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999, Sandra Neil
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Vacation spots, Travel, Tourist attractions, International Travel
Copyright Message
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Type of Travel
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Exploring the World, Mexico 4: Introduction to Acapulco and Taxco
directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 23 mins
The quaint plazas and leisurely pace of life lures us to Taxco and the abundance of silver products entices us to shop! This is the silver capital of Mexico, with 60 mines still in operation and many skilled silver artisans offering their wares. The silver is mined, refined, and formed into bars from which the art...
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directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 23 mins
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The quaint plazas and leisurely pace of life lures us to Taxco and the abundance of silver products entices us to shop! This is the silver capital of Mexico, with 60 mines still in operation and many skilled silver artisans offering their wares. The silver is mined, refined, and formed into bars from which the artisans create silver goods ranging from the purely ornamental to the practical, and craftsmen begin as apprentices to learn the traditio...
The quaint plazas and leisurely pace of life lures us to Taxco and the abundance of silver products entices us to shop! This is the silver capital of Mexico, with 60 mines still in operation and many skilled silver artisans offering their wares. The silver is mined, refined, and formed into bars from which the artisans create silver goods ranging from the purely ornamental to the practical, and craftsmen begin as apprentices to learn the traditional process. We learn about the distinguishing marks and standards on the bottom of silver products after visiting Santa Prisca Church, an impressive Baroque building with a stunning interior built by the French silver baron Jose de la Borda. We also visit Arch Avenue where native crafts are sold, and then we venture to the city of Acapulco. Water activities, lush vegetation, golf courses, and sunshine 360 days each year draw tourists from other parts of Mexico and around the world to this resort area. One of the main attractions is the La Quebrada Cliff Divers, professionals who dive from dizzying heights into a narrow inlet after praying at a shrine to the Virgin of Guadalupe. After a day of outdoor fun, save some energy for a night of dancing in one of the many clubs that dot the city or attend a performance of a local dance or native ceremony to complete your visit to Acapulco.
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Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999, Sandra Neil
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Vacation spots, Travel, Tourist attractions, Resorts, International Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
Resorts, International Travel
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Exploring the World, Mexico 5 - Acapulco
directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 22 mins
Acapulco, called the "Riviera of the West" is Mexico's oldest, largest, and one of its most popular, seaside resorts. Enjoying a romantic and glorious history, it is a twenty-four hour, non-stop city, with glamour, glitz and pure luxury. In this program we share in the Mexican flavor and tradition that makes this...
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directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 22 mins
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Acapulco, called the "Riviera of the West" is Mexico's oldest, largest, and one of its most popular, seaside resorts. Enjoying a romantic and glorious history, it is a twenty-four hour, non-stop city, with glamour, glitz and pure luxury. In this program we share in the Mexican flavor and tradition that makes this city one of the most exciting places in the world. At Playa Revolcadero, horseback riding along with surfing is popular on this white s...
Acapulco, called the "Riviera of the West" is Mexico's oldest, largest, and one of its most popular, seaside resorts. Enjoying a romantic and glorious history, it is a twenty-four hour, non-stop city, with glamour, glitz and pure luxury. In this program we share in the Mexican flavor and tradition that makes this city one of the most exciting places in the world. At Playa Revolcadero, horseback riding along with surfing is popular on this white sandy beach; also parasailing provides a spectacular birds-eye view of the Sierra Mountains. Cliff divers have thrilled visitors since the 1930s by diving off La Quebrada cliffs into the surf 12 stories below. In the old part of town, flea markets are a popular shopping attraction with more than 500 booths and items such as pottery and jewelry from the state of Guerrero; also family and friends spend Thursday afternoons eating pazole, a mixture of chicken and pork stew. Since seafood is plentiful, 75% of the residents here are employed in the fishing industry. Lastly, we witness a rain ceremony, a gravity-defying, ancient Indian ritual, which is still performed today for tourists.
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Date Written / Recorded
2013
Field of Study
Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999, Sandra Neil
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Tourist attractions, Vacations, Travel, Resorts, International Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
Resorts, International Travel
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Exploring the World, Panama Canal Cruise
directed by Tony Herrington, fl. 2013; presented by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013 and Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972; produced by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 24 mins
This program takes viewers on one of the most memorable cruises a person can ever experience - a voyage through history and the Panama Canal. This 10-hour cruise from ocean to ocean is a sailing experience like none other. Here we learn how the U.S. purchased the canal from France and was able to overcome numerous...
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directed by Tony Herrington, fl. 2013; presented by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013 and Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972; produced by Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 24 mins
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This program takes viewers on one of the most memorable cruises a person can ever experience - a voyage through history and the Panama Canal. This 10-hour cruise from ocean to ocean is a sailing experience like none other. Here we learn how the U.S. purchased the canal from France and was able to overcome numerous dangers to create one of the greatest engineering marvels of the modern world; it officially opened in 1914. Aboard Holland America, o...
This program takes viewers on one of the most memorable cruises a person can ever experience - a voyage through history and the Panama Canal. This 10-hour cruise from ocean to ocean is a sailing experience like none other. Here we learn how the U.S. purchased the canal from France and was able to overcome numerous dangers to create one of the greatest engineering marvels of the modern world; it officially opened in 1914. Aboard Holland America, one of the oldest shipping companies in the world, having begun operations in 1873, we discover that ships must pass by three locks: Gatun, on the Atlantic side; then Pedro Miguel and Miraflores on the Pacific side, in order to travel through the canal. This trip also makes stops in Georgetown, the capital city of the Cayman Islands; San Jose, the capital city of Costa Rica; Guatemala, to visit the best preserved Mayan ruins in Tikal; and Acapulco, the largest resort city on the western coast of Mexico.
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Content Type
Documentary
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Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Tony Herrington, fl. 2013, Jake DeBoer, fl. 2013, Mieke DeBoer, fl. 1972
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Tourist attractions, Vacations, International travel, International Travel, Cruises
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
International Travel, Cruises
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Exploring the World, Mexico 6 - Taxco, Ixtapa, and Zihuatanejo
directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 23 mins
Located on Mexico's southern Pacific Coast, Taxco, Ixtapa, and Zihuatenajo offer various alternatives to well-known Acapulco. Taxco is one of the least spoiled colonial towns in the country and was discovered by the Spanish explorer, Hernán Cortes, in the 16th century. It is famous for its silver mining industry;...
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directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 23 mins
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Located on Mexico's southern Pacific Coast, Taxco, Ixtapa, and Zihuatenajo offer various alternatives to well-known Acapulco. Taxco is one of the least spoiled colonial towns in the country and was discovered by the Spanish explorer, Hernán Cortes, in the 16th century. It is famous for its silver mining industry; one site alone mines over 4,000 tons of silver daily. Also we visit Santa Prisca Cathedral, which can be seen from all over Taxco; it...
Located on Mexico's southern Pacific Coast, Taxco, Ixtapa, and Zihuatenajo offer various alternatives to well-known Acapulco. Taxco is one of the least spoiled colonial towns in the country and was discovered by the Spanish explorer, Hernán Cortes, in the 16th century. It is famous for its silver mining industry; one site alone mines over 4,000 tons of silver daily. Also we visit Santa Prisca Cathedral, which can be seen from all over Taxco; it was built in 1751 by Jose La Borda and is a beautiful example of Mexican baroque style architecture. Next we visit the exotic resort town of Ixtapa with its multi-million dollar marina, magnificent plantations and Playa Palmar, the "palm trees" beach, known for its warm surf, scuba diving, and deep-sea fishing. Then we travel six miles to explore Playa del Principal, the main beach of the remote sea village of Zihuatanejo, where local fishermen for generations have moored their colorful boats after fishing out in the scenic bay.
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Documentary
Contributor
Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999, Sandra Neil
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Tourist attractions, Vacations, Travel, Resorts, International Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
Resorts, International Travel
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Exploring the World, Caribbean 3: Western Caribbean Cruise
in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 23 mins
Three of the Caribbean's most popular places to visit are highlighted in this program. First port of call is Ocho Rios, Jamaica, where people delight in bargaining with the Jamaican craftspeople; then, everyone holds on to climb its famous 600' cascade. Next stop is the island of Cozumel in Mexico. After a visit t...
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in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 23 mins
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Three of the Caribbean's most popular places to visit are highlighted in this program. First port of call is Ocho Rios, Jamaica, where people delight in bargaining with the Jamaican craftspeople; then, everyone holds on to climb its famous 600' cascade. Next stop is the island of Cozumel in Mexico. After a visit to its only city, San Miguel, it's off to Chichen Itza and its magnificent Mayan pyramid where we learn how the Mayans used this pyramid...
Three of the Caribbean's most popular places to visit are highlighted in this program. First port of call is Ocho Rios, Jamaica, where people delight in bargaining with the Jamaican craftspeople; then, everyone holds on to climb its famous 600' cascade. Next stop is the island of Cozumel in Mexico. After a visit to its only city, San Miguel, it's off to Chichen Itza and its magnificent Mayan pyramid where we learn how the Mayans used this pyramid in astronomy as a sundial; the temple on top was used in celebration of the equinoxes. The program ends with a trip to Stingray City at the Grand Cayman Island. People are always excited to come here to feed and be safely among stingrays in their natural habitat.
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Content Type
Documentary
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Vacations, Tourist attractions, Travel, Cruises, International Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
Cruises, International Travel
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Exploring the World, Mexico 2 - Mexico City
directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 29 mins
Mexico City, capital of Mexico and the center of the nation's political, cultural, and economic life, is one of the world's largest cosmopolitan cities. Originally built by the Aztecs, it was the capital of their mighty empire. Here we explore the Palacio de Bellas Artes, a palace of the performing arts; the Cated...
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directed by Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999; presented by Sandra Neil; produced by Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013, in Exploring the World (Derry, NH: Chip Taylor Communications, 2013), 29 mins
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Mexico City, capital of Mexico and the center of the nation's political, cultural, and economic life, is one of the world's largest cosmopolitan cities. Originally built by the Aztecs, it was the capital of their mighty empire. Here we explore the Palacio de Bellas Artes, a palace of the performing arts; the Catedral Metropolitana, the Metropolitan Cathedral, or "the jewel of the Zócalo," which took nearly 300 years to complete and is the larges...
Mexico City, capital of Mexico and the center of the nation's political, cultural, and economic life, is one of the world's largest cosmopolitan cities. Originally built by the Aztecs, it was the capital of their mighty empire. Here we explore the Palacio de Bellas Artes, a palace of the performing arts; the Catedral Metropolitana, the Metropolitan Cathedral, or "the jewel of the Zócalo," which took nearly 300 years to complete and is the largest church in Latin America. Next we visit the most important archeological ruins in Mexico, the ruins of Teotihuacán, located 30 miles north of Mexico City, and see what remains of a once thriving civilization that dates back to somewhere around 300 BC. Here one can climb the 243 steps to the top of the Pyramid of the Sun, which is the third largest pyramid in the world; also we explore ancient roadways and vestiges of other dwellings. We too explore the Plaza de Toros Monumental de Mexico, which is the world's largest bullfighting arena; and at the Plaza Garibaldi we hear mariachi music, the official music of Mexico.
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Travel
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Brenda DeBoer, fl. 2013
Author / Creator
Giorgio Saturnino, fl. 1999, Sandra Neil
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Chip Taylor Communications
Series
Exploring the World
Topic / Theme
Tourist attractions, Vacations, Travel, International Travel
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Chip Taylor Communications
Type of Travel
International Travel
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