Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), February 2, 1977, p. 12

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CHURCHES Alt ugh Mexico ia a Catholic country there are churches for almost all faiths You may find the local church of your religion In the telephone books or by asking your hotel clerk CLUBS American clubs have branches in Mexico and Shiners Lions Rotarlanj and others may visit their Mexican counterpart Your local chapter may offer guidance la this respect or you may Rod the local or chapter In the telephone book There are local versions of the Young Men s Wo Chrl Association and the Salvation CLOTHING Except for those visiting the northern areas In the winter visitors to Mexico need not carry heavy clothing II visiting Mexico City during the rainy season May through early October it Is wise to include a raincoat and perhaps an umbrella A light overcoat will do or the mid winter but it will not be needed when visiting the coast resorts where the weather Is always mild Shorts are the moat appropriate clothing for the coast but a wardrobe should include slacks and blouses or shirts lor evening wear Plan your luggage In accordance with the places you will visit during your tour but always try to travel light Purchasing bound to make your luggage KB In weight on the return flight With the Gull of Mexico and the Caribbean on the east the Pacific on the west and the Gulf of California or Sea of Corfea between the peninsula of California and the mainland Mexico boasts fl miles of shores to thrill all water sports lovers The country neighbors are the United Stales on the north and Guatemala and on the TOURISM Tourists have Found their favorite havens in Mexico continues at the head of the country resorts because its varied at tractions for the sea lover Among these are beautiful beaches tropical climate good water for swimming and skiing as well as yachting sailing fishing and other sports Some of the world a moat luxurious hotels dot the shore at Acapulco and connoisseurs find their palates flattered by fine food liquor and Puerto Vallarta now nearly matches as a tourist resort while the most recent discovery on the Pacific coastline is southern California New beaches are being discovered along the Pacific Some like Man ran 111 La Pas and on the Pacific have long held a reputation as areas The oldest resorts ore those of the Gulf of Mexico where Veracrui and others retain their prominent place In tourism Choose whichever resort you may on the coast or In Interior Mexico Guadalajara Puebla To Cuemavaca J Brave to CALL US FOR ALL YOUR ARRANOEMENTS ABC Charier Air Tickets Hotels COMPLETE TRAVEL SERVICE Serving Georgetown Area lor Man Than JO Years BARBER HENLEY LTD I Georgetown OFFICE HOURS I AM TO Men FOOD AND BEVERAGES Mexico City restaurants can be an experience and an education for the traveller with establishment serving American Chinese German Hungarian Japanese Spanish French Kosher and other cuisines Consult your hotel clerk where to dine Breakfast is generally served between and 10 a lunch between and m and dinner between and m Nat all Mexican food Is hot and spicy Some of the food like tortillas enchiladas has been with us since the preColimbian era Mexican dishes are the product of mixing the native and the Spanish cuisine by the conquerors while other tasty dishes have been Introduced later travellers who made Mexico their home ONTARIO MOTOR LEAGUE TRAVEL SERVICE presents TANGIER ONE WEEK MARCH 26 499 Tour Includes AIR FARE FROM TORONTO TRANSFERS AIRPORT HOTEL AIRPORT HOTEL ACCOMMODATION TWO MEALS DAILY FOR DETAILS PLEASE CALL DENNIS OR CATHY AT HOURS- 9 QUEEN ST E BRAMPTON Mexicans like to have visitors and they are always ready to roll out the carpet for those that come from any part of the world A friendly smile is the first greeting that a Mexican extends to a visitor followed by the words urging you to feel at home Mexico basic economy depends on agriculture and mining but a burgeoning manufacturing Industry and a fast growing commerce developing into major porlance Tourism la one of the moat important revenue corners and a compensating force In the country a balance of payments With more resorts being discovered and brought into being by the Mexican Government In California and Ixlapa industry continues growing Foreign Investors have found a safe climate with good rates of return In Mexico The varied climates and attractions of the country as well as other conveniences have attracted droves of pensioneers from the United Slates as well some from Canada and The rate has remained at 12 pesos for a dollar lifts Tilt CUSTOM The minute step on Mexican soil you find the at i now are In a country where customs are Latin You will find that people lire friendly and well mannered At the same time they are more ceremonious and unhurried even in Mexico City where the stepped up pace of progress has encroached upon leisurely living The friends you moke will expect a handshake on meeting and another on departing If you saw them a few hours earlier Save the or embrace for Old time acquaintances whom you have not seen in long time Although Mexicans arc getting a lltUe more relaxed about the friendly hug especlallylnMexlcoCity Ills best avoid it in the case of feminine the girl extends her arms first Hag down taxi from the curb hissing softly if you think the driver may not you in time to stop but don I whistle Whistling down a cab driver for that matter is considered the peak of bad All cabs In Mexico City except tourist cabs that park in front of hotels have taximeters that mark the tare you must pay at the end of your trip the provinces make arrangements on the fare to be paid before boarding a cab this will avoid later problems over the charge DINING Like all other Latins Mexicans have a different concept of lime especially when It comes dining So don let it upset you if the service Is somewhat slower especially In the better restaurants A hurried lunch may be had in restaurants 1 to m or who must get hack to their desks within an hour but the major establishments cater to ho enjoy a leisurely Tipping at the more posh establishments is from 10 to 15 per cent of the bill When dining at American plan hotels inqulreaboutthccostof meals and tip accordingly Tipping a cab driver is necessary but the boy lorrying your luggage should gel a lip of about three or five pesos i to cents a bag Tourist guides should be tipped from five to ten pesos to BO tents per person and tips for any other minor service rendered should never be less than a peso eight cents AND ISfTIVf With the modern Jet age Mexico is Just hours away from any point on the face of the earth lis location ideal year round climate and a multitude of attractions ALL STAR TOURS OF MOTG COACH OUR BUSINESS IS GOING PLACES Geography and climate have a definite Influence on food In the northern states where dry desert hills once made It Im possible to raise any livestock other than goats the most favored dish is kid goat cabrito prepared In various delicious ways The mainstay of Yucatan and Cam pee he In the southeast is pork with deer and fowl prepared In versions Doth coats arc famouse for seafood and the coast people have a way with it Try shrimp and oyster cocktails fish soup turtle soup and the many kinds of fish Cevlche is a favorite of both Mexicans and visitors tl la fish marinated in lime Juice and seasoned with tomatoes herbs onions and a little chill plus slices of avocado And speaking of avocado the wide variety of this delicious fruit vegetable has no end There arc some as large as Dollars 37 SO MOO SO cantaloupes in Yucatan white others in different states may be the aire of a chicken egg All are tasty but each has a flavor of own The delicate white f lah of Lake JanltiioinPalicuarot bianco is food fit or a king Try the numerous desserts of originally prepared by nuns for the old Spanish clergy Try the famous molepoblano a rich seasoned sauce served with chicken or turkey Mole recipes change around the country and the one from Is entirely different from that of Guadalajara or Tequila Is the moat famous Mexican alcoholic beverage There are at least regional liquors many unknown out their areas Take it with salt and lime or with a chaser prepared with lime lemon sour orange pepper salt and a tain chili Bars open around a m Those catering to he tourist trade may remain open till or Jam Most hotel bars have entertainment ranging from local musicians signers In haws with internationally famous artists bars In major hotels with good background music are fine for ring reason utile and controlled by the Secretary of Tourism Mexico City has a number of offering every type of entertainment from vaudeville to ballet opera and concerts It is best to consult with the main desk of the hotel before venturing nut for llckits that the plain in Mexico City Monterrey Guadalajara and other major cities in the It la beat to get your bullfight tickets from a travel agent The charrcrla has a special place on the Mexican scene Today the charro a gen lemon cowboy is usually a professional man who by avocation has become the epitome of excellent The adheres to the strict code of conduct in all hla activities The superb equestrian show that one can witness at a Memo arena can only be surpassed by the colorful costumes and at mospherc He sure to ask where you can sec this uniquely Mexican fiista There ore Chnrro Associations all over the country Horse racing Jal and other ports attract their own share of fans in Mexico City THJPHONI- Tl- AND COSTAL Mexico s modern long distance liLa you dial person to from mon In to the United States or onada If calling from your hotel ask your switchboard operator in place the mil rails may lie mudo dialing national operators tngllih ire now In use In moat major iltiei There 1 slit anil wise to or service fnsl preface I In may be scarce night clubs have ixtolient or dance floors The bent ones for dining and dancing usually art in hotels but are establish ments for this In every largi city and resort movie theaters abound throughout the country often showing the films from the United Baseball is a popular sport along coast and northern Mexico while soccer Is the king of sports In Mexico IncludingMcxIcodty The capital has one of the world largest sotccr stadiums that is almost as and fills to opacity when op teams play funs of both hove a common meeting ground in rush Air curry stamps I prion 12 nl for ten to the US and pesos 4 tents I to mm- is Is every type of hotel in from ultra modern Klaus aluminum buildings to charming Inns and former haciendas an located along the rondx in 1 ties Itoomlng homes tall ones All lading rates ore author I red by the Secretary tourism must prominently displayed In very room or suite wishing to up tan find fur nlshed apartments in major unci sorts by checking with renl agents or through the classified sections of newspapers Canadas West and Yellowstone National Park Including departure for Calgary Stamped from 4O0 June Jul it September 10 California and the Golden West 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