The Acapulco Convention and Visitors Bureau today announced the new ‘Jaguar Route,’ offering a rare encounter with the history and attractions of the State of Guerrero.
A symbol of the unconditional beauty of a dark starry night, the flowing vitality of the waters, the potent strength of the mountains and fertility of nature, the Jaguar’s divine attributes are also the embodiment of the enchantment and tradition of this route.
“The ancient settlers and the jaguar coexisted together for more than twenty thousand years,” says Jesus Radilla Calderon, Director of the Acapulco Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The settlers strived to remember and capture the magic of the jaguar and keep it alive. Similar to the settlers, with the development of the Jaguar Route, the magic of Guerrero is kept alive.”
The Route starts in Taxco de Alarcón, where the tourists can visit the Santa Prisca Church, view beautiful silver crafts and explore the dramatic rock formations and underground river of Cacahuamilpa’s Caves, the largest network of caves in all of Latin America.
The next stop is Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc, a small town in La Montaña, boasting streets and houses made of Ivory. Here, the last Aztec Emperor was laid to rest.
Further along the Jaguar Route is Iguala, where the Mexican National Flag was born. The archaeological zone of Xochilapa La Organera, a ceremonial center of the Mezcala Culture, is also located here along the Basin of Balsas River. Nearby in the capital city of Chilpancingo, representations of the Jaguar’s Dance and El Porrazo Dance can be admired.
Tehuacalco, a recently discovered archaeological zone that includes a ball court, residential space, and a holy temple is also found on the route. Some archaeologists believe that Tehuacalco dates back to the time of The Olmecs.
Finally, this magnificent journey ends in the legendary tourist destination of Acapulco. Places to visit of particular interest here include the San Diego Fort, Palma Sola, Diego Rivera’s Wall, and the Mask Museum. Eco-adventure seekers will also want to visit Coyuca and Tres Palos Lagoon, where one can participate in a Sea Turtle program, or take an exciting ride through Cayucos Lagoon in traditional canoes. And of course, no mention of Acapulco is complete without highlighting the beautiful sunsets over the Acapulco Bay, the daring cliff divers at Quebrada as well as the city’s pulsating nightlife.
For more information about the Jaguar Route visit www.rutadeljaguar.com
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