This is a travel guide infused with Aztec (Mexica) empire history so that you can get the most out of your visit to the incredible, Mexico City (CDMX). Free Mexico City PDF Travel Guide link below, no sign up required. We start by explaining how the city was founded over two islands in the middle of Lake Texcoco and why the Mexica choose that spot. For 200 years the Aztec empire thrived. But just as the prophecy of the return of the god, Quezalcoatl told, in the year “one reed” in the Aztec calendar men arrived from the east and the downfall of the empire was complete in only two short years. The Spanish conquistadors had arrived and changed Mexico and Central America forever. But how where they able to take down such a fierce and highly advanced people? We will get into that too! Visit the site where the towering pyramids once stood, in the center of the city at the Templo Mayor, in the Zocalo. Imagine the immense Chapultepec park as a site for noble Mexica to retreat. And see what remains of the ancient lake and floating gardens in Xochimilco. It is so much more than just a fun party spot! This is part I of our CDMX Travel Guide series. Next time, join us for a more touristy guide focusing on other highlights to see, retrace the footsteps of Frida Kahlo. Indulge in Mexican culinary delights and find out where to stay and how to get around. We will even take a few day trips to Puebla and Teotihuacan pyramids! Stay tuned! Disclaimer: I hope you enjoy the information I have put together. I am not an historian just a person with an interest. I did do my best to research the factuality of the information presented, but it is intended for entertainment purposes, not as an historic resource. *The decimation of the indigenous population of Central America was in the 90-96% range. Population decline in Meso America during the 100 years after the arrival of the Spanish varies but sources agree that the population was over 30 million and fell to a population of somewhere between 1 to 3 million. Further Information: The cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), full of its fruits, called nōchtli in Nahuatl, represents the island of Tenochtitlan. To the Mexicans, the snake represented wisdom, and it had strong connotations with the god Quetzalcoatl. STCO Article On Precolonial Roots of Mexico City https://www.salttravelco.com/post/historic-roots-of-mexico-city-dive-deep-into-the-ancient-past-at-places-you-can-visit-today NPR Article https://www.npr.org/2019/11/10/777220132/500-years-later-the-spanish-conquest-of-mexico-is-still-being-debated Fiction based on events Book by Graham Hancock War God: Nights of the Witch Fall in the Indian population after the arrival of the Spaniards. Diseases or exploitation? https://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0185-16672010000200004 Keywords: CDMX, Pre Columbian, Precolonial, Meso America, eagle, snake, nopal cactus, legend Huitzilopochtli  Mexicas , Referred to themselves as the "People of the Sun" WE NOW OFFER TRAVEL PLANNING!!! YAY! https://www.salttravelco.com/travelconsultation Specializing in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico City & Europe Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzoJYvlf65ZKv4W0-x0w2A/join Buy us a cocktail or become a member @ Patreon: https://patreon.com/salttravel?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link CDMX AZTECA ROOTS MEXICO CITY ABSOLUTELY FREE PDF TRAVEL GUIDE TO MEXICO CITY (No sign up, no email, nada) https://www.salttravelco.com/pdf-guides

Links Mentioned In Video: Volcanos: Fuego (active) visible from rooftops in Antigua Agua (dormant) highly visible from all over Antigua Pacaya (active) fun intermediate hike / half day trip Acatenango (dormant) 3 day hike for incredible closeup views of the Fuego volcano next to it. Go with a guide! Walking Tour with Klaudia Klaudia.tours@hongvangmail.combui6077 Surprising Sightseeing: Taco Bell McDonalds Starbucks Favorite Ruins: Santo Domingo and Santa Clara Favorite Eats & Drinks: Antigua Brewing Co, El Ilegal, Chicharrones Cindal, Angie Angie, Sky Bar, Fermento, Patio de la Primera, Ni Fu Ni Fa Where to Stay: Airbnb Tia Kiki's Garden, Palacio Chico1948, Porta Hotel, Stay in Pueblo Viejo for cheaper Mayan Tours Shuttle Company: TradicionesMayas@hotmail.com +502-3008-7390 Time Code: 0:00 Intro 2:13 Climate and Weather - Dry and Rainy Season 2:53 Sightseeing - Things to See and Do 5:50 Favorite Places to Eat 10:08 Where to Stay 10:50 How To Get To Antigua Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzoJYvlf65ZKv4W0-x0w2A/join

Discover this ancient city, once 100,000 strong then lost to human knowledge for nearly one thousand years, buried under the jungle. We cover a brief history then dive into need-to-know details such as Tikal Highlights, Park Admission Prices and Procedure, Where to Stay and How to Get Here. We find the Mayan culture and this massive ancient city so fascinating and we’re sure you will to! WE NOW OFFER TRAVEL PLANNING!!! YAY! https://www.salttravelco.com/travelconsultation Specializing in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico City & Europe Links mentioned: Jaguar Inn inside park gates https://jaguartikal.com/ Direct Bus to Tikal for Tickets and Schedules http://www.litegua.com/ Pawed Crew - Check out our vlog style videos as we travel through Central America with our pack of 8 dogs! CHAPTERS 0:00 Let's Dive Into Tikal, Guatemala 1:30 Brief History of Lost Mayan City 2:30 Tip: Hire A Tour Guide! 3:14 Tikal Highlights 4:27 Park Admission 5:26 Where to Stay 6:15 How To Get Here 6:57 Summary - The Mysteries Abound

World famous for having one of the longest waves on the planet! Pavones is often in the spotlight in the surfing world and people fly from all around the globe to get to experience it's magic. It's almost like going back in time to the beginning of travel in Costa Rica and getting to experience the real uncut gem that adventurers and surfers discovered. Pavones is still as authentic, friendly and laid back as ever. Travel with us to the end of the road; the southern most town on the west coast of Costa Rica. Our third and final stop on our Pacific Road Trip Adventure! We bring our dogs Mogli, Lulu and Rayo along for the ride and enjoy lot's of beach walks, pet friendly restaurants, cafes and bars. Shout out to David Amburgey!!! Thank you for your nice comments!!! If you stick around to the end we'll share our shout-out password. Email us this week's secret code to SaltTravelCo@gmail.com to be mentioned in an upcoming episode! Thanks so much to everyone who watches, likes, subscribes, and comments! It is really, really appreciated; EVERY SINGLE ONE!!! Cheers! And happy travels! OTHER EPISODES FROM OUR ROAD TRIP 1 PLAYA DOMINICAL & BALLENA PARK https://youtu.be/de3kHRhVdH0 2 THE OSA PENINSULA, PUERTO JIMENEZ & MATAPALO https://youtu.be/1JIfLe-sR7E

Join us as we rest mind, body and soul in the incomparable Osa Peninsula! We wild camp, watch talented surfers, learn about the Corcovado National Park, see lots of wildlife and so much more! We will visit the port town of Puerto Jimenez, the picturesque beach of Playa Colorado and dive into the enchanting village of Cabo Matopalo. WE NOW OFFER TRAVEL PLANNING!!! YAY! https://www.salttravelco.com/travelconsultation Specializing in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico City & Europe Stay until the end for the secret password :) email: salttravelco@gmail.com Shout out to zenmaiden1! Thank you for playing along! Thank you all for watching, liking, subscribing; there’s so much to do! And we appreciate all of you that do!!! OTHER EPISODES FROM OUR ROAD TRIP 1 PLAYA DOMINICAL & BALLENA PARK https://youtu.be/de3kHRhVdH0 2 THE OSA - This one ;) 3 PLAYA PAVONES https://youtu.be/dvoRfpj5kRU Restaurant: Los Delfines in Puerto Jimenez BM Super Market in Puerto Jimenez Waterfall is King Louis waterfall SINAC Website http://www.sinac.go.cr/EN-US/ac/acosa/pnc/Pages/default.aspx Great Info if You’re Interested in Visiting and Camping in Corcovado https://costa-rica-guide.com/nature/national-parks/corcovado/ Info on Tours in Corcovado https://corcovadoinfocenter.com/ James Kaiser https://jameskaiser.com/costa-rica-guide/parks/corcovado/ Map of Corcovado we use from www.allaboutbirds.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corcovado_National_Park

Great surf, craft beer, beaches, restaurants and a very special waterfall! Travel Guide to Dominical Beach with quick stops in Ballena Marine National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park Join us this week as we kick back and watch surfers put on a show, enjoy some beach time under the almond trees and dive into all that Dominical and surrounding towns have to offer! OTHER EPISODES FROM OUR ROAD TRIP 1 PLAYA DOMINICAL & BALLENA PARK - This one ;) 2 THE OSA https://youtu.be/1JIfLe-sR7E 3 PLAYA PAVONES https://youtu.be/dvoRfpj5kRU IN THIS EPISODE CAFE MONO CONGO Great bakery goods and amazing coffee! Try the gallo pinto and the avacado toast Open Daily for Breakfast and Lunch Pet friendly! FUEGO CRAFT BREWERY AND RESTAURANT What a place! A coffee shop with neat little gift shop, plus a craft brewery on-site with tasting room, and a beautiful open-air restaurant all in one place! Pet friendly! Phat Noodle Very popular option. Good for dinner. We recommend the spicy margaritas! Pozo Azul Waterfall An easy to access waterfall located a super short drive from the beach town of Dominical in sister town, Dominicalito. A very refreshing and relaxing place to spend some time. Ballena Marine National Park NOT DOGS ALLOWED No one-time-use plastic water bottles Some people may complain about paying to go to a beach in Costa Rica but the Ballena Beach in Uvita with the spectacular whales tale form in the sand at low tide does need to be protected to maintain this incredible natural phenomenon. Pay with credit or debit; $6 tourists, $1 locals. Manuel Antonio National Park No one-time-use plastic water bottles Closed Tuesdays, sorry not Mondays like we said in the video Open 7 am to 4 pm $18 usd must purchase tickets online

In this travel guide to the La Fortuna and Arenal Area we're getting up close to the Arenal Volcano lava flow! We'll show you the best the area has to offer from hiking to hanging bridges, where to eat and stay, and take you to the Baldi and Tabacon Hot Springs to compare the two and help you decide which is best for you. WE NOW OFFER TRAVEL PLANNING!!! YAY! https://www.salttravelco.com/travelconsultation Specializing in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico City & Europe PLACES WE VISIT: NOTE: Plastic disposable water bottles are not allowed in parks in Costa Rica Arenal 1968 Our Rating ****/* • Pet Friendly! Leashed dogs welcome. • Easy to moderate trails • Great restaurant at the end of the trail. Open 8 am - 6 pm Daily Adults $17 USD Discounts for students, seniors and CR locals www.arenal1968.com Mistico Hanging Bridges Our Rating ****/* • We recommend going with a guide. It will make a HUGE difference in the quality of your time at the park. If you're going to spend the money it's worth it to do it right. Otherwise it's just an expensive walking trail. • Closed toed shoes required • Drive to park is about 25 minutes from town Open 6 am - 3:50 pm Daily Adults 19-64 years of age $26 USD Guided Tour for $14 more per person • Choose from Bird Tour, Natural History Tour (we did this one), and Night Walk Tour Group Rates available Discounts for teens, seniors and CR locals Children under 12 are free! www.misticopark.com La Fortuna de San Carlos town • Sundays in the central park are a fun way to see some local culture Red Frog Coffee Roasters • Breakfast Burrito with extra green sauce! • Truly great coffee La Cava Woodfire Pizza • Pizza! And grill Pollo Fortuneño Rotisserie & Grill • Mixed platters to share for 2 people or more • Bomb margaritas! Baldi Thermal Resort Our Rating ****/* • It's really nice to visit the HOT springs on a rainy, colder day Day passes start at 9 am on weekends and 10 am on weekdays Closes 9:00pm (I'm pretty sure they told us 10pm) Prices for Adults Entrance: Nationals $19 / Foreign $36 Entrance + Dinner: $39 / $56 Entrance + Lunch: $39 / $56 Entrance + Lunch + Dinner: $59 / $76 www.baldihotsprings.cr Tabacon Hot Springs and Spa Our Rating ***** • A romantic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation in the healing thermal waters • We had the full day pass because it was a special deal although we arrived in the afternoon. • We HIGHLY recommend the night pass if you are only going for a half day. It was SOOOO amazing at night! www.tabacon.com Confort Arenal Hotel Nicely appointed rooms or apartments with balconies facing the volcano! • Pet friendly! • AC / WIFI • Picnic tables & social area • Lots of wild animals like toucans, sloths and wild turkeys https://www.confortarenal.com/ Casas del Rio Gorgeous studio villas overlooking a giant pond and flowing river. Also, vacation houses available for bigger groups. Very nicely manicured grounds, social area with full kitchen, two pools and a water slide! • Pet Friendly! • Spa services on property • AC / WIFI • Very close to town http://casadelrio.net/ Thank you for joining us!

Get to know the mountain town of Santa Elena and cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica! In this video we will show you around town including the surprising best place to see wildlife (hint: it’s not at a park or even on a tour!), we’ll swim at a private waterfall, eat dinner in a tree, take a night walk tour, cross suspension bridges, plus much more!!!! Handy Information From Video: Best Breakfast Spots in Santa Elena and Monteverde! Orchid Cafe / Cafe Orqueda Stella's Cafe Monteverde CASEM Coop Best Dinners: Bon Apetite Woodfire Pizza Tree House downtown Santa Elena Morphos Restaurant for best sunset views in town ZUCCARO BAKERY: Grab a cinnamon roll, sourdough bread or a savory pesto empanada and a coffee at Zuccaro Bakery. There are two locations. One in the heart of Santa Elena and one inside the park like setting at the CASEM Coop. Top Tours In The Monteverde and Santa Elena areas: Bird watching! Toucans and Quetzals are two of the birds you might see. Night Walk Tour Phone: 8315 5002 Monteverde Waterfall / Cataratas Los Murciélagos Call for Reservations: 2645-6555 $6 adults / kids free SELVATURA ADVENTURE PARK - Hanging bridges, canopy tours, butterfly garden, hummingbird garden, and much more. Longest suspension bridge in Costa Rica!!! www.selvatura.com SKY ADVENTURES PARK - Adventure park with hanging bridges, canopy tours and sky trams, plus much more! Longest zip-line in Costa RIca!!! https://skyadventures.travel Coffee Tours: Monteverde Coffee Tour - https://www.cafedemonteverde.com Don Juan Tours - https://donjuantours.com/monteverde-chocolate-coffee-tours/ Children's Eternal Rainforest Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Monteverde Biological Reserve Thank you for watching and happy travels! Cheers! Danielle and Hairo Monteverde cloud forest is found at an altitude range of 4,000 to 6220 feet above sea level. Temperatures range from the 50s to the 70s with an average temperature around 64°F. There is also always a strong wind and a chill in the air so if you brought a long sleeve shirt or sweater and long pants you will want to wear them while you’re visiting this area. The wise advice to layer your clothing is especially good advice here as you will probably be doing lots of trekking so once you build up a sweat you can peel down a layer or two until you are comfortable again.

Playa Pachote is a charming fisherman village located on the Bahia Ballena, or Whale Bay in English, on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. A fun place to swim in calm waters, kayak to the local Playa Muertos, and explore the wildlife in the mangroves. Whales, turtles, scarlet macaws and monkeys are seen regularly. Grab a freshly caught ceviche and a cold beer and then relax and refresh in the beautiful lagoon.