Showing posts with label Mexico. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mexico. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Mexico - A Postal Card from 1893

This postal card was mailed from Mexico to Toledo, Ohio in 1893.



 

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Mexico - Cozumel via a Cruise Ship

Cozumel, Mexico
This cruise postcard was mailed in 2025.




 

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Mexico - A Recipe for Tortas


This Yummy Yummy postcard was sent in 2023 to me from Mexico!  

It is an official Postcrossing Postcard.  I added a copy of the back incase anyone wanted to see the recipe... 


 

Saturday, August 17, 2019

Mexico - Yuctan, El Castillo, Dear Doctor Postcard

El Castillo y las Mil Columnas, Chichen Itza.
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

Dear Doctor:
Here in the land of Mayas, archeology goes back to pre-Columbian days.  But medicine is up to the moment . . .and PENTOTHAL an anesthetic of choice.  Smooth induction, moment-to-moment control, swift recovery.  You'll like it too!
Abbott

This advertising postcard was postmarked from Mexico in 1961. 

Friday, April 1, 2016

Mexico - Playa Del Carmen, Caribbean Paradise

Playa Del Carmen
Mexico
Caribbean Paradise

Photo: Xavier Duran
2015

The sender writes:
We are on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas and because of bad weather we could not stop at Coco Cay and instead we are stopping in Mexico.  :D

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Mexico - Cozumel Island, Map and Common Fish

Map of the best dive sites in Cozumel and the diversity of species you can encounter in each of them.

Mapa de todos los mejores sitios de buceo en Cozumel y la gran variedad de especies marinas que te puedes encontrar en cada uno.

Photo by Luis Gomez
2015

Some of the fish listed are:
Parrotfish, Grouper, Hogfish, Angelfish, Snapper, Rays, Stingrays, Porcupinefish, Parrotfish, Sailfish, Sharks, Triggerfish and Turtles. 

Friday, January 8, 2016

Mexico - Mexico City, Monument to the Revolution

Monument de la Revolution (Monument to the Revolution)
Vista Panoramic (Panoramic View)
Mexico, D.F.  (see below)

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The Monument to the Revolution is a landmark and monument commemorating the Mexican Revolution. It is located in Plaza de la República  in downtown Mexico City. It is considered the tallest triumphal arch in the world, it stands 67 metres (220 ft) in height.

The structure also functions as a mausoleum for the heroes of the Mexican Revolution of 1910, Francisco "Pancho" Villa, Francisco I. Madero, Plutarco Elías Calles, Venustiano Carranza, and Lázaro Cárdenas. Revolutionary general Emiliano Zapata is not buried in the monument, but in Cuautla, Morelos.

Mexican Revolution Day is celebrated on November 20th.

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Mexico City is officially known as México, D. F. or simply D. F. Distrito Federal (Federal District).

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Mexico - Tijuana, Ensenada Freeway

Tijuana - Ensenada Freeway

The new and beautiful scenic Tijuana  - Ensenada Freeway in Baja California, Mexico.

La Nueva y Hermosa Autopista Escenica Tijuana - Ensenada, en Baja California, Mexico.
1971

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Mexico - Oaxaca with Santo Domingo's Church

Oaxaca, Mexico

Vista Panoramica de la ciudad de Oaxaca con la Iglesia de Santo Domingo.
Panoramic View of Oaxaca City with Santo Domingo Church.

Foto / Photo: A&P Giberstein
2014

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The city and municipality of Oaxaca, is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of the same name. It is located in the Centro District in the foothills of the Sierra Madre.  Oaxaca along with the archeological site of Monte Albán, were named a World Heritage Site in 1987.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Mexico - Chichen-Itza, Yucatan, Ruins

Chichen-Itza, Mexico

Vista aerea de la zona arqueologica
Aerial view of the arqueological zone (archeological zone)
2010

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Chichén Itzá is the largest of the archaeological cities of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is one of Mexico's most visited tourist destinations and was granted World Heritage Site status in 1988 by UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mexico - Cozumel, Three Views, Warm Beaches & Lighthouse by Mall

Cozumel, Quintana Roo

Las calidas playas de Cozumel y su mar con un color azul turquesa exquisito, hacen de la isla el sueno de todo viajero.
The warm beaches of Cozumel and its beautiful blue turquoise sea, make the island the dream of every visitor.
2010

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The lighthouse you see is in front of a mall, it is not used for maritime purposes. 

Mexico - Cozumel, Beautiful Views, A Mayan Warrior and his Family

Cozumel Mexico
Cozumel, Quintana Roo

Bellas vistas de la calida isla de Cozumel.
Beautiful views of the warm island of Cozumel.
2010

It does not say on the postcard, but the statue is a Mayan warrior and his family.  

Mexico - Uxmal Mexico

Uxmal Mexico
Mexico Yucatan Peninsula

Photo: Michael Friedel
2010

Mexico - Tulum Chichen Itza Caribe Mexicano

Tulum Chichen Itza Caribe Mexicano
(Chichen Itza Tulum Mexican Caribbean)

Mexico Yucatan Peninsula
Photo: Michael Friedel
2010

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Mexico - Peninsula de Yucatan - Map

Peninsula de Yucatan
(Map of the Yucatan Peninsula)

Mexico
Photo: Michael Friedel
2010

Mexico - Chichen Itza, Nueva Maravilla Del Mundo

Chichen Itza,
Nueva Maravilla Del Mundo
(Chichen Itza
New World Wonder)

Chac Mool.  Templo de los Guerreros.
Chac Mool.  Temple of the Warriors.

Foto: David Baeza B.
2010

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Mexico - Cozumel, NCL Cruise Ship and Parrotfish with Scuba Divers

Isla de (Island of ) Cozumel Mexico

Cruceros y buceadores que visitan Cozumel mantienen la economia de la isla y su desarrollo economica.

Cruise ships and divers visiting Cozumel help boost the island’s wealth and economic development.

Photo by Luis Gomez C.
Shown is a NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line) ship and a parrotfish.
2014

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Mexico - Cozumel, Snorkeling from Princess Cruise Line

Cozumel, Mexico

For the experienced and inexperienced, snorkeling is an activity not to be missed in Cozumel.

Photo by : Bruce Herman
Princess Cruises
2014

Mexico - Cozumel Island Map

Cozumel Islands
Greetings from Cozumel!

La flora y fauna marina que rodean la isla de Cozumel es variada y abundante, por esa razon la isla is considerada como una de los mejores sitios de buceo en el mundo.

The waters off Cozumel Island teem with diverse species of underwater life, which is why the island is considered one of the best dive sites in the world.

Photo: by Luis Gomez C.
2014

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Mexico - Avenida, Mexico City, Metropolitan Cathedral, Real Photo Postcard

Avenida 20 de Noviembre - 27
1940

This real photo postcard is from Mexico City and features Avenida 20 de Noviembre (November 20th Avenue) and the Metropolitan Cathedral in the background by Constitution Square. There is also many vintage late 1930's cars.