Comments on: Mexico: Pilgrimage Towns http://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/22/mexico-pilgrimage-towns/ A Travel Journalist's Tips from the Road Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:19:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: Chrishttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/22/mexico-pilgrimage-towns/comment-page-1/#comment-2571 Chris Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:22:26 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1540#comment-2571 Judy - Unfortunately, no. I'm still technically in Editors Council, so I'll be going to Portland instead. While I love Thailand, I was there less than three years ago so it didn't seem worth the money. And finally, we're moving back to Philly in early March, so the time didn't seem right. Have fun, though, and I'll look for your blog updates! Judy – Unfortunately, no. I’m still technically in Editors Council, so I’ll be going to Portland instead. While I love Thailand, I was there less than three years ago so it didn’t seem worth the money. And finally, we’re moving back to Philly in early March, so the time didn’t seem right. Have fun, though, and I’ll look for your blog updates!

]]> By: Judy Wellshttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/22/mexico-pilgrimage-towns/comment-page-1/#comment-2552 Judy Wells Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:23:56 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1540#comment-2552 Chris - yes, I'm working on another year as of yesterday. We've had more gray days this winter than usual, and a bit more cold but at least we don't have to shovel snow. I'd like to be back in Mexico too. Are you going to Thailand? I've decided to make a 2-3 day stop in Dubai on the way over and I think others have too. Judy Chris – yes, I’m working on another year as of yesterday. We’ve had more gray days this winter than usual, and a bit more cold but at least we don’t have to shovel snow. I’d like to be back in Mexico too. Are you going to Thailand? I’ve decided to make a 2-3 day stop in Dubai on the way over and I think others have too. Judy

]]> By: Chrishttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/22/mexico-pilgrimage-towns/comment-page-1/#comment-2551 Chris Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:05:41 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1540#comment-2551 Thanks, Judy, for helping out! Didn't I see you had a birthday this past week? Hope you are enjoying better weather than we have here (we're buried under 2 feet of snow!) On days like this, I miss Mexico! Thanks, Judy, for helping out! Didn’t I see you had a birthday this past week? Hope you are enjoying better weather than we have here (we’re buried under 2 feet of snow!) On days like this, I miss Mexico!

]]> By: Chrishttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/22/mexico-pilgrimage-towns/comment-page-1/#comment-2549 Chris Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:04:39 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1540#comment-2549 Emily - I agree with Judy (she and I were on the same trip). You could easily do San Juan de Los Lagos as either a daytrip or a stop on the way between Guadalajara and Guanajuato. We didn't stay overnight in San Juan de Los Lagos, so I don't have any particular recommendations for lodging there, but it is a town where many Mexicans visit so I'm sure there are some places. If you are looking for Western hotel brands, the closest would probably be in Guadalajara.It sounds like a significant trip for Nina, so it will probably be special for all of you! Enjoy your time in that area of Mexico and report back here afterward! Emily – I agree with Judy (she and I were on the same trip). You could easily do San Juan de Los Lagos as either a daytrip or a stop on the way between Guadalajara and Guanajuato. We didn’t stay overnight in San Juan de Los Lagos, so I don’t have any particular recommendations for lodging there, but it is a town where many Mexicans visit so I’m sure there are some places. If you are looking for Western hotel brands, the closest would probably be in Guadalajara.

It sounds like a significant trip for Nina, so it will probably be special for all of you! Enjoy your time in that area of Mexico and report back here afterward!

]]> By: Judy Wellshttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/22/mexico-pilgrimage-towns/comment-page-1/#comment-2547 Judy Wells Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:31:06 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1540#comment-2547 Emily -You can easily stop in San Juan de los Lagos en route between Guadalajara (easiest to fly into) and Guanajuato. If your Nina wants to stay more than a few hours, you might want to spend the night there.judy Emily -

You can easily stop in San Juan de los Lagos en route between Guadalajara (easiest to fly into) and Guanajuato. If your Nina wants to stay more than a few hours, you might want to spend the night there.

judy

]]> By: Emilyhttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/22/mexico-pilgrimage-towns/comment-page-1/#comment-2508 Emily Sun, 07 Feb 2010 08:09:39 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1540#comment-2508 Hi! My in-laws (they are native to Mexico; I am not!) want to take us on a trip to San Juan de Los Lagos, specifically because Nina (grandma) prayed to that virgin for something and it was part of the deal that she'd make the pilgrimage.Anyway, should we actually stay in the town of San Juan de Los lagos, or just stay in Guadalajara? We are also planning on staying a few days in Guanajuato, just FYI.Any advice or thoughts would be so very helpful! Hi! My in-laws (they are native to Mexico; I am not!) want to take us on a trip to San Juan de Los Lagos, specifically because Nina (grandma) prayed to that virgin for something and it was part of the deal that she’d make the pilgrimage.

Anyway, should we actually stay in the town of San Juan de Los lagos, or just stay in Guadalajara? We are also planning on staying a few days in Guanajuato, just FYI.

Any advice or thoughts would be so very helpful!

]]> By: Chrishttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/22/mexico-pilgrimage-towns/comment-page-1/#comment-919 Chris Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:06:11 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1540#comment-919 Jo - I would say that it would take about 4 hours, possibly a little longer, to get to Atotonilco from Guadalajara. It's really much closer to San Miguel and Guanajuato, and would make a good stop if you are visiting either one of those towns.If you are based in Guadalajara and are looking for daytrips, San Juan de los Lagos or Zapopan are much closer and could easily be seen in a few hours.Are you heading to Mexico soon? Jo – I would say that it would take about 4 hours, possibly a little longer, to get to Atotonilco from Guadalajara. It’s really much closer to San Miguel and Guanajuato, and would make a good stop if you are visiting either one of those towns.

If you are based in Guadalajara and are looking for daytrips, San Juan de los Lagos or Zapopan are much closer and could easily be seen in a few hours.

Are you heading to Mexico soon?

]]> By: Jo Austinhttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/22/mexico-pilgrimage-towns/comment-page-1/#comment-907 Jo Austin Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:54:35 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1540#comment-907 How far is Atotonilco from Guadalajara?? How long would it take to get there?? How far is Atotonilco from Guadalajara?? How long would it take to get there??

]]> By: Judy Wellshttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/22/mexico-pilgrimage-towns/comment-page-1/#comment-623 Judy Wells Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:06:56 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1540#comment-623 Chris - I'm loving your posts. At Santuario de Atotonilco I found it so interesting - and sad - that we were more comfortable interacting with the cat outside than the old woman silently begging for pesos. Chris – I’m loving your posts. At Santuario de Atotonilco I found it so interesting – and sad – that we were more comfortable interacting with the cat outside than the old woman silently begging for pesos.

]]> By: Chrishttp://caroundtheworld.com/2009/10/22/mexico-pilgrimage-towns/comment-page-1/#comment-368 Chris Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:39:22 +0000 http://caroundtheworld.com/?p=1540#comment-368 Carole - I must have missed that alcove. Definitely worth checking out. Thanks for contributing! Carole – I must have missed that alcove. Definitely worth checking out. Thanks for contributing!

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