Evening star., 1935-02-24
MEXICO OUTLINES
TRIP FOR VISITORS
11.Day itinerary Suggested
for Rotarians Attending
Convention.

MEXICO CITY, February o.
With members of Rotary Clubs all
over the world preparing TO come here
for their international convention
June II to 81, Mexico City is bustling
with activity to prepare for the hun
dreds of visitors.
AS the burden of transportation
within Mexico will fall largely on the
railroads, the National Railways of
Mexico are putting the lines in tip
top shape to assure steady and eff
cient service. Special tours also are
being arranged for Rotarians and
other visitors. Two itineraries have
been worked out recently. One
crowds number Of attractions into
six days. Those who have the time
are urged to choose the more leisurely
and interesting schedule of IL days.
Itinerary Of Tour.
The longer of the two tours around
Mexico City is sketched below, and
gives some idea of the diversions
available to the visitor to Mexico:
First day-TranSfer to hotel. Break
fast. Under the direction of one who
knows beautiful Mexico City, the
visitor tours the ancient metropolis,
reviewing its thrilling history from
the days Of the Aztec kings, through
the Spanish conquest and the golden
days of the viceroys. Luncheon at
one of Mexico City's elite restaurants.
In the afternoon, more historically
fascinating points are visited
Second day-After breakfast, visit
to the National Museum, accompanied
by an archeologist who gives an au-
thoritative glimpse into the marvellous
achievements of past ages on the con-
tinent, as these are reflected in thou
sands Of monuments, idols and art
facts. A drive to the giant pyramids
of the sun and the moon, about 80
miles from Mexico City. There one
gazes upon city older than those
Of Babylon and Egypt. Luncheon in
a most unusual cave restaurant near
by. Art connoiseurs will have a rare
treat at the ancient monastery of
San Agustin Acolman; return by way
of the great national shrine dedicated
to Mexico's patron saint, the Virgin
Of Guadalupe.
Floating Gardens.
Third day-Imagine Venice bordered
with miles of flower fields and one
has some idea of what the day holds
in visit to the beautiful floating
gardens Of Xochimilco. Monasteries
at Churubusco and San Angel, to-
gether with a visit to Copilco Mexico
City's lava buried Pompen, are in
cluded. After luncheon the visitor Is
free to follow his own inclinatiCns-
to rest, go shopping, or to browse in
and out of the city's corners.
Fourth day-After an early break
fast. motor over one of the worlds
most beautiful scenic mountain drives,
passing not far from the everlasting
SHOWS of 17000-foot Mount Ixtacci-
hutal. Mexico's famed Sleeping
Woman" to Cholula, the city of towers
and domes. thence on to Puebla, the
New Worlds rival of SPANS famed
Talavera in the making of fine pot
terry and tiles. Entire houses are built
Of these colorful glazed azulejos. After
an interesting days inspection of this
old colonial city. comfortable hotel.
Fifth day-Free for pursuing ones
own particular interests.
Thrilling Scenery.
Sixth day-En route to Oaxaca over
the lines Of the National Railways of
Mexico World travellers remark that
few one-day trips hold the beauties
and thrills Of this journey over high
lands and lowlands, through luxuriant
tropics and deserts, to the land of the
famed Zapotec and Mixtec races.
Seventh day-After a good nights
sleep in the restful, tonic air of Oaxaca,
a visit to the famed market place. the
exquisite Iglesia de Santo Domingo,
and thence to the ancient archeologi-
cal city of Monte Alban. where in No.
tomb DR.. Case and his associates re-
covered the Monte Alban jewels. A
marvellous view of the beautiful OAK
aca Valley from the automobile road
on returning. In Oaxaca one is def
nitely off the beaten path. far from
the influence of the twentieth CEN
tury machine age and one may rub
elbows with the interesting natives in
their peculiar garb and see little bur-
ros loaded down with produce OAK
aca's hotels are noted for eXcellency
of their food.
Eighth day-Motor through num-
ber of quaint Indian villages. observing
at first hand the tranquil life, customs
and handicrafts of the charming OAK
acan peoples. The giant tule tree is
visited. Weather permitting, one con-
tinues to the ancient city Of Militia.
containing some of the worlds most
notable examples of ancient archi-
lecture. In the evening a promenade
about Oaxaca's typical plaza, where
native romances bloom under the soft
Oaxacan moon.
100000 Hotel.
Ninth day-Another delightful rail
journey to the million-dollar Carol
Crespo Hotel and watering place, al
ready noted for the brilliancy of its
guests and the eXcellency OF its cuisine.
Tenth day-In the morning the
guest may swim or golf. explore the
subteranean corridors and the great
bottling works from which comes the
TOURS.
- NAA