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The apartment patio.

A tropical guest house, we offer two  rooms for rent on a daily basis and a furnished apartment for rent by the day, week, or month.  Pets are OK.  One room has two single beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, satellite TV, and a private bath for $40US for one or two persons per night; $240US per week.  The second room has a double bed, A/C, and a shared bath with the owner.  Same prices as above.  Both of these rooms share a screened-in porch and have all glass French doors opening onto the porch.  

The apartment is on the second floor overlooking a small garden with a private entrance.  It has two double beds, sofa and chairs, dining area, complete kitchen with a  microwave, and satellite TV.  The apartment is  air conditioned and also has a ceiling fan.  The bath is completely tiled and has a glass block wall.  The apartment has three all-glass French doors opening onto the screened-in porch.  There is also an area off the porch for sunbathing. 

The gay-friendly owner lives in the ground floor unit which shares a small garden courtyard.   He speaks English and some Spanish.  He has lived in Mexico for for more than 10  years and can assist with your travel arrangements.  His email address is: billdelaluz_oaxmx@yahoo.com.  

For additional information and reservations, call from the United States 011-52-288-884-2331.  You will either reach Bill Pandolf or his answering service.
 

One of the bedrooms which looks onto the garden

Tlacotalpan is a lazy, tropical colonial town on the Papaloapan River (River of Butterflies, which is over 300 meters wide), 58 miles south of the Port of Veracruz.  Settled by Spaniards in the 16th Century, Tlacotalpan was an important gulf coast river port for the sugarcane and cotton plantations until the late 19th century when it lost the bid for the railroad and the steamships quit coming to call.  

Today, its brightly painted houses with Arabic-style portals are lovingly preserved and, in 1998, the entire town was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its unspoiled architecture.  

Situated on the palm covered delta of the Papaloapan and San Juan rivers, Tlacotalpan is home to hundreds of species of birds and butterflies.  After the raucous Port of Veracruz, this quiet, friendly town provides a perfect inspirational retreat for artists, writers and birders.  

As the Mexican writer Elena Poniatowska puts it, "When we want to smile, we think of Tlacotalpan."  

There are many festivals throughout the year and fun places to see in and around Tlacotalpan.  Click here for detailed information about the State of Veracruz, Mexico, and the area surrounding the town of Tlacotalpan.

The main festivity of Tlacotalpan is the Candelaria Feast, which is celebrated from January 31st to February 10th

Around every corner you encounter a new
palette of colors.

With only one city bus, you are more
likely to see horseback riders on the streets.

Riverside dining, fishing, and sightseeing are
available daily.

Guided tours through mangrove swamps

Birding tours with knowledgeable guide

Colonnades and tile roofs abound

Encounter every color of the rainbow

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Bed and Breakfast at the Learning Center - This intimate and friendly Bed & Breakfast has a lovely small garden
and is located in Oaxaca 's famous historic center. 

Murguia 703, Oaxaca, Oax. 68000  -  Phone 951-515-0122  -  Email:  gary@learningcenteroaxaca.com

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