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Take your dream trip to Mexico with Google Maps
September 15, 2014
The famed author
Gabriel García Márquez
once said: "In Mexico, surrealism runs through the streets. Surrealism comes from the reality of Latin America.” So today, we invite you to embark on a dreamlike journey of more than 60 new sites that take you through
Mexico’s culture and geography
with Street View. These are places where ancient civilizations merge with modern-day structures and lush jungles, and where remote deserts and beaches stretch neverending towards the horizon.
No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you; the magic is real in places like
Holbox
, where big resorts and tourist traps seem to be a world away. You can leave your worries behind and
make new friends
while snorkeling the clear, blue waters.
Holbox, Quintana Roo
Mexico has a rich heritage of religion and tradition. Explore the country’s sacred sites, like the
Catedral de Merida
, one of the oldest cathedrals in North America, and the remains of the
Museo Ex Convento de Tepoztlán
, which was first built for the Dominican friars in 1555.
Museo Ex Convento de Tepoztlán
As we approach the end of our virtual tour, it’s a good time to take a look at the iconic monumental clock in
Pachuca, Hidalgo
. Close to Mexico City, this former mining town witnessed the country’s history from the pre-Hispanic empire to today’s modern republic.
Reloj Monumental, Pachuca, Hidalgo
This
imagery
from across Mexico is the latest of our
Street View Collections
, in which we capture the world’s natural, cultural and historic legacy for you to explore. Now pack your virtual
sandalias
, grab your digital sunglasses, and discover Mexico’s history with Street View on Google Maps!
Posted by
Ricardo Blanco
, Products Communications for Google in Latin America
Tour Brazil and prehispanic Mexican cities with more Street View imagery in Google Maps
August 17, 2012
Our ongoing effort to build great maps—ones that are accurate, easy to navigate and cover every corner of the world—continues to progress. Over the last few months, Google Maps has taken people everywhere from
the Amazon
to
Antarctica
, and we’re continuing to add imagery of even more places around globe. Beginning this week, you can dive even deeper into Latin America with new Street View imagery of Brazil and Mexico.
Street View first became available for Brazil in 2010, and as of this week, we’ve grown our collection of panoramic imagery to more than 70 cities throughout the country. You’ll now find colonial cities like
Fortaleza
, architecturally compelling cities like
Brasilia
and coastal landmarks like
Recife
,
Natal
and
Salvador
. You can even virtually travel to the west side of Brazil and visit Foz de Iguaçu, or if you’re planning an upcoming trip, preview the the area around your hotel as well as nearby shopping malls, historic monuments, restaurants and more. With so many upcoming events, like the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, we’re excited to share the riches of Brazil’s cities not only with tourists from around the world, but also with locals who might want to visit a city, neighborhood or landmark they’ve not yet experienced.
Street View imagery of Brazil available before mid-August 2012
Street View imagery of Brazil available beginning mid-August 2012
We’ve also introduced Street View imagery of 30 Mesoamerican archaeological sites in Mexico. Start your adventure by exploring
Kukulkan’s Temple
, a 1,100-year-old pyramid whose peak is reached by climbing 365 steps, one for each day of the year. When visitors clap their hands, the architectural acoustics at the base of the pyramid’s steps are designed to mimic the
sound of the Quetzal
, a bird that the Mayans regard as representative of their gods.
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Chichén Itzá, Mexico
Find hundreds of magical stories like this one by visiting the colossal pyramids of
Teotihuacan
, emblematic sites for the Mayans such as
Chichen Itza
or seaside archaeological jewels like
Tulum
. These and other famous sites from around the world can be seen in our
Street View Gallery
.
We’re always improving the comprehensiveness of our maps so you can experience more imagery from around the world. Whether you’re planning a visit to one of these areas or touring these locations from the comfort of your armchair, we hope you enjoy these captivating new images of Latin America.
Posted by Ricardo Blanco, Communications Manager for Google in Latin America
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