"Follow your instincts" pencho15's Profile

About Me

I suppose i should tell you a little about me, well my name is Francisco, i'm twenty four, i like watching sports, movies, reading books, animals and of course traveling.
I made my profesional studies at the UNAM, one of the most prestigious universities at my country, and in 2011 I graduated as a historian since I was at high school history was one of my favorites subjects and I think knowing the past of a place gives more flavor to travels as a cultural experience.

What is my favourite thing about traveling?
Well that is a difficult question cause i love every single aspect about traveling, even those bad experiences we all have had seem funny when I remember them back home.
but I think it would be knowing places that are different to what I see everyday, tasting the food, learning about the local customs, knowing their culture and visiting historic and natural places is all fantastic, and they are all experiences that can give us a better understanding of the world, the people, traveling around the world is a whole life experience.

I would like to travel as much as possible, and i have put and objetive in my life. To visit at least one place on every continent and on every state of my country.

If you want to know anything else about me just write to my mail and I`ll be happy to let you know.

Happy traveling.

My last four trips

On july of 2010 to the estate of Veracruz

A trip that started as an historical investigation and that tooke me to the towns of Huatusco and Manuel González, before returning to my city I also got the chance to travel in Córdoba and Orizaba so there was both tourism and a vey interesting investigation.

on july of 2011 to Europe

A fantastic backpacking trip trough central Europe with my brother and a cousin, I wasn't sure how much we would see, but after visiting seven countries in 21 days I was very pleased as we saw every with much detail and there was nothing wasted. Also I traveled a little bit in Spain to see my extended family in that country, looking foward to doing something like this again.

On april of 2012 to Malinalco and Chalma.

Work took me to this beautiful town near Mexico City, taking advantage of my visit I also traveled to the neighbor town of Chalma and its famous sanctuary.

On august of 2012 to London.

For me few things are more interesting that the olympic games, so I jumped at the chance to visit London during the 2012 games, they didn't choose me as a game maker but they didn't get rid of me. Appart from the sports and the atmosphere I got a first look at a big touristic place that I had been missing.

My Next Trips

Nothing planned now.

Some destinations not in VT

There are a few locations I have visited and that I have not been able to find at Virtual Tourist, as I am a completist I add their names here until I can add them to my map.
Pontonga, Asturias.
San José Mogote, Oaxaca
Dainzú Archeological Zone, Oaxaca
Hierve el Agua National Park, Oaxaca (near the also missing San Isidro Roaguí).
Amatiopan, Veracruz.
Tetitlán, Veracruz (wich is known as San Diego in Huatusco, the municipalitie to wich it belongs.
Zocapa de Rosario, Veracruz (In Zentla municipality.)

I have also visited Yagul and Lambityeco archeologocal zones, wich does not have a page of their own like Teotihuacán or Monte Albán, but they belong to Tlacolula de Matamoros municipality so I count them under that location.

If you read my tips and you find them usefull or not rate them so I can get to know what you think about my pages, I don't like to ask for this since I would think rating tips should be something everybody reading the pages should do in order to help both the writer to know his work is appreciated and the other travelers to find helpful pages. But since after many years in VT I don't have any page rated (not good or bad reviews) then I ask you to do it not only with my tips, but with the tips of everyone at VT.

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Intro Updated Aug 15, 2012
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oslocairo Feb 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Happy Birthday and many more!
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oslocairo Feb 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Happy Birthday and many more!
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alza Mar 1, 2012 at 9:10 AM

Hola Francisco! Belated Happy Birthday hombre! Was glad to see you had such a great backpacking trip in Europe last summer. Backpacking is the best to see the most and gather lasting memories! Hope to do it again in Mexico... I would return to Hierve el Agua for sure! Happy travels!
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Travmad Dec 13, 2011 at 12:07 PM

Francisco Thank you for the Aerotucan website link in the travel forum. Feliz Navidad.
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melosh Sep 26, 2011 at 9:31 PM

Pencho, It is great that you include as part of your ambition to visit every part of Mexico. Too many Mexicans seem to neglect their own country as one of the places they have to see. Viva Mexico
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Rabbityama Feb 25, 2011 at 9:28 PM

I hope you have a very happy birthday!
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Paris92 Feb 1, 2011 at 11:38 AM

Happy traveling to you, too!
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giampiero6 Feb 1, 2011 at 6:41 AM

Well done Francisco. Keep up the good work!
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ViajesdelMundo Jan 9, 2011 at 8:27 PM

I hope you received all the ratings I gave you......?
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Etoile2B Feb 26, 2008 at 10:19 AM

Happy Birthday from sunny California!