The house reinterprets the historical heritage of the region, drawing inspiration from iconic elements like the Padre Tembleque aqueduct that has shaped the landscape. The project creates a dialogue between past and present by incorporating arches and the characteristic pink hues of local architecture, transforming them into a contemporary language that enhances its surroundings. © Zaickz MozAt Casa Zempoala tradition and culture meet the desire for tranquility in adult life and the warmth of family living o.d.e has created the ideal space for a retired couple to enjoy a home in perfect harmony with its surroundings You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Leada Gore | lgore@al.comThe U.S State Department is warning citizens about travel to such popular Mexican tourist spots as Cancun The warnings were issued due to an increase in violent crimes such as homicides Among the affected regions are such states as Baja California which includes the cities of Tijuana and Mexicali All the areas have seen an increase in homicide rates over 2016 "While most of these homicides appeared to be targeted turf battles between criminal groups have resulted in violent crime in areas frequented by U.S Shooting incidents injuring innocent bystanders have occurred during daylight hours," the State Department said Big California Sur has reported 232 slayings this year, nearly four times as many during the same period last year, according to the Los Angeles Times. In Quintana Roo 169 killings were reported from January to July more than twice as many during the same period in 2016 is due to increasing violence among drug gangs Warnings were also added for the states of Chiapas and Veracruz 23 of Mexico's 31 states are covered under the U.S The State Department state-by-state advisories are below: Aguascalientes: Intercity travel at night is prohibited for U.S and Mexicali): Exercise caution in the northern state of Baja California According to the Baja California State Secretariat for Public Security the state of Baja California experienced an increase in homicide rates compared to the same period in 2016 While most of these homicides appeared to be targeted Shooting incidents injuring innocent bystanders have occurred during daylight hours Due to poor cellular service and general road conditions government personnel are only allowed to travel on "La Rumarosa" between Mexicali-Tijuana on the toll road during daylight hours Baja California Sur (includes Los Cabos and La Paz): Criminal activity and violence Exercise caution as Baja California Sur continues to experience a high rate of homicides According to Secretaria de Seguridad Publica del Estado de Baja California and Secretaria de Gobernacion statistics the state of Baja California Sur experienced an increase in homicide rates compared to the same period in 2016 in which innocent bystanders have been injured Chiapas (includes Palenque and San Cristobal de las Casas): U.S government personnel must remain in tourist areas and are not allowed to use public transportation Nuevo Casas Grandes and Copper Canyon): Criminal activity and violence remains an issue throughout the state of Chihuahua and its major cities If you plan to drive in the state of Chihuahua you should limit travel to daylight hours on major highways and follow the recommendations below citizens should defer non-essential travel to Coahuila because of the high incidence of violent crime particularly along the highways between Piedras Negras and Nuevo Laredo State and municipal law enforcement capacity is limited in some parts of Coahuila government personnel are allowed to travel during daylight hours to Saltillo using the most direct routes and maximizing the use of toll highways government personnel must abide by the Embassy-imposed curfew and remain within Saltillo government personnel are prohibited from intercity travel at night from traveling within 12 miles of the Colima-Michoacan border and from traveling on Route 110 between La Tecomaca and the Jalisco border citizens should defer non-essential travel to this border region Durango: Violence and criminal activity along the highways are a continuing security concern government personnel may travel outside of the city of Durango only during daylight hours on toll roads government personnel must abide by the Embassy-imposed curfew and remain within the city of Durango Estado de Mexico (includes Toluca and Teotihuacan): U.S citizens should defer all non-essential travel to the municipalities of Coacalco and Tlatlaya due to high rates of crime and insecurity unless traveling directly through the areas on major thoroughfares Avoid traveling on any roads between Huitzilac including the Lagunas de Zempoala National Park and surrounding areas Guanajuato (includes San Miguel de Allende and Leon): No advisory is in effect and Zihuatanejo): Personal travel to the entire state of Guerrero Self-defense groups operate independently of the government in many areas of Guerrero Armed members of these groups frequently maintain roadblocks and although not considered hostile to foreigners or tourists are suspicious of outsiders and should be considered volatile and unpredictable citizens should defer non-essential travel to areas that border the states of Michoacan and Zacatecas because of continued instability government personnel are prohibited from personal travel to areas of Jalisco that border Zacatecas and from using Highway 80 between Cocula and La Huerta government personnel are authorized to use Federal toll road 15D for travel to Mexico City; however they may not stop in the town of La Barca or Ocotlan for any reason Mexico City (formerly known as the Federal District): No advisory is in effect citizens should defer non-essential travel to the state of Michoacan except the cities of Morelia and Lazaro Cardenas and the area north of federal toll road 15D government personnel are prohibited from traveling by land in Michoacan except on federal toll road 15D during daylight hours Flying into Morelia and Lazaro Cardenas is permitted for U.S citizens should defer non-essential travel on any roads between Huitzilac in the northwest corner of the state and Santa Martha Nayarit (includes the Riviera Nayarit coast government personnel may travel to Riviera Nayarit Intercity travel at night is prohibited for U.S Defer non-essential travel to other areas of the state government personnel may travel outside the city of Monterrey only during daylight hours on toll roads government personnel must abide by the Embassy-imposed curfew and remain within the municipal boundaries of San Pedro Garza Garcia or Santa Catarina (south of the Santa Catarina river) Travel to and from Monterrey airport is permitted at any time government personnel must remain in tourist areas and are not allowed to use public transportation in Oaxaca City government personnel are prohibited from traveling on Highway 200 throughout the state except to transit between the airport in Huatulco to hotels in Puerto Escondido and Huatulco and they are not permitted to travel to the El Istmo region The El Istmo region is defined by Highway 185D to the west and the Oaxaca/Chiapas border to the east and includes the towns of Juchitan de Zaragoza citizens should be aware that according to Government of Mexico statistics the state of Quintana Roo experienced an increase in homicide rates compared to 2016 While most of these homicides appeared to be targeted criminal organization assassinations in which innocent bystanders have been injured or killed government personnel may travel outside the city of San Luis Potosi only during daylight hours on toll roads government personnel must abide by the Embassy-imposed curfew and remain within the city of San Luis Potosi Sinaloa (includes Mazatlan): One of Mexico's most powerful criminal organizations is based in the state of Sinaloa and violent crime rates remain high in many parts of the state Defer non-essential travel to the state of Sinaloa Travel in Mazatlan should be limited to Zona Dorada as well as direct routes to and from these locations and the airport Travel in Los Mochis and Topolobampo is restricted to the city and the port as well as direct routes to/from these locations and the airport and San Carlos): Sonora is a key region in the international drug and human trafficking trades citizens traveling throughout Sonora are encouraged to limit travel to main roads during daylight hours and exercise caution on the Highway 15 corridor from Nogales to Empalme Puerto Penasco should be visited using the Lukeville citizens should defer non-essential travel to: Tabasco (includes Villahermosa): No advisory is in effect citizens should defer all non-essential travel to the state of Tamaulipas due to violent crime The number of reported kidnappings in Tamaulipas is among the highest in Mexico State and municipal law enforcement capacity is limited to nonexistent in many parts of Tamaulipas Violent criminal activity occurs more frequently along the northern border and organized criminal groups may target public and private passenger buses traveling through Tamaulipas These groups sometimes take all passengers hostage and demand ransom payments government personnel are subject to movement restrictions and a curfew between midnight and 6 a.m and Ciudad Victoria have experienced numerous gun battles and attacks with explosive devices in the past year Road travel should be limited to daylight hours only Yucatan (includes Merida and Chichen Itza): No advisory is in effect government personnel may travel outside the city of Zacatecas only during daylight hours on toll roads government personnel must abide by the Embassy-imposed curfew and remain within the city of Zacatecas You can see more information at the State Department's travel website Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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