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Learn about Mexico's wonderful and rich culture and tradition. |
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Explore the endless possibilities when it comes to tours through Mexico. |
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Take the time to learn the facts about Mexico before traveling. |
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The beauty of Mexico can be expressed through their amazing art. |
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One of life’s great treats is visiting Mexico, a country steeped in history and culture, a place where old and new meld and where vacation dreams come true. Once home to the vast empires of the Incas, Mayans and Aztecs, today Mexico is a diverse nation that offers something for everyone. It is the 11th most populous country in the world, a land of 101,000,000 people that covers nearly 1.25 million square miles and touches two oceans. Talcum powder soft beaches, mesmerizing sunsets, world-class resorts, archeological treasures, stately European architecture and charming Colonial towns are just a few of the many reasons that tourists from all corners of the world make their way here each year. In fact, 20 million visitors come to Mexico annually, making it the seventh most popular tourist destination in the world.
Nearly any kind of vacation can be found in Mexico. On the Pacific coast, the Baja resort of Cabo San Lucas attracts fishermen and golfers and is known for its party atmosphere (as are most Mexico resorts). Further south, Acapulco, undergoing a Renaissance of sorts, still boasts its famous cliff divers and is popular with Spring Breakers. Puerto Vallarta may be Mexico’s most romantic resort, with palm lined beaches nestled against a tropical forest. Easy-going Mazatlan is the country’s oldest resort and continues to inspire with great beaches, good food and plenty of sun. On the Atlantic coast, stunning Cancun earned its sparkling reputation with its endless stretches of silvery white beaches, first class shopping and five star hotels. Laid-back Cozumel draws hard-core divers, families and eco-tourists, and lesser known resort towns such as Ixtapa, Manzanillo and Guaymas are rapidly coming into their own as first rate vacation destinations.
But Mexico is not just about sun and sand. Throughout this beautiful country, reminders of its pre-Colonial past abound, offering a peek into an ancient world and its people. In fact, Mexico has more than 13,000 archeological sites, and only a small number of them have been excavated. The Mayan Rivera, on the Atlantic coast, is dotted with archeological ruins, some tucked deep in the jungle, just waiting to be discovered. In Mexico City, which now sits atop the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, once a thriving home to 200,000 people, Aztec ruins, including a pyramid, are still being excavated.
Perhaps one of the best reasons to come to Mexico is to enjoy the tastes and sites of its wonderful Colonial cities, including San Miguel de Allende, Taxco and San Luis Potosi. Here, cobblestone streets, charming shops and narrow walkways evoke an earlier time while quaint hotels and welcoming restaurants offer a chance to get away from the hectic pace of modern life.
Whether you are in the mood for great golf, breathtaking beaches, stunning resorts, splashy spas, adventurous jungle jeep tours, thrilling whale watching, fascinating eco-tours, amazing archeological exploration, tasty cuisine, exciting fishing, first rate diving, fabulous shopping, unbelievable Mexican food or just soaking up rays, Mexico will not disappoint. It will inspire and enchant you, and its magic will stay with you long after you have returned home. |
