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A
Quick Overview of Mexico
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Has It All
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'the largest city in the world' Mexico City has more than a bit of
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a Castaway on Cozumel
Cancun:
Mexico at its Most Luxurious
Crystal
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Guadalajara,
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Island of Cozumel
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Vallarta Dreaming
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That You Should Know About Cabo San Lucas
Vacation in Cabo San
Lucas, Mexico
Vacation
in Calmer, Gentler Puerto Morelos
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A Quick
Overview of Mexico by Orson Johnson
A country of great diversity,
Mexico is the traveller's paradise. A unique mix of cultures means that
Mexico can cater for all tastes. From deserts to volcanoes, ancient ruins
to modern resorts, Mexico has something for every tourist, regardless of
budget.
Mexico
is full of history, as befits a country that was once ruled by the
passionate and warlike Aztecs, one of the most advanced civilizations in
the western hemisphere. Their capital, in Modern-day Mexico City, was
full of massive stone pyramids and temples, the remnants of which lay
under the modern city. The colonization of Mexico by the Spaniards
provided a great deal of colonial architecture, and the violent centuries
that followed provided the continent with one of it's strongest
independence movements, which can be found by visiting the Centro
Historico and Coyoacan..
Although
the Aztecs were wiped out as a political group, their descendents still
live in Mexico City, and the ancient culture exists in events such as the
Day of the Dead, feast-day of dead souls which falls at the beginning of
November. Many people are fascinated by this festival, and anyone with an
interest in the native culture should certainly visit Mexico in time for
this celebration.
As
well as ancient history, Mexico also provides some of the most
interesting modern resorts. Mexico City itself provides many modern
entertainments, which considering its size (it is the third largest city
in the world, with a population of 22 million), including art galleries
and restaurants. Baja California can offer some of the most exciting
holidays in Mexico, with kayaking, diving, and whale watching in the Sea
of Cortez, as well as the possibility of guided RV tours of the area,
aerial tours of the Copper Canyon (a canyon four times larger than the
Grand Canyon), which can also be accessed by the famous 'train ride in
the sky', a mysterious and inspiring place.
Even
if you wish to do nothing besides go sailing or fishing Baja California
can cater for your desires. Cancun, as well as offering kayaking and
diving, also has facilities for golfing. It is here that you can see the
famous bullfights once a week, and cockfighting and dancing can also be
found at the Plaza de Toros Cancun. Anyone interested in adventure
holidays will like to know that Actun Chen, the famous cave system full
of stalactites and stalagmites and natural stone formations. Beyond the
caves is jungle, 988 acres of wildlife trails and tropical vegetation.
Not too far from Cancun is the Tres Rios, which boasts snorkelling in its
section of the Great Mayan Reef.
For
those who want a more relaxed experience, Guadalajara is noted for its
cultural arts, such as the Degallado Theater, and the mural by Jose
Clemente Orozco (part of the 1920's Mexican mural movement) which is at
the Cabanas Cultural Institute. The city has many interesting museums, as
well as a fantastic selection of resorts, all part of a city which has
become more business orientated If you are looking for beaches, Mexico
boasts some world-class white sands, with surfing, fishing and clear
waters, plus parts of the Great Mayan Reef just a few feet from the
shore.
Some
of Puerto Vallarta's beaches are only accessible via boat trips, and the
Isla Contoy (reached by boat from Isla Mujeres) has a fantastic, almost
uninhabited beach, and Los Cabos' rocky beaches are great for laying back
and catching the sun. If you want beaches with exclusivity, there are
some private beaches at the Costa Alegre, which also boasts exclusive
resorts; while Punta Allen's low-cost hotels are some of the best getaway
locations in the country.
Of
course, Mexico is not just about history and beaches. Mexico City has a
fantastic nightlife, as you might imagine from the mix of Latin, Cuban
and alternative music clubs in the city. It also boasts trendy nightclubs
and an area nicknamed the 'Soho of Mexico City'. Other places, such as
Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta, also have sophisticated nightlife. Son
Cristobal has a music scene that is fun and exciting, while not taking too
much out of your budget. It is the ideal place for people who want to
spend their nights barhopping, and everything is in walking - or
staggering - distance). It would not be fair to talk about Mexico's
nightlife without mentioning Cabo San Lucas; the capital of Baja
California for an after-dark scene, casual bars line the main streets, as
well as the beach front. A rowdy, lawless feel makes this the nightlife
for the adventurous.
Mexico
is so full of different aspects that at times it can seem surreal; you
can walk the paths of the ancient Americans in the morning, surf or laze
on the beach in the afternoons, and go out clubbing at night, and usually
all these things are within the same city. Lively and fascinating, this
country is a must-see for both the adventurer and the sun worshipper alike.
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