Mexico, North America
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Mexico City
Past and present sit side-by-side in sprawling Mexico City where a handsome historic colonial-era heart sits amongst ever changing modernity. Mexico's chaotic capital city is one of the most vibrant urban spaces in the world. Huge expanses of metropolitan parkland represent the largest on the planet while gorgeous upscale pedestrian-friendly districts are dubbed the Beverly Hills of Mexico. The capital is positively brimming with historic and cultural attractions. Its gigantic main square is flanked by the remains of the Aztecs' ceremonial centre. |
Tijuana, Baja California
It's like visiting the Wild West. The 21 year old drinking age drops to 18, illegal prostitution is now legal and zoned in its own red light district called “La Coahuila,” people on the street solicit prescription drugs and illegal drugs for sale, strip clubs encourage a “hands on” policy with its strippers, and tequila is dirt cheap. A top sin cities and a huge party spot. Take note, however, that Mexican police hold no quarter with gringos. Make sure to keep your head about you while you sin to avoid paying bribes or serving jail time for bad behavior. |
Cancun
14 miles of pristine white beaches shaped like a number "7" crystalline waters and sultry nights sipping on the perfect margarita. Cancun was a part of the ancient Mayan civilization and is still considered the gateway to El Mundo Maya. Built for tourism, it's the Caribbean destination with the infrastructure, modern amenities and service philosophy to rival leisure destinations worldwide. It boasts great five golf courses, incredible coral reefs for snorkeling and scuba diving, sport-fishing and jungle tours. Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are in and around Cancún. |
San Miguel de Allende
A city that manages to be both quaint and cosmopolitan at the same time. With its narrow cobblestone streets, leafy courtyards, fine architectural details and sumptuous interiors, San Miguel de Allende is arguably the prettiest town in Mexico. In 2008 UNESCO recognized San Miguel de Allende and the neighboring Sanctuary of Jesus de Atotonilco as World Heritage of Humanity sites, citing the town's religious and civil architecture as a demonstration of the evolution of different trends and styles, from Baroque to late 19th century Neo-Gothic. |
Los Cabos
Los Cabos is a lively 20 mile beach area at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. The white sandy beaches backed by sophisticated resorts, restaurants, bars and other attractions run from spring break destination Cabo San Lucas down to the quieter San José del Cabo. Los Cabos is a great destination for water sport aficionados with some of the best all-around sport fishing in the world. In the winter, whales can be observed in the Pacific ocean. |
Chichen Itza
The largest of the Maya cities and one of Mexico’s most visited tourist destinations, drawing about 3,000 daily visitors. The most famous landmark is the temple-pyramid of El Castillo. The design of the temple has special astronomical significance. Each face of the pyramid has a stairway with 91 steps, which together with the shared step at the top, add up to 365, the number of days in a year. Other popular archaeological sites are El Tajín, Palenque and Teotihuacan. |
Copper Canyon
The Copper Canyon is in fact a network of canyons which together are several times larger than the Grand Canyon. The most popular way to explore the Copper Canyon is on the “Chihuahua al Pacifico” Railway. The track passes over 37 bridges and through 86 tunnels, rising as high as 2,400 meter (7,900 feet) above sea level featuring spectacular views of the canyons below. |
Tulum
Tulum is situated on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It once served as the major port of the Mayan city of Coba. Tulum was built around 1200 AD when the Mayan civilization was already in decline and therefore lacks the elegance of some other famous sites. The tropical beach backdrop however makes this a stunning top attraction which should not be missed. Else go over to the obvious: Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo or alternative: Troncones. |
Acapulco
Acapulco is the original Mexican resort town which came into prominence as a getaway for Hollywood stars and millionaires. It's skyscraper lined beaches, stunning cliff-top mansions have long been the stuff of vacation legend. No visit to Acapulco is complete without watching the cliff divers perform their impressive jumps into ocean. They have been doing it since the 1930s, although today the divers are professionals. It’s also great deal on a five-star vacation. famed cliff divers are still an attraction. |
Guanajuato
Nestled in the mountains of the Sierra de Guanajuato lies the beautiful colonial city of Guanajuato. The city was founded in 1554 next to one of the richest silver mining areas of Mexico. The 16th-century mining boom led to the construction of beautiful haciendas and fine colonial buildings. Guanajuato streets and many colorful alleyways spread out in every direction while most of its traffic is served by a network of underground tunnels making it an excellent city for pedestrians. |
Dias des los Muertos
The city of Oaxaca is well-known for having one of the best Dia de Los Muertos festivals in Mexico, Find beaches, mountains, forest and valleys; precolombian arqueological sites, colonial arquitecture, all the conveniencies of the modern world, century old traditions and endless folklore. The principal atractions are located in an area 15 blocks around the Zocalo. The city is famous for the particular style of colonial arquitecture characterized by the use of green stone in its large walls |
Cozumel
Located just off the Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel is a popular destinations for scuba diving and snorkeling. The underwater world around Cozumel was discovered by Jacques Cousteau in 1959 who called it one of the best diving areas in the world. Since that time Cozumel has become a National Marine Park to protect the delicate balance of it’s beautiful coral reefs and amazing variety of tropical fish. |