Bright and authentic, so beloved by tourists from all over the world for its unique flavor- the country of Mexico. A country of stunning white sand beaches, luxurious resorts, history, and endless culture. The sights of Mexico are so diverse that there is something for everybody, the main attraction being the beautiful sparkling ocean.
The country offers a huge number of options for beach vacations: among the best Mexican resort towns are the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, Puerto Morelos, Isla Mujeres, Nayarit, Los Cabos, Ixtapa, Guerrero, Puerto Vallarta , Veracruz, Chiapas and many more. The history of Mexico is so unique that even the common traveler enjoys immersing himself in the world of the Mayans and Aztecs, walking along the vast ruins of Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan, Palenque, Campeche or Uxmal.
Mexico boasts the beautiful island of Cozumel, famous for diving and snorkeling the 3.5 mile-long Palancar Reef, described by Jacques Custeau as “paradise” for its vast amount of colorful coral formations and an abundance of marine life. The mainland has endless cenotes that make for very memorable snorkeling, through the stalactites and stalagmites- famous cenotes such as Gran Cenote, Dos Ojos, or Ik Kil, on the Yucatan Peninsula.
A very special highlight missed by most tourists to Mexico is the stunning scenery of the Sea of Cortez. Located between mainland Mexico and the Baja California peninsula, it is nicknamed the “Galapagos of the North” and “The World’s Aquarium” for its extensive number of marine life species. Here you can snorkel with the sea lions, and even whale sharks.
Motorcycle tours have become popular and there are options for road bikers and off road biking as well, Copper Canyon being one that is commonly combined with a trip to the Sea of Cortez.
Deep sea fishing the countless sport fishing destinations Mexico is popular for, especially for the sought after mahi mahi, tuna, sailfish and marlins, and especially suitable for group trips.
Mexico is filled with quirky, off-the-beaten-path sights to see, like the Tule tree, an ancient Montezuma Cypress with the widest trunk in the world, the breathtaking 3.5 mile long Grutas de Garcia cave system and its cable car, the macabre Island of the Dolls near Mexico City, the underwater museum in Cancun, the fascinating witch markets, the Mariposa Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, the Museum of Death- this is Mexico. Here you will find endless colonial, vibrant Mexican cities filled with history, culture, and lively unique live music to explore. And let’s not forget delicious Mexican food! Explore the local cuisine with a food tour, or even a Mexican street food tour.
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