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