| Mexico is popular with travelers from all over the | | | | places in the Mayan World in both Quintana Roo |
| world. The visitors of Mexico go there for many | | | | and neighboring state of Yucatan. |
| reasons: sunshine, blue seas swarming with fish | | | | Cabo San Lucas at the southernmost tip of Baja, |
| and coral, crystal-white beaches, mountains and | | | | was once a base for pirate ships waiting to |
| volcanoes, jungles full of striking wildlife, collectible | | | | pounce on Spanish treasure ships. It has quickly |
| folk art and the wonderful remains of ancient | | | | become the main point of Los Cabos: million-dollar |
| cultures. | | | | condos have sprung up, palm trees have been |
| Mexico is known for its tourist destinations. Its | | | | transplanted, golf courses have been laid, water |
| fantastic location and year-round mild climate, | | | | has been piped in from San José and |
| gorgeous white beaches are ideal for water | | | | everywhere is kept immaculate. |
| sports. The site of the Caribbean Ocean makes | | | | The island of Cozumel Mexico has shops with a |
| this place a desired vacationing spot for all. | | | | nice selection of goods including fine jewelry |
| History of Mexico | | | | stores. There are so many great reasons to visit |
| Mexico has reminders of its past in just about | | | | Cozumel that once you visit once, you might just |
| every city you visit, due to Mexico's vast history. | | | | get hooked. Compared to other tropical vacation |
| Sometime during the last ice age nomadic tribes | | | | spots, Cozumel is very inexpensive. The unusually |
| of hunter-gatherers from Asia first crossed the | | | | short 2-hour flight from Houston, Miami, or Dallas |
| Bering Strait and entered the Western | | | | Fort Worth means you can be lying on a lounge |
| Hemisphere. The various civilizations of | | | | chair sipping a beverage by noon! |
| Mesoamerica are distinguished from others | | | | Puerto Vallarta is smaller, quieter and younger |
| elsewhere in the New World by a variety of | | | | than Acapulco. In its own way, it is actually every |
| common cultural developments including | | | | bit as commercial - perhaps more so, since here |
| hieroglyphic writing, commerce and trade, an | | | | tourism is virtually the only source of income - |
| extensive knowledge of astronomy, a highly | | | | but appearances count for much, and Puerto |
| accurate calendar system, and fascinating religious | | | | Vallarta, while doing all it can to catch up with |
| beliefs featuring a complex pantheon, a ritualistic | | | | Acapulco, appears far less developed and retains |
| ball game, and human and animal sacrifices. | | | | a more Mexican feel. |
| Cities of Mexico | | | | Christmas in Mexico |
| Cancun has a first rate tourist road and rail | | | | Christmas for Mexicans, in traditional homes and |
| network. The most famous hotel chains in the | | | | rural areas, is a religious holiday. It is a celebration |
| world have combined luxury and comfort with | | | | of the Nativity. The first thing to know about |
| hospitality. Cancun has fascinating Mayan remains, | | | | celebrating Christmas in Mexico is that most |
| as well as a museum displaying pieces from this | | | | everybody takes off the last two weeks in |
| culture. It's excellent overland and air links will | | | | December to spend more time with the family, |
| whisk you to some of the most impressive | | | | visit with old friends, even make new friends. |