| Deciding on the best place to vacation in | | | | as Puerto Vallarta, Ixtapa and Mazatlan. |
| Mexico is a matter of determining where your | | | | These are all located along the pacific coast |
| interests lie and what you want out of this | | | | of the country. In this region you will |
| vacation. If you are interested in mainly | | | | really get a feel for the pre-Columbian |
| experiencing the Spanish colonial atmosphere | | | | culture as well as that of the Spanish |
| of the country, then the best places to visit | | | | Conquistadors. Enjoy the many festivals and |
| are Mexico City, Guadalajera, San Jose de | | | | parades when the streets are filled with |
| Allende and Oaxaca. In Mexico City, the | | | | music and dancing. Dine on the delicacies of |
| ultimate way to see all the architecture | | | | chefs from around the world, visit art |
| dating back to the time of the Spaniards and | | | | galleries displaying works of local artists |
| the city monuments is to take the open top | | | | and see the artifacts on display in the many |
| bus tour. Museums that tell the story of the | | | | museums. |
| country's history can be found in all four | | | | |
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| Â | | | | Try to uncover the mysteries of the Mayan |
| | | | civilization when you visit the locations on |
| The Baja region of Mexico is home to many | | | | the Yucatan Peninsula. Some of the |
| resort destinations, such as La Paz, Cabo San | | | | destinations in this region are Cancun, |
| Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. Here you will | | | | Cozumel, Tulum and Isla Mujeres. In all the |
| find miles and miles of sandy beaches and | | | | locations the resorts are located near the |
| clear blue waters that teem with marine life. | | | | beaches and the sites of historic ruins. |
| Go snorkeling or scuba diving to get a | | | | Tulum is one of the best destinations if you |
| glimpse of the world that exists under these | | | | are interested in visiting ruin sites. Cancun |
| waters. Whales are found in large numbers, | | | | is one of the places with something for |
| which means you can enjoy whale watching as | | | | everyone. It is the site of Aquaworld's |
| they frolic in the waves. Water sports of all | | | | Jungle Tour, where you can drive yourself or |
| kinds abound and you can stroll throughout | | | | take a guided tour. You can also experience |
| the towns to shop at the markets and barter | | | | an authentic adventure aboard a replica of a |
| with the vendors for the goods you want to | | | | 17th century Spanish galleon. Isla Mujeres is |
| buy. Depending on your interests, you can | | | | an island off the coast of Cancun and is one |
| enjoy playing golf and tennis at many of the | | | | of the best dive sites in the ergion. Even if |
| resorts or just sit by the side of the pool | | | | you stay in Cancun, you can take a day trip |
| and relax. | | | | to this island by ferry. Cozumel is famous |
| | | | for its coral reefs and f5riendly people. It |
| Â | | | | is the one place you must visit if you want |
| | | | to visit wildlife reserves to see animals not |
| The Mexican Riviera is a well-known tourist | | | | seen anywhere else in the world. |
| destination consisting of such destinations | | | | |