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