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