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