Traveling Mexico in a Glance

Most travelers who travel around the world to experience the new cultures, customs, and climate and meet new people may have been to the most famous places in the world. Most of these places may be famous for its white sand beaches and breathtaking underwater kingdom or a picturesque view of various tourist shrines or maybe for their colorful festivals, traditions and customs and many other things that are uniquely identified to these places. For people who looking for something new and a getaway from the modern city life, most usually to go places with an undisturbed beauty of its nature or simply to places with people who have a unique taste in indulging with adventures. Many countries, towns and islands can be mention, but for the folks who prefer an escape in a place with a little touch of modern city life with a warm and friendly welcome from its people, then Mexico can be the place one can consider visiting.

Mexico is one of the many developing countries in the world. Geologically, it is located in the south of the United States of America and is surrounded with water forms such as the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. The people in this country are generally warm and friendly, especially to those who are living in small communities. They are interested in the people and culture of the foreign lands, they are friendlier to people who made the effort to integrate themselves into the Mexican culture. Compared to highly industrialized countries, the life in Mexico slow paced and a little laid back.  The people living in this country are also considered to be religious, and they are also proud people.

Most people may assume that the weather in this country is always hot, but the truth is, in many regions of Mexico, the climate varies. One can expect that on the coasts of Mexico, the weather is considered balmy. There are also tropical forests and fertile valleys; however, there are some mountains in this country, which is snow capped while some regions consist of dry desert lands. For people who prefer to go tropical and hit the beaches in this country, the cities of Cancun and Acapulco are the most popular. Acapulco is not only famous for its beaches, but it is also famous for onlookers of cliff divers at the place called La Quebrada. Night parties and discos are also prevalent when darkness hits these places. A two-hour drive away from Acapulco is a mining town called Taxco, which has maintained its historical architecture and is also famous for its silver works of any kind with great prices.

For one who would like to have a good taste of the Mexican culture, the place named Guadalajara is the perfect place to try Mexico’s famous tequila and other Mexican cuisine such as tacos, sopes, enchiladas and many others. The city is also considered as one of the ten largest cities in Latin America and was also considered as Mexico’s Silicon Valley because of its success in electronics industry.

The city is also famous for many of its land marks and structural designs. The country is its own version of pyramids called the pyramid-temples maid by the Mayan people thousands of years ago. Most of these pyramids are built in a way that the Mayan people can climb to the top storey for sacrificial rituals. One of the known Mayan pyramids in the place is located south west of the Governor’s Palace is the country’s version of their Great Pyramid called Uxmal. It stands ninety eight feet high and is also a nine-storey building. This pyramid did not have a sanctuary or temple in it, but it has palace-like buildings on its four sides. The highest storey had decorations in the Puuc manner, and it also includes masks, latticework, meanders, flowers and parrots. There are many other Mayan pyramids created in many areas in the country and according to some archeologists some of these pyramids were to be believed to be sacred are not meant to be touched.

Exploring other places and countries may bring some new experiences to every traveler, especially in discovering new cultures and tourist spots but the best part of the journey is not only what one has discovered, but also what one has imparted.

Top 4 Spectacular Travel Places in Mexico

Acapulco

Acapulco is basically known as the spring break destination and a fulfilling getaway for people seeking to suppress all signs of stress for a couple of days. And the place isn’t just a playground for pre-adults since it has long thought to be the number one spot for honeymooners in the entire world. So whether you like to dance the night away or take long walks on the beach, this undeniably wonderful place has a lot to offer its travelers aside from its lovely beaches. For instance, palm trees and an assortment of flora and fauna bound Coyuca Lagoon, which is an awesome fresh water lagoon. A group of professional skydivers, the famed La Quebrada Cliff Divers show off breathtaking stunts (they will dive 45 meters from the cliffs into the sea) to the public on a daily basis including fascinating night shows. With regards to nightlife, the perfect place to go is La Costera, which is a street in Acapulco filled with a variety of pubs and clubs where you can enjoy a club-to-club hopping without the hassles of traveling extended distances. Frequently visited clubs include a Disco Beach (highlight is a dance floor directly next to the Condesa beach), Barbarroja (a pirate ship shaped club) and Andromedas (featuring a real mermaid in a tank by the wall). If you want to be spellbound by the beautiful piece of greenery of the Acapulco Botanical Gardens, visit the picturesque place located in the Southern Sierra Madre Mountains. The unique star shaped design of The Fort of San Diego attracts a steady flow of visitors while those who are interested to visit the Acapulco History Museum, which is housed just within the Fort, will surely be satisfied with its various collections.

Guadalajara

Guadalajara, located in west central Mexico, is the second largest next to Mexico City in terms of population. This city is a combination of European culture with modern architecture and infrastructure. If you’d like to give art a second thought, you need to visit El Instituto Cultural Cabañas (Cabañas Cultural Institute). It is a world heritage site that was formerly an orphanage but now serves as the city’s cultural institute offering classes in arts and houses Jose Clemente Orozco’s outstanding murals. If you want to ponder the many spooky legends, visit El Panteon de Belen (Bethlehem Cemetery), which is an old and beautiful cemetery. The once crashed beautiful towers during an earthquake, Catedral de Guadalajara (The Guadalajara Cathedral) was scrupulously rebuilt to govern the skyline of downtown Guadalajara, is a spectacular site you can’t afford to miss. Since Rotonda de Los Jaliscienses Ilustres (Rotunda of Illustrious Men and Women) is located right in the heart of downtown and right next to the Cathedral, it is a great place to sit and observe all the events of the city.

Cancun

Located on the Yucatan Channel that separates Mexico from the island of Cuba in the Greater Antilles, Cancun, also referred to as Mexican Caribbean, is a coastal city in Mexico’s easternmost state. The city is a downright blend of history and nature. This place is called paradise on Earth, mainly because of the turquoise blue sea and the complex jungle, supplemented by some of the most superb white sand covering all together combined. From fine dining (high quality foods prepared by the world’s most famous chefs) to great nightlife pleasure (large discotheques that are extremely alive and attractive), Cancun has everything to offer not to mention relaxing places like jazz and piano bars. Some of the most attractive resorts located in this city are the following: Hilton Golf & Spa Resort, Riu Palace Las Americas, JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa and La Blanc Spa Resort.

Cozumel

Cozumel is the largest island of Mexico located off the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Aside from the beautiful white sandy beaches that surround the island and the nearly ideal all-year-round vacation weather, there is something more that keeps travelers from coming back time and time again. Cozumel is identified to be the paradise of scuba divers since it contains fantastic diving spots and well-taken cared of underwater scenery, which comprises of an amazing marine life, abundant coral reef, crystal clear waters and brightly painted fishes. The most well known spots for scuba are Santa Rosa, Palancar and Punta Sur. Furthermore, Cozumel is an abode to a system of underground rivers aside from its magnificent beaches and ocean waters. San Gervacio, one of the lesser known but still a fascinating site that was once a place of worship of Mayan women to adore the goddess of fertility, Ixchel, has been turned into a beautiful park.