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Mexico - Acapulco
Among Acapulco’s favorite
pastimes are watching cliff divers make their
death-defying leap into the sea from the La Quebrada rocks, strolling the
seaside promenade in Old Acapulco and shopping in the colorful Municipal
Market.
ACAPULCO Sightseeing Tours Events & Attractions
Cancun Premium
From ancient ruins to white
tropical beaches, magnificent hotels to rustic getaways, Cancún and the
Mayan Riviera offer fabulous vacations on exotic islands enhanced by
modern
comforts and conveniences. – English is welcome everywhere!
CANCUN Sightseeing Tours Events & Attractions
Cozumel Value
Cozumel, Mexico’s largest
island and top Caribbean dive destination,lies 12 miles off the Yucatán Peninsula,
separated by a 3,000-ft-deep
channel.
Dense jungle foliage covers most of this island’s interior, but its
surrounding
coast
welcomes visitors with miles of luxuriant, white sand beaches.
COZUMEL Sightseeing Tours Events & Attractions
Mexico - Huatulco
Discover secret coves and hidden
lagoons in and around the nine sparkling bays of Huatulco (wah-tool-co).
As the hemisphere's first eco-tourism resort, Huatulco remains
pleasingly primitive. Explore 22 miles of nearly virgin Pacific
coastline, exotic wildlife and fantastic hiking, or enjoy a variety of
traditional land and water sports. In Huatulco you'll find that unique
combination of deluxe accommodations and modern amenities in an
unspoiled, natural setting.
Mexico - Cabo San Lucas
The resort town of Cabo San
Lucas, named for the slender cape extending
eastward from Baja's southernmost tip, has gradually developed into a
tourist hot spot the last forty years. Long before you arrive at Cabo San
Lucas,
you'll recognize this destination by its often-photographed rock formations.
LOS CABOS Sightseeing Tours Events & Attractions
Manzanillo
Miles of white and black sand beaches... glistening bays... a variety of
spectacular resorts waiting to pamper your senses.
This hidden retreat on Mexico's Pacific coast is a charming port town
filled with over 600 years of notable history and boundless beauty.
With an excellent climate all year long, Manzanillo is the perfect place
to partake in a wide variety of watersports including world-class
sportfishing. Soak up the sun, then watch the tide roll away after a
delicious dinner under the stars.
Mexico - Merida
Take advantage of your time in
Merida with a tour to the ancient Mayan city of Cichen Itza, one of
Mexico's greatest archaeological sites.
Merida Events & Attractions
Mexico City Mexico Vacation
Capital of the country,
Mexico City has been described as the "biggest" city in the world.
In reality, with over 20 million population and an area covering
approximately 600 square miles it is probably one of the most densely
populated. Regardless, Mexico City is truly one of the great capitals of the
world. Mexico City boasts diverse architecture,
with the modern skyscrapers across the street from older buildings.
MEXICO CITY Sightseeing Tours Events & Attractions
Puerto Vallarta
Fall in love with Puerto
Vallarta's old world charm and dreamlike natural beauty. Lush tropical
jungles surround this quaint colonial city with interesting architecture,
cobblestone streets and white-washed buildings. Discover chic boutiques as
you stroll along the Malecón,
then check out the exploding art scene and
sizzling nightlife.
PUERTO VALLARTA Sightseeing Tours Events &
Attractions
Ixtapa
In Indian dialect,
Zihuatanejo means "River of the Yellow Water." This small bay and resort was
discovered by tourists in 1940. At the time, the only access to the village
was by the sea.
Your visit to this small town will provide you with some of
the most breathtaking sights
of the Ixtapa Hotel complex where you can
sightsee, shop or just relax.
Head towards Ixtapa,
where you will see the
computer-planned resort and residential area,
as well as the beautiful
beaches along the Pacific coast.
Ixtapan
Events & Attractions
Tijuana
Few cities are as hospitable
and cordial as Tijuana, which is an ideal place to get away from it all and
to enjoy traditional tourist attractions. In addition to those that made
Tijuana famous, like Jai Alai, the bullfights, the greyhound races,
excellent restaurants, bars and discotheques and cabarets with enormous
dance floor, the city now boasts a number of cultural attractions, such as
those provided by the Tijuana Cultural Center Known as the most visited city
of the world, it hosts more than 70 million visitors annually.
Tijuana Events & Attractions
Guadalajara
Mexico
Guadalajara, as Mexico's second
largest city, celebrates her cultural heritage through being the Mariachi
center of Mexico and the world. Every year she showcases Mariachi and the
other Arts through the Festivales de Octubre and The Mariachi Festival every
Fall.
Guadalajara
Events & Attractions
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Location:
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Middle America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of
Mexico, between Belize and the US and bordering the North
Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the US |
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Elevation extremes:
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lowest point: Laguna Salada -10 m
highest point: Volcan Pico de Orizaba 5,700 m
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Natural resources:
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petroleum, silver, copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural gas, timber
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Religions:
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nominally Roman Catholic 89%, Protestant 6%, other 5%
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Languages:
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Spanish, various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other regional indigenous
languages |
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Currency:
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Mexican peso (MXN) |
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Currency code:
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MXN |
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Exchange rates:
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Mexican pesos per US dollar - 10.79 (2003), 9.66 (2002), 9.34
(2001), 9.46 (2000), 9.56 (1999) |
Destination Guides > North
America > Mexico
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