The Beauty of Travel in Mexico

By Stacey Graham, published Aug 31, 2007
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With gorgeous beaches, incredible archaeological sites to explore plus amazing food and nightlife, Mexico has the best in travel all wrapped up. An incredible value for your money, Mexico can offer the finest in accommodations with a wealth of things to do to make your vacation memorable.

Mexico's vast networks of 450 great beaches immediately bring to mind relaxation in the sun as well as great sporting opportunities in sailing, diving, fishing and surfing. Discover the beauty of Los Cabos where the desert kisses the waves on its shores. During the winter, escape to the beach to watch the mysterious courtship and migration of the Gray Whales. With an average temperature of 79 degrees F (26C), it offers year-round comfort on the tip of the Baja Peninsula. The hot sandy beaches of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo offer its visitors great accommodations plus the opportunity to participate in excellent, windsurfing, sailing, fishing and hiking. Become involved with the world around you as you volunteer to help save the Olive Ridley turtle or take a photo safari to see crocodiles and eagles. With exciting nightlife and hot local flavors at its restaurants, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo can't be missed!

The Mayan Riviera is quickly becoming a top tourist destination with its mild temperatures and enormous ecotourism opportunities. Visit the ruins of Tulum, whitewashed from the sea air as it stands of the cliffs facing the western Caribbean. Snorkel in the underground rivers of Xcaret, its theme park inviting you to travel with them to visit ancient Mayan sinkholes and swim with dolphins.

For cultural importance, a visit to Palenque cannot be forgotten. Deep in the jungle, the temples date back to 400-700 AD, surviving to this day with an incredible strength of purpose. Hiking and exploring in the Palenque National Park is encouraged, you will be amazed at the beauty of the jungle with its lovely flora and animal species such as howler monkeys and a vast array of birds. If you're lucky, you may even spot an elusive jaguar. Well deserving of UNESCO's World Heritage Site classification, Palenque is resplendent with Mexico's past.

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