BY
CLAY LARROY
There is nothing more
exciting than traveling.
Whether you are going for a road trip to see something new in your own state,
or heading off to somewhere for the very first time to visit a city you have
always dreamed of, there are some travel
basics that you should know. Travel in the
off seasons from November to April, to avoid crowds,
save money and enjoy temperate weather. In those months, many families with
children cannot travel due to school commitments, making many tourist
attractions much less crowded. This may also result in lower costs for airfare
and hotels. When
you are ready to plan a vacation contact me!
Overview
of Mexico
Mexico's Native American heritage and a distinct Spanish flavor
make it a vibrant, colorful and unique destination. Its varied terrain ranges
from cactus-studded deserts to white sandy beaches and blue waters, tropical
rainforest and jungle-clad hills to steep rocky canyons and narrow gorges, and
from snow-capped volcano peaks to huge, bustling cities. The extraordinary
history of the country is visible in the ancient Mayan temples strewn across
the jungles, the ruins of Aztec civilizations, rural indigenous villages,
Spanish colonial cities, silver mining towns, and traditional Mexican ports.
Since the height of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations,
Mexico has suffered the destructive force of the Conquistadors, European
colonial rule, civil and territorial wars, rebellions, dictatorships,
recessions and earthquakes. Despite all this, Mexico's people are warm and
friendly, much of the countryside remains unspoilt by development, and its
cities have a unique blend of architecture. Mexican Buildings display a
striking combination of colonial and pagan architecture, blending together Art
Nouveau, Baroque, Art Deco and Native American design in churches and public
structures. The country's culture is a similar blend of the traditional and
modern, where pagan meets Christian in a series of festivals, or fiestas,
throughout the year.
Besides a
combination of unique culture and fascinating cities, Mexico also has several
hundred miles of coastline extending down through both the Pacific and the
Caribbean, which has branded the country as an extremely popular beach resort
destination. Resort cities such as Acapulco, Cancun and those of the Baja California
peninsula are vacation havens. The countryside enclosing these summer retreats
is also rich in archaeological treasures with pyramids, ruins of ancient cities
and great stone carvings of ancient gods standing as testament to a country
once ruled by the Aztecs and Mayans.
Despite recent
reports of drug wars and safety issues Mexico remains a hugely popular and
predominantly safe tourist destination. Violence linked to the drug cartels is
widespread but seldom aimed at tourists and generally does not spill over into
the resort areas.
Travel to Mexico
Overview
With enchanting attractions offering plenty of
sightseeing opportunities, Mexico has consistently proven to be one of the most
popular holiday destinations in the world and for good reason. With its exotic
sandy beaches, blue waters and warm climate, extraordinary history and diverse
landscapes, it would take a few months, if not years, to explore and discover
all that this magical country has to offer.
Spend a few days wandering round the ancient Mayan and
Aztec pyramids and ruins, explore the deserts and swamps, marvel at the
rainforests and discover a few of the 176 species of orchid along the way, or
navigate an eco-tour by mountain bike, jeep, kayak or horseback. There are 58
National Parks conserving indigenous fauna and flora, and the country is a
bird-watcher's paradise, with the most species of birds in the whole of North
America. Marine life is abundant off these tropical shores and the Parque
Natural de la Ballena Gris(Gray Whale National Park) is a must for whale
watchers. Beach resort cities such as Acapulco, Cancun and those of the Baja
California region are considered to be a slice of heaven. The wonderfully
unique architecture and evidence of European colonial rule still exist in the cities,
while El Zócalo in Mexico City, the second largest city square in the world, is
where it all happens and is the best place to experience some real Mexican flavor!
Most domestic travel throughout Mexico can be done by bus
with several dozen companies operating by region. Passenger train
transportation between cities is limited but flying domestically is considered
the most efficient and safest mode of transport in Mexico.
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One single visit is not enough to be able to say that you know Mexico.
Enrique Pena Nieto
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