Mexico Attractions
Tourism in Mexico is very importanteconomic sphere. This is one of the most popular countries for travelers in the world. Numerous and unique attractions of Mexico, of course, constitute the main attraction for tourists coming to the country. They include natural wonders and a variety of landscapes, historical sites and resorts, famous for their nightlife. Snow covered volcanoes, tropical rainforests, vast deserts, peaceful beaches, rich flora and fauna ... Most of the tourist business is centered around many seaside resorts, also in the central part of the country in the high altitude plateau of Altiplano, marked by the world's most famous geographic object - Lake Titicaca.
Along with the cultural and historical heritage, the mildThe climate of Mexico is also attractive for travelers, although, of course, given the size of the country and the variety of landscapes, it varies. In the northern part of the Baja California peninsula, on the Pacific coast, the climate is Mediterranean, whereas on the other hand, in the area of the Gulf of California (or the Sea of Cortez), it is arid. Moving south from the sea of Cortez, again there are changes (subtropics, semi-desert), but the most unique is the climate in La Paz and Los Cabos - desert-tropical.
Different places in the country are interesting to millionspeople from all over the world. The most popular tourist attractions in Mexico are the colonial cities and the ruins of pre-Columbian cultures. Here are just some of them: Chichen Itza - the majestic city of Maya, declared by UNESCO one of the new seven wonders of the world. Ek Balam is an archaeological site with shrines of the post-classical period, decorated with unique stucco and carvings. Monte Alban is once an important center of the magnificent Sapotek civilization. Palenque, famous for his frescoes. Teotihuacan is a vast archaeological area with large pyramids. Impressive city-state Maya Uxmal. Located on the Caribbean coast of Tulum, dating from the last period in the history of the Mayan civilization.
The country is divided into several states, those in theirturn, to municipalities, and in every city there are its sights of Mexico. American tourists prefer to spend their holidays on the peninsula of Baja California and resorts such as Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, while Europeans travel mainly to the south (for example, in Playa del Carmen) and to colonial cities (San Francisco, Cristobal de las Casas, Guanajuato).
Cancun is one of the most famous resorts inworld, the center of international tourism, fascinating amazing beaches, clear water of the Caribbean Sea, always a lively festive atmosphere. Nearby are several archaeological areas of Maya, including the ancient city of Chichen Itza with its famous temple of Kukulkan (the pyramid "El Castillo"). Some of the colonial cities included in Mexico's important sights include Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, San Miguel de Allende, Dolores Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Merida, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, Zamora de Hidalgo, Lagos de Moreno , Puebla. Riviera Maya stretching from Cancun to Tulum, the main attraction of which is the largest in the Western Hemisphere coral reef, is admired all over the world.
And finally a little about what you can bring to thethe memory of this wonderful country. Mexican silver is highly valued, especially jewelry from the town of Taxco is famous. The best souvenirs from Mexico are unique ornaments made by local craftsmen of silver affairs. In Oaxaca, you should buy mezcal (a kind of tequila), alebriche (brightly colored toys depicting animals), black ceramics. Leon is famous for the processing of leather and the manufacture of cowboy boots. Mexico - a paradise for those who are attracted to decorative crafts. Shops are open every day from nine (some from ten) to eight in the evening with a break from one hour to four. Markets selling ceramics, glass, wickerwork, hammocks, masks, Indian fabrics, ornaments in colonial style, are open all day - from 10am to 8pm.
