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Mexico
By David Chandler
Mexico is popular with travelers from all over the world. The visitors
of Mexico go there for many reasons: sunshine, blue seas
swarming with fish and coral, crystal-white beaches, mountains
and volcanoes, jungles full of striking wildlife, collectible folk art and
the wonderful remains of ancient cultures.
Mexico is known for its tourist destinations. Its fantastic location
and year-round mild climate, gorgeous white beaches are ideal for
water sports. The site of the Caribbean Ocean makes this place a
desired vacationing spot for all.
History of Mexico
Mexico has reminders of its past in just about every city you visit,
due to Mexico's vast history. Sometime during the last ice age
nomadic tribes of hunter-gatherers from Asia first crossed the
Bering Strait and entered the Western Hemisphere. The various
civilizations of Mesoamerica are distinguished from others
elsewhere in the New World by a variety of common cultural
developments including hieroglyphic writing, commerce and trade,
an extensive knowledge of astronomy, a highly accurate calendar
system, and fascinating religious beliefs featuring a complex
pantheon, a ritualistic ball game, and human and animal sacrifices.
Cities of Mexico
Cancun has a first rate tourist road and rail network. The most
famous hotel chains in the world have combined luxury and comfort
with hospitality. Cancun has fascinating Mayan remains, as well as
a museum displaying pieces from this culture. It's excellent
overland and air links will whisk you to some of the most
impressive places in the Mayan World in both Quintana Roo and
neighboring state of Yucatan.
Cabo San Lucas at the southernmost tip of Baja, was once a base
for pirate ships waiting to pounce on Spanish treasure ships. It
has quickly become the main point of Los Cabos: million-dollar
condos have sprung up, palm trees have been transplanted, golf
courses have been laid, water has been piped in from San Jos¨¦
and everywhere is kept immaculate.
The island of Cozumel Mexico has shops with a nice selection of
goods including fine jewelry stores. There are so many great
reasons to visit Cozumel that once you visit once, you might just
get hooked. Compared to other tropical vacation spots, Cozumel is
very inexpensive. The unusually short 2-hour flight from Houston,
Miami, or Dallas/Fort Worth means you can be lying on a lounge
chair sipping a beverage by noon!
Puerto Vallarta is smaller, quieter and younger than Acapulco. In
its own way, it is actually every bit as commercial - perhaps more
so, since here tourism is virtually the only source of income - but
appearances count for much, and Puerto Vallarta, while doing all it
can to catch up with Acapulco, appears far less developed and
retains a more Mexican feel.
Christmas in Mexico
Christmas for Mexicans, in traditional homes and rural areas, is a
religious holiday. It is a celebration of the Nativity. The first thing to
know about celebrating Christmas in Mexico is that most
everybody takes off the last two weeks in December to spend
more time with the family, visit with old friends, even make new
friends.
About the Author
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