The hotel zone is fourteen mile long, and has the appearance of the number "7". The Caribbean Sea is to the north, and the beaches have strong waves. The western shore has much calmer waters, and between the mainland is the southern end with a lagoon that is perfect for swimming and water sports.
Many fine beaches offer opportunities for snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, and windsurfing. Diving, kayaking, and sailing can also be arranged. Whale watching is popular along the mid-Baja coastline and tours depart regularly from Los Cabos.
The colors, sounds and energy of the city attracts travelers who desire an interesting cultural destination with lots of variety.
There are also two interesting archaeological sites - the Maya ruins located at Tulum, and the largest ruins are located at Maya city Coba.
And a visit would not be complete without shopping with the local Indians, who produce crafts by the same method for hundress of years.
Cozumel has many luxury hotels, and offers visitors a wide variety of things to do and see.
Mazatlán is also reknown for its annual 100 year Carnival which is held the last week of February, or the first of March.
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Acapulco was one of the first resort destinations in Mexico, and for thousands of annual visitors, Acapulco is the ideal holiday destination. This Pacific resort is a Mecca for those who love swimming, shopping, and an exciting nightlife.
Acapulco Bay, one of the world's foremost natural harbors, is the city's centerpiece. Actually Acapulco is located on a deep, semi-circular bay, and it is a port of call for the shipping and cruising lines that run between Panama, San Francisco, California, United States.
Cancún has 200-plus days of sun a year and a temperature that averages 80F. With these statistics, it isn't hard to understand why it is Mexico's top tourist destination.
Located on the tip of the Yucatan peninsula, its beaches are unparalleled, broad expanses of gleaming white sand stretched out beside the clear blue-green waters of the Caribbean.
Cozumel is Mexico's largest island, and is located approximately 12 miles off the Yucatan Penninsula. Cozumel is known for its dazzling white beaches, azure color waters, and luxury hotels.
Jacques Cousteau actually put Cozumel on the map for divers and tourists. Cousteau declared that this was one of the most beautiful sites for scuba diving, and from that point Cozumel has become a popular destination. Cozumel is home to the second largest reef in the world.
In addition to great beaches and diving, Cozumel has many underground rivers and caves called Cenotes. The best description of the Cenotes are deep water sinkholes filled with marine life, and they can be explored by snorkeling, swimming or diving.
Los Cabos has become a popular coastal getaway with deluxe hotels, championship golf courses, beautiful rugged landscape, and some of the best sport fishing in the world.
Los Cabos is located at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, where the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of (also known as the Sea of Cortés), meet, and the land ends in a rocky point called El Arco (The Arch).
Visitors to Mexico City will discover an energized, cosmopolitan and modern destination. You will find great places to eat everywhere - from the local taco venders to very upscale restaurants.
The city is heavily populated, and the layout is quite sprawling. There are numerous historical attractions, museums, interesting architecture and world class performing arts. Art lovers will appreciate the vibrant colors, and you can find some great deals.
Puerto Vallarta is known for its sunny weather - in fact this location enjoys over 300 sunny days a year. Puerto Vallarta has an average temperature of 83 degrees, and is situated on the same latitude as Hawaii - so if you enjoy the climate in Hawaii, then this is the Mexican destination.
Puerto Vallarta is situated on the second largest natural bay in North America, and there is over 100 miles of beautiful coastline. Obviously this is a great location for beach lovers, and the surf is normally very calm all year long.
Here you can enjoy activities from whale watching to parasailing. Other popular activities include windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing, deep sea fishing or perhaps you are adventuresome enough to try bungee jumping over the Pacific.
Puerto Vallarta has many celebrations and parades throughout the year, and visitors can also enjoy world class synphonies, visit fine art galleries, and enjoy fine dining from chefs around the world. Although this is a very modern city, you can still experience the charm of old Mexico unlike many of the popular resort locations.
The Riviera Maya has become one of the most popular spots in Mexico, and is often called the "Mexican Caribbean". This used to be an unknown stretch of coastline, but in a very short time it has been turned into one of the world's best luxury destinations.
The Riviera Maya is the corridor that begins just below Cancun, and then stretches south along the coast to the ancient Mayan ruins located in Tulum. Reefs protect this beautiful coastline of white sandy beaches, and the view showcases some of the most magnificent vacation villa properties in the world.
Several popular attractions include ecological parks such as Xcaret, Xel-Ha and Tres Rios where you can explore by a kayak on the rivers, snorkeling at the reef, or just walking along pathways through the mangrove and tropical vegetation.
Mazatlan is one of the more unique Mexican destinations in that while this is a popular tourist destination, the local economy IS NOT dependent on tourism. This beautiful Pacific resort city takes a very laid back approach to tourists, so you will not find locals hawking goods, or the the usual hype from hotel timeshare companies.
Mazatlan's thriving economy comes from the Pacifico brewery, one of Mexico's most popular beers - which is made in Mazatlan. Also the local shrimp fleet is the largest in Mexico, and the commercial fishing industry also thrives here. But most of the popular tourist communites are tucked away from the industrial scene.
Mazatlán has been world re-known for big game and sport fishing for decades, and you will find numerous sportfishing fleets. And small game hunters will find excellent dove, duck or quail hunting in the more remote areas outside the city. .
