Mexico positively hums with an energy that becomes infectious as soon as you step off from your flights to Mexico. Whichever part of this varied country you are in, you will be intoxicated by the vibrant fiestas, the sometimes fiery food, and a people proud of their indigenous roots. Those on flights to Mexico usually come for the beaches, ancient ruins, or the colonial architecture but there is much more else besides.
Once upon a time, Cancun was a fisherman’s island that no one cared about. All of that changed when the Mexican government decided to develop Cancun into a tourist development. Ever since then, tourists flock to Cancun for the beautiful beaches, fascinating archaeological ruins, world-class snorkeling and scuba diving.
Mexico City is a place where the ancient and the modern interact every day. The city is home to ancient ruins from the Aztec empire that stand side by side with Spanish churches dating back to the time of the Spanish colonization and shining modern new buildings made of glass and steel.
For some great Mexican culture visit the beautiful town Guadalajara! This town was built around 1500 and moved five times. 50 years later they decided to keep it in the valley of Atemajac. In the couple of years after the last rebuild, the royal offices, university and the bishopric have moved to Guadalajara.
A lot of people visit Puerto Vallarta for a typical beach holiday. This is not only because of the beautiful beaches, but also the temperatures are really pleasant! With an average temperature of 29 - 33 degrees, the place is ideal for watersports. You can even swim with dolphins in the Sea Life Park!
Most tourists in Mexico come from the United States and Canada, and very many parts of Mexico are used to tourism. However, it’s always a good idea to read up a bit on the local culture and etiquette in order to make the most out of your Mexico trip.