Sights of Mexico

Tourism in Mexico is a very important economic area. 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 diverse landscapes, historical sites and resorts, famous for their nightlife. Snow covered volcanoes, tropical rain forests, vast deserts, peaceful beaches, rich flora and fauna ... Most of the tourism 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 geographical site - Lake Titicaca.

Along with the cultural and historical heritage, the mild climate of Mexico is also attractive to travelers, although, of course, given the country's size and diversity 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 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. In the mountainous areas in the north of the mainland, it is rather cool, and in the plains areas it is arid. Tropics prevail throughout the region from Tampico to Cancun.

Different places in the country are interesting to millions of people 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 Maya civilization.

The country is divided into several states, those in turn, to municipalities, and each city has its own 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, Cristóbal de las Casas, Guanajuato).

Cancun - one of the most famous resorts in the world, 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 Itzu with its famous temple of Kukulkan (the pyramid "El Castillo"). Some of the colonial cities included in Mexico's important sites 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 memory from this wonderful country. Mexican silver is highly valued, especially jewelry from the city of Tusco. The best souvenirs from Mexico are unique ornaments made by local silversmiths. In Oaxaca, you should buy mezcal (a variety of tequila), alebrihe (brightly colored toys depicting animals), black ceramics. Leon is famous for the processing of leather and the manufacture of cowboy boots. Mexico is 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, wicker items, hammocks, masks, Indian fabrics, ornaments in colonial style, are open all day - from 10am to 8pm.