Summer all year... gorgeously turquoise ocean... sandy white beaches... shopping from Mexican handicrafts to designer clothes... stunning hotels with interesting architecture, many right on the beach... world-class restaurants... nightlife and dance clubs that go till early morning... Mayan ruins in the middle of it all... that's Cancun!

Water sports include swimming, surfing, diving, boating, fishing, kayaking, and snorkeling. Day trips to Mayan archaeological sites offer you a glimpse of the fascinating civilization that was in the area for centuries.

No wonder Cancun is one of the most popular beach resorts in all of North and South America! With over three million visitors a year, the folks in Cancun have figured out how to provide what you want for a memorable vacation, whether it's total relaxation, going out dancing, water sports, enjoying spring break or a honeymoon, or whatever.

Cancun's history is short. In the early 1970s, the Mexican government had a study done to decide where to put a new resort. A little piece of land in the Caribbean sea, just off the coast of Yucatan, was chosen. It didn't take long before tourists were coming in ever-increasing numbers. Now Cancun (on the mainland just opposite that slip of land) has a population of something over half a million -- and the visitors keep coming!

Cancun is its own kind of place. It's hardly typical Mexico, but it's a lot of fun in its own way!

By: Rosana Hart
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Mexico City is the cultural epicenter of the country of Mexico. A visit to the Palacio Nacional opens your eyes to beautiful patios and halls decorated with murals, which portray Mexican history and culture. Known colloquially as D.F., the City of Mexico abounds in fascinating sites worth a look dating from yesteryears to the more modern and cosmopolitan.

A tour of Mexico City is enchanting for the simple reason that it has almost everything a visitor could aspire to experience. A lively culture, exquisite cuisine, world famous art, mariachi, traditional handicrafts, architecture and the omnipresent fiesta are the range of attractions that the city holds forth for the tourists. In addition, you can tire yourself shopping, trekking, visiting interesting museums, or entertaining yourself at theatres.

The Bosque de Chapultepec (Chapultepec Woods) and its surrounding green space is an interesting place to begin to get the feel of Mexico City. There are many museums to be found here, notable among them being the Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Rufino Tamayo Museum, Museo de Arte Moderno and Papalote Nacional de Historia. However, the main attraction in the park, which will catch your eyes, is the Castillo de Chapultepec. Not very far is the La Feria, the city’s oldest amusement park. Here, nestled among the woods, you can catch a glimpse of Los Pinos, the official residence of the President. You can also make a tour of the Auditorio Nacional, the auditorium where world famous performances are staged.

Enjoy all this and more while basking under the hospitality of Mexico City hotels where excellent services and facilities are assured to keep the guests happy and satisfied.

By: Gagan Makin
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From the ancient architecture of Mexico City to the golden beaches of Pacific Mexico, Mexico is a country full of mystery, intrigue, natural beauty, history, and culture that is exclusive only to its walls. There are many different cities in Mexico that are frequently visited by tourists, and each has something completely different to offer its visitors.

The unique region of Baja Mexico is one of the most interesting and diverse geographical areas of the world and is still very much a frontier. The peninsula is home to some of the earth's most beautiful deserts, along with semi-tropical and mountainous regions, pine forests, and hundreds of miles of untouched beaches and coastline.

In Central Mexico, tourists can visit Mexico City, the nation’s capital. There you can appreciate the fascinating architecture of the aging buildings in the city’s Historic Center, or you can visit the Basilica of Guadalupe and such popular neighborhoods as San Angel, Coyoacan and Xochimilco. The central region offers the tranquility of its numerous forests, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, springs and caverns, all of which provide ideal settings for rafting, rappelling, cave exploring, scuba diving, camping, rock climbing and nature observing.

The cities of Northern Mexico are a perfect blend of history, culture, and modernism. There’s Chihuahua City, home of Pancho Villa’s mansion. Then there’s Hermosillo with its interesting blend of ancient and modern architecture. Next is Bahía Kino, Northern Mexico’s largest coastal city. Here, tourists can engage in waterskiing, diving, fishing, swimming, and relaxing on and off the beautiful white-sand beaches. Finally, in Monterrey, you will find a well-organized city with a great deal of cultural attractions, both inside city limits and in the immediate surrounding area.

By: Natalie Harding
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When looking for a Mexico vacation, travelers must consider their desires. Mexico offers sunny beaches, incredible sightseeing, and delicious cuisine. While some tourists prefer to lounge on a sunny beach while sipping a cold alcoholic beverage, other travelers delight in exploring architectural wonders. Travelers should consider their needs before choosing their Mexico vacation because some areas are definitely tourist traps while others are remote and less crowded.

Many hotels in Mexico offer all-inclusive packages. All-inclusive hotels make sense on a tight budget, as all meals, drinks, and many activities are included in the room rate. For this reason, visitors on a budget love planning a Mexico vacation. A traveler can visit a foreign country while keeping expenses to a minimum. Typically, an all-inclusive Mexico vacation can be found for a fraction of the cost of a visit to Hawaii or Tahiti.

Mexico’s largest city is Mexico City. Though the crime rate can be slightly higher in Mexico City, the city is working hard to increase police patrol. Tourism to this city is growing. People looking for a Mexico vacation often consider to Mexico City for the rich selection of attractions. The old-world feel and amazing architecture draw tourists in. Many Aztec ruins are on display throughout Mexico City. The wide array of restaurants, shopping boutiques, concert halls, and museums help place Mexico City high on tourists’ Mexico vacation lists.

If sun and fun is on a traveler’s mind, Cozumel, Cancun, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, and Acapulco are fantastic choices for a Mexico vacation. Cozumel and Cancun are located on the eastern tip of Mexico. All-inclusive hotels abound ensuring that tourists match an inexpensive Mexico vacation with incredible beaches and surf. On the western side, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, and Acapulco are slightly higher in price, but the scenery is different. Older buildings meld seamlessly into the scenery creating stunning visuals along side gorgeous beaches.

Travelers that are more adventurous can head to the more remote sections of Mexico for their Mexico vacation. Merida was built over the Mayan city of Ti’ho. The architecture in Merida takes the tourist back to the days of the Mayan empire. Many of the residents are of Mayan ancestry. They speak the language, lean towards Mayan cuisine, and dress in Mayan style clothing. Merida is an excellent Mexico vacation choice for history lovers.

Taking a Mexico vacation can be exhilarating. To enter Mexico, a passport is necessary. Tourists must ensure that they have a valid passport before leaving on their vacation. Beyond that restriction, tourists are open to visit any Mexican area.

By: Dominic Ferrara
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San Luis Potosi is a state in the nation of Mexico and the capital city of that state. The city has a population of around three-quarters of a million, and if the surrounding municipalities are counted, another hundred thousand can be added. The city is 6,157 feet high, a thousand feed higher than Denver Colorado.

The city is named for Louis IX of France, known as Saint Louis, and the Potosi mines discovered in Bolivia forty years before the city was founded. While San Luis Potosi never rivaled the Bolivian Potosi mines, the city became quite wealthy.

A Franciscan mission was founded on the site in 1583 and a city followed in 1592. Gold and silver mines in the area fueled the growth of the city, but lead and copper were also important. In 1854 Gonzales Bocanegra wrote the Mexican national anthem in San Luis Potosi. In 1863, during the French invasion, San Luis Potosi was the capital of Republican Mexico under Juarez in 1863 and again in 1867. Francisco Madero drafted the San Luis Plan while he was imprisoned in the city by dictator Porfirio Diaz and this set the stage for the Revolution of 1910.

The modern city of San Luis Potosi is an industrial city with, flourmills, smelters, textile mills, breweries and furniture factories and highways surrounding the city. The city contains many famous buildings such as the Plaza de Toros Fermin Rivera bullring, the Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, a baroque church with a famous sculptural altar and one of the finest façade’s in Mexico. The Jesuit college founded in 1624 was raised into a university in 1923 and the Científico y Literario is considered one of the best in Latin America. The city has a large supply of students, which helps create a young atmosphere and provide manpower and customers for a variety of cultural offerings and other entertainments.

San Luis Potosi is nicknamed the “City of Gardens.” There is at least one garden in each of the city’s seven original districts. Each of those districts also contains at least one major church. These churches are all in different styles as the city contained many different groups during its period as a regional capital during the northern expansion. The city is also called the “Two Hour City", as it is two hours away from many cities such as Aguascalientes, Zacatecas, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and more. San Luis Potosi is also located in the middle of the country, and isn’t far from the metropolitan cities of Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.

The old colonial center of the city is closed to vehicular traffic, creating a pedestrian friendly main square around which the old marvels cluster. The Plaza de Armas, the main square, has the Palacio de Gobierno, the building which has twice been the capital building of Mexico, the Palacio Municipal, originally built as a haven for art, but in the wake of the city’s violent history of war, has become the city hall.

The city has an international airport, bus connections from the array of major cities that are only a couple of hours away or by car for those who want to drive themselves. Once within the city, taxies are available. These are not metered, so be sure to negotiate the price before getting into the car. Some hotels will arrange taxis for you, and those who speak Spanish can usually get a much better deal. There are local celebrations such as the National Dance Festival in the last two weeks of July and the National Fair the last two weeks of August. There is also a Spring Art Festival the last two weeks of May, but this is not a yearly event.

The downtown area has many banks with ATM machines, and many local Casas de Cambio will buy traveler’s cheques and cash for a suitable fee. Milk based, sugary sweets are a specialty in San Luis Potosi and are available almost everywhere in the city. The city has a relatively stable year round weather pattern, with warm dry weather. The rainy season is April through November, but this is generally a heavy and short rain in the afternoon, leaving a clear and cool evening. A sweater can be useful at night, especially in the winter season.

By: Ken Wilssens
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