The diversity of Mexico will appeal to your sense of discovery. Explore the ancient culture of the Mayan, relax on pristine beaches, shop at a local Mercado or in the world's most famous designer boutiques. Discover the east coast of Mexico, featuring sixty miles of the resort areas at Cancun and Riviera Maya, on the edge of the crystalline Caribbean Sea. Indulge in a luxurious spa, unwind on a secluded white sand beach, or dance the night away at one of Cancun's famed discos. Old World Mexico beckons from the western border of the country, with its famed jagged Pacific coastline and expansive brown sugar beaches. Western Mexico is known for its sleepy pueblo towns inviting exploration, world-class deep sea fishing, and excellent golf courses in the resort areas of Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Manzanillo.
Cancun
Surrounded on three sides by lagoon, bay and sea, Cancun offers a variety of vacation experiences. You'll find some of the world's best beaches with wide expanses of silky white sand as far as the eye can see. Cancun is naturally situated in subtropical jungle perfect for exploration and adventure. Hop on a jet ski or charter a boat for some deep sea fishing and spend a leisurely day at sea. Pristine reefs exist for snorkeling and diving. Relax overlooking the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea in a hammock, or pamper yourself at a world-class spa.
The Hotel Zone of Cancun, located along the world-famous "seven" shaped peninsula at the eastern tip of Mexico, is truly a shoppers' paradise, with everything from lively street markets to the world's most exclusive boutiques within walking distance of fantastic resorts.
Cancun's array of dining choices will entice every palate, ranging from local specialties to five star restaurants.
The glittering nightlife still reigns in Cancun, with all-night discos, live music, piano bars and even jazz clubs open year round.
Riviera Maya
To the south of Cancun, the Riviera Maya offers a unique and different experience. With its wide expanse of beaches and proximity to Mayan cultural sites, it is the old world meeting the new. Thousand-year old ruins lie within sight of luxurious mega-resorts offering every amenity imaginable. For Golfers there are a variety of challenging courses to choose from. Many resorts here are all-inclusive, offering all meals, drinks, tips, and entertainment at one price, an attractive option for budget-conscious travelers and families.
Relax all day in a hammock beside the Caribbean Sea or walk the powder-white sand beaches that stay cool as they reflect the heat of the tropical sun.
Visit the nearby town of Playa del Carmen, with shops featuring local art and handicrafts, where you can take the ferry across to the island of Cozumel.
Uncover the ancient culture of the Mayans and visit ruins that reveal their lives and beliefs. Afterwards, cool off with a swim in a cenote, a freshwater pool bringing water from underground limestone caverns to the surface.
Tourists have spoken, Cancun's beaches are back and better than ever
Cancun, Quintana Roo, January 12, 2010 - Cancun tourists are in awe and the locals couldn't be happier, Cancun has finally gotten its beaches back. As the USD $71 million dollar ($957 million pesos), project continues, the results can not only be seen, but are already being enjoyed by all.
The project commenced on September 4th, 2009 delivering more than two thousand tons of pipeline material to destination and more than 1.3 billion gallons (6.1 million cubic meters) of sand to replenish all of Cancun's Hotel Zone seashore.
Weather
Puerto Vallarta enjoys a warm tropical climate all year round. January through April - high 86°F, low 63°F; May through Dec. - high 92°F, low 70°F.
Surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Puerto Vallarta provides an exotic blend of cosmopolitan culture, old world colonial charm and nature at her best. Watch whales up close in Banderas Bay from December through April. Puerto Vallarta's sunny weather is ideal with average temperatures in the mid-eighties. Puerto Vallarta is comprised of two major resort areas - Puerto Vallarta to the south and Riviera Nayarit to the north. Within each, you'll find a unique destination with its very own personality and charm.
Puerto Vallarta
Open-air cafés, chic boutiques and modern art galleries line the vibrant seafront Malecón. Mountains tower above the glistening sea and golden beaches, while lush jungles surround the quaint village. When the sun goes down, the fun continues. Puerto Vallarta's vast array of nightclubs is unsurpassed along Mexico's Pacific Coast. Puerto Vallarta's various resort areas including Marina Vallarta, Downtown/Viejo Vallarta, the action-packed Hotel Zone (between the Marina and Downtown) and Mismaloya.
Riviera Nayarit
Riviera Nayarit is privileged for its natural beauty, ideal climate, white coral beaches and one of the most exuberant ecosystems in Mexico. The area's facilities include a modern marina with 200 slips, shopping mall, quality international restaurants, three golf courses, a water park, two dolphin centers and miles of glistening white beaches. Riviera Nayarit's resort areas include Punta Mita, Nuevo Vallarta, Flamingos and Bucerias.
Weather
There is only a four or five degree variance between winter and summer temperatures here, with winter highs in the mid 80's °F and summer highs around 90°F.
A Mexican heart...with a Caribbean soul
Just twelve miles off the Yucatan coast lies the island paradise of Cozumel. Its waters so clear, its coral reefs so spectacular, famed marine biologist Jacques Cousteau called it the "best diving area in the world". Boasting the second largest barrier reef in the world (Palancar Reef), Cozumel draws divers, swimmers and snorkelers from around the globe.
Add poured-sugar beaches to the crystalline water, mix in beautiful, serene resorts and you have the makings of a perfect vacation!
Cozumel has been a tourism hub for over a millennium. The ancient Mayans were required, at least once in their lifetime, to make a pilgrimage to the shrine of Ixchel, the ancient goddess of fertility and the moon. The temple ruins still stand at the archeological site of San Gervasio.
Ecotourism at its best can be found here. Jungle and swampy lagoons, which are home to animals and birds that have never left the island, cover Cozumel's mostly undeveloped territory at the center of the island. Noteworthy is the Chankanaab National Park, a Cozumel icon, and the Punta Sur Ecological Reserve. The huge protected area at the southern tip of the island includes Punta Celarain and its historical lighthouse, as well as the Colombia Lagoon, a shelter for many of the island's endemic species.
Travel to Cozumel in the early spring and experience Carnaval! Grandparents, adults, teenagers and children alike come together to participate in the harmonically colorful and musical explosion. Within the Mexican-Caribbean, here is the most popular and authentic Carnaval celebration, providing a more traditional and family-oriented event. Together locals and visitors enjoy five days of fun that include parades, floats, traditional regional foods, music and dancing. The highlight of the festivities is the Comparsas Ball that features an incredible dance competition, not to be missed!
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