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Country of fascination brooded by a mild climate, Mexico is full of historical, cultural and natural places to discover. Having welcomed 29.1 million international tourists in 2014, this destination is the fruit of an incredible cross breeding that takes place from the days of the Mayan civilisation until the present day, passing by the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores.
Whether you are looking for adventure, romance or entertainment, the Aztec Country will make your vacation a collection of wonderful memories that you will cherish all your life. This region, bathed by the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, offers many interesting activities that will delight both young and old. The following list is intended to show you the great tourist opportunities offered by Mexico, to help you in choosing places to visit.
Located about fifty kilometres from Mexico City, the pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacán remains one of the most important archaeological sites in the Valley of Mexico. Inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, it is home to some of the most impressive Meso-American pyramids discovered to date. This place, both mysterious and fascinating, was founded around 200 BC. and was inhabited until its decline between the 6th and 7th centuries.
In Mexico City, romantic families or couples have the opportunity to visit one of the colourful boats of Xochimilco, or to visit one of the most emblematic places of Mexican culture: the former site of the Tenochtitlán floating gardens. The site includes several landing piers suitable for festivities and culinary discoveries which give access to various canals.
Those passionate about stories and lovers of architecture must absolutely go to Oaxaca de Juárez located in the heart of the Sierra Madre del Sur. In its fabulous historical centre there are exceptional monuments, inheritances left by the Olmec, Zapotec and Mixtec civilisations which succeeded one another. In Monte Albán you can admire the terraces, canals, dams, pyramids and other structures that have been sculpted in the mountains. Moreover, the architecture of the site proves to be a remarkable model of constructions adapted to the seismic terrains.
In the Yucatan peninsula, between the Tulum site and the beach resort of Playa del Carmen, Akumal Bay is a protected natural area that will surely delight the aquatic hiking enthusiasts. Known for its beautiful scenery and crystal clear water, this splendid place invites you to swim with the adorable sea turtles. A sensational experience that many divers have captured using their GoPro camera.
If you love nature and hiking, an overdose of wonder and enthusiasm awaits you in the Sierra Madre Oriental, in the state of San Luis de Potosi. The whole region is absolutely captivating, but it is La Huasteca Potosina that will mark you forever. Surrounded by spectacular waterfalls, deep gorges and amazing caves, this heavenly place is also favourable to rafting, canyoning, canoeing, etc.
For fans of sunny beaches in Mexico, the city of Puerto Escondido, in the state of Oaxaca, remains a must. It is therefore, in the south-west of the country, at the end of the majestic Cordillera of the Sierra Madre del Sur, that you will find this charming seaside resort. If surfers prefer the cosmopolitan beach of Zicatela, with its high waves loaded with energy, families with children will rather choose that of Playa Principal bordering downtown.
Aficionados of culture and other curious minds will meet at about 380 kilometres north of Mexico City, in the former mining town of Guanajuato. The latter has preserved its colonial-era attractions, like its museums, its winding lanes, its brightly coloured dwellings and its flowered balconies. The city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also known for its International Cervantino Festival, considered one of the most sought-after artistic events in the world.
Outdoor enthusiasts will be more than happy to explore the Arareko park, located in tarahumara territory, in the Barranca del Cobre region, in the centre of the Sierra Madre. And it is by indulging in activities such as hiking, mountain biking or swimming in hot springs that you will discover the grandiose landscapes of this region made up of canyons, forests, gorges and waterfalls.
