The southern neighbor of the United States of America knows how to attract a tourist so that the best memories remain in his memory. The main and most popular excursions in Mexico are associated with the ancient civilizations that lived in these territories many centuries ago and left traces of their presence.
Tourist routes lead to the ancient cities of the Mayan Indians, the most famous archaeological complex of the country - Chichen Itza, it is located on the Yucatan Peninsula and is available for inspection. Another important area of excursions in Mexico is ecotourism, acquaintance with the unique Mexican flora and fauna. Zest - excursions to the depths of the sea, which are available to experienced divers.
Mayan world and excursions in Mexico
Ancient civilizations that left breathtaking architectural structures hiding many mysteries and secrets remain in the center of attention of any visitor to Mexico. The journey to the Mayan world lasts from 8 to 11 hours, the route is combined - auto + on foot, cost from $ 500 to $ 900, group up to 10 people.
The most common is an excursion, during which you get to know the three Mayan worlds - Tulum, Koba, Sak Aktun (underground river). On the shores of the Caribbean Sea, on a high cliff, Tulum is located, which is considered one of the later cities of the ancient Indian tribe. This city was assigned the role of a kind of center, connecting all the Mayan settlements.
The second part of the route is connected with the archaeological zone of Koba, not so long ago opened for individual or group visits. Guests are amazed by the huge territory of this complex, in order to see as many monuments and sights as possible, tourists are offered to move on bicycles or tricycles. The main target is Nohoch-Mul, the highest pyramid on the peninsula.
The third stage of the excursion is acquaintance with a large underground river called Sak Aktun. Tourists have the opportunity to descend to a depth of about 20 meters and explore a beautiful cave decorated with stalactites and stalagmites.
Green fairy tale
Mexico is a very beautiful country with gorgeous flat and mountainous landscapes, diverse flora and fauna. Therefore, nature trips, for example, to the state of San Luis Potosi, are very popular with guests. The excursion will last several days, the cost is $ 1200 per group (up to 8 people). On the way, guests will find beautiful landscapes, rivers with noisy waterfalls, formidable mountain peaks and plains with famous cacti.
Not only natural attractions will meet tourists during this trip, they will get acquainted with Hilitlu, a town known throughout the world for its bohemian lifestyle. The next object of sightseeing is the opposite of Hilitlu, this is the monastery complex of San Agustino. The most unusual on the route may be the garden of surrealism, the author of the idea was Edward James, an English millionaire known for his eccentricity. His dream was absolute harmony in one, separately taken corner of the planet. The garden, filled with vivid representatives of tropical flora, is complemented by surreal figures and sculptures, dreamed of by the author and embodied in natural materials.
During the trip, tourists will see another fascinating sight - in Mexico there is an extraordinary "black hole", a hole in the ground where birds rush at sunset. The funnel has a fairly large diameter - 70 meters, and its depth is 470 meters. At the end of the trip, guests go on rafting on the Tampaon River, about 20 kilometers have to go, admiring the turquoise water and bright tropical greenery on both banks of the river.
Most expensive route
Such a definition was awarded to an excursion that includes a visit to five iconic places in Mexico, including the Mayan Riviera, the Yucatan Peninsula, Tabasco and others. The cost of the trip is $ 5,000–7,000 for a company of four people, $ 8,000–10,000 for a company of up to 10 people, the travel time is 5 days. The travel route is as follows:
- 1st day - meeting with the famous Mayan city of Chichen Itza and the town of Merida, founded by the conquistadors;
- 2nd day - visit to the biosphere reserve in Celestun, acquaintance with the diversity of the local avifauna, travel along the rivers surrounded by mangroves;
- 3rd day - guests will be sent on a sightseeing tour of the city of Campeche, which is under the protection of UNESCO;
- 4th day - meeting with nature again, excursion through the jungle, access to Palenque, the famous archaeological zone, acquaintance with its pyramids, temples and sarcophagus of one of the Mayan leaders.
- 5th day - swimming in a reservoir formed by seven underground rivers and see an old fort.
It is impossible to describe in a few words the vivid emotions and impressions that tourists will receive while traveling in Mexico. And here, to the origins of ancient civilizations, they definitely want to return!
