- Mexico: where is the birthplace of the Aztec and Mayan civilizations?
- How to get to Mexico?
- Holidays in Mexico
- Souvenirs from Mexico
Not every tourist who wants to get acquainted with the beaches of the Riviera Maya and Cancun, devote leisure time to diving on the island of Cozumel, enjoy Mexican cuisine, explore the ruins of Palenque, knows exactly where Mexico is.
It is best to explore lost cities and bask on Mexican beaches in November-April. It is worth noting that tourists do not stop buying tours in May-September, when tropical rains and storms are likely to hit the country (in September-November, you should be prepared for hurricanes). Those interested in diving are recommended to go to Mexico in December-March, and excursions in December-April.
Mexico: where is the birthplace of the Aztec and Mayan civilizations?
Mexico, which is located in North America (south of the mainland), borders Guatemala and Belize in the southeast, and the United States in the north. The state washes the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulfs of Mexico and California. Almost all of Mexico occupies the North American Plate. The exception is California: the peninsula lies on the Pacific Ocean and the Cocos Plate. Well, the highest Mexican point is the 5600-meter stratovolcano Orizaba.
Mexico (capital - Mexico City), with an area of 1,972,550 sq. Km (9300 km are "allocated" to the coastline; 6000 sq km are occupied by the islands), subdivided into one federal district (Mexico City) and the states: Guerrero, Durango, Guanajuato, Colima, Michoacan, Nayarit, Puebla, Sonora, Jalisco, Yucatan, Chiapas and others (there are 31 of them).
How to get to Mexico?
The Moscow - Cancun flight is operated by Aeroflot (departure days are Sunday and Thursday), which offers tourists a 13-hour flight. Flight Moscow - Mexico City means making stops at European, US or Cuban airports. Financially, it is more profitable to fly with Iberia with a stopover in Madrid, KLM in the capital of the Netherlands and Lufthansa in Frankfurt. In this case, you should expect at least a 15-hour flight.
Holidays in Mexico
Tourists should definitely go to the ghost town of Teotihuacan (50 km from the capital), famous for the Citadel, the pyramids of the Moon (on its stairs you can go to the Road of the Dead, and the top of the pyramid is crowned with a platform where ritual ceremonies were held) and the Sun (height - 64 m) … Entrance to the archaeological complex, open Tuesday-Sunday from 7 am to 5 pm, will cost $ 3. After the tour, it is worth stopping by the Restaurante La Gruta restaurant - it is located in a cave, and its large side openings are illuminated.
On the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichen Itza deserves attention (here you will be able to see the 25-meter pyramid of Kukulkan, the temple of warriors, the El Caracol observatory, as well as admire the evening light and music performance) and Isla Mujeres (here it is worth visiting the ruins of the Ishkhel castle, ride a bike in the park Garrafon, which is also a place for breeding turtles and the location of a dolphinarium, as well as explore the underwater world of the Caribbean during diving)
Mexican beaches
- Playa Delfines: This Cancun beach is suitable for surfers and kite flying. Playa Delfines is equipped with a toilet, shower, observation deck, free parking.
- Playa Condesa: Sailing, windsurfing and bungee jumping, as well as homosexuals flock to this beach in Acapulco (there is a dedicated area for them at the end of the beach). Nightlife, shops and restaurants are nearby.
Souvenirs from Mexico
You shouldn't leave Mexico without purchasing tequila, coffee liqueur (kalua), Tabasco hot sauce, Mexican coffee, hammock, colorful ponchos and blankets, Aztec knife, Mayan calendar, sombrero, jewelry made of coral and shells, ceramics created from white and volcanic clay.
