Exciting Place to see in Veracruz
The history and culture of Mexico is most vividly displayed in the city of Veracruz but it still is slowly metamorphosing into becoming a sought after tourist destination. The center of the city is a good place to while the day and night away in the main plaza called Plaza de las Armas. Historical buildings worth seeingHistorical buildings worth seeing are the Municipal Palace built in 1608 with its baroque architecture and the Virgen de la Asuncion, the citys neo-classic cathedral that was built in the 17th century. Very close to the port area is the former lighthouse Pemex Tower, the Crafts Market, the Old Customs Building, the Postal and Telegraph Building, the Civil Registry Building and the Juarez Hemicycle Monument. The island where the historical Fort San Juan de Ulua is located is now connected to the mainland. The malecon or the boardwalk has pathways and trails for daytime or nighttime strolling and exercise. The Veracruz Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Latin America and is one of the latest developments of Veracruz. Include Veracruz in your vacation and find something exciting and new.
Tijuana Vacations
The border city of Tijuana is easily reachable via the San Diego trolley that goes right up to the Mexican border. Despite its close proximity to the US, Mexico vacations in sunny Tijuana allows you to shop at the legendary Avenida Revolucion where you will find the amazing bargains of beautiful Mexican handicrafts, leather goods, cigars, silver, beadwork, jewelry together with imported goods at bargain prices. You can learn so much more about the culture of Mexico by visiting the Tijuana Cultural Center or the Municipal Institute of Arts and Culture. Try out something new by watching a Jai Alai game at the Jai Alai Fronton Palace, place a bet at the Greyhound race at Hipodromo Caliente or sit on the edge of your seat with the exciting though bloody bullfight at El Toreo de Tijuana and the Plaza Munumental Playas de Tijuana. The exciting flamboyance of Mexico is very much evident in Tijuana and your Mexico vacation should include this place for the excitement that it brings.
La Playa del Carmen Vacations
Travelers going on their Mexico vacation should include the popular travel destination of La Playa del Carmen. This beautiful coastal city is located just right across the channel from Cozumel and shares with it the many attractions in the locale. You can go shopping, eat and be entertained at choice places including bars and nightclubs at the city center 5th Avenue. The shopping area from 5th Avenue to 30th Avenue entices visitors to go shopping with a lot of merchandise to choose from including the newest designer clothes and Mexican handicrafts and souvenirs. La Playas beaches are famous for its warm azure waters and powder white sand. You can arrange tours originating from La Playa that would include visits to Chichen Itza which was the capital of ancient Mayan civilization, Coba that has an authentic Mayan village, Nohuch Muul which is the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan, Tulum which is one of the most beautiful cities and natures sacred paradise ecopark, Xcaret. La Playa truly has a lot to offer to its visitors.
Mazatlan Vacations
On the Gold Coast of Mexico is Mazatlan with its palm-lined stretches of beach that is worth of being included in your Mexico vacation itinerary. Just like many places in Mexico, Mazatlan is an interesting combination of history, culture and adventure. The citys second oldest plaza, Plazuela Machado is in Old Mazatlan where the famed twin-towered cathedral is also located. A refreshing start or end of your day is a stroll along the malecon or promenade which is Mexicos most scenic walkway along the oceanfront lined with palm trees that connects the old part of Mazatlan with the vibrant zona dorada or resort area. The villages of Concordia, Copala and Cosala with its beautiful handcrafted furniture and ceramic and clay handicrafts is located on the Sierra Madre Mountains and forms part of the countryside tours. Isla de Chivos or Goat Island, Isla de Pajaros or Bird Island and Isla de Venados or Deer Island are the trademark islands of Mazatlan with fine sand beaches. Mazatlan should be an important part of your Mexico vacation for that glimpse of Mexicos passion.