The Sights and Sounds of Cozumel
Right across Riviera Maya and just south of Cancun is the city of Cozumel which is world famous for diving and snorkeling. Dubbed as one of the best diving destinations in the world, it has amazingly crystal clear waters and the worlds second largest barrier reef, the Palancar. Mexico vacations that include Cozumel afford you the opportunity to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Chichen Itza which is the capital of ancient Maya empire. Visit other interesting archaeological sites of the Mayan empire like the Mayan port and walled fortress of Tulum, the jungle forest where Coba and an authentic Mayan community is located, the Mayan astronomical observatory Castillo Real and the Ixchel-dedicated site of San Gervasio. Other places that should be in your list are water theme park Xel Ha, Xcaret that is known as Natures Sacred Paradise, the Chankanaab National Park, Playa Mia Grand Beach Park and the Punta Sur Ecological Park. The list of attractions in Cozumel is quite long.
Have Fun in the Waters with the Dolphins of Mexico
You get the chance to swim with the amazing dolphins of Mexico when you include a visit to these amazing centers. Get up close and personal with these sea mammals in a protected environment and discover how intelligent and friendly they can really be. All throughout Mexico are dolphin centers or dolphinariums where these dolphins are well taken care of and are open for the public to interact with. The vacation destinations such as Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Cabo San Lucas and the Riviera Maya are popular for both their beautiful beaches and for the dolphinariums that allow you to swim with the dolphins. In Cabo San Lucas Marina is the Cabo Dolphin Center that is considered as one of the most exclusive dolphin centers in the world. In the Wet n Wild aquatic park of Cancun is Atlantida which has the dolphin center in the open waters. Xcaret, Xel-Ha and the Riviera Maya near Playa del Carmen are the locations of the Delphinus which is the biggest dolphinarium chain in the Mexican Caribbean and Riviera Maya region. At all these dolphinariums, visitors can frolic and play or even kiss the dolphins in the waters while the dolphins swim and perform. For dolphin lovers, this activity is really a once in a lifetime experience.
Excitement of Sports Fishing in Mexico
Mexico is pretty well known around the world as an ideal fishing area for sports and deep sea fishing as there are hundreds of areas where you can indulge in this activity. Enjoy the challenge of this activity from several choice locations whether you are there for the fun or for the competition. You can go deep sea fishing the whole year round in Cabo San Lucas. Its tropical waters has an abundance of 800 different kinds of fishes like the most popular black, blue and striped marlins and swordfish that are abundant in the months of January to June. One other famous fishing area coupled with its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife is Cancun. Summer is the best time to go fishing in this area but all year round, there is deep-sea, flats, fly and spin tackle fishing. Those who want to have more challenge can go deep-sea fishing at night or families can go shallow water bottom fishing and have their catch for lunch or dinner at a nearby restaurant. When you plan your Mexico vacation, it would be most preferable to include fishing in your itinerary.
Golfing in Baja
Along with the lure of warm clear waters and sandy beaches, golfing enthusiasts and amateurs will fall in love with the golf courses of Mexicos Baja Peninsula which has some of the worlds best golf courses. The championship golf courses in Baja, designed by some of the worlds best golf designers, have expansive landscapes that are a combination of a beautiful oceanfront and a desert terrain. From the US Border going into Mexico is the 50 plus year old Tijuana Golf Club and 20 minutes further away is Real del Mar which is known as a gem. There are newly developed greens like the Baja Country Club which has a big 12-acre water trap lake and a unique golf course built on a sandbar called the Paraiso del Mar in Magote. Three golf courses located on the Los Cabos area was designed by Jack Nicklaus, namely the one and only premier Palmilla , the newer Puerto los Cabos and Club Campestre. Other famous golf courses in Los Cabos are the Cabo San Lucas Country Club and Cabo Real Country Club. There are more to come with new golf course constructions along the way.