subject: A Superb Attraction Instructions For Finding A Amazing Retreat In Cancun [print this page] Travelling to La Playa del Carmen Travelling to La Playa del Carmen
One of the recently popular travel destinations for those who embark on Mexico vacations is 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. The 5th Avenue of La Playa is the center of activity with shopping centers, dining places, hotels, bars and nightclubs for nighttime entertainment. 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 Playa also boasts of beaches with crystal clear waters and fine 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.
The Sights and Sounds of Cozumel
One of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the world can be found at Cozumel which is just south of Cancun and across Riviera Maya. The worlds second largest barrier reef, the Palancar can be found in Cozumel which also has clean and clear azure waters. The Chichen Itza was the capital of ancient Maya and is considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World which can be included in your Mexico vacation tour when you visit Cozumel. You can find other rich archaeological sites like Coba that is hidden in the lush jungle forest and has an authentic Mayan community, Tulum which is a beautiful walled fortress believed to be a main port of the Mayans, the Mayan astronomical observatory Castillo Real and the well-preserved San Gervasio which is a site dedicated to Ixchel deity of midwifery, fertility, medicine and weaving. You will definitely need a lot of time at Cozumel with all these and more at Cozumel. The list of attractions in Cozumel is quite long.
Tijuana Vacations
Take a San Diego trolley to the border and step across to the worlds most visited border city of Tijuana. Tijuana may just be very near the US but there are still a lot of exciting shopping with beautiful goods in array such as Mexican handicrafts, leather goods, cigars, silver, beadwork and jewelry at affordable prices at the famous Avenida Revolucion. Immerse yourself in the culture of Mexico and visit the Tijuana Cultural Center or Municipal Institute of Arts and Culture. InTry 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. Tijuana showcases vibrant Mexican culture and is a place that is truly worth visiting.
Scuba Diving in Mexico
Diving enthusiasts on a Mexico vacation are presented with a variety of choices for this popular and fulfilling water activity. You get different diving experiences when you dive in the Pacific Ocean on the west coast, the Caribbean Sea, the cenote or sinkhole diving and diving at the worlds second largest reef, the Great Maya Barrier Reef. Cozumel, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta are famous diving destinations. Cozumel is popular for the beautiful reefs along its coast and its elaborate underwater vista considered as one of the most beautiful in the world with cliffs, canyons and underwater plants. In Cancun, you get to choose between shallow color rich reefs in Playa del Carmen or go to the Chinchorro Banks which is the entry to the Great Maya Barrier Reef. Puerto Vallarta too is equally famous with islands and bays nearby and has added underwater creatures of whale sharks, dolphins, sea turtles and a host of tropical fish. There are several other diving sites in Cabo San Lucas and La Paz that will give you a beautiful tour of the underwater landscapes.
