subject: A Fundamental Attraction Instructions For Enjoying The Amusing Adventure At Mexico [print this page] Golfing in Baja Golfing in Baja
Besides the tempting tropical waters and fine sand beaches of the Baja Peninsula, golfers of all levels will really be excited to play golf at some of the worlds best golf courses located in the area. 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. Starting from the US border is the Tijuana Country Club established in 1948, and just 20 minutes away from the border is Real del Mar which is considered as the gem of Baja golf. There are newly built golf courses like the Baja Country Club that has a challenging 12 acre lake to conquer and the Paraiso del Mar located in Magote that is amazingly built on a sandbar and currently has 12 holes. The Palmilla, Puerto los Cabos and Club Campestre are three of the golf courses in Los Cabos that was designed by the renowned Jack Nicklaus. Other famous golf courses in Los Cabos are the Cabo San Lucas Country Club and Cabo Real Country Club. With several ongoing golf course constructions under way, Mexico vacations will surely be on the top list of golfers.
The Popular Cabo San Lucas
One place that should form part of a Mexico vacation is a visit to Cabo San Lucas which is considered as one popular tourist destination in Mexico. You can go to a lot of beautiful sandy beaches and dining places that serve the gastronomic delights of Mexico. Cabo San Lucas is one of the best places in Mexico for tuna and marlin fishing and holds the biggest international marlin fishing competition with a jackpot prize of $1,000,000. Cabo San Lucas is also the best place to go whale watching to look at the gray whales that go to the warm waters of Cabo to give birth and wait out the winter in these waters that are rich with their food. It is just so heartwarming to see these gigantic marine mothers swimming with their calves in the waters of this city. One important date to remember too is October 12 which is the feast of the patron saint of Todos Santos that features festival sports music, fair, dancing and authentic Mexican food. Whatever you may opt to do in Cabo San Lucas, it is surely one that will rack up more memories of an unforgettable Mexico trip.
Memorable Places in the Riviera Maya
For those still looking for the charm of a bygone century, one of the most beautiful destinations to go to is the Riviera Maya. Learn more about ancient civilizations of Mexico by visiting the thousand year old cities of the Mayans. Visit one of the most majestic cities is Chichen Itza which was the former capital of the Mayan empire and climb up to the top of the Castillo, the grand pyramid or most importantly, visit the observatory where astronomers formulated one of the most accurate calendars. The only walled city of the Mayan is Tulum which is interestingly overlooking the beach. Other than this, though there are tourist sites and adventure activities that will interest visitors. Xcaret is an ecological park that has a Mayan theme while Xel-Ha has many caves, coves and lagoons that you can explore and swim in. If youre looking to delve more into Mayan culture, then dont forget to include the Mayan Temple in Isla Mujeres in the itinerary, as well as Isla Contoy which has beautiful beaches and water activities for the tourist. Mexico vacations are definitely a learning experience when you include the Riviera Maya.
Surfing at Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido or the Mexican Pipeline is popularly considered as one of the top ten surfing areas in the world. November is the month when an international surf contest is held while February is for the Mexpipe Challenge. Professional and amateur surfers will get a pick of the best waves they have. Puerto Escondido has several beaches where you can go swimming but it is not advisable in Playa Zicatela, the main surfing beach because of strong rip tides and some of the most powerful waves in the world which even bests the famous Hawaii Banzai Pipeline. This surfing spot is limited to very experienced surfers only as even the most professional surfers have met accidents that have placed them in wheelchairs for life. Another surfing location is The Point where you can also get a fast and challenging surf ride. The Far Bar at the end of the beach break is another surfing area with the most surfers since the waters there is deeper than other areas and the waves break further from the shore. Puerto Escondido is truly a surfers paradise and is best recommended for surfing lovers coming on their Mexico vacations.
