subject: The Greatest Attraction Suggestions In Having A Adventure-filled Vacation In Acapulco [print this page] Exciting Activities in Mexico City Exciting Activities in Mexico City
It would take several Mexico vacations to fully explore Mexico City and enjoy the many activities and attractions in the worlds biggest city. There are more than a hundred museums such as the Archaeological Zone and Templo Mayor Museum that you should see. The heart of the city, the Zocalo, attracts you with its walking tour that will take you to interesting historical and modern attractions. The centuries old Chapultepec Park which is the worlds largest park that is within a city with several entertaining activities is located in the Zocalo. Mexico City boasts of more than a dozen archaeological sites within the city plus the splendor of the seven centuries old Aztec floating gardens of Xochimilco. When in Mexico, why dont you visit the zoo, watch a bullfight, bet on your favorite horse at the Hipodromo delas Americas Horse Track, go mountain biking or trekking or white water rafting. This is just a few items on the list and a Mexico vacation that includes a tour of Mexico City will surely let you discover more.
Unforgettable Sites 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. The Chichen Itza is one of the major cities of the Mayan Empire, being its capital where you can go up the Castillo or the grand pyramid and peek at the observatory of ancient astronomers where the most accurate calendars was created. The only walled city of the Mayan is Tulum which is interestingly overlooking the beach. But this is not all there is to this region which boasts of many other interesting attractions and activities. Other attractions in the Riviera Maya region are Xcaret which is a Mayan-themed ecological park and Xel-Ha with its many coves, lagoons and caves. Or otherwise, go on a day tour of Isla Mujeres that has a Mayan temple and several watersports or Isla Contoy with its sandy white beaches and lush palm trees. 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. It hosts the Mexpipe Challenge in February and an international surf contest in November. All types of surfers will get the best wave choices. Beach lovers can also take a pick from many beaches in Puerto Escondido excluding the Playa Zicatel which has strong rip tides and the worlds most powerful waves that are even stronger than 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. One area that has fast and challenging waves is the Point. At the other end of the beach break is the Far Bar that has the most surfers since the water is deeper here compared to the other surfing spots and the break is quite far from the shore. Puerto Escondido is truly a surfers paradise and is best recommended for surfing lovers coming on their Mexico vacations.
Veracruz Vacations
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 Plaza de las Armas is located in the middle of the city and is a good place to spend your day or night strolling or relaxing in the main plaza. There are a lot of old architectureHistorical 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. In the port area is the Pemex Tower which is an old lighthouse, 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. You can go walking and exercising at several kilometers boardwalk known as the malecon. The Veracruz Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Latin America and is one of the latest developments of Veracruz. Not too far away is the day when Veracruz will be a primary destination in your Mexico vacation itinerary.
