subject: The Fundamental Honeymooners Guidelines In Feeling A Wonderful Retreat At Acapulco [print this page] La Playa del Carmen Vacations La Playa del Carmen Vacations
La Playa del Carmen is fast becoming a favorite travel destination for travelers going on Mexico vacations. This beautiful coastal city is located just right across the channel from Cozumel and shares with it the many attractions in the locale. The main shopping, dining and entertainment center, including nighttime entertainment is the 5th Avenue of La Playa. Shopping is included in most itineraries with shops from 5th Avenue to 30th Avenue selling a wide range of items from the latest designer fashion to quaint Mexican handicrafts. La Playa also boasts of beaches with crystal clear waters and fine white sand. Include in La Playa tours are the sites of Mayans ancient capital, Chichen Itza, Coba which still has a real Mayan village, the tallest pyramid in Yutucan which is Nohuch Muul, the beautiful city of Tulum and ecopark Xcaret which is natures sacred paradise. La Playa is one exciting place to see so plan an itinerary that would include La Playa.
Guadalajara Vacations
Guadalajara should be a part of your Mexico vacation itinerary if you want to immerse yourself in authentic Mexican culture. The picturesque views and the exhilarating festivals of Mexico with its mariachi bands is more of an attraction in Guadalajara than its beaches. September 16 marks Independence Day with one of the biggest mariachi band shows featuring local and international mariachi bands called Encuentro International del Mariachi but it is celebrated the whole month thru so you can expect parties and shows throughout the month. Visitors to this city are treated to the best sightseeing, dining and shopping. The city is rich in historical 17th century and Victorian buildings as well as is imposing and unique cathedrals. There are also many local restaurants that will give you the authentic taste of Mexican cooking. Beach lovers though can also have fun at the beaches of Guadalajara with its white sand and endless sunshine. This city has a lot to add to your list of Mexico vacation memories.
Riviera Maya Vacations
For those still looking for the charm of a bygone century, one of the most beautiful destinations to go to is the Riviera Maya. Going on a trip to the old cities of the Mayans will give you a glimpse of these ancient civilizations. 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. A Mayan Temple can also be found in Isla Mujeres where you can also indulge in water adventures while Isla Contoy has fine sand beaches and rows of palm trees that you can relax under. Mexico vacations are definitely a learning experience when you include the Riviera Maya.
The Surfing Waves of Escondido
Worth including in your Mexico vacation itinerary is Puerto Escondido which is called as the Mexican Pipeline and is known as one of the top ten surfing destinations 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. 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. Even the most professional surfers have suffered accidents here so extreme caution is required for even the very experienced surfers. Another surfing location is The Point where you can also get a fast and challenging surf ride. 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.
