subject: A Amazing Visitors Ideas In Having A Adventure-filled Retreat At Mexico City [print this page] Riding the Waves at Puerto Escondido Riding the Waves at Puerto 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. All types of surfers will get the best wave choices. There are several beaches in Puerto Escondido but the Playa Zicatela is not ideal for swimming as it is the main surfing beach with strong rip tides that will pull you in as well as some of the best and strongest waves in the world which topples even the popular Hawaii Banzai Pipeline. This place is recommended for very experienced surfers only to avoid the risks of accidents which even the most professional surfers have met here. One area that has fast and challenging waves is the Point. While Playa Zicatela is the break closest to town, there is the other end of the beach break called the Far Bar which offers the heaviest surfing as the water is deeper and the break is further from the shore. Those who love surfing would surely welcome a trip to Puerto Escondido.
Exciting Vacation in Ixtapa
The resort paradise of Ixtapa provides the elegant luxurious side of Mexico vacations with several luxurious resorts located in this place. Club Med Ixtapa is one of the most popular resorts in Ixtapa which has fully furnished rooms and a host of activities for the whole family. The Barcelo Ixtapa, on the other hand is another famous resort that is suitable for families. You will get beachfront accommodations right near the crystal clear tropical waters and fine sand beaches regardless of where you may opt to stay. You have the option to go snorkeling, body boarding and swimming which is guaranteed fun for all beach lovers. For those with more time, go on a day trip to Playa las Gatas via a cheap water taxi ride at Zihuatanejo and find yourself at the beach that gives you several dining and shopping options. So take a luxurious travel to Mexico with a trip to Ixtapa.
Riviera Maya Vacations
The first thing that pops up in mind when you think of the Riviera Maya is the famous historic archaeological sites. There, one can find the old cities of the ancient 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. Tulum which is the only walled city of the Mayan empire as well as the only Mayan city built near the ocean is worth visiting too. 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. 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. The Riviera Maya should definitely be included in your Mexico vacations as its not only relaxing but mentally enriching experience as well.
Baja Golf
Golfing in Baja is one of the main attractions of this place with some of the worlds best golf courses located in this peninsula. The stunning oceanfront courses with desert terrain were designed by some of the best golf course designers resulting in these championship greens. 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.
