subject: The Basic Honeymooners Recommendations To Acquiring The Exciting Voyage In Ixtapa [print this page] Guadalajara Vacations Guadalajara Vacations
Guadalajara should be a part of your Mexico vacation itinerary if you want to immerse yourself in authentic Mexican culture. Here you will find beautiful views and a multitude of mariachi bands as the attractions of Guadalajara are not much on the beach but on Mexicos exciting festivals. The Independence Day on September 16 is the date of the Encuentro International del Mariachi which is the biggest international mariachi band shows but the celebration lasts the whole month where there are shows and parties almost every day. Vacations in Guadalajara are more centered on activities like sightseeing, dining out and shopping. The city is rich in historical 17th century and Victorian buildings as well as is imposing and unique cathedrals. The gastronomic delights of Mexico are available for you to taste at many local restaurants throughout Guadalajara. Beach lovers though can also have fun at the beaches of Guadalajara with its white sand and endless sunshine. You will surely have a wonderful time exploring everything that Guadalajara has to offer.
Wonder at the Whales of Mexico The sight of whales frolic playing or cavorting or even just plainly swimming in the waters never fails to evoke a sense of admiration and marvel. The gray whales leave the winter waters of Northern Bering and go to the Sea of Cortez every year during fall to give birth and feast on the bountiful food in the tropical waters of the Pacific. Magdalena Bay just a little off the coast of Los Cabos is the best place to go whale watching for the mothers and their young. The best place to go to is Los Cabos than any other place in Baja or even the famous San Ignacio as there is a better chance of sighting the whales there especially during the last week of December to the last week of March. Strict guidelines are followed during whale watching tours so that the whales are protected. When planning your Mexico vacation, dont fail to include whale watching in your itinerary.
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. Ideal for day or night strolling is the main plaza called the Plaza de las Armas. Historical 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. The boardwalk, known as the malecon provides kilometers of strolling and exercises especially at night. One of the newer developments is the Veracruz Aquarium which is the biggest in Latin America. With all these and more, Veracruz is still a worthy vacation destination in Mexico.
Enjoying your Cabo San Lucas Vacations
Cabo San Lucas is a great vacation destination and should be a part of your Mexico vacation itinerary. You can go to a lot of beautiful sandy beaches and dining places that serve the gastronomic delights of Mexico. Cabo San Lucas is known as one of the best places for tuna and marlin fishing and hosts the worlds biggest marlin fishing competition which has a $1,000,000 jackpot. Gray whales migrate to the warmer waters of Cabo San Lucas to give birth or to escape the colder waters of their homes and this provides one of the most amazing experiences of whale watching. It is such a wonderful sight to look at these giant gray whales cavorting in the waters together with their calves. 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 your chosen activity maybe, from swimming, whale watching, fishing, shopping or just soaking up the sun, a trip to Cabo San Lucas is definitely worthwhile.
