subject: A Best Visitors Guidebook To Taking The Exciting Journey At Cozumel [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. It shares many attractions with Cozumel as it is just across the channel. The 5th Avenue of La Playa is the center of activity with shopping centers, dining places, hotels, bars and nightclubs for nighttime entertainment. Those who love to go shopping have a wide range of choices from the latest fashion to the colorful and quaint Mexican handicrafts in the area from 5th Avenue to 30th Avenue. 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 Itinerary Choices
Guadalajara pulsates with the colorful and vibrant culture of Mexico and is a wonderful addition to your Mexico itinerary. The picturesque views and the exhilarating festivals of Mexico with its mariachi bands is more of an attraction in Guadalajara than its beaches. 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. 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. You are in for an exciting dining experience with several local restaurants to choose from featuring the unique flavors of Mexico. Though not as popular as the other Mexican cities, Guadalajaras beaches provide visitors with sunshine and fine white sand. Guadalajara is certainly a wonderful addition to your Mexico vacation.
Scuba Diving in Mexico
Diving enthusiasts on a Mexico vacation are presented with a variety of choices for this popular and fulfilling water activity. Diving in the Pacific Ocean on the west coast is a totally different experience than the Caribbean Sea plus there is the option of Cenote or sinkhole cave diving or diving at the worlds second largest reef, the Great Maya Barrier Reef. Cozumel, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta are famous diving destinations. The stunning coastline reefs as well as the renowned beautifully complex underwater panorama with cliffs, canyons and underwater flora makes Cozumel a popular dive spot. The shallow and multicolored reefs of Playa del Carmen or Chinchorro Banks leading to the Great Maya Barrier Reef are ever popular in Cancun. The nearby islands and bays and sea creatures like whale sharks, dolphins, sea turtles and tropical fishes make Puerto Vallarta a very interesting and famous dive spot. Other diving spots in Cabo San Lucas and La Paz is a visual display of the colorful marine world.
Enjoying your Cabo San Lucas Vacations
One of the most popular vacation destinations in Mexico is Cabo San Lucas. This place has stretches of beautiful white sand beaches and several restaurants. 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. Whale watching is one of the favorite activities in this city where you can spot groups of gray whales migrating from the colder climates into the warm waters of Cabo to give birth or to wait out the winter. It is such a wonderful sight to look at these giant gray whales cavorting in the waters together with their calves. October 12 marks the feast of the Todos Santos patron saint which is a sight to behold with the festival sports music, fair, dancing and a dazzling array of Mexican cuisine. When you go to Cabo San Lucas during your Mexico vacation, these activities and places are guaranteed to delight you.
