subject: A Wonderful Attraction Points To Achieving The Entertaining Journey At Mexico City [print this page] Visiting the Best of Veracruz Visiting the Best of Veracruz
Though historically and culturally rich, Veracruz is not comparably as popular Mexico vacation choice as other more popular resort areas but it has slowly reinvented itself to becoming one. Ideal for day or night strolling is the main plaza called the Plaza de las Armas. There is alot of old architecture in Veracruz such as the baroque architecture Municipal Palace and the neo-classic Virgin de la Asuncion cathedral that were both 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 malecon or the boardwalk has pathways and trails for daytime or nighttime strolling and exercise. The Veracruz Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Latin America and is one of the latest developments of Veracruz. Include Veracruz in your vacation and find something exciting and new.
The Attractions of Puerto Vallarta
Enjoy a myriad of attractions in Puerto Vallarta like fine sand white beaches and lush tropical forests which makes it a destination sought after by a lot of visitors. Puerto Vallarta vacations give guests the chance to tour the jungles and see exotic wildlife or watch dolphins and whales frolicking right beside the 98-foot Bloodhound sailboat in Banderas Bay or better yet take a cruise that allows you to view its beautiful beaches and rich sea life. Snorkeling, Kayaking and scuba diving are other adventure activities you can opt to indulge in. Tour Puerto Vallarta by bus or simply walking and go to the Cathedral of our Lady of Guadalupe, the popular watersports place Playa de Oro, the fun underwater park Los Arcos, the unique silent seaside village of Boca de Tomatlan, the Los Arcos underwater park and the famous scenic boardwalk Malecon. A Mexico vacation is always more exciting if you take a trip to Puerto Vallarta.
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. Small and big waves alike are available for both professional and amateur surfers. Puerto Escondido has several beaches where you can go swimming but it is not advisable in Playa Zicatela, the main surfing beach because of strong rip tides and some of the most powerful waves in the world which even bests the famous 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. Another surfing location is The Point where you can also get a fast and challenging surf ride. 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.
Enjoying your Cabo San Lucas Vacations
Cabo San Lucas is a great vacation destination and should be a part of your Mexico vacation itinerary. 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 an unforgettable experience to see these giant marine mammals with their calves frolicking in the turquoise waters of Cabo San Lucas. Schedule permitting, October 12 is a good time to go as this is the festival of the patron saint of Todos Santos with festival sports music, carnival fair, dancing and a lot of delicious Mexican cuisine. When you go to Cabo San Lucas during your Mexico vacation, these activities and places are guaranteed to delight you.
