subject: A Supreme Visitors Tips On Taking The Fun-filled Journey At Cancun [print this page] Visiting the Best of Veracruz Visiting the Best of Veracruz
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. The center of the city is a good place to while the day and night away in the main plaza called Plaza de las Armas. Historical buildings worth seeingThere 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. Worth visiting too is the Fort San Juan de Ulua that is located in island but is now conveniently connected to land. The malecon or the boardwalk has pathways and trails for daytime or nighttime strolling and exercise. The Veracruz Aquarium is one of the latest additions and is considered as the biggest aquarium in Latin America. Not too far away is the day when Veracruz will be a primary destination in your Mexico vacation itinerary.
The Greens of Baja
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. Three golf courses located on the Los Cabos area was designed by Jack Nicklaus, namely the one and only premier Palmilla , the newer Puerto los Cabos and Club Campestre. Cabo San Lucas Country Club and Cabo Real Country Club are some of the well known golf courses in this area. There are other golf courses currently under construction which will definitely make Mexico vacations a must for golf lovers.
Dazzling Underwater World of Mexico
Diving enthusiasts on a Mexico vacation are presented with a variety of choices for this popular and fulfilling water activity. You get different diving experiences when you dive in the Pacific Ocean on the west coast, the Caribbean Sea, the cenote or sinkhole diving and diving at the worlds second largest reef, the Great Maya Barrier Reef. The cities of Cozumel, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta provide very good diving spots too. 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. In Cancun, you get to choose between shallow color rich reefs in Playa del Carmen or go to the Chinchorro Banks which is the entry to the Great Maya Barrier Reef. Puerto Vallarta too is equally famous with islands and bays nearby and has added underwater creatures of whale sharks, dolphins, sea turtles and a host of tropical fish. Diving in Cabo San Lucas and La Paz will display an underwater feast for your eyes.
What to see in Ixtapa
If you want to go for elegance and luxury on your Mexico vacations, the best place to go would be the resort paradise of Ixtapa. Their most popular resort is Club Med Ixtapa that provides fully equipped luxury rooms and several activity choices that would fit all members of the family. Another equally popular resort is the all-inclusive Barcelo Ixtapa. 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. You can also take a day trip to the Playa las Gatas by taking an inexpensive water taxi ride at Zihuatanejo that will drop you off at the beach that is lined with quaint local shops and restaurants featuring delectable local cuisine. If you want to take the luxurious and elegant vacation, go to Ixtapa.
