subject: The Basic Visitors Essentials To Finding The Cool Retreat In Ixtapa [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. This beautiful coastal city is located just right across the channel from Cozumel and shares with it the many attractions in the locale. The main shopping, dining and entertainment center, including nighttime entertainment is the 5th Avenue of La Playa. 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. The beaches of La Playa are well known for their clear and clean waters and white sand. You can arrange tours originating from La Playa that would include visits to Chichen Itza which was the capital of ancient Mayan civilization, Coba that has an authentic Mayan village, Nohuch Muul which is the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan, Tulum which is one of the most beautiful cities and natures sacred paradise ecopark, Xcaret. La Playa truly has a lot to offer to its visitors.
Surfing 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. It hosts the Mexpipe Challenge in February and an international surf contest in November. Professional and amateur surfers will get a pick of the best waves they have. Beach lovers can also take a pick from many beaches in Puerto Escondido excluding the Playa Zicatel which has strong rip tides and the worlds most powerful waves that are even stronger than the famous Hawaii Banzai Pipeline. Even the most professional surfers have suffered accidents here so extreme caution is required for even the very experienced surfers. The Point is another popular surfing area with a rapid and tough surf ride. At the other end of the beach break is the Far Bar that has the most surfers since the water is deeper here compared to the other surfing spots and the break is quite far from the shore. Those who love surfing would surely welcome a trip to Puerto Escondido.
Scuba Diving in 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. Cozumel is popular for the beautiful reefs along its coast and its elaborate underwater vista considered as one of the most beautiful in the world with cliffs, canyons and underwater plants. Cancun on the other hand gives a choice of either the shallow and colorful reefs of Playa del Carmen or Chinchorro Banks which gives access to the Great Maya Barrier Reef. Another popular scuba destination is Puerto Vallarta with its nearby islands and bays with added bonus of whale sharks, dolphins, sea turtles and a multitude of tropical fish. Diving in Cabo San Lucas and La Paz will display an underwater feast for your eyes.
Guadalajara Vacations
Guadalajara pulsates with the colorful and vibrant culture of Mexico and is a wonderful addition to your Mexico itinerary. This place does not have as many beach attractions as the other places but they have picturesque sceneries and a lot of mariachi bands during their unique festivals. The Encuentro International del Mariachi is a competition of local and international bands during the Independence Day on September 16 but expect daily shows and festivities throughout the whole month. Vacations in Guadalajara are more centered on activities like sightseeing, dining out and shopping. You can go on a tour of the city and see the rich 17th century and Victorian buildings and cathedrals. There are also many local restaurants that will give you the authentic taste of Mexican cooking. 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.
