subject: The Definitive Honeymooners List On Locating The Enjoyable Adventure At Ixtapa [print this page] Surfing at Puerto Escondido 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. The Mexpipe Challenge is held in February and an international surf contest in November. Professional and amateur surfers will get a pick of the best waves they have. There are several beaches in Puerto Escondido but the Playa Zicatela is not ideal for swimming as it is the main surfing beach with strong rip tides that will pull you in as well as some of the best and strongest waves in the world which topples even the popular Hawaii Banzai Pipeline. Even the most professional surfers have suffered accidents here so extreme caution is required for even the very experienced surfers. One area that has fast and challenging waves is the Point. The Far Bar at the end of the beach break is another surfing area with the most surfers since the waters there is deeper than other areas and the waves break further from the shore. Puerto Escondido is a must in the Mexico vacation itinerary of avid surfers.
The Popular Cabo San Lucas 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. Cabo San Lucas is also the best place to go whale watching to look at the gray whales that go to the warm waters of Cabo to give birth and wait out the winter in these waters that are rich with their food. 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.
Memorable Places in the Riviera Maya
For those still looking for the charm of a bygone century, one of the most beautiful destinations to go to is the Riviera Maya. There, one can find the old cities of the ancient Mayans. Visit one of the most majestic cities is Chichen Itza which was the former capital of the Mayan empire and climb up to the top of the Castillo, the grand pyramid or most importantly, visit the observatory where astronomers formulated one of the most accurate calendars. Tulum which is the only walled city of the Mayan empire as well as the only Mayan city built near the ocean is worth visiting too. But this is not all there is to this region which boasts of many other interesting attractions and activities. Xcaret is an ecological park that has a Mayan theme while Xel-Ha has many caves, coves and lagoons that you can explore and swim in. If youre looking to delve more into Mayan culture, then dont forget to include the Mayan Temple in Isla Mujeres in the itinerary, as well as Isla Contoy which has beautiful beaches and water activities for the tourist. Mexico vacations are definitely a learning experience when you include the Riviera Maya.
Guadalajara Itinerary Choices
Guadalajara should be a part of your Mexico vacation itinerary if you want to immerse yourself in authentic Mexican culture. The picturesque views and the exhilarating festivals of Mexico with its mariachi bands is more of an attraction in Guadalajara than its beaches. 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. Right within the city are historical architecture featuring beautiful 17th century and Victorian buildings plus interesting cathedrals. The gastronomic delights of Mexico are available for you to taste at many local restaurants throughout Guadalajara. For those who crave the beach, though, the beaches of Guadalajara offer endless sun and white sand. You will surely have a wonderful time exploring everything that Guadalajara has to offer.
