Puebla is both a state of the nation of Mexico and the capital city of that state. The city has a population of less than one and a half million, but the metropolitan area covers several other municipalities and the total population is over two million. Puebla was founded 16 April, 1531 and is thus [...]
Xalapa is the capital of Veracruz, a state of Mexico. Xalapa has about 400,000 residents and is the second largest city in the state, behind the city of Veracruz. It is located close to the center of the state of Veracruz. Xalapa comes from Nahuatl roots for sand and water, and literally means water place. [...]
Puerto Vallarta has over a hundred hotels available. There is a wide variety to meet almost every need. From world class hotel complexes catering to every whim down to affordable and friendly places, Puerto Vallarta appreciates tourists. The Playa Fiesta Beachclub & Hotel is a well-reviewed hotel with reasonable rates and only twenty rooms. This [...]
Cancun sits on white beaches between green jungles in Yucatan and blue seas on the Gulf side. The region is caught between two eras, with Mayan ruins and modern, internationally renowned tourist resorts. In 1967 the Mexican government selected Cancun for development, at which time it was a sleepy little fishing village. Now Cancun gets [...]
Palenque is a medium sized Mayan archeological site in the foothills of the Tumbalá mountains of Chiapas. At its height, it probably held around 6,000 people, though it was long abandoned by the time the Spanish arrived. It contains some of the finest Mayan architecture, sculpture and bas-relief carvings to survive. When Father Lorenzo de [...]
Situated in the Gulf of Mexico, the Yucatan presents a whirlwind of remarkable natural scenery and excitement that embraces tourists with an enlightening first impression. This enchanting area serves as the perfect place to plan a vacation centered on eco tourism, where a full range of impressive services are offered, such as delicious food, comfortable [...]
While Mexico is filled with a deep history, interesting traditions, and a satisfying spread of entertaining beaches, many travelers come to the country to learn or perfect their Spanish-speaking skills. Mexico serves as one of the most popular destinations that allow foreigners to test their knowledge and aptitude for the language. Anyone from the college [...]
Mexico is full of exciting activities and sights to take pleasure in, but is also one of the premier locations in the world to enjoy a wealth of fascinating underwater adventures – namely snorkeling. Depending on what part of the country they are visiting, tourists will encounter either the Pacific Ocean or the Caribbean Sea, [...]
Surrounded by rocky mountain terrain and a centralized valley, the natural scenery associated with the Eastern Sierra Madre and the Southern Sierra Madre ranges offers the magical backdrop for Oaxaca, one of numerous cities scattered about Mexico. Situated in the southern part of the country, Oaxaca also presents easy access to neighboring states, such as [...]
