Located between the beaches of the United States and Central America, on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific. Mexico has diverse landscape, mountain paintings, deserts and jungles. Its ancient Mayan ruins are found throughout the country, as well as on other Spanish cities from the colonial era. Mexico is truly a country full of traditions, art, stories and beautiful beaches.
A huge and very diverse country with a rich history, culture and biodiversity, full of tourist attractions. Touristsare mostly interested in the paradisiac beaches in Mexico, where clear and turquoise sea dazzle the sightseeing.
To include Mexico as your future travel destination, listed below arefive reasons on why you should consider travelling to Mexico:
Golden Beaches
Mexico has 9,330 km of coastline, equivalent to three times the width of the Atlantic. From the turquoise blue waters of Cancun to the tranquil seas and natural sculptures of Los Cabos, the country owns some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet. No matter which coastal destination you visit, whether Vera Cruz, Jalisco or Cozumel, you are sure to find unforgettable places.
When someone talks about the beaches in Mexico you immediately picture Cancun, one of the most famous destinations in the country. It is a beautiful city with white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water. The region is heavily exploited by tourists and offers incredible infrastructures, with numerous options of resorts and other types of accommodation, restaurants, bars, among others.
The city has beaches for all tastes, with calm waters, waves, on more reserved areas, etc. Among Cancun’s most beautiful beaches are Condesa Beach and Delfines Beach, which has impressive turquoise waters.
Sports
If in the other side of the border people are worried about American football season or the current NBA odds, in Mexico it is soccer the sport that ignites more passion. Although baseball is becoming increasingly popular in the Mexican culture, soccer is still the one who fills more stadiums and is synonym of iconic rivalries.
If you are a sports enthusiast, you cannot miss visiting the Azteca stadium, home of the Cruz Azul and Club America, two of the most famous clubs in the country. The stadium, in Mexico City, hosts until 88 000 people and is one of the biggest in the world. The Mexican stadium atmosphere will surely bring you some memories, being able to rival with Europeans and South Americans madness on and off the pitch.
Historical Country
From the Aztec and Mayan culture, wisdom and advanced techniques got overwhelmed by the violence of the Spanish conquerors. Mexico has a long history to tell. Despite the discovery of the country by the port of Vera Cruz, it is in Mexico City, the oldest capital of the New World, that architecture, streets and surroundings tell stories.
Officially, the city has 151 museums and more than 200 unofficial ones, a number that puts it on a par with cities like London and Buenos Aires, Madrid and Paris.
One of the most important monuments is called Mother Monument. The monument dates from the forties of the twentieth century and was commissioned by Manuel Avila Camacho, then president of the country. The structure, located between the colonies of Cuauhtémoc and San Rafael in Mexico City, is a tribute to motherhood, a matter of devotion among Mexicans.
Tequila, Tequila and More Tequila
Knowing the flavors of Tequila and its variations along the Tequila Route, is also a great reason to visit Mexico. Throughout the most famous distilleries in the country,according to Mexicans, tequila should be tasted like a fine whiskey.
When it comes to Mexico, tequila is one of the first things that comes to mind. Those who visit the country have to taste the real Mexican drink and see how it is produced. It’s worth it to include Mexico’s tequila-producing regions in your travel itinerary.
Visiting producing farms is as interesting as going to a winery, except that in the case of tequila, it’s a unique Mexican experience.
Traditional Music
Traditional Mexican music is widely diverse and influences from many cultures (notably the influence of Mexican Indians and Europeans) range from the Middle Ages to the present day with a diverse musical style.
Mexican traditional music can be divided as follows: Popular Traditional; Popular Folk Roots; Popular of Latin Roots and, finally, Contemporary Popular.
There are many songs and singers known worldwide, which makes Mexican music a worldwide phenomenon. Among the well-known Mexican songs are: BésameMucho, by 40s icon Consuelo Velasquez, La Bamba, SolamenteUna Vez and more.
Exotic Delicacies
Known throughout the country as vitamin T, tacos, pies, tamales and tostadas, they all adjust to the Mexican daily life and should be tried by anyone visiting the country, but exotic delicacies cannot be overlooked.
The famous escamoles (ant roes, which are delicious when spiced with Mexican flavor) and huitlacoche (corn grain fungus), as well as crickets and lavas found on trees are some of the peculiarities of Mexican cuisine.
The menu is part of traditional cuisine, inherited from the pre-Hispanic era, passed down from generation to generation and that eventually became sophisticated and created fine dishes in the best restaurants in the country.