Veracruz Vacations
Though historically and culturally rich, Veracruz is not comparably as popular Mexico vacation choice as other more popular resort areas but it has slowly reinvented itself to becoming one. The Plaza de las Armas is located in the middle of the city and is a good place to spend your day or night strolling or relaxing in the main plaza. There are a lot of old architectureHistorical buildings worth seeing are the Municipal Palace built in 1608 with its baroque architecture and the Virgen de la Asuncion, the citys neo-classic cathedral that was built in the 17th century. Other interesting old buildings are Pemex Tower that used to be an old lighthouse, the Crafts Market, the Old Customs Building, the Postal and Telegraph Building, the City 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 boardwalk, known as the malecon provides kilometers of strolling and exercises especially at night. The Veracruz Aquarium is one of the latest additions and is considered as the biggest aquarium in Latin America. With all these and more, Veracruz is still a worthy vacation destination in Mexico.
Baja Golf
Along with the lure of warm clear waters and sandy beaches, golfing enthusiasts and amateurs will fall in love with the golf courses of Mexicos Baja Peninsula which has some of the worlds best golf courses. The stunning oceanfront courses with desert terrain were designed by some of the best golf course designers resulting in these championship greens. Right into the Mexican border is the 62-year old Tijuana Country Club and a few minutes drive away is the gem of golf courses called Real del Mar. Some of the newer courses are the Baja Country Club with a 12 acre lake and the unique Paraiso del Mar in Magote with 12 holes completely built on the sandbar. 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. Other famous golf courses in Los Cabos are the Cabo San Lucas Country Club and Cabo Real Country Club. There are other golf courses currently under construction which will definitely make Mexico vacations a must for golf lovers.
Cozumel Vacations
One of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the world can be found at Cozumel which is just south of Cancun and across Riviera Maya. Cozumel has clear turquoise waters and hosts the Palancar which is the worlds second largest barrier reef. Be sure to include this city in your Mexico vacation itinerary and get the chance to see the Chichen Itza which is the capital of ancient Maya empire and is included in the list of the Seven Wonders of the World. There are several archaeological sites near Cozumel like Tulum that was the main Mayan port and is a unique walled fortress, Coba is located in the lush jungle forest with an authentic Mayan community that allows you a view of what life was during the Mayan civilization, Castillo Real which used to be the Mayan astronomical observatory and San Gervasio which was most visited by the Mayan women as it was a site dedicated to Ixchel, deity of midwifery, fertility, medicine and weaving. Spend your day at the water theme park Xel Ha, Natures Sacred Paradise Xcaret, Chankanaab National Park, Playa Mia Grand Beach Park or the Punta Sur Ecological Park. Some other attractions for visitors are the water theme park Xel Ha, Xcaret which is called Natures Sacred Paradise, Chankanaab National Park, Playa Mia Grand Beach and the Punta Sur Ecological Park.
Excitement of Sports Fishing in Mexico
One of the worlds most popular fishing spot for sports and deep sea fishing is Mexico which offers hundreds of fishing spots. Enjoy the challenge of this activity from several choice locations whether you are there for the fun or for the competition. Guaranteed to give you the best fishing the whole year through is Cabo San Lucas with its deep-sea fishing. Blue and striped marlins are the most abundant throughout the year and swordfish during January to June but there are 800 different varieties of fish in this area. One other famous fishing area coupled with its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife is Cancun. Summer is the best time to go fishing in this area but all year round, there is deep-sea, flats, fly and spin tackle fishing. Other fun activities are night deep-sea fishing and shallow water bottom fishing that gives families a chance to catch a fish and have a nearby restaurant cook it for your meal. When you plan your Mexico vacation, it would be most preferable to include fishing in your itinerary.
Though historically and culturally rich, Veracruz is not comparably as popular Mexico vacation choice as other more popular resort areas but it has slowly reinvented itself to becoming one. The Plaza de las Armas is located in the middle of the city and is a good place to spend your day or night strolling or relaxing in the main plaza. There are a lot of old architectureHistorical buildings worth seeing are the Municipal Palace built in 1608 with its baroque architecture and the Virgen de la Asuncion, the citys neo-classic cathedral that was built in the 17th century. Other interesting old buildings are Pemex Tower that used to be an old lighthouse, the Crafts Market, the Old Customs Building, the Postal and Telegraph Building, the City 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 boardwalk, known as the malecon provides kilometers of strolling and exercises especially at night. The Veracruz Aquarium is one of the latest additions and is considered as the biggest aquarium in Latin America. With all these and more, Veracruz is still a worthy vacation destination in Mexico.
Baja Golf
Along with the lure of warm clear waters and sandy beaches, golfing enthusiasts and amateurs will fall in love with the golf courses of Mexicos Baja Peninsula which has some of the worlds best golf courses. The stunning oceanfront courses with desert terrain were designed by some of the best golf course designers resulting in these championship greens. Right into the Mexican border is the 62-year old Tijuana Country Club and a few minutes drive away is the gem of golf courses called Real del Mar. Some of the newer courses are the Baja Country Club with a 12 acre lake and the unique Paraiso del Mar in Magote with 12 holes completely built on the sandbar. 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. Other famous golf courses in Los Cabos are the Cabo San Lucas Country Club and Cabo Real Country Club. There are other golf courses currently under construction which will definitely make Mexico vacations a must for golf lovers.
Cozumel Vacations
One of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the world can be found at Cozumel which is just south of Cancun and across Riviera Maya. Cozumel has clear turquoise waters and hosts the Palancar which is the worlds second largest barrier reef. Be sure to include this city in your Mexico vacation itinerary and get the chance to see the Chichen Itza which is the capital of ancient Maya empire and is included in the list of the Seven Wonders of the World. There are several archaeological sites near Cozumel like Tulum that was the main Mayan port and is a unique walled fortress, Coba is located in the lush jungle forest with an authentic Mayan community that allows you a view of what life was during the Mayan civilization, Castillo Real which used to be the Mayan astronomical observatory and San Gervasio which was most visited by the Mayan women as it was a site dedicated to Ixchel, deity of midwifery, fertility, medicine and weaving. Spend your day at the water theme park Xel Ha, Natures Sacred Paradise Xcaret, Chankanaab National Park, Playa Mia Grand Beach Park or the Punta Sur Ecological Park. Some other attractions for visitors are the water theme park Xel Ha, Xcaret which is called Natures Sacred Paradise, Chankanaab National Park, Playa Mia Grand Beach and the Punta Sur Ecological Park.
Excitement of Sports Fishing in Mexico
One of the worlds most popular fishing spot for sports and deep sea fishing is Mexico which offers hundreds of fishing spots. Enjoy the challenge of this activity from several choice locations whether you are there for the fun or for the competition. Guaranteed to give you the best fishing the whole year through is Cabo San Lucas with its deep-sea fishing. Blue and striped marlins are the most abundant throughout the year and swordfish during January to June but there are 800 different varieties of fish in this area. One other famous fishing area coupled with its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife is Cancun. Summer is the best time to go fishing in this area but all year round, there is deep-sea, flats, fly and spin tackle fishing. Other fun activities are night deep-sea fishing and shallow water bottom fishing that gives families a chance to catch a fish and have a nearby restaurant cook it for your meal. When you plan your Mexico vacation, it would be most preferable to include fishing in your itinerary.
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