• Acapulco
• Cancun
• Cozumel
• Mexico city
• Playa del carmen
• Puerto vallarta
• Riviera maya south

Mexico

Incredible though it may seem, approximately 440 beaches have been identified along the Mexican coast where one can enjoy the sea, beaches and nature amid fabulous surroundings. The characteristics of the landscape sometimes change within a single region, depending on a number of factors, such as the terrain, the climate, the temperature of the water and its depth, but Mexico offers something for everyone along its extensive shoreline. Facilities for all kinds of water sports are available or you can just relax and sunbathe on the beach, and either stay at a luxury hotel or camp on unspoiled beaches. Major tourist resorts, such as Cancún, Acapulco, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Bahías de Huatulco, Ixtapa, Los Cabos and Veracruz also offer a variety of nightlife, Mexican and international cuisine and deluxe malls.

Its natural conditions, geographical location and biological diversity make Mexico an ideal place for ecotourism. There are several sites throughout the country with the perfect landscape, climate, flora and fauna for this while simply visiting them is a fascinating experience in itself, since Mexico boasts the world’s sixth largest range of biodiversity. Moreover, the tourist infrastructure created over the past few years has been specially designed to enhance visitors’ comfort and safety. Thus, in many regions of Mexico, you will be able to come into contact with nature by using the services created by various firms to provide accommodation and guides for visitors. There are approximately six major ecotourism circuits in Mexico: the Baja California Peninsula and Sea of Cortés, the Sierra Madre Occidental and the northeast; the central region; the south and southeast and the north and northeast.

One of Mexico’s main tourist attractions is its nightlife, which lets you relax and forget about the stresses and strains of city life and work. Most of Mexico’s tourist resorts offer a wide range of facilities such as bars, cabarets, discotheques and dance halls. There is something for everyone, from popular discotheques to exclusive nightclubs where you and your partner or friends can spend an unforgettable evening. In addition to the recommendations on this page, we suggest you try the nightclubs yourself.

Anyone who has been to Mexico will know that it is an ideal place for shopping. Visitors will find everything from duty-free shops in airports and elsewhere to tianguis or open-air markets reminiscent of the ancient world. Fine watches, jewelry and the latest fashions are available at malls and department stores while original craftwork can be purchased at any of the many street markets. Thus, visitors will be able to buy delicate ceramics, silverwork from Taxco, a blue shawl from San Luis, woven blankets from Saltillo, pots from Paquimé, Talavera work from Puebla, black pottery from Oaxaca, dinnerware from Tlaquepaque, masks from Guerrero, lacquerwork from Olinalá or guitars from Paracho. The variety of wonderful handicrafts available ensures that visitors rarely go home empty-handed.

All over the world, extreme sports have become increasingly popular, particularly among young people. In addition to skill, though, they require specialists and firms responsible for guiding and looking after these intrepid outdoor enthusiasts. Several states in Mexico are already equipped with the necessary facilities for practicing extreme sports, and visitors touring the country know that all kinds of sports are available, from hang-gliding, rafting, rappelling, and speleology to mountain biking. It is important to realize that taking part in these sports requires experience and skill, in addition to the assistance of trainers and emergency services, meaning that tourists must also take extreme measures to avoid life-threatening accidents.

Many tourists are attracted to Mexico by its water sports, particularly diving, sailing, surfing and sport fishing. In all of these activities, it offers a wide range of alternatives for both beginners and experts. Each site tends to specialize in a particular sport, meaning that Cozumel is ideal for diving, Puerto Escondido is recommended for surfing, while the Sea of Cortés is the best choice for sports fishing. However, most major resorts on the Mexican coast offer a wide range of water sports for tourists in general.