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You may not
consider everything you are about to read to be
crucial information about a vacation to Mexico.
But don't be
surprised if you find yourself recalling and using
this very information in the next few
days.
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- Travel
to Mexico
Mexico is a hub of different
interests and cultures.
People who travel to Mexico
will witness many rich and diverse cultures and
entertainment.
From museums and opera houses
to idyllic beach resorts, travelers in Mexico will
definitely not ask for anything more.
Probably one of the places that people who travel
to Mexico will surely enjoy are the beach resorts
outside the capital city.
Acapulco
At the top of the list is
Acapulco, which is sometimes referred to as the
Riviera of Mexico for its hotels, casinos and beach
resorts.
Acapulco is a very popular
tourist destination where one can also do deep-sea
fishing as well as other water sports.
The
Mazatlan
Another haven for people who
travel to Mexico is the Mazatlan, which frequently
holds the international fishing tournaments as well
as pre-Lenten carnivals.
Hunting
and fishing
Hunting and fishing are also
things that will interest people who travel to
Mexico.
One can also find in Mazatlan
an observatory and one of the tallest lighthouses
in the world.
Other beaches that travelers
in Mexico should not miss are the Cancun Island,
the Puerto Vallarta and the Los Cabos.
Museums
Traveling to Mexico also
opens the door to a world of arts and drama. With
its many museums, Mexico is one of the most
important museum destinations in the world.
Chapultepec
Park
The Chapultepec Park houses
several of these celebrated museums; the most
important of which is the National Museum of
Anthropology.
Other museums that travelers
in Mexico should also visit are the Museum of
National History, Snail Museum, Technology Museum,
and the Museum of Modern Art, which boasts of the
finest collection of Mexican painting including
those of masters such as Diego Rivera, José
Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Rufino
Tamayo. Children will also enjoy the Mexico City
Zoo and the Papalote, a children’s interactive
museum.
Basilica
de Guadalupe
Traveling to Mexico will not
be complete without visiting the Basilica de
Guadalupe, which marks the site of the Virgin
Mother’s appearance in 1531.
Metropolitan
Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral is
another travel destination within Mexico. With its
baroque and neoclassical façade, the church
is a great example of architectural art forms.
Chapultepec
Castle
Another Mexican architectural
masterpiece is the Chapultepec Castle, which once
served as presidential residence.
The castle also features the
murals of Mexican painter Juan O’ Gorman as
well as the Memorial to Infant Heroes.
Los Pinos, which is the
official residence of the Mexican President, is
also on the grounds of the Castle.
Monuments abound in the Paseo de la Reforma, a
tree-line boulevard that houses Mexico’s
landmarks.
Travelers will surely love
the monuments such as the Angel of the
Independence, the symbol of the country’s
national identity, Cuauhtemoc Memorial and the
Diana Cazadora, the statue of Diana the
Huntress.
Shopping
at the Zona Rosa
What is traveling to Mexico
without shopping for souvenirs?
The Zona Rosa or the Pink
Zone is an ideal shopping paradise.
Within the area are
restaurants, boutique squares, shops and hotels.
Another shopping district is
the Alameda Park, which borders the Palace of Fine
Arts.
Teotihuacan
History fanatics will also
love traveling to Mexico’s famed religious
city of Teotihuacan, the capital of pre-Aztec
civilization. In Teotihuacan, travelers to Mexico
will find the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of
the Moon, two pyramids that face each other,
providing a great view of the surrounding regions
from the top.
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