The Beauty of the Border City of Tijuana

The sunny city of Tijuana is the most frequented border city and is easily accessible from San Diego via the trolley that goes right to the border. Despite its close proximity to the US, Mexico vacations in sunny Tijuana allows you to shop at the legendary Avenida Revolucion where you will find the amazing bargains of beautiful Mexican handicrafts, leather goods, cigars, silver, beadwork, jewelry together with imported goods at bargain prices. You can soak in some cultural experience at the Tijuana Cultural Center or at the Municipal Institute of Arts and Culture. There is so much excitement in watching a Greyhound race at Hipodromo Caliente or a Jai Alai game at the Jai Alai Fronton Palace or watch the thrilling bullfight at the El Toreo de Tijuana and the Plaza Munumental Playas de Tijuana. Right in Tijuana you will experience the many colors and flavors of Mexico and it is something you should never miss.

The Sights and Sounds of Cozumel

Cozumel, located south of Cancun and across Riviera Maya provides one of the most unforgettable diving and snorkeling experience in Mexico. Dubbed as one of the best diving destinations in the world, it has amazingly crystal clear waters and the worlds second largest barrier reef, the Palancar. The Chichen Itza was the capital of ancient Maya and is considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World which can be included in your Mexico vacation tour when you visit Cozumel. 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. Other places that should be in your list are water theme park Xel Ha, Xcaret that is known as Natures Sacred Paradise, the Chankanaab National Park, Playa Mia Grand Beach Park and the Punta Sur Ecological Park. So visit Cozumel now and fill your senses with the sights and sounds of the city.

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. From the US Border going into Mexico is the 50 plus year old Tijuana Golf Club and 20 minutes further away is Real del Mar which is known as a gem. 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. Jack Nicklaus designed three golf courses in Los Cabos called the one and only Palmilla, the 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. With several ongoing golf course constructions under way, Mexico vacations will surely be on the top list of golfers.

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. Ideal for day or night strolling is the main plaza called the Plaza de las Armas. Historical 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. In the port area is the Pemex Tower which is an old lighthouse, the Crafts Market, the Old Customs Building, the Postal and Telegraph Building, the Civil 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. You can go walking and exercising at several kilometers boardwalk known as the malecon. The Veracruz Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Latin America and is one of the latest developments of Veracruz. Not too far away is the day when Veracruz will be a primary destination in your Mexico vacation itinerary.