Mexico is a land of diversity -- tourist resorts and awe-inspiring
ancient cities. The landscape is varied as well, with snow-capped volcanoes
sloping down to pine forests, deserts and tropical beaches.
Balmy and brilliant, the major beach resorts of Cancun,
Acapulco, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta are among the world's
best. Visitors swim, snorkel, or fish year-round in the brilliant blue
waters.
Those who venture inland are rewarded with the true soul of
Mexico .From Cancún, take an excursion down the east coast
to the ruins of Tulum or inland to the Maya temple of Chichén
Itzá.
Pyramids at Teotihuacán are near Mexico City,
the most populous city in the world. Venture away from the city to Taxco
and Puebla, or the Silver Cities such as Querétaro and San Miguel
de Allende.
Regions with large Native American populations also provide
the best markets and the most traditional fiestas and crafts. Oaxaca,
Pátzcuaro, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Yucatán, and Sierra de Puebla regions
are among the most important of these areas.