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Enjoying the Attractions of Acapulco
Sunny Acapulco lures in vacationers with a long stretch of white sand beaches and its popular exciting nightlife. Those seeking some breathtaking adventure can try jumping off 130 feet into the surf at the La Quebrada Cliff Divers that is Acapulcos most popular attraction since the 1930s. Children and adults will surely love the abundance of aquatic life exhibits at the Magico Mundo Marino, a waterpark with swimming pools and aquariums, plus a boat trip and snorkeling to Isla La Roqueta aboard a glass bottom boat. The 52-acre city park Parque Papagayo named after a luxury hotel has been packed with various attractions and activities for all ages such as a roller skating rink, go carts, bumper boats, a space shuttle Columbia replica and the famous life-sized Spanish galleon model. If you are simply looking for a place to unwind and relax under gigantic mango and rubber trees, Zocalo which is located at the heart of Old Acapulco and just opposite the fishing harbor is a perfect destination. Acapulco, Mexico vacations offers a wide selection of enriching sights and adventure-filled activities that everyone will surely enjoy.
Memorable Places in the Riviera Maya
The first thing that pops up in mind when you think of the Riviera Maya is the famous historic archaeological sites. Going on a trip to the old cities of the Mayans will give you a glimpse of these ancient civilizations. The Chichen Itza is one of the major cities of the Mayan Empire, being its capital where you can go up the Castillo or the grand pyramid and peek at the observatory of ancient astronomers where the most accurate calendars was created. The only walled city of the Mayan is Tulum which is interestingly overlooking the beach. For more adventures, there are still so many interesting sighs in Riviera Maya. Xcaret is an ecological park that has a Mayan theme while Xel-Ha has many caves, coves and lagoons that you can explore and swim in. If youre looking to delve more into Mayan culture, then dont forget to include the Mayan Temple in Isla Mujeres in the itinerary, as well as Isla Contoy which has beautiful beaches and water activities for the tourist. Mexico vacations are definitely a learning experience when you include the Riviera Maya.
Golfing in Baja
Golfing in Baja is one of the main attractions of this place with some of the worlds best golf courses located in this peninsula. The championship golf courses in Baja, designed by some of the worlds best golf designers, have expansive landscapes that are a combination of a beautiful oceanfront and a desert terrain. 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. There are newly built golf courses like the Baja Country Club that has a challenging 12 acre lake to conquer and the Paraiso del Mar located in Magote that is amazingly built on a sandbar and currently has 12 holes. 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. The Cabo San Lucas Country Club and Cabo Real Country Club are other popular golf courses in Los Cabos. There are other golf courses currently under construction which will definitely make Mexico vacations a must for golf lovers.
Visiting the Best of Veracruz
The history and culture of Mexico is most vividly displayed in the city of Veracruz but it still is slowly metamorphosing into becoming a sought after tourist destination. 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. Very close to the port area is the former lighthouse Pemex Tower, the Crafts Market, the Old Customs Building, the Postal and Telegraph Building, the Civil Registry Building and the Juarez Hemicycle Monument. The island where the historical Fort San Juan de Ulua is located is now connected to the mainland. You can go walking and exercising at several kilometers boardwalk known as the malecon. One of the newer developments is the Veracruz Aquarium which is the biggest in Latin America. Include Veracruz in your vacation and find something exciting and new.
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