Cancun epitomizes the popular view of a sun, fun, tropical resort. The idyll: swathes of inviting sandy beaches, magnificent water sports, relaxing in the sun; for many Cancun can be no better.Cancun is an ideal vacation destination for people of all ages. Most people think of Cancun and they think about the nightlife, the fun, the tequila and the parties. There~s so much more to see and do in Cancun as well. How about the world class snorkeling or scuba diving? Cancun is ideally located, close to amenities where tourists can swim with the dolphins in the ocean. There are also many archeological places of interest to visit while in Cancun.
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Veracruz, the state with the longest coastline on the Gulf of Mexico, is virtually synonymous with enjoyment, music, dancing, magic and witchcraft. It is set in the east of the country, and borders on Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Tabasco. Its climate varies according to the region and ranges from hot and humid on the coast to extremely cold in the mountainous areas.
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Lying in the southeast of the country, Tabasco lives up to its Nahuatl name: “place where the ground is damp.” This is the land of the Ulmecs, “the rubber people.” Tabasco borders on Veracruz, Chiapas and Campeche and is washed by the Gulf of Mexico. Its landscape consists of forest, jungle, savannah, mangrove swamp, swamp and coast that support a wide range of land and sea fauna.
This territory of water and exuberant vegetation produced one of the most important cultures in ancient Mexico: the Olmec, the mother of all Mesoamerican cultures. The inhospitable terrain prevented the Spaniards from founding cities. Nevertheless, in 1519, Cortés established Santa María de la Victoria. Another difficulty the Spaniards encountered were the constant pirate attacks the territory suffered from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
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San Cristóbal de las Casas, one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico, is an enchanting town in the state of Chiapas. It owes its magic to its viceregal atmosphere that coexists harmoniously with its powerful, deeply-rooted indigenous traditions, in which the dense Mayan past still makes its presence felt.
Lying in the Valley of Jovel, in the heart of the Chiapas Highlands, San Cristóbal de las Casas is one of the most interesting urban complexes in the country, since it still preserves its traditional churches, squares, cobbled streets, red-tiled roofs, houses with patios overflowing with flowers and magnificent buildings constructed between the 16th and 19th centuries. Read the rest of this entry »
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