Sun and beach
Las Glorias’ beach in Guasave, Sinaloa, is popular for its fine sand and dunes formed by the wind
Kilometers of sand, palm trees and waves cover the Mexican territory, where there is a holiday in the sun for every style
The perfect combination of sun, palm trees, sea, sand and fun is on the Mexican coast, which is always festive thanks to the warmth climate and its people. Clear water, exciting activities, holidays and archaeological sites wait for lovers of sunglasses and salt.
The beaches are favorite for travelers. Grand tourism hotels and camping grounds are hidden between palm trees, located always near cities filled with culture and nightlife.
There are virgin areas for the adventurers, and ideal places to practice water sports, diving, surfing and activities for nature’s lovers, like releasing turtles, or watching dolphins and whales, and visits to coral reefs.
The most popular beaches in the country are the following:
Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche and Yucatán, in the Gulf of Mexico, have seacoasts declared soil preservation, home to thousands of marine species. One of the most famous beaches in that zone is the port of Veracruz.
As for the Caribbean, favorite place for nationals and foreigners because of its soft sand, water color and nightlife, there are paradise places with sunny days the whole year like Cancun, the Mayan Riviera (Tulum is a great mix of culture and beach), Cozumel, Chetumal and Playa del Carmen, as well as small islands full of tradition and ancient archaeological sites.
The long Pacific coast is very contrasting, there are popular beaches such as Acapulco and Ixtapa in Guerrero, Huatulco in Oaxaca, Manzanillo in Colima, Mazatlan (among other beaches) in Sinaloa. The Nayarit Riviera offers many family-friendly hotels. The beaches located in Michoacan are really beautiful and ready to receive travelers looking for camping adventures.
Baja California peninsula, Mar de Cortez and islands form a privileged area, filled by bays, calm waters and very hot weather. Loreto, La Paz, Ensenada and Rosarito are famous destinations for sun and party lovers. Its typical food and natural wealth emphasize the zone.
Mexican beaches bring romance, fun, emotion and relaxation to the visitors, who enjoy the sand and sun with family and friends.
In Loreto Beach, located in Baja California Sur, a tourist gently stroking a whale
In Baja California and Puerto Vallarta it’s possible to contemplate and swim with gray and humpback whales, and to watch rays and dolphins.
From the end of December to the end of March, when travelers have time to visit marvelous places, Mexican shores offer a spectacular option.
The gray whale in Baja California peninsula and the humpback whale in the waters of Puerto Vallarta and Nayarit riviera, migrate to Mexican shores in search of a milder climate than Alaska’s, in order to complete their reproductive cycle and breed.
This is a magic and awesome period. Tourists visiting those shores will testify imposing movements of these great animals that for the first time share the sea with all their newborns.
In Baja California, four places offer a unique experience for whale-watching, where it is also possible to see dolphins, sea lions, rays and all kind of sea birds. First of all, Ensenada is a place where boats can spend several days watching cetacean greatness.
South of Ensenada, there are other two amazing whale-watching sites: Guerrero Negro and Laguna San Ignacio, where trips are taken by smaller boats in order to avoid perturbing the whales’ environment, and will hopefully allow you to gently stroke the whales if they get close enough to the boat. Cabo Pulmo National Park, a natural reserve located northeast of San José del Cabo, is also a great option.
Further south from these places, humpback whales can also be seen swimming great distances for the same purpose as the gray whales.
In the Nayarit Riviera and Puerto Vallarta, the best option to take part in a magical moment with these cetaceans is close to Bahía de Banderas, where whales and dolphins exist in abundance. Many tourist facilities cater to first time visitors.
There are planned whale-watching trips for visitors to take pictures and others for touching whales. There are also specific trips guided by mammal experts who explain the whale’s reproductive cycle in detail.
Take a front row seat to this natural wonder and another great reason to visit the Mexican shores.
Campers enjoy the beauty of the scarce firm land in Xochimilco, an area of lakes in Mexico City
Venturing into unspoiled areas and having a front row of stunning natural beauty is possible from a simple fabric house
Mexicans have a great fondness for the practice of field trips and thus to camping. Every corner of our forests and beaches are ideal for spending a weekend in a tent, which can also serve as a post for star gazing at night or to take short walks to appreciate the great diversity of local flora and fauna, and visit rural communities to know and understand their traditions, rituals, folklore and eating habits.
Given the geography of Mexican states, some of them are preferred by scouts for camping, given the beauty and accessibility of their forests, lakes and lagoons. The most popular are Jalisco, San Luis Potosi, Morelos, Baja California, Campeche, Chiapas, Chihuahua, Michoacán, and others.
For young tourists, however, beaches are the favorite destinations, and you will find hundreds of tents protected from the sun under palapas on the coasts of Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca and the Mayan Riviera. These places, usually small communities that live off tourism, provide places to eat, where to camp, and sanitary services.
Mountains and volcanoes provide great challenges for the more experienced, who do not hesitate to venture into unknown territory to appreciate nature in its purest form.
To experience the joys of camping, it's best to start with a weekend, which will help you forget the daily routine for a few days without taking on complex challenges. Enjoy nights of storytelling, outdoor games and open fires.
Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Veracruz, Chiapas, Michoacan and Tlaxcala are again popular destinations thanks to their geography and culture, and people escaping for a weekend from the capital of the country elect national parks that combine comfort with safety and outdoor activities. Among these are El Chico National Park, and Tolantongo caves in Hidalgo, Las Estacas Natural Water Park in Morelos and lots of forest areas with a long tradition in the Eje Neovolcánico.
The biggest advantage of camping in the most beautiful places in Mexico is that you need a small budget, and campers will be happy to find uncrowded and pristine places.
The ex-Hacienda Ocotepec in the state of Hidalgo used to produce and package “pulque”; today it celebrates la Charrería.
Great mills and buildings dedicated to evangelize are now evidence of Mexican history
History could be either studied or enjoyed. An incredible contact with the past can be experienced in the Sierra Madre of Querétaro and the Baja California and Yucatán peninsulas.
Sierra Gorda, a quiet shelter of five Franciscan Missions declared as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, is located in the middle of Sierra Madre Oriental at North of Queretaro State. The five missions are: Santiago de Jalpan, Nuestra Señora de la Luz de Tancoyol, San Miguel Conca, Santa Maria del Agua de Landa and San Francisco.
Along the California coast, there are several missions from the evangelisation age, such as the one dedicated to Nuestra Señora de Loreto Concho (Our Lady of Loreto Conchó), San Francisco Javier Vigge Biaundo and Santa Rosalía de Mulegé.
Besides the mysticism, the Mission of Santo Domingo and Santo Tomás de Aquino remember pages of great battles, since they were military stations along the Mexican border.
Another vestige are the Mexican Colonial haciendas, they belonged to ecclesiastical orders in some cases, although they were mostly dedicated to production: sugar in Morelos, henequen in Yucatán, pulque in Hidalgo, cattle in Tlaxcala, miner in Guanajuato, cereals in Puebla, cotton in Durango, tequila in Jalisco, coffee in Chiapas and wine in Coahuila, they have been turned into singular hotels in natural, rural and urban environments, keeping spaces, machinery and materials from the colonial times.
Most of the current haciendas are located in rural and natural spaces and thanks to their magnificent building features they are becoming ideal travel destinations, defined by their calm atmosphere and evident Mexican character. About 95 percent of them have gardens, full service, sport activities, and health and relaxation facilities.
They offer a remarkable gastronomy, from the regional typical food to the most famous and creative international dishes.
The Hacienda Parador San Javier in Guanajuato, Katanchel in Merida, Uayamon located in Campeche and Sepúlveda symbol of Lagos de Moreno Jalisco, are some good options that you can’t miss while visiting Mexico.
Finally, there are the Ex- Property Mission La Muralla, the Hacienda-hotel Jurica and Misión Concá in Querétaro, Cantalagua in Contepec (Michoacán), San Miguel Regla and Huasca de Ocampo in Hidalgo, among others.
ACAPULCO
Acapulco is one Mexico’s most important and famous beach resorts. It is located on the Pacific coast, 395 kilometers (245 miles) from Mexico City and 133 kilometers (83 miles) from Chilpancingo, the state capital of Guerrero. It has a warm, humid climate with temperatures ranging from 22º C (72º F) to 33º C (91º F) with sunny days throughout the year.
Among the port city’s many enticing qualities are: its beautiful bay, one of the best in the world; the calm waters of its beaches; the amenities offered by its well established hotel industry, which in recent years has undergone a major revamping, especially in the Punta Diamante neighborhood; and finally, the city’s unbeatable nightlife, which offers one of the hottest playgrounds among Mexican vacation destinations.
For those who have never visited Acapulco, we recommend that you visit la Isla de la Roqueta (Roqueta Island), an ideal island setting where you can either relax or enjoy some scuba diving. You’ll also want to check out the infamous La Quebrada, where fearless cliff divers plunge into the ocean below. If you’re looking for a little excitement of your own, Acapulco offers bungee jumping and parasailing, where from high above you can admire the stunning panoramic views of the bay, the hotel zone and the surrounding mountains, in their utmost splendor.
Nearby Acapulco, you can visit the beach of Pie de la Cuesta, known for its spectacular sunsets, or Puerto Marques, with it beautiful bay and calm waters. Finally, don’t miss out on Barra Vieja, where you are sure to enjoy delicious seafood dishes prepared in traditional Mexican restaurants.
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