Mexico City has been restored after the great earthquake of 1985, and even now some large buildings stay tumbledown. The centre of the giant Mexico City is given to ordinary villagers trading in different souvenirs for tourists. At the same time, rich citizens live mainly in the suburbs. Famous sights and museums, as well as cheap hotels, delicious food, and reasonable taxi price attract tourists from the entire world.

The colonial village of San Cristobal de las Casas nestles in the grand Valley of Jovel in the state of Chiapas. San Cristobal is surrounded by majestic forests of pine and oak. Thousands of tourists from all over the world walk in this location, as San Cristobal is a classic Spanish colonial town with a lively Indian heart and heavenly tropical climate. San Cristobal is a tourist centre of one of Mexico's most authentically indigenous regions.

Sonora offers a wide range of attractions for every type of traveler. There you can find wonderful cave paintings, spectacular natural scenery ideal for ecotourism and adventure sports, regulated hunting parks and long beaches and bays perfect for water activities and sport fishing. And it is waiting for visitors to discover it with legendary cities rich in history, beautiful beaches, and spectacular views.

In Sonora you can find beautiful beaches, mountains, rivers. The state Sonora can offer you the best duck, dove and quail hunting, combine with it's worlwide famous bass fishing lakes. The most important port of Sonora is Guaymas. Guaymas attractions are mostly by the sea; it is famous for its beautiful beaches, where ecotourism, nautical tourism, fishing, scuba diving and golf are practiced.

The Mexican state of Oaxaca is in the south west of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Many famous people were born there. Oaxaca is famous for its beaches. The weather in Oaxaca is very hot and dry. The popular place for surfaces is Ouerto Escondido. It is a port city. Puerto Escondido is a home for fishermen, surfers and vacationers. Huatulco is a tourist destination in Mexico. It is located in the southern part of the state of Oaxaca.

Chichen Itza located 120 kilometers from Merida is the best restored record of the ancient life of the Maya. The city ruins are divided into two areas: Old Chichen and New Chichen. The older part of the city has fine examples of the Puuc architectural style with many representations of Chaac, the Mayan god of rain. New Chichen is characterized by images of Kukulcan, the god of the Toltec-Mayan conquerors. The complex of Chichen Itza ruins is a striking manifestation of impressive knowledge of ancient Mayan tribes. Today it is the most visited archaeological site in Mexico, and the modern world is delighted with the ruins of one of the most developed civilizations of the past.

Chichen Itza listed in the book '1,000 Places To See Before You Die' is the largest ancient city in Mayan history. You can stay overnight at one of numerous Chichen Itza Hotels. Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows reputed to be the best hotel in Chichen Itza lies among beautiful gardens in the centre of the archaeological zone. Hacienda Chichen Itza Hotel is decorated in a colonial style and equipped with most modern amenities. Genesis Eco-Oasis Hotel gives the guests comfortable cabanas with opportunities to have known the Mayan people of Ek Balam. Chichen Itza attracts travelers coming to have a rest with amazing cultural experience.

One of the best places for recreational kayaking in Mexico is Colima State located on the Pacific coast of the country. Colima state, 'the Mexican Riviera', is known for its warm climate year-round, impressive archaeological sites and splendid beaches near Manzanillo, the largest port on the western shore of Mexico. Colima state is ideal for active vacation, and travelers interested in adventure tourism will enjoy kayaking in bay waters, driving through tropical forests and discovering the secrets of pre-historic caves.

Manzanillo is the largest port on the Pacific coast of Mexico. The climate is warm and humid with an average temperature of 26°C. There are two different areas in Manzanillo: the downtown area and the Hotel Zone. The downtown offers government and business services. All of the major hotels and restaurants are located in the Hotel Zone where brisk nightlife is to your favor. Long Manzanillo beaches, with fine sands, gentle waves and warm waters, are its main attraction. Manzanillo is known as the 'sailfish world capital' and one of the best tourist resorts on the Mexican Pacific coast.

San Miguel de Allende lying in Guanajuato State, Mexico, has become known for its large community of North American artists. The picturesque colonial town has a very agreeable climate and clear light. San Miguel de Allende is filled with cobblestone streets, old mansions and cathedrals. A tourist may enjoy high quality cultural events in San Miguel. Located near the town, many thermal hot springs are destined for those who wish to relax. San Miguel is one of Mexico's top rated destinations year after year, as it offers culturally enriching vacations and, to add, San Miguel's weather is nearly perfect a year round.

Chichen Itza located 120 kilometers from Merida is the best restored record of the ancient life of the Maya. The city ruins are divided into two areas: Old Chichen and New Chichen. The older part of the city has fine examples of the Puuc architectural style with many representations of Chaac, the Mayan god of rain. New Chichen is characterized by images of Kukulcan, the god of the Toltec-Mayan conquerors. The complex of Chichen Itza ruins is a striking manifestation of impressive knowledge of ancient Mayan tribes. Today it is the most visited archaeological site in Mexico, and the modern world is delighted with the ruins of one of the most developed civilizations of the past.

Chichen Itza listed in the book '1,000 Places To See Before You Die' is the largest ancient city in Mayan history. You can stay overnight at one of numerous Chichen Itza Hotels. Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows reputed to be the best hotel in Chichen Itza lies among beautiful gardens in the centre of the archaeological zone. Hacienda Chichen Itza Hotel is decorated in a colonial style and equipped with most modern amenities. Genesis Eco-Oasis Hotel gives the guests comfortable cabanas with opportunities to have known the Mayan people of Ek Balam. Chichen Itza attracts travelers coming to have a rest with amazing cultural experience.

One of the best places for recreational kayaking in Mexico is Colima State located on the Pacific coast of the country. Colima state, 'the Mexican Riviera', is known for its warm climate year-round, impressive archaeological sites and splendid beaches near Manzanillo, the largest port on the western shore of Mexico. Colima state is ideal for active vacation, and travelers interested in adventure tourism will enjoy kayaking in bay waters, driving through tropical forests and discovering the secrets of pre-historic caves.

Manzanillo is the largest port on the Pacific coast of Mexico. The climate is warm and humid with an average temperature of 26°C. There are two different areas in Manzanillo: the downtown area and the Hotel Zone. The downtown offers government and business services. All of the major hotels and restaurants are located in the Hotel Zone where brisk nightlife is to your favor. Long Manzanillo beaches, with fine sands, gentle waves and warm waters, are its main attraction. Manzanillo is known as the 'sailfish world capital' and one of the best tourist resorts on the Mexican Pacific coast.

San Miguel de Allende lying in Guanajuato State, Mexico, has become known for its large community of North American artists. The picturesque colonial town has a very agreeable climate and clear light. San Miguel de Allende is filled with cobblestone streets, old mansions and cathedrals. A tourist may enjoy high quality cultural events in San Miguel. Located near the town, many thermal hot springs are destined for those who wish to relax. San Miguel is one of Mexico's top rated destinations year after year, as it offers culturally enriching vacations and, to add, San Miguel's weather is nearly perfect a year round.

Leon was founded as a defence stronghold against the attacks by the Chichimeca tribe. It has beautiful historical monuments in the downtown. But, first of all, it is an industrial, agricultural, commercial centre and the 'shoe capital of Mexico'. Leon is constantly progressing marked by a deal of contrasts, such as beautiful colonial buildings alongside with modern architecture houses. While the state capital is mainly a historical city, Leon is the most important business centre in Guanajuato State.

In Sonora you can find beautiful beaches, mountains, rivers. The state Sonora can offer you the best duck, dove and quail hunting, combine with it's worlwide famous bass fishing lakes. The most important port of Sonora is Guaymas. Guaymas attractions are mostly by the sea; it is famous for its beautiful beaches, where ecotourism, nautical tourism, fishing, scuba diving and golf are practiced.

Perhaps, this would sound surprising, but the word 'tequila' so popular today is not only the name of the spirit. In fact, tequila also names the town and the valley in Mexico. Tequila spirit is North America's first distilled drink, and its roots reach back into pre-Hispanic times. Today, most of it is made in Jalisco state around the town of Tequila. The turbulent history of Mexico is paralleled in the stories of tequila, and one cannot appreciate Mexico at its fullest with no understanding tequila's place in its culture.

Puerto Vallarta lies along 25 miles of beaches within the bay of Flags in Mexico. The climate here is semi-tropical. The official tourist season runs from December 15 to May 15. Services in Puerto Vallarta abound with lodging establishments, restaurants, smart shops, and art galleries. Offering an extremely wide variety of entertainment options Puerto Vallarta has something special at moderate prices for everyone. The people of Puerto Vallarta believe that their town delivers a higher degree of overall visitor satisfaction than any other destination in Mexico.

Morelia, the capital city of the State of Michoacan, is one of the most significant colonial cities in Mexico. The city's downtown area is a UN designated World Heritage Site. Morelia is a university city and a home for dozens of writers, artists, philosophers, and poets. The State of Michoacan is the area with rich culture offering its visitors the whole lot from museums and large churches to typical Mexican highland towns.

Uruapan is a tranquil city of about 250,000 inhabitants situated at 1,620 meters above sea-level and defined as ?the world capital of avocado? and ?the cradle of lacquer?. Nestled at the southern reaches of the Sierras, Uruapan spills onto endless hills and valleys bearing avocados, oranges, bananas, and coconut palms. Uruapan is an important cultural centre with archaeological zones and Indian crafting towns like Patzcuaro named by the United Nations one of 100 Historic World Treasure Cities.

Rufino Tamayo, a Zapotec Indian and one of the most world-renowned Mexican artists, was politically neutral and opposing the muralists' commitment to a public art. Tamayo expressed what he believed was the traditional Mexico, and his sophisticated compositions were indebted to Cubism. Miguel Covarrubias, one of the central figures in the Mexican Renaissance, was interested in Mexican art that bore no trace of European influence, and sought to produce the art grounded on authentically Mexican traditions. Tamayo and Covarrubias were able to incorporate indigenous Mexican artistic traditions in their own works.

Cuernavaca is known as 'the City of Eternal Spring' due to its excellent climate. Cuernavaca has also been established as a centre of Mexican culture and history. Museums in Cuernavaca exhibit fine collections of art from all over the world and major works by great Mexican artists. Palace of Cortes located in old Cuernavaca is the most ancient civil building in the Americas, now operating as a museum that showcases the country's history, culture and tradition. Cuernavaca attracts people seeking a sunny place, where they can find cultural stimulation.

Sonora offers a wide range of attractions for every type of traveler. There you can find wonderful cave paintings, spectacular natural scenery ideal for ecotourism and adventure sports, regulated hunting parks and long beaches and bays perfect for water activities and sport fishing. And it is waiting for visitors to discover it with legendary cities rich in history, beautiful beaches, and spectacular views.

The El Rey site (the King's Ruins), a collection of ancient Mayan ruins, is located in the heart of the Hotel Zone of Cancun. This small Mayan settlement is believed to have been built as a ceremonial centre and an astronomy lookout. Nowadays a popular beach in Cancun is also named El Rey. The waters that lap against the Caribbean coasts of Mexico are the richest in marine fauna. This is why you are guaranteed success on sport-fishing trips in Cancun. The best period of the year to practice this sports activity is from April to August.