Mexico - A Lesson in the Sun, Sea, and Salsa

Explore ancient ruins, landscapes and history.


Mexico is a diverse country and a distinct culture dating back to the Olmecan tribe being the first civilization that appeared around 1500 years BC. Mexico is rich in traditions, history, art and religion offering a complete tourism infrastructure that guarantees a comfortable and secure stay to those tourists traveling to its different destinations.

Mexicana and Aeromexico, Mexico's two national airlines, provide extensive service throughout the country. Other major airlines that service travel to Mexico from the United States and Europe are Delta, Alaska, American, Northwest, British Airways and Lufthansa.

Travelers to Mexico now find it even more appealing due to the recent major changes in the past few years including a democratic transition of power, and the promotion of ecotourism and free trade. Mexico is a year-'round visitor destination and ranks first in the Americas and eighth worldwide in number of World Heritage Sites, with 23 in all. By visiting these World Heritage Sites you can walk in the footsteps of the Olmecs, the Mayans, the Toltecs, the Zapotecs, the Aztecs. All throughout the country, you can visit their ancient cities and learn about their culture and civilization.

A few years ago, Mexico offered visitors the usual variety of hotels and resorts. Today they have a greater variety of accommodations to choose from, including converted haciendas, bed-and-breakfasts, and colonial-era mansions. Mexico offers you world-class resorts that will help you to unwind and relax in a friendly, leisurely environment. Popular resorts can be found in cities like Puerta Vallarta, Cancun and Acapulco.

Mexico has some of the most stunning beaches you will find anywhere. Baja California and Copper Canyon in northwest Mexico are amazing sites to visit for foreigners and locals alike. For the more adventerous travelers, the Yucatan provides untold riches not usually seen by the average visitor. Some of the finest scuba-diving in the world can be experienced in the Gulf of Mexico. Water ski, jet skis, power-boating, snorkeling, diving... all are essential water sport activities.

Visitors can also experience party-filled nights, dancing, singing, and endless kinds of food typical in a traditional Mexican diet. Tropical forests, waterfalls, Mayan ruins, leafy trails, dense undergrowth and much more awaits those looking for a trip into a one of Mexico's jungles in the highlands of Chiapas. Other activities like eco tours are a great way of experiencing some of nature's most wonderful sights. By including eco-friendly travel with your itinerary, you can combine learning with adventure to truely discover the Mexico we are all meant to see.

Some of Mexico's finest towns and cities look and feel just as the Spanish left them two hundred years ago. Today, Mexico's colonial heritage invites visitors to experience the splendor of past heritage intertwined with a modern-day Mexico. Mexico City, the second largest metropolis in the world, is a city truely like no other. Guadalajara gave Mexico many of the cultural things synonymous with Mexico and Monterrey is Mexico's commercial powerhouse. Each has its own style, character and unique atmosphere.

One important aspect of traveling is to stay healthy. We advise all travelers to get recommended vaccinations and preventive medications for the country they are traveling to. Below is a list of vaccinations and other medical advice for visiting Mexico and some Central American countries.

  • Hepatitis A vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination
  • Anti-malarial drugs when visiting malaria prone areas of Mexico
  • Rabies for extensive, unprotected, outdoor exposure in rural areas
  • Yellow Fever vaccination
  • Typhoid vaccination
  • Possible booster doses for tetanus-diphtheria and measles.

Talk to your medical provider to discuss information and advice for travling to foreign countries.

Resource Index

Audio-Video-and-Cameras:
Plasma TV, LCD TV, MP3 Players, TIVO, Satellite TV, Dgitial Cameras, Digital Camcorders, Bose iPod Speakers, Multimedia Projectors, GPS, Blu-ray Disc

Computer and Accessories:
Choosing a Laptop Computer, Computer Memory Upgrade, Copying a Hard Drive, Dual Monitors, Networking Computers, Microsoft Office, PDA's, Cheap Ink/Toner, Color Laser Printers, Multifunction Printers, Scanners, USB Flash Drives, Wireless Printers, Dell computers, Wireless Routers, Wireless G Routers, Wireless N Routers, Laptop Carrying Cases

Computer and Video Games:
Age of Empires III, Battlefield 2

Entertainment:
Online Gambling, Poker, Routlette, Blackjack, Craps and other Online Games, Online Casinos, Movies, Online DVD Rentals, Home Theater Systems , Home Theater Components, HDTV, HDTV Buying Tips, HD Radio, Portable DVD Players, Magazine Subscriptions

Fun-Hobbies:
Tropical Fish, Aquariums, Scrapbooking, Rubber Stamping, Geneology, Geocaching, Soap Making, Candle Making

Legal:
Criminal Defense Attorneys, Tax Attorneys, Lemon Law Protection, Structured Settlements, Investment Fraud, Bankruptcy Attorneys, Personal Injury Attorneys, Family Law

CellPhones-and-Communication
Cell Phones, Cell Phone Carriers, Prepaid Cell Phone Plans, Cell Phone Ringtones, Headsets, VOIP, Cheap Long Distance, iPhone, Blackberry, Bluetooth Technology, SmartPhones

Jobs-Schooling
Online College Degrees, Business Degrees, Home Schooling, Drivers Education, Job Resumes, Online Job Search
Internet:
Cybercrime Prosecution, IE Security, Affordable Web Hosting, Web Hosting, Domain Name Registration, Search Engines, Web Site Design, Internet Mailing Lists, Blogging, Internet Serive Providers, Free Email, Clip Art

Finance and Insurance:
Auto Insurance, Car Insurance Quotes, RV Insurance, General Insurance, Travel Insurance, Business Insurance, Basic Guide to Consolidating Student Loans, Cash Advance Loans, Federal Student Loan Consolidation, Debt Consolidation, Debt Management, Credit Card Debt Consolidation, Free Credit Reports, Home Mortgages, Home Equity Loans, Mortgage Refinancing, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Companies, Second Mortgages, Mortgage Brokers, Health Insurance, Insurance Quotes, Term life Insurance, Mortgage note buyer, Renter's Insurance, Household Budgeting

Home:
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Business-Office-Supplies:
Discount Office Supplies, Home Office, Office Furniture, Copiers, Home Business, Business Cards, Business Brochures, Mailing List Companies, Affiliates, Franchises, Business Telephone Systems, Employment Agencies, Call Centers, Fax Machines
Health and Wellness:
Fioricet for Migraine Relief, Online Pharmacies, Phentermine for dieting, Tramadol for Chronic Pain Relief, Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma Lawyers, Acne Treatment, Contact Lenses, Drug Rehabilitation, Cerebral Palsy, Hair Loss, Hair Loss Products, Human Growth Hormones , Diet Pills, Treadmills, Fragrances, Reducing Cholesterol, Diabetes, Obesity, Arthritis, High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Acid reflux, Cialis, Understanding Depression, Unraveling Diet Plans, Erectile dysfunction, Lipitor, Sleep Loss, Viagra, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Living With Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder

Gifts:
Gift Ideas, Corporate Gifts, Gift Cards, Wristwatches, Replica Watches, Sunglasses, Wholesale Jewelry, Jewelry Boxes, Wedding Gifts, Food Gifts, Books, Music, Flowers, Gift Baskets, Candles & Candleholders, Chocolate & Candy

Sports:
Health Clubs, Home Gyms, Treadmills, Golf, Golf Vacations, Golf Schools, Golf Clubs, Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Basketball

Travel:
Railroad Train Travel, Greyhound Bus Travel, Moving Guide, Rental Cars, Luxury Cruises, Maui Vacation, Spain Travel, Panama Cruise, Mexico Travel, Europe Travel, Disneyland Vacation, Disney World Vacation, Airline Tickets, Las Vegas Vacations, Las Vegas Sights, Las Vegas Entertainment, Las Vegas Dining, Lake Tahoe, Reno Vacations, Grand Canyon Vacation, Alaska Vacation, San Juan Island Vacation, Seattle Vacation, San Francisco Vacation, San Diego Vacation, SeaWorld Vacation, Yellowstone Park Vacation, Los Angeles Vacation, Bed & Breakfasts, Las Cruces New Mexico Vacation, Texas Hill Country Vacation, Columbia River Gorge Vacation, Albuquerque Vacation, New Mexico Vacation, Utah Vacation, Denver Vacation, Carlsbad Caverns, Branson, Missouri, Arizona Vacations, Jackson Wyoming, Skiing Wyoming, Skiing Oregon, Skiing Utah, Skiing Colorado, Skiing California, Skiing Washington State, Skiing Idaho

Yard-and-Garden:
Lawn Care, Patio Furniture, Hot Tubs & Spas, Gazebos, Fences, Decks, Barbeque Grills, Greenhouses, Patios, Sprinkler Systems, Landscape Design, Backyard Ponds, Bird Baths, Hedge Trimmers, String Trimmers, Wheelbarrows and Gardencarts, Lawn Mowers, Lawn Mowers, Lawn Care Tools, Lawn Edgers, Leaf Blowers, Now Blowers, Rakes