Mexico

Mexico ruinsVisitors of Mexico will find traces of a magnificent past and an abundance of places of historical interest throughout the country. In the land known as Mesoamerica, major cultures developed over three thousand years ago and were defeated by the Spaniards leaving us only mere remnants of the splendor they achieved. A fascinating overview of the country is indeed possible through its architecture, with pre-Hispanic temples and cities, colonial churches and monasteries, palaces, in styles ranging from medieval and gothic through renaissance to mudéjar and baroque.

Although the beautiful beaches along the Mexican coast attract all those wanting to enjoy the sea, the landscape of Mexico changes greatly from region to region and often even within a single region, offering something for everyone. The country offers an incredible blend of white sands with seas ranging from the turquoise of the Caribbean to the deep blue of the Sea of Cortés; tall, craggy mountains that create impressive landscapes, picturesque villages steeped in tradition; monumental remains of the ancient cultures that peopled the territory; a rich cuisine that varies throughout the country; colonial and contemporary architecture in all the medium-sized and large cities and above all, warm, hospitable people.

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