Sun & Beach Tourism in Mexico: Playa del CarmenAt Playa del Carmen you’ll find beautiful beaches with calm turquoise-blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. At these beaches, you can do all kinds of activities, relax and bask in the sun as you listen to the soothing sounds of the sea and take in the incredible scenery that the Quintana Roo coast offers. Playa Paamul – Located 20 km (12 mi) south of Playa del Carmen off Highway 307. This beach has fairly calm waters, allowing you to snorkel and do other activities. You can also relax in cozy cabañas nestled in the jungle or the Playa del Carmen resorts . Playa Paraiso – Located 20 km (12 mi) north of Playa del Carmen, this beach is surrounded by lush jungle vegetation, making it the ideal spot to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle . Nearby you’ll find an all-inclusive hotel powered by solar and aeolian energy.Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en Mexico Tourism, Playa Paamul Playa del Carmen, Playa Paraiso Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen Mexico, Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo, Quintana Roo Mexico, Sun & Beach Tourism in Mexico, Sun & Beach Tourism in Quintana Roo Cultural Tourism in Patzcuaro: ArchaeologyIn Patzcuaro’s surrounding areas you can visit two interesting archaeological zones that will allow you to learn about the region’s glorious past. Tzintzuntzan. Located 15 km (9 mi) northeast of Patzcuaro, off Highway 120 in the direction of Quiroga. The structures at these ruins, perched atop enormous rectangular platforms facing the lake, have become important symbols of Purepecha urban architecture. On the platforms lie five pyramids, which house temples dedicated to the gods. Open daily from 10:00 to 5:00. Ihuatzio. Located 15 km (9 mi) northwest of Patzcuaro, off Highway 120 in the direction of Quiroga. This is one of the region’s most important archaeological zones due to the historical relevance of the Tarascan culture. At the Plaza de Armas you can see two pyramids, known as yacatas, which were built on a huge rectangular platform. Open daily from 10:00 to 5:00.Source:visitmexico.com Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Patzcuaro, Ihuatzio Patzcuaro, Mexico Tourism, Patzcuaro Mexico, Tzintzuntzan Patzcuaro Adventure Tourism in Barrancas del Cobre: Extreme SportsThe Copper Canyon has ideal trails for mountain biking. The paths are well marked and are of varying difficulty levels. Creel. Located 247 km (153 mi) from the city of Chihuahua. The excellent terrain here is optimal for mountain biking, particularly from September to June. You can hire experienced guides, who also offer bicycle rentals. Parque Nacional Cascada de Basaseachi. Located in the northeastern part of the Parque Natural Barrancas del Cobre, in the Candameña Canyon.This place has two ideal sites for parachuting: Piedra Bolada, which is 884 meters (2,917 feet) high, and Cascada de Basaseachi, a 270-meter (891-foot) plunge. They are located on the park’s northwest end. Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en Adventure Tourism in Chihuahua, Adventure Tourism in Mexico, Barrancas del Cobre Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico, Creel, Mexico Tourism, Parque Nacional Cascada de Basaseachi Ecotourism in Palenque: CampingTouring the ruins of Palenque and its surrounding areas allows you to appreciate the lush jungle vegetation of Chiapas, the blue rivers and the small lakes, all of which make this Mayan paradise the ideal spot to go camping and to experience close contact with nature. Parque Nacional Cascadas de Agua Azul (Agua Azul Waterfalls) – Located 50 km (31 mi) south of the town of Palenque, off Highway 199 in the direction of Ocosingo. Because of its abundant vegetation and its impressive waterfalls, which are formed from the water flow of the Tulija River, Agua Azul was declared a national park in 1980. Thanks to its dense vegetation and spacious green areas, this is a lovely place to go camping. Here you can enjoy nature in a family setting with a strong emphasis on ecological awareness. For your added comfort, the park has two restaurants. Agua Clara – Head 55 km (34 mi) west of the town of Palenque along Highway 199 and then take the turnoff at Km 27. This tourist zone covers 90 hectares (222 acres) and lies between the Tulija and Shumulja rivers. This jungle setting has decent camping grounds where you can enjoy nature to ifs fullest. It also has cabaña rentals, a restaurant, restrooms, dressing rooms and a parking lot. Posteado el Abril 19, 2007 - Categorizado en Camping in Mexico, Camping in Palenque, Ecotourism in Mexico, Ecotourism in Palenque, Mexico Tourism, Palenque Mexico, Parque Nacional Cascadas de Agua Azul Palenque Sun & Beach Tourism in Mexico: The Best Beaches in Ixtapa-ZihuatanejoLas Gatas La Ropa La Madera IXTAPA Posteado el Abril 18, 2007 - Categorizado en Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico Tourism, Sun & Beach Tourism in Mexico |
