Overview
Make Mexico
as the tour destination for your upcoming vacations and get unique mélange of its
historical and cultural inheritance. Whenever you travel to this country, it
will give you new experience again and again. The country holds one of the
world’s great civilizations and the magnificent tourist attractions of Mexico
are standing tall for centuries to enchant travelers, irrespective of any country
in the world. Your tour package of Mexico allows you to explore the country’s
beautiful landscape, blue coastline and imposing sun-kissed beaches at its
southern region. Furthermore, Mexico shares its borders with USA on the north,
with Pacific Ocean on the west and south and with the Gulf of Mexico on the
east.
Capital: Mexico City (also the largest city
of Mexico)
Area: 1,972,550 km2
Population: 118,395,054 (as per 2013 estimate)
Language: Spanish and 67 native
languages
Currency: Mexican Peso
Weather: The climate in Mexico generally
remains temperate and climate because Tropic of Cancer dividing the country. The
travelers can expect cooler temperature here.
Local Cuisine: Mexican cuisine is generally a
blend of indigenous Mesoamerican and European dishes. Main Mexican dishes are
Enchilades, Mole, Mixiotes, Barbacoa, Cabrito, Chile relleno and Tamales.
Transportation in Mexico
Comfortably
travel from one destination to another by using any of these transportation
ways in Mexico:
By Road
Buses in
Mexico are the most convenient and affordable means of transport. They are
available in two classes - business class and first class. Both of them consist
of modern facilities like reclining seats, onboard bathroom, television,
air-conditioning and snacks.
By Air
All the
major cities of Mexico are comprised of airports where both the domestic and
international flights are constantly running. These flights directly go to
important tourist spots like Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Los Cabos and
Cancun.
By Train
There is
only one passenger train running in Mexico i.e. El Chepe. While traveling on
this train, you will enjoy the exotic sightseeing of natural spots, small towns
and cities situated on the mountains.
Top Shopping Centers in Mexico
Mexico has
been among the world’s top places to do shopping of various items. However,
below are the top shopping centers in the country.
Centro Comercial Santa Fe
Centro
Comercial Santa Fe Shopping Centre is located in Mexico City, the capital of
the country. It is stuffed with 285 stores which are comprised of top brands
and top boutiques of Mexico. A theatre, many restaurants and play area for kids
also attract visitors to this shopping place.
Algeria Windsor
Algeria
Windsor Shopping Place is offering various kinds of items such as Latin
American outlets, pre-Columbian jade objects, paintings, Mexican colonial art,
prints, photography, furniture and many more. It is also situated in Mexico
City.
Perisur
Perisur
Shopping Centre houses a number of stores in which the travelers can find items
like clothing, shoes, accessories and many more. In addition, it also boasts of
travel agencies, beauty salons, banks and 20-screen cinema.
Fiona
Fiona
Shopping Centre is an ideal place to purchase items related to handicrafts,
glassware, woodwork, textiles, ceramics and jewellery. It also facilitates the
travelers with arts and crafts of local artists.
Top Restaurants in Mexico
Your tour
to Mexico will guaranteed be memorable due to these excellent dining places in
the country:
Au Pied De Cochon
Au Pied De
Cochon is a French cuisine specialty restaurant that remains for 24/7. It
offers signature seafood dishes along with large collection of wines. It is
located in Campos Elíseos 218 Polanco, Miguel Hidalgo 11550, Mexico City,
Mexico.
Fonda El Refugio
Come at Fonda
El Refugio, a Mexican specialty restaurant. It offers mouth-watering food
dishes to the locals, visitors and also celebrities. This restaurant is also
the best place to have romantic dinner. It is located in Calle Liverpool 166
Zona Rosa, Cuauhtémoc 06600, Mexico City, Mexico.
Cafe Tacuba
Café Tacuba
restaurant is indeed a perfect place to eat worldwide popular Latin American
and delectable Mexican cuisine. While tasting savory food items, the travelers
can enjoy here live music and performances. It is placed at República de
Guatemala 28 Centro, Cuauhtémoc 06010, Mexico City, Mexico.
Tezka
Tezka
Restaurant is one of the finest dining places for tasting scrumptious Spanish
cuisine with some Mexican flavors. With beautifully decorated dining tables,
this restaurant also allures visitors with variety of Mexican and Spanish wines.
Top Tourist Attractions in Mexico
These
tourist attractions of Mexico are ready to facilitate you with their
historical, architectural and natural beauty:
Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan
is the place of beautiful pyramids. It was built by a civilization way back in
the 2nd century BC and with the passage of time, it has become a
pilgrimage site. This tourist attraction is located in Mexico City.
Alameda Central
Alameda
Central is the oldest and largest attraction in Mexico City. This park is
surrounded by the Palacio de Bellas Artes, which is the Palace of Fine Arts.
The palace is comprised of a concert hall, museum and theatre.
Palenque
Palenque is
a great archaeological site located in Chiapas, Mexico. This structure is a
true example of finest architecture and sculptures, which the Maya empire had
ever produced. A number of tourists visit this site while touring to Mexico.
Los Cabos
Relax yourself
at the astonishing breach area called Los Cabos, which is situated on the
southern region of the Baja California peninsula. This place is adorned with
modern resorts, bars, restaurants and other activities for the entertainment of
the visitors.
Local Festivals in Mexico
During your
tour to Mexico, you will have an opportunity to participate in local festivals
and fiestas celebrated in the country.
Carnival
This
festival is celebrated from late February to early March. The carnival is
organized in five-day celebrations of the libido before the Catholic lent.
During this day, people participate in parades, floats and dancing on the
streets.
Dia de los Reyes Magos
Dia de los
Reyes Magos or Three Kinds Day is also among the popular festival solemnized in
Mexico. On this day, people exchange gifts in a traditional manner and a round
doughnut-like cake is served.
Di de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
Di de Nuestra Senora
de Guadalupe is the biggest religious festival celebrated every year. During
this day, people participate in a mass ceremony and a traditional fair in honor
of Lady Guadalupe. Free concerts are also organized on this day.
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