Wednesday, August 10, 2011

World’s Most Popular Destinations in Mexico

Mexico is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations for its tequila, the Aztecs and the Mayas, Salma Hayek, drug wars, Lucha libre, Corona beer and the beach resorts on the Pacific and Caribbean side.

Teotihuacan:

The Pyramid of the Sun was built around 100 AD and is the largest pyramid in Teotihuacán and all of Mexico.

Chichen Itza:

Chichen Itza is the largest of the Maya cities in the Yucatan Peninsula and one of Mexico’s most visited tourist destinations. The most famous landmark of Chichen Itza is the temple-pyramid of El Castillo.

Tulum:

Tulum is situated on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. It once served as the major port of the Mayan city of Coba. The tropical beach backdrop however makes this a stunning top attraction which should not be missed.

Palenque:

Palenque is an archaeological site that was located on the western edge of the Maya empire in the present-day state of Chiapas,Mexico.

Los Cabos:

Los Cabos is a lively 20 mile beach area at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. Los Cabos is a great destination for water sport aficionados with some of the best all-around sport fishing in the world.

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