Can you imagine what it must be like to come face to face with one of the most ancient and powerful creatures in the world on vacation to Mexico? The steely jaws, countless teeth and agile grace of the American crocodile can seem rightfully terrifying, even as a mere thought! Nonetheless, in Banco Chinchorro an encounter with one of these reptilian predators is pretty much a day to day occurrence that you can enjoy on vacation to Mexico.
For a large number of tourists a visit to Cancun, on the Caribbean coast of Mexico, entails days spent on sun-drenched, white sandy beaches with a drink in hand and nothing to worry about. For others it means snorkelling within the great Mesoamerican reef, or huge parties and extravagant restaurants before visiting the the various night clubs. For the more adventurous, however, there are archaeological ruins to explore, and the chance to discover something that is rarely found elsewhere: Cancun’s cenotes.
Mexico, and in particular Cancun, is one of the very best vacation destinations in the world for keen divers. Some of the dive sites in and around Cancuns’ coastline are stunning; some are incredibly unique. The waters around Cancun are filled with colorful and beautiful wildlife that has little competition as far as loveliness goes. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, Cancun has something to offer.
When vacationing on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico you would really be missing out if you didn’t visit Isla Mujeres; otherwise known as the Island of Women this place has some interesting history. On Isla Mujeres there is a Mayan Temple to the Goddess Ixchel. It is said that when the Spanish arrived they found Isla Mujeres to be littered with small statuettes of women, in honor of the Goddess, and this is how it got it’s name.
Cancun and Riviera Nayarit’s annual Wine and Food Festival is soon to take Mexico’s favorite Caribbean city by storm, giving you a perfect excuse to vacation to Mexico. From March 12th to the 15th, 2015, wine and food fans from around the world will be arriving to the soft sandy beaches of the Yucatan Peninsula for the 4th edition of the Wine and Food Festival in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
Cancun has something for every kind of visitor but it is particularly great for those who love culture, nature and adventure. With that in mind we have put together a list of the 5 best reasons to visit Cancun if you’re culturally or historically minded or, if you just like to seek adventure in the embrace of nature.
