This article will give you a presentation of Merida and the principal colonial cities of Yucatán in Mexico.

Merida and the colonial cities of Yucatán

This article is a presentation of the city of Mexico, gigantic capital of the country.

Mexico the tentacular

The north and south are two different worlds, not only in terms of their landscape but also their economic structures. On this one strip of land fierce industrialization contrasts with a laid back tourist lifestyle.

Lazy southern beaches vs a buzzing urban north.

In this article, you will find a description of Chichén Itzá in Mexico.

Chichén Itzá, wonderful Mayan site in Mexico

 Mexico City lives at a hundred miles an hour and is lively and fun, even though it is seen as violent and dangerous. 

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Bordered by two oceans and the Caribbean Sea, Mexico is reputed for its heavenly beaches. But that’s not all: more than half of the territory is situated above 5,000 feet in altitude and offers mountain landscapes to die for. To travel to Mexico is also to discover its northern deserts, covered in cacti, or a south-east lush&nbsp;with tropical forests. Mexico City, the country`s capital, is one of the highest capitals in the world situated at more than 6,500 feet as well as one of the largest metropolises on Earth! So many experiences await you in this country: going for walks in tiny fishing ports bordering the ocean, or deep sea diving in some of the most beautiful reefs in the world. However, it isn’t only for the flora that you will be travelling to Mexico, but also for its unique culture. The country is steeped in archaeological ruins, such as the famous Chichen Itzà. The pre-Colombian era saw extraordinary civilizations flourish; and many locations in Mexico still hold remnants of the time period still exist all around … The Spanish settlers also left a sumptuous heritage: their baroque architecture has been well preserved in several towns… For all of these reasons, as well as its gastronomy, music and lovely climate all year around. Clearly, Mexico can't be beat!

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 One of the natural jewels of Mexico, Sumidero Canyon is a splendid and impressive place that's sure to leave many who visit it absolutely amazed. 

Canyon Sumidero

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Las Guacamayas

The wonderful town of San Cristóbal de las Casas is a colonial jewel of Chiapas. With its cultural diversity, everyday hustle and bustle and relaxed atmosphere, you are bound to fall under its spell. 

San Cristóbal de las Casas

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The lovely town of San Cristobal de las Casas (San Cris in short) has it all. It's both charming and colourful. It has a great market and a blended Mexican population that comes from all walks of life. It's both cosmopolitan and rural - the perfect place to stay and chill out for a while. Plus it has loads of things to see and do, both in and outside the town. Infact, the whole of Chiapas State is amazing - you'll fall in love with it, so you must put it on your <a href="/mexico/">Mexican itinerary</a>.

A colonial, architectural heaven in the heart of Chiapas.

With its laid back atmosphere and socially mixed population, you'll find this charming, colourful town in southern <a href="/mexico/">Mexico</a> quite enchanting. In San Cristóbal de las Casas, communities of indigenous people and Westerners live side by side, and each of the town's colonial quarters is even more fascinating than the last. Out of all the places I visited during <a href="/mexico/">my trip to Mexico</a>, this was my favourite, and it's somewhere in which I quickly felt right at home! I still retain wonderful memories of wandering its little streets and discovering little jewellery makers and creators of other kinds of objects.

The wonderful town of San Cristóbal de las Casas is a colonial jewel of Chiapas. With its cultural diversity, everyday hustle and bustle and relaxed atmosphere, you are bound to fall under its spell.

San Cristóbal de las Casas is one of the most peaceful and charming cities I had the opportunity to stay in during my <a href="/mexico/">trip to Mexico</a>. I spent five days there at the beginning of February 2013. Because I'm not at all the type to eagerly rush round trying to bag all the main places "to do", like ticking items on some sort of list, I didn't visit the surrounding area, even though I'd been told the sites there were especially worth seeing. I was instead content to remain in the city relaxing and taking things easy, either just walking around or buying and enjoying local cheeses, which were so delicious I regret being unable to recall their names.

One of the most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico

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