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

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 superb site of Agua Azul lies around 80 km from Palenque. The turquoise blue of the waters melds perfectly with the lush jungle all around.

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When I went to Palenque during my <a href="/mexico/">trip to Mexico,</a> I took advantage of the opportunity to spend an afternoon at Agua Azul. The road that takes you there runs deep through the jungle. There are large signs along the way informing visitors that this is no longer Mexico but Zapatista territory. They sometimes quickly set up roadblocks. The money collected at them is used to finance the struggle. It's not possible to negotiate.

The superb site of Agua Azul lies around 80 km from Palenque. The turquoise blue of the waters melds perfectly with the lush jungle all around.

Chiapas is definitely one of my favourite regions. It has an enormous amount of things to see and discover, whether that's in terms of architecture, culture, or, of course, the countryside and natural environment. If you decide to include this area as a place to visit on <a href="/mexico/">your trip to Mexico</a>, you will undoubtedly end up going to the ancient Mayan site of Palenque, which lies surrounded by jungle and is truly worth the trip to see.

A series of turquoise-coloured waterfalls located a few kilometres from the famous archaeological site of Palenque.

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