A short guide about River / Canal Cruising to Mexico
If you fancy visiting a destination that will have you trekking through humid jungle, marveling at deep canyons and waterfalls – Well, Mexico is the place for you! It’s all here - this adventurous country provides you with the chance to become familiar with ancient civilizations, indigenous people, wild highlands and deep lush jungle.
The peninsula of Yucatan offers an ideal mix of Mayan culture, great weather and some of the world's best snorkeling and diving - in places such as Cozumel and Cancun located at the Riviera Maya. The main beaches along the Pacific Ocean providing a relaxing vacation are; Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. There is also the Gulf of Mexico and the stunning turquoise Caribbean coastline to explore.
Visit the pulsating capital metropolis of Mexico City - the biggest and busiest on earth (founded by the Spanish in 1521); over 20 million people now reside on the site of the ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan. The extensive metro system and trolley buses make it easy to get around, so visit - the enormous Zocalo plaza, where you will find the impressive Sagrario Metropolitano with its magnificent facade. In addition, the Aztec ruins of Teocali are here - only discovered in 1978, or visit the world famous Anthropology Museum or the National Palace.
For beautiful colonial buildings, visit the cities of Guanajuato, Oaxaca, and Merida. Don’t forget the bustling markets at the highland town of San Cristobal and the silver city of Taxco. Archaeological sites in Mexico are vast and varied, but their rich culture reveals a wealth of ancient ruins and colonial towns. Here you can uncover the mysteries of the Mayas at Chichen Itza, and the Aztec culture of Teotihuacan.
Northern Mexico offers some amazing sights and its best to start in Chihuahua City for a culturally enriching experience. Visit the 18th-century cathedral, the Government Palace, and the former home of Pancho Villa. Travel to Nuevo Casas Grande and visit the most important archaeological site in northern Mexico. Set out on a train journey through the Copper Canyon on the Chihuahua al Pacific Railway arriving in Los Mochis over 16 hours later, after passing through Creel, Divisadero, and El Fuerte.
Tourabout has a range of holiday packages to explore the country of Mexico - with many historical cities before Spanish colonization. So have a little look at our supplier’s tours to this beautiful and diverse place. For those looking for an active holiday , Mexico offers golf courses, scuba diving, and many mountains to go hiking in, including cloud rainforest in Chiapas.