Magdalena Bay is a special reserve for the protection of the pacific gray whale. The whales migrate here, from their feeding grounds North of Alaska to court, breed, give birth and simply frolic in the warm, calm waters of Baja’s Pacific bays.

Daily excursions into the bay provide close up encounters of the magnificent and friendly gray whale. Motorized skiffs, skillfully and sensitively operated by local boat men, are used for whale watching excursions. Other activities may include exploring the spectacular wind swept dunes and remote Pacific Coast in search of whale bones, bird watching and kayaking in the mangrove estuaries. In the evening naturalists present slide shows on local flora and fauna with a special focus on gray whale natural history and behavior.

But there’s much more going on in Magdalena Bay than just whales. The Bay is also known for its good fishing and the port city of San Carlos host to many different fishing and tourist operations. The smaller areas on the bay on the northern end have recently been discovered for their excellent kayaking and now fly-cast fisher people are discovering the pure joy of saltwater fly fishing in these protected northern bay.

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The perfect Sonora town on the beach is Kino Bay, 107 kilometers from Hermosillo. Its beautiful white, sand beach and the turquoise sea are an excellent choice for a holiday or vacation trip.

Here you will find the ideal place to relax and enjoy a great variety of water sports and activities, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, skiing, sport fishing or just walking on the beach. Kino offers more than average accommodations in-solar hotels, apartments and condominiums, trailer parks and restaurants.

The Seris, a long-standing tribe in this land, offer you a glimpse into Mexican history through their handcrafts, earrings, necklaces, shell ornaments, and beautiful knitted-baskets dyed with the colors of the region. You will also admire their iron-wood figures, representing fish, turtles and birds. Strike a deal with a Seri and they can also lead you through a magical tour to the island of San Esteban, patos and tiburon.

Kino Bay is an excellent retirement area, and many Americans, Canadians an soon other foreigners will discover this beautiful area. So if you soon will be retired why you don’t think in Kino Bay.

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Half an hour from Tapachula is Chiapas Largest Port servicing points south. Port Madero is a small town where the tour of the Pampa Cabildos Lagoon begins. Puerto Madero also serves as the commercial Port for crop transportation to domestic and foreign markets.

An international sport fishing tournament is held here yearly. There are several beaches and recreational spots in the area, including a number of surfing breaks. The beaches of San Benito and playa Linda in Port Madero are located 27 kilometers from the city of Tapachula.

Puerto Madero area has several breaks, mainly for more experienced surfers going north from Puerto Madero to the series of jetties, is a spot known as Bolas that’s easy to get to, real quiet as far as crowds are concerned and where you can catch excellent quality hollow right waves over a sandy bottom at low and mid-tide, swells from the south.

Besides surfing, Puerto Madero offers great fishing. There is a harbour where fishermen meet early in the morning to go out and catch some fish. As any other port in Mexico, you will also find many boats and ships used for commercial purposes. If you ever get the chance to come to Chiapas, don’t miss the opportunity of coming to this, the largest port in the state of Chiapas.

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The National Museum of Anthropology and History (Museo Nacional de Antropología) is considered to be on of the top museums in the world. It is located within Chapultepec Park in Mexico City. When you are traveling to the area, this museum is a destination you certainly shouldn’t miss.

The museum has a spectacular design and architecture with exhibition halls that are surrounded by a patio with a huge pond and square concrete umbrella supported by a slender pillar around which forms an artificial cascade. The National Museum of Anthropology houses some of the rarest artifacts and paraphernalia of the ancient cultures of Mesoamerica. The National Museum houses a vast number of carvings, stone designs, murals and other pieces of the cultures of the Aztecs and Mayans.

Some artifacts include several Aztec Sun stone calendars, statues of Aztec and Mayan Gods and Goddesses, and miniature models of major cities and temples. The National Museum of Anthropology and History is a great place to examine and observe the culture of the great mesa American first hand. Visiting this museum will be a great way to expand your knowledge of these cultures and you will be awed by all the pieces of work.

If you are traveling on a family vacation or on business to Mexico City, be sure to take a few hours or a full day to explore this fabulous museum.

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This small island is located directly in from of Acapulco Bay, is a 10 minute boat ride from Caleta beach. The area is known as one of the best places to hike and snorkeling in Acapulco. I recommend you to take a boat with glass bottom, so you can admire the under-water life.

La Roqueta Island is considered a national reserve for its flora and fauna, and you’ll find such marine plants and wildlife as sea fans, small coral formations, barnacles, gorgonians, sea stars, trumpet fishes, jacks, sea horses, turtles, whale sharks and manta rays, but these depending on the season, in a pristine aquatic environment.

The island’s only two beaches are favorite spots of Mexican snorkelers and swimmers. Because the locals like to bring their whole family along and spend the whole day here, these beaches tend to be quite crowded.

The surf at La Roqueta is soft and peaceful, with fine sand. You could spend the day around the beach swimming, snorkeling, and enjoying the seafood in the tree small restaurants here in the island, but it’s worth taking a hike up the hill to the lighthouse to see the amazing view from the top.

In the Island you can rent snorkeling gear, kayaks and other water-sports equipment on the beach. Besides the excellent beach you will also find a unique Zoo with lions, alligators, leopards, giraffes, zebras, an aviary exhibit, and a serpentarium.

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Ixtapa Island is one of the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area’s  most popular attractions. The island’s beaches are well known  for water sports such as snorkeling, para-sailing, jet skiing, wave runner and banana boat rides, as well as the excellent seafood Restaurants. Ixtapa Island is home to exotic fishes and tropical birds.

Isla Ixtapa is accessible by small boats that currently carry ferry passengers between it and the pier at Playa Quieta in Ixtapa. Boats are also available from Zihuatanejo Municipal pier.

The Island which lies very close offshore, affords 4 separate beaches from which to choose: Playa Cuachalalate, Varadero, Coral, and Playa Carey also called sacrificio. Snorkeling is one of the main attractions of this gem, and the clear waters are  home of numerous  colorful tropical species.

Playa Coral is the most popular for snorkeling, being protected from motor craft by those same reefs. The waters are crystalline and inviting. Playa Carey is the most undeveloped of all of the beaches and the smallest. There is a small lighthouse here where you will enjoy a nice view of the main land. Carey in Spanish means “Species of Turtle”, which is interesting because there is a fenced area on this beach for hatching sea turtles.

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This small town is situated approximately one hour and a half from the airport of Puerto Vallarta, Rincon de Guayabitos forms a part of what is known as the “Tourist Corridor” which was developed at the beginning of the sixties with the main purpose to offer a tourist space for families.

This destination is located in a small bay forming a space where the sea rests and seems like a huge pool. Thanks to its geographic characteristics and thanks to the protection of the coral island found in front of its beaches. As a matter of fact Guayabitos has gained the title of “The biggest natural pool of the world”. the calmest of its surf along the major part of its beach invites to relax completely while sunbathing.

This very attractive little fishing community offers North American and Mexican tourists miles of golden sandy beach, meals and accommodation at great prices. Early in the morning you will find fisherman selling fresh fish on the beach and on most days there are vendors on the beach serving refreshing pineapple and coconut drinks. Vendors here are pleasant and mild mannered and there is no sign of the high pressure time share sales people associated with many of the larger tourist destinations.

If you are looking for a pleasant winter climate in a small laid back community offering whale watching, jet skiing, wind surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, live entertainment, great food, and very affordable accommodation, you will enjoy Guayabitos.

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The Playa Azul Golf and Beach Hotel is located in Cozumel, Mexico. Playa Azul is approximately eight minutes from Cozumel’s airport and ten minutes from the downtown area.

The accommodations at Playa Azul are very affordable. The rooms with a view of the ocean are $180 per night. They include a balcony, free wireless internet and satellite television.

The ocean room suites cost $225 per night. They include a living room with two sofas. For a little more luxury, the master suites cost $305 per night. Each is equipped with a Jacuzzi, a small living room and a private bathroom (with bath robes/slippers). Playa Azul also offers a garden house for $305 per night. Each garden house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a dining room, a small kitchen, a porch, room service, and outdoor chairs.

Guests at Playa Azul can choose from multiple places to eat and drink. The Palma Azul restaurant offers breakfast and lunch, while Chan Ka’an serves an elegant dinner. The adults can enjoy cocktails at La Palapa Bar and Palma Azul Bar. La Palapa sits out at the beach and offers refreshing drinks. The Palma Azul Bar is inside and has numerous flat-screen TVs for guests interested in catching up on sports and news.

When staying at Playa Azul, your stay allows you to enjoy unlimited green fees at the Cozumel Country Club golf course designed by Nicklaus Group. This beautiful golf course is just five minutes from the hotel. Additionally, the hotel offers an amazing spa where you can enjoy days of relaxation and pampering. If you are looking for more adventure, diving, snorkeling and scuba diving are just moments away.

Visit play-azul.com for more information about this resort hotel.

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If you are visiting Cancun, Mexico, don’t miss Coco Bongo. Coco Bongo is located in the center of the Hotel Zone in Cancun. It is a great night club venue and a must visit for anybody into the club scene. The music consists of a wide variety of genres; the music lineup includes tracks from salsa, techno, trance, hip-hop and hits from the past 20 years.

The club’s interior and exterior design has a football stadium feel. It has a bowl shaped arena with hanging stage where live action and performances takes place throughout the evening. Coco Bongo conveys unpredictability and great for people who like surprises because something different happens every night.

A couple of attractions that are unique to Coco Bongo are the the live salsa bands and entertainers dressed as iconic movie characters running round the bars serving drinks and providing other services to the patrons of the club. The special effects of the club include a large video screen that drops from the roof every so often playing classic hits and bubbles, streamers or balloons falling from the ceiling. This nightclub is a great way to pass the night away and filled with lots of unexpected fun.

Learn more about Coco Bongo and check out their calendar of events.

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Chapala Lake it is about 50 miles long and 10 miles wide, and it is located in Jalisco and Michoacan states. It is the largest lake in Mexico and set in a depression on the central plateau. Lake Chapala is fed by the lerma river, which flows out by the northeastern corner. It is a popular scenic Resort. Since the early 1950s the waters have been resending at an alarming rate and the lake is rapidly becoming choked with water hyacinths, studies have been initiated to determinate an effective conservation program.

Lake Chapala is important economically for tourism, recreation and fishing. The Lake also supports around 80 species of migratory birds and a few endemic species found only in this area. With its pleasant climate and delightful setting in a circle of low, sparsely vegetated hill, the lake has attracted many American and Canadians expatriates, also has become a very desirable place for retirees, those waiting to escape aspects of home such as the winter weather, and those who desire to live and work in Mexico.

Although the water can occasionally become  very polluted, making swimming impossible, a rich variety of water-sports can usually be enjoyed. Carp, mojarra, catfish, and withe fish are among the edible fish found, in the lake. The activities that you can enjoy in Chapala lake are, boating, sailing, water craft activities, fishing and swimming. But you do not have to be an active or sports-minded person to enjoy chapala because you will also find numerous restaurants, open-air cafes, and ice-cream parlors in which to spend some relaxing time in company of your family or friends.

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