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Activities in Mexico

daphne reyes — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:00:51 +0000

Touring isn’t just about the views and visiting landmarks and historical places. It’s also about doing activities that is best done here than anywhere else. A couple of things that I suggest you do are below.

Water Taxi Rides in Cabo
These water taxi rides can be so much fun and can take you from the marina down to Medana beach and even to a place called Lover’s Beach, which is on the very tip of the Cabo Peninsula. These water taxi boats have glass bottoms that help passengers see the fish that are swimming underfoot, a wonderful sight for children and adults to see.

Jungle Excursions in Puerto Vallarta
You should try and visit Yelapa, which can be reached by foot, by boat, or by mountain biking. This beach village is home to a jungle, a waterfall, and rivers that give you the jungle lifestyle that is uniquely Puerto Vallarta. Also, part of the Puerto Vallarta jungle experience is the canopy tour that gets you to see the flora and the fauna of the region in what may be your most exciting jungle adventure yet. You will be zipped above the treetops to see these wonders and more.

If you don’t enjoy this, I don’t know what else would please you. These things can be done here and here alone.

Where To Go: Bass Fishing

nixxi — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:22:18 +0000

In the West coast of mexico, many lakes can be found where one can indulge in bass fishing and swim in the lake.

There is Lake Agua Milpa, Lake Huites and Lake Baccarac. The experience of fishing on the each lake may differ since there is quite the age difference between each lake. The older lakes produce bigger bass, but not as plenty as those from newer lakes.

A Mexico bass fishing trip to one of these four lakes can make any bass angler’s dream come true

Mexico Travel Tips: Do You Need To Immunize Before Traveling To Mexico?

dooce — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:04:34 +0000

Most people who never traveled to mexico have this false impression that immunization is a requirement before going to Mexico. It is not actually the case; it depends on the places you will go.

Hundreds of thousands of American and other tourists coming from different parts of the globe travel to Mexico especially during Holiday season. Most tourists travel to Mexico’s wonderful beaches, colonial cities, and resorts. These places are well established tourists places in Mexico. Your health is very safe unless it is your personal choice to be immunized before traveling.

The Estuary of of San Blas

sherylem — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:58:39 +0000

San Blas, a small fishing town in the state of Nayarit is a treasure to behold. It is nestled in a swamp with jungles and mangroves that offers a natural habitat for snakes, crocodiles and birds. People come from all over North America to visit the Estuary, where migratory birds come all year round, and watch all kinds and species of birds. Several species are endemic to the area, meaning they can only be found in San Blas and so it’s no wonder tourists flock to the area to see this. It is also in this area where huge crocodiles, jaguars and boa constrictors said to abound.

Apart from these, San Blas also offers beautiful virgin beaches lined with palm trees. Going to San Blas would feel like hitting too many birds in one stone, pun intended.

Lago Zirahuen, Picture Perfect

sherylem — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:00:41 +0000

All Photos are courtesy of Linda Breen Pierce

Considered as Michoacan’s best-kept secret, Lago (lake) Zirahuen is located in the town of Patzcuaro. With a population of about 2,500 local people, the village is another picturesque yet hidden gem of mexico. The discovery of this magnificent lake vista has seen many expats re-locating to the village, preferably building a house with the view of the lake. There are also accomodations available around the town and an exquisite hotel called Zirahuen Forest resort which is perched atop a hill overlooking the lake. Can you imagine the view?

While at Zirahuen, you have the option to enjoy the following activities: hiking, boating (the non-motorized variety), sport fishing, bicycling, and horseback riding.

Caribbean Sea: The dress of the Mexican Nation

Omer — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:13:56 +0000

The peaceful perfection seen in this beautiful picture is the Caribbean Sea, covering the eastern coast of mexico. It has been an inspiration for novelists, painters, and poets since the earliest days of Western Settlement in the Americas, and the romantic dazzle of the sapphire waves as seen here is enough, in our opinion, to help us understand why the sensitive among us find this mass of water so emotionally engaging.

The Caribbean forms many bays, gulfs and coves in the area it delineates, and almost every single one of these places is a miniature paradise, a copy of heaven for those know know how to appreciate beauty. The many islands shaped by the waves are all popular desitnations for tourists, and it is not hard to see why. Like little gems floating in the sunwashed waters of the sea, they dazzle and amaze the mermaids, and the wander-crazed American tourists like.

Biodiversity in Mexico: A Megadiverse Ecosystem

Omer — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:00:50 +0000

mexico is one of the nation’s the biological diversity of which is termed megadiverse. A large number of plants, and animals exist only in the borders of this nation, and a smilar number is only found inside a few other countries in addition to Mexico. Mexico is the home of the Jaguar, the vanilla, and potato.

Approximately 2500 speciaes are protected by mexican laws. In addition, the Mexican state designates a vast part of the country as protected areas where human activity is restricted. Mexico has industrialized somewhat later than many other nations, but this is also an advantage whenm the subject is preservation and protection.

The rich diversity of Mexican flora and fauna is not very well known in the rest of the world. A lot of people are familiar with the wealth of Brazil in this respect or Kenya for instance, yes Mexico is no less blessed either. If your path leads you here, you’ll leave with amazement and boundless satisfaction.

Ajijic, Jalisco: an Uncut Gem in Mexico

Omer — Sat, 16 May 2009 06:00:35 +0000

Ajijic

Photo from Ajijicparadise.com

Ajijic is a small town in the mexican state of Jalisco. The beautiful settlement is a part of the municipality of Chapala, which is located on a large plateau home to the Sierra Madre mountain range.

Ajijic is a wonderful vantage point from which you can admire the spectacular scenes, and the soothing calm of Lake Chapala, to the north of which the town lies.

With about 15000 inhabitants, and a climate that is moderate the whole year around, Ajijic is one of the last places on earth where the touch of humanity has not spoiled the pristine beauty of the environment.

It is expected that the population of Ajijic will keep swelling until the influx of baby boomers from US and Canada subsides.

Photo from www.alwaysonvacation.com

Vacation or Retirement on the Mexican Riviera!

Omer — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:00:54 +0000

If you’re looking for the closest location on earth to paradise, don’t move your eyes to the clouds or mountains. Just a short distance from the Californian border, you have the most exciting touristic experiences offered to you by the kindest people on earth. The mexican Riviera, with its beautiful beaches, sunny weather, and clean air, offers you the experience of a lifetime as you enjoy your vacation.

The beaches, mountains, forests, all form the beautiful landcape of the Riviera with incomparable power and might of spirit. It is as if the land becomes alive in soul and spirit when tended to by Mexicans. To check the truth of all this and beyond a trip to the Riviera is a must.

Pictures courtesy of Flickr.com

Mexico is a Bird Watcher’s Paradise

msj484 — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:00:08 +0000

mexico is a bird watcher’s paradise and is the home to over 1000 of the world’s 8000 species. These are incredible numbers, and not lost on bird watching travelers around the world.

Bird’s have long held a prestigious position in mexican mythology. For instance, it was believed when a soldier died he became a hummingbird and went to live in paradise in the sun. Birds were used to depict time and some were even considered to be bad omens. On ancient Aztec and Mayan pieces of art, birds were always present and symbolic of many things in their day to day life and beliefs.

There are many vacation tours designed especially for bird watching. For example, Puerto Vallarta is the home for over 300 of the 1000 species. In this area, you will be able to see birds that live by the ocean, in the mountains, and in the valley. Daily tours can be arranged at most of the larger hotels and resorts. In La Huerta a tour is available to view a wide range of tropical birds from inside a canoe. Tours in Villas Buena Vida and Rincon de Guayabitos are walking adventures where you can set your own pace.

This is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, a day, or an entire vacation. There are many books available to help you plan any type of session you want, and it is recommended that you always have a plan! Enjoy and learn, there are so many exotic and native birds just awaiting you and your binoculars.