Incredible though it may seem, approximately 440 beaches have been identified along the Mexican coast where one can enjoy the sea, beaches and nature amid fabulous surroundings. The characteristics of the landscape sometimes change within a single region, depending on a number of factors, such as the terrain, the climate, the temperature of the water and its depth, but Mexico offers something for everyone along its extensive shoreline. Facilities for all kinds of water sports are available or you can just relax and sunbathe on the beach, and either stay at a luxury hotel or camp on unspoiled beaches.

Major tourist resorts, such as Cancún, Acapulco, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Bahías de Huatulco, Ixtapa, Los Cabos and Veracruz also offer a variety of nightlife, Mexican and international cuisine and deluxe malls.

Mexico is an ideal place for those interested in archaeology. In the land known as Mesoamerica, major cultures developed over three thousand years ago. The main archaeological sites in the high tableland include Cuicuilco, Teotihuacan. Tula and the Great Temple.

Outstanding sites in the Oaxaca region include Monte Albán, Mitla and Lambityeco.
For those wishing to find out more about the Mayan world, visiting Chichén Itza and Uzmal in the Yucatán and Palenque and Bonampak in Chiapas is a must.
On the Gulf Coast, El Tajín and the La Venta Museum Park are well worth exploring.

In the west of Mexico, visiting the Purépecha ceremonial stone structures is a rewarding experience. Finally, the city of Paquimé in Chihuahua is a fascinating example of the cultures in northern Mexico.

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