Mexico has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and there are plenty of choices of resorts to suit every taste and budget, however, there are some things you should consider before putting your money down on your beach vacation.
Mexico's beaches are no longer just for the well-to-do. Today, resorts on the country's Pacific and Caribbean coasts offer something for every taste, and budget. Even during the high season (October through May), room rates at the poshest resorts can start as low as $150 per night. What's more, most Americans can make the trip to Mexico in little more than a two-hour flight.
Nearly 100 miles of beautiful white-sand beaches with brilliant turquoise colored water are located just South of Cancun. Called the Riviera Maya or Mayan Riviera, this world-renowned paradise offers mangroves and lagoons, ancient Mayan cities, ecological reserves and the world's second largest coral reef.
The Mayan Riviera runs along the Caribbean coastline of the state of Quintana Roo. Beginning 32 km south of Cancun, in Puerto Morelos, it extends down to Punta Allen, a fishing village within the Sian Ka'an Reserve.
Cancun, in the state of Quintana Roo, was previously a long strip of forest flanked by beaches. Cancun's history as a resort area dates back only to 1970, when the Mexican government chose the spot for development as a tourist destination. It is now the biggest resort area in the country, with a population near 500 000, but receiving over 3 million visitors annually.
Puerto Vallarta is one of the more well known, particularly among divers who travel to the area for the migration of humpbacked whales each winter.
Acapulco is another Pacific Coast favorite, with a huge collection of Mexico beach resorts all along the shore.
Cancun is divided into three distinct areas. "Ciudad Cancun" (Cancun City), a somewhat typical Mexican town on the mainland, contrasts strikingly with the impressive hotel zone, "Isla Cancun" (Cancun Island). There is also an ecological reserve with mangroves and lagoons.
Mexico's beaches are no longer just for the well-to-do. Today, resorts on the country's Pacific and Caribbean coasts offer something for every taste, and budget. Even during the high season (October through May), room rates at the poshest resorts can start as low as $150 per night. What's more, most Americans can make the trip to Mexico in little more than a two-hour flight.
Nearly 100 miles of beautiful white-sand beaches with brilliant turquoise colored water are located just South of Cancun. Called the Riviera Maya or Mayan Riviera, this world-renowned paradise offers mangroves and lagoons, ancient Mayan cities, ecological reserves and the world's second largest coral reef.
The Mayan Riviera runs along the Caribbean coastline of the state of Quintana Roo. Beginning 32 km south of Cancun, in Puerto Morelos, it extends down to Punta Allen, a fishing village within the Sian Ka'an Reserve.
Cancun, in the state of Quintana Roo, was previously a long strip of forest flanked by beaches. Cancun's history as a resort area dates back only to 1970, when the Mexican government chose the spot for development as a tourist destination. It is now the biggest resort area in the country, with a population near 500 000, but receiving over 3 million visitors annually.
Puerto Vallarta is one of the more well known, particularly among divers who travel to the area for the migration of humpbacked whales each winter.
Acapulco is another Pacific Coast favorite, with a huge collection of Mexico beach resorts all along the shore.
Cancun is divided into three distinct areas. "Ciudad Cancun" (Cancun City), a somewhat typical Mexican town on the mainland, contrasts strikingly with the impressive hotel zone, "Isla Cancun" (Cancun Island). There is also an ecological reserve with mangroves and lagoons.
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