Each destination link also includes tour and vacation package information.
Mexico has incredible history, culture and nature so no matter what you enjoy doing on vacation, you will find something here. If you enjoy history, various Aztec and Mayan ruins are located within driving distance to both Mexico City or The Mayan Rivera. From Mexico City the Aztec ruins of Teotihuacán are easily accesable and truly and amazing experience. In the Riviera Maya, Chichen Itza, one of the new 7 wonders of the world, is worth the day trip. Click here for more information about Mexico If you're more interested in culture and experiencing Mexico with locals you have many options. Merida is located in the heart of the yucatan and a wonderful place to spend 3-4 days. Many tourists use it as a starting point to visit other Mayan sites in the area such as Uxmal or the Puuc Route. There are many other colonial towns that have managed to retain their cultural endearments. Some of our favorites are Oaxaca, Queretaro, Guadalajara
.
Mexico has amazing beaches if you're the type who likes to relax with a good book and some sand on your vacation. Places like Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta and Cancun
all have large tourist infrastructure and are easily accessible from anywhere in the world.
We hope you enjoy planning your trip to Mexico. Please contact us for more information or for a custom package designed just for you or your group! |
Oaxaca is well known for its indigenous peoples and cultures, there are more than 16 officially recognized by the government. This is a wonderful place for nature lovers as it has some of the largest biodiversity in Mexico. There are ruins, waterfalls, lakes, rivers and beaches but the most amazing are the quant, indigenous towns that are full of color and life. A visit to Oaxaca is a visit you will never forget! We have many trips to this area and we can also build a custom trip for you. Things to see and do while in Oaxaca: Historic Center – The center of Oaxaca is a World Heritage Site and has buildings such as the Plaza de Armas, Almeda de Leon Plaza, a beautiful Cathedral and the Templo de Santo Domingo. Templo de Santo Domingo – A beautiful church and former monastery. It has baroque ecclesiastical architecture and includes wonderful maize of courtyards, cloisters and other rooms. Cuisine – Oaxaca is famous for coffee, chocolate and many other delicacies! The mole here is unique to other regions in Mexico, some say Oaxaca has the best mole in the whole country! Guelaguetza – An annual cultural celebration in July that includes parades, food, traditional dancing and colorful costumes. It is one of the most wonderful festivals in the country. Day of the dead Oaxaca – We all know about day of the dead but it is truly amazing to witness it in Oaxaca since so many colorful and cultural indigenous communities are in the area and each have a different way of celebrating. Surrounding Oaxaca City and in the state of Oaxaca: Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla – Two pre-Hispanic sites with a series of caves and rock formations showing evidence of nomadic hunter-gatherers turning to farming due to cave drawings and other artifacts. Hierve del Agua = Natural spring with interesting formations and healing qualities. Monte Alban – A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring a Zapotec City that is more than 2,500 years old built on top of a mountain side. Beaches - Puerto Escondidto has wonderful surfing. Teotitlan de Valle – Here is a wonderful place full of culture and color. They make genuine Zapotecan rugs with natural dies and incredible quality. San Bartolo Coyotepec – Here they make the famous black pottery from clay only found in Oaxaca. Mitla – One of the most important archeological sites in Oaxaca and the religious center of the Zapotec culture. It has many well restored structures and worth the day trip. Tule Tree – Just outside of Oaxaca City and on the road to Mitla lies the largest tree in Mexico with the stoutest trunk of any tree in the world. It was place on a UNESCO tentative list of World Heritage Sites.
- Tours that include this destination:
Mexico City, Oaxaca, Chiapas Yucatan
Oaxaca
- View location at
Google Maps - More info on
Mexico Tourism Board
  
Adventures MexicoTel: +52 (999) 925-1700 Fax: +52 (999) 925-1700 C.10 #374C Pedregales de Tanlum Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. |
|
  |
||||||||||||
