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Information About Mexico |
Capital: Mexico City
Official Language: Spanish
Currency: Mexican Peso
Mexico located in the southern point of North America, is a charming travel spot with stunning natural contrasts. Mexico is bounded by USA to the north, by the Pacific to the west, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean to the east and by Guatemala and Belize to the south. Undulating plateaus, snow capped volcanoes, vast desert regions, tropical jungle lands and some finest beaches dot the Mexican lands. The cities offer a unique blend of classic and modern. The ancient Aztec ruins and the colonial towns and church buildings arouse historical interest. Mexico is the most populous Spanish speaking countries in the world. Mexican fests and festivals are celebrated with great zeal and gusto. Mexicans are renowned for their cordial and friendly nature.
Major Cities of Mexico
Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. Other major cities of Mexico are Acapulco, Aguascalientes, Chihuahua, Ecatepec, Juarez, Leon, Merida, Monterrey, Nezahualcoyotl, Puebla, San Luis Potosi, Tijuana and Tlalnepantla. Mexico City located in the Valley of Mexico, was the epicenter of Aztec empire in the ancient periods. Mexico city is the
financial, economic and cultural center of North America. There are enormous variety of shopping options in the city with plenty of fruit markets, bazaars, boutiques, fashion jewelries and shopping malls. The nightlife is vibrant and various adventurous events like ice-skating, horse racing and golf can make exciting day activities. There are numerous historical, cultural and archaeological sites to view upon. Several Parks, gardens and natural reserves are spots of rest and relaxation. The city is wonderful with residential areas and colonial districts. Coyoacan Central Plaza is a sophisticated place with exquisite shops, vendors and other fanfares. The street houses a good number of celebrity mansions. Monterray is the third largest city located in the Sierra Madre mountain region of northwest Mexico. It is a great business center with some of the major American companies. Situated on Acapulco Bay, Acapulco is a famous beach resort in Mexico. Some fabulous adventure sports like skydiving, angling, parachute sailing, water-skiing and golf takes place over here.
Tourist Attractions of Mexico
The Centro Historico or Historic Center around the Plaza de la Constitution of Mexico City is a prime tourist attraction with several governmental offices and colonial buildings embodying distinct Spanish flavor. Cathedral Metropolitana and National Palace are superb examples of gothic and Barouque architectures. The National Palace, built on the ruins of the Palace of Montezuma, now holds the office of the President of the Republic. Templo Mayor archaeological site is located in the center of Mexico City. Templo Mayor embodies partial ruins of the sacred complex of Tenochtitlan, which was demolished by the Spaniards in the 1520s. Museo Nacional de Antropologia, in Chapultepec Park exhibits fascinating collection of anthropological artifacts like the Aztec Sun Stone and Calendar Stone. Potteries, textiles and exquisite traditional Mexican collectibles deck up the various halls of the museum. Other notable Mexican museums include Museo Franz Mayer, Museo de Arte Moderno and Museo Frida Kahlo. Bosque de Chapultepec in the west of Mexico City is a sprawling area and one of the most visited tourist destination of Mexico. There is the historical Chapultepec Park that witnessed the Maximilian rule. Anthropology Museum, Chapultepec Fun Fair and several other entertainment and cultural centers are situated here. Museum of Contemporary Art is aprime tourist attraction of Monterray . One of the famous Mexican University, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey is situated here. Monterrey also offers astounding natural vistas with the Sierra Madre Mountain Range and some beautiful caves and waterfalls situated on the outskirts of the city.
Getting Around Mexico
Mexico City houses some of the major Mexican airlines. There are more than fifty airports in Mexico with regular passenger flights. Aeromexico and Mexicana offer international as well as domestic flights. Travel by train is not popular and is limited only in northern and central Mexico. Train services are available from the border to Mexico City to Oaxaca and Copper Canyon Railway. Long distance buses locally termed as camiones are the most common and well-served public transport. They connect even to the remote areas. Two classes of bus namely first (primera) and second (segunda) offer long distance travels. First-class have reserved seats, videos and air conditioning. Second class buses halt in more places and take longer travel periods. Taxis and car hires are also available in the major centers. Instances of robberies and other serious assaults in cars and taxis have been traced in the northwest and especially in the state of Sinaloa. So one should be very cautious while hiring a private car or a taxi.
Precautions in Mexico
Though Mexico is a safe and peaceful place for the tourists but the crowded tourist areas specially the beach resorts, are targeted by hooligans. There are incidents of thefts, kidnappings and sexual assaults to many of these areas. Vilolent drug trading takes place in Sinaloa and the northern states. Travelers should be well alert while traveling to these areas and take extra caution at night.
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