Guadalajara Vacations

Guadalajara should be a part of your Mexico vacation itinerary if you want to immerse yourself in authentic Mexican culture. This place does not have as many beach attractions as the other places but they have picturesque sceneries and a lot of mariachi bands during their unique festivals. The Independence Day on September 16 is the date of the Encuentro International del Mariachi which is the biggest international mariachi band shows but the celebration lasts the whole month where there are shows and parties almost every day. Visitors to this city are treated to the best sightseeing, dining and shopping. You can go on a tour of the city and see the rich 17th century and Victorian buildings and cathedrals. The gastronomic delights of Mexico are available for you to taste at many local restaurants throughout Guadalajara. For those who crave the beach, though, the beaches of Guadalajara offer endless sun and white sand. This city has a lot to add to your list of Mexico vacation memories.

The Gray Whales of Mexico

The sight of whales frolic playing or cavorting or even just plainly swimming in the waters never fails to evoke a sense of admiration and marvel. These giant mammals go to the Sea of Cortez every year during fall to escape the winter of Northern Bering and give birth in the tropical waters of the Pacific where they can also find a lot of food. It is best to watch these whales swimming with their babies in Magdalena Bay which is located just a little off the coast of Los Cabos. Although San Ignacio is more famous for whale watching, there is a higher chance of seeing whales in Los Cabos than any other place in Baja during the whale season from end of December to end of March. Whale watching tours make sure strict rules and guidelines are followed in order to ensure that the whales are not harmed. When planning your Mexico vacation, dont fail to include whale watching in your itinerary.

Unforgettable Sites in the Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya conjures visions of the centuries old archaeological sites that Mexico is well known for. There, one can find the old cities of the ancient Mayans. Visit one of the most majestic cities is Chichen Itza which was the former capital of the Mayan empire and climb up to the top of the Castillo, the grand pyramid or most importantly, visit the observatory where astronomers formulated one of the most accurate calendars. Tulum which is the only walled city of the Mayan empire as well as the only Mayan city built near the ocean is worth visiting too. Other than this, though there are tourist sites and adventure activities that will interest visitors. Xcaret is an ecological park that has a Mayan theme while Xel-Ha has many caves, coves and lagoons that you can explore and swim in. Or otherwise, go on a day tour of Isla Mujeres that has a Mayan temple and several watersports or Isla Contoy with its sandy white beaches and lush palm trees. Mexico vacations are definitely a learning experience when you include the Riviera Maya.

Cabo San Lucas Vacations

Cabo San Lucas is a great vacation destination and should be a part of your Mexico vacation itinerary. This place has stretches of beautiful white sand beaches and several restaurants. One of the best places to fish for tuna and marlin is Cabo San Lucas and in fact, it hosts the biggest marlin fishing competition in the world with a jackpot prize of $1,000,000. Cabo San Lucas is also the best place to go whale watching to look at the gray whales that go to the warm waters of Cabo to give birth and wait out the winter in these waters that are rich with their food. It is such an unforgettable experience to see these giant marine mammals with their calves frolicking in the turquoise waters of Cabo San Lucas. One important date to remember too is October 12 which is the feast of the patron saint of Todos Santos that features festival sports music, fair, dancing and authentic Mexican food. Whatever you may opt to do in Cabo San Lucas, it is surely one that will rack up more memories of an unforgettable Mexico trip.