Mexico what sea washes. What is the ocean in mexico. Dangerous and non-tourist areas

Geography of Mexico
Mexico as seen from space
    Our house Casa Manana is a spacious two-storey villa, which actually stands on the beach. Going down from the veranda, you immediately find yourself on the warm white sand. And, despite the fact that the house is surrounded by hotels, the beach near the house is quiet and not crowded. Mostly vacationers walk along the Mayan Riviera beach, which stretches for many kilometers from Cancun to Tulum. There are few swimmers, although the water temperature reached 27 degrees. Either everyone was frightened by rumors about sharks, or there was too much grass from the reef, but vacationers preferred hiking rather than water treatments.
    All around mexico is the sea or the ocean for a lazy rest and complete unity with the local unhurried rhythm of life. But there are enough places where you can spend time, as well as touch the history of the ancient Mayan civilization. These are a variety of natural parks and adventure parks, as well as an amazing underground world of caves, lakes and rivers. There are quite a few ancient Mayan cities in the area, the biggest known ones are Chichen Itza, Tulum and Coba. All of them are located no more than two hours from Cancun.
    We diversified our lazy rest with a trip to the Xcaret park, as well as a trip to Chichen Itza.
    Xcaret is a natural park that has everything to fully enjoy the local flora and fauna. Here is an aquarium, which represents the life of the reef, a piece of the tropics with butterflies, and underground rivers that you can swim through by renting equipment (vest, fins and a mask). Of the local representatives of the animal world in the park, you can see cougars, jaguars, manatees, crocodiles, and various tropical birds.
The coastline of the bay is indented. Because of the predominantly low coastlines, the coastline is often changed by hurricanes. There are many wetlands in the lowland coastal areas.
The bottom near the coast is sandy, pebbly-sandy, with depth - silty-sandy, silty and clayey.
In the shelf zone of the northwestern part of the bay, there are rich oil and gas fields, the development of which has repeatedly led to environmental disasters associated with pollution of the waters of the bay by spilled oil.
However, the ecology of many areas of the World Ocean is under the pressure of intense pollution by traces and waste of human activity, and no Osmo aqua filters will save the living world from death if we are not aware of the harm and danger of our actions.
The fauna and flora of the Gulf of Mexico, as befits a warm-water reservoir, is very rich and diverse. In shallow coastal waters, zooplankton is rapidly developing, which is the basis of the food chain of the local fauna. The conditions for the flourishing of microorganisms are created by well-warmed coastal waters and the richness of water with microelements washed off from the lowland areas of the land. Further, in open waters, there is much less zooplankton; here, the density of life is also less.
Macroalgae are represented by tortoiseshell thalassia, cymodocea and some other species.
Bottom life is richly represented by numerous mollusks, incl. cephalopods, shellfish, as well as echinoderms (starfish, hedgehogs), crustaceans (spiny lobsters, crabs, hermit crabs, shrimps and small crustaceans of various species). Lots of sea worms, snakes and other invertebrate aquatic animals.
Of the mammals of the Gulf of Mexico, several species of dolphins can be noted. Humpback whales and sperm whales occasionally swim here.
Fish in the Gulf of Mexico are represented by a large number of species. Small fish come to feast on numerous plankton, as well as the main commercial object of the bay - fish of the herring family - medkhen. This is a medium-sized herring (up to 50 cm), forming huge shoals in surface waters. There is a lot of American sardinella, alasha sardinella here.
Other predatory fish are busy hunting for herrings - bluefish, swordfish, marlin, sharks. Large fish hunt, also, tuna and dolphins. Among the bottom fish, one can note the yellow-tailed and black-backed flounder, gray croakers (relatives of the Black Sea croakers). Near the mouth of the Mississippi, many fish live that are not afraid of desalination - tarpons, all the same croakers and even gray bull sharks. These predators were met in the riverbed far from the mouth.
The main objects of fishing are medkhen, tuna, oysters, lobsters. In places, sharks are intensively hunted, especially some varieties of gray sharks (soup, silk, etc.). The tender, fatty meat of these boneless fish is valued, and especially the fins.
Sea turtles, numerous earlier in the waters of the bay, are now becoming less and less common. However, here you can still find species such as green, loggerhead, hawksbill.
Sport fishing is carried out on blue marlin, swordfish, sharks.
There are also accidents associated with the attack of large sharks on bathers. So, in February 2011, a shark bit a tourist from Canada on the beach in Cancun (Mexico). Fortunately, the woman survived.
At the same resort in March 2011, our compatriot suffered from shark teeth. The shark's teeth left a lacerated wound on her leg, but the Russian woman's life is out of danger (more on these cases here).
Most incidents with sharks occur due to non-observance of elementary precautions by vacationers in the sea or ocean of swimming.

Packages and tours

about country

- the embodiment of an ideal tourist destination: the country not only meets the most optimistic expectations of travelers, but also surprises with unexpected discoveries. The country, whose history spans three millennia, boasts an amazing cultural and spiritual heritage. Ancient cities of powerful civilizations (Aztec, Olmec and Maya), a vibrant, distinctive culture that united the traditions of numerous regions of the country, colonial treasures, magnificent beaches that are among the best beaches in the world, lush tropical nature, original, world-famous cuisine make Mexico a dream any tourist.

Tequila, cheerful Mexicans in sombreros, human-sized cacti are just the tip of the iceberg that hides the real wealth of the country: living Indian cultures, unique architectural monuments, natural wonders and a special atmosphere filled with ancient magic. Participate in a pagan mass, learn one of the beautiful Indian legends, climb to the top of the pyramid, see with your own eyes the new wonder of the world Chichen Itza, dive into the underwater world of the second largest barrier reef in the world, walk around the most populous city on the planet Mexico City - to explore Mexico it takes more than one trip.

It has truly unique opportunities for all types of tourism. Among the most popular entertainments: historical excursions, beach holidays, diving (Cozumel Island, Marietas Islands near Puerto Vallarta); caving, swimming in the cenote, descent into the caves on the ropes (Yucatan Peninsula); mystical cleansing ceremonies in the Mayan tradition; ecotourism (boating in the mangroves on the Riviera Maya, Xcaret Ecopark, hiking in the Sierra Madre mountains, etc.), folklore evenings, visiting tequila factories, nightclubs in Cancun, Acapulco and many others.

(United Mexican States) - a state in the south of North America, washed by the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Mexico is a federal republic of 31 states and the capital federal district.

Square- 1958.2 thousand km2.
Population- 89.95 million people, mostly Mexicans.
Official language- Spanish.
Religion- mainly Catholicism.
Head of State and Government- the president.
Legislature- bicameral parliament (Senate and Chamber of Deputies).
Capital- Mexico City.
Currency unit- Mexican peso.

Time: Behind Moscow by 9 hours. From the first Sunday in April to October is summer time.

Subtropical in the north, tropical in the south. The average annual air temperature in the resort areas and in areas located no higher than 1700 meters above sea level is +25° C. At the resorts, the air temperature ranges from +22° C to +35° C during the year. In Mexico City and in the mountainous regions of the country during the winter months, the daily air temperature can drop to +16 ° C. It should also be borne in mind that the difference between night and day temperatures in some regions of Mexico can be 20 °. The rainy season lasts from June to September; increased rainfall is most felt along the Gulf Coast.

Nature and geography

Occupying an area of ​​almost 2 million square meters. km, Mexico is shaped like a loop, stretched from northwest to southeast, narrowing closer to the isthmus of Tehuantepec (Tehuantepec) and expanding again in the Yucatan. In the west and south, the territory of Mexico is washed by the Pacific Ocean. The California Peninsula and the mainland are separated by the Gulf of California. The eastern coast of Mexico is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and the eastern coast of the Yucatan protrudes into the Caribbean Sea. The country's land borders separate it from the United States in the north and from Guatemala and Belize in the southeast.

Mexico is a mountainous country. Two mountain ranges in the north and south of the country frame a group of wide plateaus in central Mexico known as the Altiplano Central. In the south, the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains stretch across the territory of the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca to the isthmus of Tehuantepec. From the isthmus, a narrow line of lowlands runs along the Pacific coast to Guatemala. Behind these lowlands are the highlands of Chiapas, which pass into the territory of hot tropical rainforests, which also stretch to Guatemala. The plains and lowlands of the Yucatan Peninsula are covered with tropical savannas.

Due to the geographical position in Mexico, there are countless natural and vegetative zones, and the mountainous landscape contributes to the creation of microclimatic zones. Despite the potentially great ecological diversity, the impact of human activity is felt here. Before the Spanish conquest, almost 2/3 of the country was covered with forests. Today, forests remain only on 1/5 of the territory of Mexico, mainly in the east and south. Increasingly expanding livestock grazing areas are forcing wild animals such as cougars, deer and coyotes to seek refuge in isolated areas. However, armadillos, hares and snakes are very common, and in the tropical forests of the south and east there are howler monkeys and spider monkeys, jaguars, ocelots, tapirs, anteaters, wild pigs, deer, parrots, toucans, and some tropical reptiles such as the boa constrictor, although all these inhabitants of the forests are oppressed.

The climate in Mexico varies according to the topography of the area, namely, it is hot and humid on both coasts of the country, but inland, for example, in Guadalajara or Mexico City, the climate is drier and more temperate. The hot and humid season is from May to October, with the hottest and wettest months being from June to September. Low-lying coastal strips receive more rainwater than inland areas. December to February is the coldest time of the year. It is during this period that cold north winds blow, sometimes forcing the air temperature to drop below zero.

If you want to be alone with nature, then you are on the right track. Mexico is an incomparable mosaic of ecosystems, as it is the fourth most biodiverse country in the world. In Mexico, there are 58 national parks and biosphere reserves, not counting the many beautiful corners of nature:

• If you want to see whales, take a trip to Mar de Cortés, the name given to the Gulf of California in Mexico. From Guamas (Sonora) to La Paz (Baja California) there are hundreds of islands where seabirds nest.
• If you want a different experience, take the train from Los Mochis to Chihuahua and stop in the towns of Bauchivo, Divisadero and Creele to explore the Barrancas del Cobre (Copper Gorge), Urique and Batopilas. Copper Gorge is four times longer and one and a half times deeper than the famous Colorado Canyon.
• The large central plateau contains some of the highest peaks on the continent. The Popocatepetl Volcano invariably attracts lovers of mountains and adventures. The ascent can be started in the village of Tlamacas.
• Every winter, tens of millions of royal butterflies fly to Mexico to escape the northern cold. Only one of their reserves, located in the vicinity of Zitacuaro (Michoacán), is allowed to visit.
• Seven of the world's eight sea turtle species choose Mexican beaches to lay their eggs. Watching this is a privilege that nature grants only to those who know how to respect her. To visit these reserves, you need permission from the Ministry of Fisheries or the accompaniment of professional guides.
• Southern Mexico is the largest rainforest region north of the Amazon. There you can visit the biosphere reserve in Montes Azules (Blue Mountains), get acquainted with the surroundings of the city of Tenosique (Tabasco) or Palenque. Do not miss the opportunity to go to the Montebello Lagoons or take a boat trip from the archaeological site of Chiapa de Corso to the Sumidero Gorge (Chiapas). Not at all like these foggy forests is the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve, located near the city of Escuintla (Chiapas). This is one of the few places where you can see the quetzal bird - the most beautiful bird in the world.
• The entire Yucatan Peninsula is a real miracle of nature. Tropical forests and pastures come close to the Caribbean Sea, here is the second largest coral reef in the world. All these ecosystems are located in the Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve (Quintana Roo state), south of Tulum.

Many of the aforementioned places are under state protection, and in order to keep them intact, access to them may be limited. Before setting off, check with the travel agency of the respective state capital.

Helpful information

Holidays and non-working days:
September 16 (Declaration of Independence Day (1810), November 1-2 (All Souls' Day), December 12 (Our Lady of Guadalupe Day), December 25 (Christmas). In addition to these holidays, the country celebrates Holy Week (March or April) ; Carnival is very popular, it takes place in March or February.

Climate:
Subtropical in the north, tropical in the south. In the Mexican Highlands, it is usually cooler than on the coast, where the air temperature does not drop below +20 C even in winter. In the northern part of Mexico, light snow falls in winter. In the resorts (Acapulco) the temperature is from +22 C (in winter) to +35 C (in summer). Usually, a distinction is made between dry and wet seasons, which are formed under the influence of tropical cyclones, which bring heavy rainfall, and sometimes reach destructive force. The rainy season falls on June-September and is especially pronounced on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.

Language:
The official language is Spanish (Mexico is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world). In addition, local ethnic groups speak their native languages ​​(Nahuatl, Maya, Otomi, Zapotec, etc.). English is widely spoken.

Currency:

The monetary unit is the Mexican peso. In circulation there are banknotes of 100, 50, 20 and 10 pesos and coins of 50, 20, 10 and 5 centavos (cents). 1 peso = 100 centavos (cents). The import of foreign currency is not limited (the declaration is required), national - no more than 5 thousand pesos. The export of imported foreign currency is allowed, national - no more than 5 thousand pesos.

Currency exchange:
Banks are open from 9.00 to 17.00 on weekdays and from 9.00 to 14.00 on Saturday. Banks are closed on Sunday. Currency can also be exchanged at large hotels, airports, and currency exchange offices.

What to take with you:
Sun protection, warm clothes (if the tour includes a visit to the mountains), comfortable clothes and shoes for visiting archaeological sites, a swimsuit. You can buy a sun hat in Mexico itself.

Purchases
Tequila (the most famous brands are Jose Cuervo, Sauza, etc.). Taxco is famous for its original high-quality silver jewelry, wicker baskets and painted wooden animal figurines, San Cristobal de las Casas for handmade woven products and embroidered shirts, Morelia for sweets, Guadalajara for handmade Huichol Indian souvenirs, Zacatecas for woven bedspreads and cactus sweets, Merida - blouses, jewelry, hammocks of all colors and sizes.

Customs regulations:
Prohibited import: fruits, vegetables, plants, cuttings and seeds of plants, flowers; medicines that the passenger does not use; psychotropic substances; pornographic publications. It is forbidden to export: archaeological valuables, antiques, rare animals and birds, their skins and stuffed animals, national currency over 10 thousand US dollars. Duty-free import: personal items (clothing, toilet items, etc.), cigarettes - up to 200 pcs. (or up to 50 cigars, or up to 250 grams of tobacco), alcoholic beverages - up to 3 liters, household appliances, photo, audio, radio and video equipment, sports equipment 1 item per person, souvenirs and gifts, the value of which does not exceed 300 US dollars. When leaving Mexico - $18 per passenger, excluding children under 2 years of age and transit passengers.

Electricity:
Mains voltage 110/127 volts.

Connection:
International calls are extremely expensive due to the high 49% tax. It is recommended to use the telephone if it is possible for your correspondent to pay, even in this case a high service tax will be added to his account.

The shops:
Shops are open from 10.00. until 22.00. Break for the traditional "siesta" from 14.00. until 16.00. Payment by credit cards is possible. VAT (IVA) in Mexico is 15%. By law, it must be included in the price, but in some expensive hotels, prices do not include tax.

National cuisine, drinks:
Mexican cuisine is famous for its culinary traditions all over the world. Some dishes may seem a little spicy at first, but you will still appreciate their taste. As a rule, national dishes are not complete without at least one of three typical components: tortillas (corn tortillas), beans and hot chili peppers.

Appetizers are ingenious, as everything is simple. Actually, most popular snacks - nachos, quesadillas, tacos, tostados, chimichangas - are all the same unleavened corn tortillas (not only from corn, but also from wheat "imported" by the Spaniards) with fillings from corn, beans, peppers, cheeses, meat minced meat with tomatoes, for example, picadillo.

Soups with seafood, legumes, and spices are common. Salt, chili and tortillas must be on the table. Hot dishes are prepared from several types of meat, goulash olla podrida, fried beef ribbons with bean garnish, carne asado, and even the famous chili con carne, which are held in real championships, are popular. Again, hot cakes with fillings: empanadas reminiscent of our dumplings or kulebyaki, which were once a simple omelette, and then turned into a kind of enchiladas rolls, burritos, thick as packs on the back of a donkey. Well, for lovers of antiquity - fragrant tamales, steamed pieces of corn dough, wrapped in a leaf of corn on the cob and poured over with a sauce of your choice.

The most famous Mexican dessert is the sweet royal bread rosca de reyes, the core of which is filled with dried fruit, and a chrysalis is placed inside, symbolizing the Christ child and the onset of the fiesta.

Tips: It is customary to leave in restaurants, bars, porters, taxi drivers, etc. - 10% of the total bill.

Safety: The hotel zone is a quiet and safe part of the city, but the usual precautions, as in any foreign city, will not be superfluous.

Health: Most hotels, especially high-end hotels, have purified and potable water, but it is still recommended to use industrial bottled drinking water, which is sold in all grocery stores and bars.

Emergency Phones: Police, ambulance, fire brigade and other emergencies - 06.

Mexico map

Friends who are going to relax in Mexico or are just interested in it, today we have a note about "delicious", namely, a review Mexican resorts And beaches.

Man on the beach
arms outstretched,
crucified in the sun.

Albert Camus
"Notes of the Absurdist"

I guess that many people dream of Mexican beaches, anticipating a long-awaited vacation. Today this trend is becoming more and more popular. Why Mexico, why is it attractive? Firstly, it is exotic: in addition to chic beaches, vacationers are waiting for at least bright unusual cities and mysterious Mexican pyramids. Secondly, when in our homeland the cold does not hit the tooth, there is grace here: it is warm, the birds sing, the palm trees rustle, in general, paradise, and nothing more. Thirdly, Mexico offers resorts for every taste: the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific coast, and, of course, the Caribbean Sea. Not bad, right? Looks like it's time to think about tickets))

What resorts have we visited?

For six months of traveling in Mexico, Andryusiks and I managed to visit several resorts: Veracruz, Puerto Angel, Cancun, Puerto Escondido, Riviera Maya. Yes, this is not a complete list, but we visited the most popular paradise and not so corners among tourists. I will describe them all in the order in which they were on our route.

Veracruz and Boca del Rio

The description of Veracruz will rather be a warning about where you don’t need to go, unless, of course, you want to get utterly disappointed by the sea you see.

Why did we go to Veracruz? Because I liked the name and there was time for the trip. If you have only a couple of weeks in your arsenal and want to not only lie by the sea, but also see interesting places, you definitely shouldn’t waste time on the port city of Veracruz. I heard that we were not the only ones who fell for a beautiful name and more or less decent photos on the net. Don't fall for the same hook.

Veracruz is a port city in the state of the same name, on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, a three-hour drive from Puebla. In fact, this is a resort for locals with a very dirty sea in all shades of gray and the same sand. What the Mexicans see in him is a mystery to me. Rumor has it that this is an inexpensive option to spend a vacation at least by some sea. But is it not for the sake of this that we fly 14 hours by plane?

If you still find yourself in these parts and want to swim (you hardly want to on the city beach), go to the suburbs of Veracruz - Boca del Rio - to Mocambo beach. The sea is cleaner and the atmosphere is more pleasant.

Puerto Escondido

After the failure in Veracruz, Andryusiks and I were waiting for a series of beaches on the Pacific coast. How we wanted to see him! And he did not disappoint us!

The first Pacific resort was the town Puerto Escondido located in the state of Oaxaca. Tourists usually travel here from Oaxaca de Juarez, which is about a five-hour bus ride.

Puerto Escondido is more like a village with not too developed infrastructure. However, the bus station, supermarket, hotels and restaurants are available. People come here for a measured relaxing holiday, surfing and unity with nature. Most of all, this place is liked by young people, who find a special hippie atmosphere here.

Puerto Escondido pleased us, amazed and surprised us precisely with its beaches. Cute cozy coves, palm thickets, picturesque rocks, emerald water, pleasant sand, huge waves for surfers, excursions to dolphins and turtles - this is an incomplete set of advantages of the local beaches. More than others we liked Carisaliyo and Sicatela. It turned out that the second beach is known for its waves among surfers almost all over the world.

Puerto Angel and surroundings

Not far from Puerto Escondido, literally an hour and a half away, on the shores of the same Pacific Ocean, there is a whole scattering of places that are ready to give tourists all their warmth and beauty. The only pity is that few people look here, being in pursuit of the Caribbean Sea, which we will talk about later. Basically, there are Americans who know all the secret places here, and, believe me, they won’t rest anywhere.

In this placer you can find a resort town Puerto Angel, villages Mazunte And San Agustinyo and a few more uncrowded beaches and bays. We came here one day from Puerto Escondido, but you can live here for a week, or two, and much more, if there is no fear of being almost completely separated from civilization. It is in these parts that you can find completely wild beaches, where there will be no hotels, no bungalows, no people, no cafes with soft drinks. The rest are also quite nice and not crowded with sunbathing and bathing bodies. I would describe many of the local beaches in one word - idyll.

Of all the above, Andryusiks and I liked the coast of Puerto Angel the least (this does not mean at all that it is bad and ugly there), we liked the most San Agustinio beach and deserted Camaron bay.

What is the conclusion can be done about Mexican beaches in the Pacific? Maybe the resorts of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel and their surroundings are not the most popular among tourists, but, in my opinion, more than worthy! Sheboldasik and Andryusiks recommend))

Cancun

So we got to the most burning beach topic!

Cancun- the largest and most famous Mexican resort on the Caribbean coast. It is also considered one of the best in the world. This treasure is located on the Yucatan Peninsula, in the state of Quintana Roo. Many tourists just for the sake of this resort and go to distant lands. Why and why? It's all about the unique sea. Believe me, you must see it with your own eyes, because no words are enough to describe the beauty of the combination of white sand and incredibly blue sea.

It was a revelation to me that Cancun may not be as expensive as it is commonly believed. The thing is that, quite definitely, Cancun is divided by an invisible wall in two: an expensive and touristy Hotel Zone and an ordinary, unremarkable city. It is in the latter that you can and should stop if you are interested in a budget option for staying at the famous resort.

Concerning beaches, then there are a lot of them and they are different: with and without waves, beautiful and not very beautiful, with and without algae, crowded and almost lonely. I think that along the twenty-kilometer coastal strip, everyone will find their ideal piece of beach.

Which beaches do you like the most? Playa Delfines made a good impression, despite the crowds of bathers. Gaviota Azul also took a look. In fact, all beaches are good in their own way, especially at 9-20 km.

Isle of Women (Isla Mujeres)

Not far from Cancun, in the waters of the Caribbean Sea, another resort corner lurks - island of women or in spanish Isla Mujeres. Someone prefers it to the famous neighbor, someone just goes there for a day to unwind and change the situation. All the more swim something just twenty minutes on the ferry.

The island is quite small and almost all tourist features are concentrated in its northern part. The rest of the territory is at the disposal of the Mexicans, who simply live, work, grow, study, etc. Only a few hotels can be found along the western edge, but on our visit they looked completely deserted.

Beaches Isla Mujeres is not so hot, even the one in the north (where most tourists hang out). Which beach on the Island of Women did Andriusiks and I like the most? No. I liked the east coast of the island, but it is impossible to swim there because of the rocks and strong waves, except to look at the cool landscapes.

Riviera Maya - Playa del Carmen

By the end of our journey, Andryusiks and I reached the Riviera Maya. Many tourists are puzzling over which beaches to prefer: those in Cancun or those near one of the cities of the Riviera. Let's first understand what is what.

Riviera Maya- This is the coastal strip of the Caribbean Sea from Cancun in the north to Tulum in the south (including the latter), dotted with small resort towns. It stretches as far as 100 kilometers and it is here that such resorts of Mexico as Puerto Aventuras, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel Island, Akumal, Tulum are located. We only visited Playa and Tulum.

So, Playa del Carmen. As you guessed, everything is located on the same Yucatan in the state of Quintana Roo, an hour and a half by bus from Cancun.

It is a very compact coastal town, which has everything you need for a holiday: large souvenir shops, all kinds of cafes and eateries, clubs, hotels, apartments, travel agencies and, of course, beaches. Someone in Playa del Carmen is even more fun than in Cancun.

Beaches in Playa del Carmen are divided into two parts: before the pier (to the north) and behind it (to the south). Several city beaches stretch to the pier, where they are full of people and dirty, but there are bars, masseurs and lifeguards. Behind the pier, the situation is gradually improving and the sea, together with the coast, is becoming more and more attractive and less crowded, with the exception of hotel areas. The number of benefits of civilization is also declining.

We liked the southern beaches most of all in Playa del Carmen, where the hotels end and green thickets begin to be seen.

The conclusion is: We liked the sea more in Cancun, but Playa won in terms of comfort.

Riviera Maya - Tulum

The last resort town we visited in Mexico was Tulum. We went here not only because of the beaches, but also because of the Mayan pyramids, but more on that in another article.

Tulum located in the same state and on the same peninsula, an hour from Playa del Carmen and two and a half from Cancun. It looks more like a village than a bustling tourist town. Of all its neighbors, Tulum is probably the quietest and most provincial. Entertainment lovers may get bored here, but peace lovers will appreciate this place.

Tulum beaches differ in a certain "uncouthness" in the good sense of the word. It's not as touristy as Cancun or Playa, and it's not lined with huge beachfront hotels and cafes with screaming speakers. Clusters of people are mostly found locally - in front of one or another compact hotel. In general, quiet, yes smooth surface.

They say that to find the best Tulum beaches, you have to go far, far south towards the Sian Kaan nature reserve. We did not get there, maybe someone will share their impressions?

Verdict for everything

Friends, do you want to be clean? Let them throw slippers at me, but personally, in terms of mood and emotions, I liked the Pacific beaches even more than the Caribbean ones. Oh, did I say that out loud?

What other resorts can you visit?

All of the above is by no means a complete list of resorts and beaches in Mexico, for which the country is so rich. Take at least the famous resort town Acapulco, about which a hundred years ago Laima Vaikule sang “Ai-yay-yay”. On the shores of the same Pacific Ocean you will find Puerto Vallarta and a small town Huatulco with wonderful beaches (according to the photographs of those who have been there). Do not forget about the resorts of the Riviera Maya that we have not seen, including, Cozumel island (Izla Cozumel),Akumal (Acumal) etc.. Surely I missed something ... Oh yes, the beaches Baja California.

Visiting the country of picturesque natural landscapes, popular soap operas and tequila has become a dream for many. In the homeland of the Aztecs, there is something to see and where to have a good time - the resorts of Mexico on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific coast are very popular.

Resort towns of the Caribbean Sea on the map

This modern resort with well developed infrastructure. There are a large number of hotels, bars and restaurants. Cancun is surrounded by several national parks.

Of particular admiration are the local beaches. They are covered with white sand and are federal property. Entrance to the beaches is free. They are equipped with sun loungers, hammocks and sun loungers. The strip of beaches is conditionally divided into:

• safe(without waves);
• extreme(with waves).

The absence of waves on the beaches is explained by the fact that an island lies in their path. Isla Mujeres.

The length of safe beaches is 10 km, and in these places there are no undercurrents.

The coast of Cancun is great for families with children. Among the best safe beaches:

1. Pearl. This is the cleanest beach in Cancun. It is equipped with everything you need and is located on the 2nd km of the Hotel Zone. The beach has cafes, restaurants and a shaded seating area;
2. spiny lobster. The most visited and well-equipped beach of the resort. Located on the 5th km of Kukulkan Boulevard;
3. Linda. Popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Located next to the entertainment center El Embarcadero and the Museum of Popular Art;
4. Turtle. The sea around this beach has a turquoise color. There is an indoor flea market on the beach.

The flight time from Moscow to Cancun by direct flight is 13 hours. Near the resort is one of the centers of Mayan civilization - Tulum. You can swim in the depths with dolphins and see the beauty of the underwater world in Shel Ha National Park.

Island of Women

This place is located opposite the resort of Cancun. The island is 8 km long and 700 meters wide. The main attraction of the resort is cancun underwater museum. The island got its name because of the large number of statues of goddesses that were once located on it.

In the north of the island there are sandy beaches, and in the south there is a rocky steep coast. You can get to the island by ferries, which depart from different piers and beaches from 1 to 9 km of Cancun.

All restaurants, shops and hotels of the island are located on the street, which is the only at the resort.

Riviera Maya

From Cancun to Tulum along the Caribbean Sea stretches hundred-kilometer coastal strip, which was called the Riviera Maya. Throughout its length there are resorts that are very popular with European tourists. The most visited of them:

The best resorts on the Pacific coast: where is the best place to relax?

The country's Pacific resorts represent its West Coast. Its length is several thousand kilometers. Many of the best resorts located in this part of Mexico are well known to Russians from numerous TV shows that were popular in the 2000s.

Acapulco

Prior to the development of Cancun as a resort, Acapulco was considered tourist capital countries. This vacation spot is loved by politicians, stars of show business, cinema and theater. Here you can rent a luxurious villa or apartment overlooking the ocean.

In translation, the name of the resort means "a place where a large reed grows".

Extreme lovers entertain themselves in Acapulco with diving from rocks of La Quebrada. Tourists who are fond of history discover the fortress of San Diego at the resort. It was built in the city in 1616. The city has many clubs, restaurants, a water park and a chic botanical park.

Mazatlán

One of the largest ports on the Pacific Ocean. The resort is actively developing and should soon become the best in Mexico. More than 400 thousand people live in the city, and tourism is their main source of income.

Here are the longest beaches in the country. The beach is popular with surfers Playa Otas Altas. It is called the high wave beach.

The largest number of bars and restaurants can be found in the area of ​​the beaches of Kamenny Island.

Near Mazatlán there is a natural park called Crested Jay Reserve.

Huatulco

This resort area has 9 bays and 42 sandy beaches, more of these beaches are wild. All of them are very clean.

This place is popular with locals and Canadians. Most flights from foreign countries arrive here from Vancouver.

The resort is considered the most quiet and sunny place in Mexico. The city is surrounded by amazingly picturesque hills and rocks. Cruise ships come to its shores, and the most delicious mojito in the country is prepared here.

The main feature of local hotels is fish restaurants. In order to stay at the Huatulco Hotel, you need to book rooms in advance.

You can do this using this search form. Enter city ​​name, arrival and departure dates, and number of guests.

Los Cabos

The resort is famous for its white sandy beaches, virgin desert and rocky cliffs. There are 20 magnificent beaches on the coast. One of them, Palmilla beach is very popular with photographers.

The most famous beach of Los Cabos - Chileno. Next to it is an amazingly beautiful reef. The beach is well equipped and has a well-developed infrastructure.

Turtles come to the beaches of Los Cabos from June to December. In the sands they lay their eggs and breed their offspring.

Cabo San Lucas

The resort is considered the best on the peninsula. The water in the bays of Cabo San Lucas has an amazing azure color. The city itself is like an American enclave in the country. Nearly 90 foreign tourists arrive at the resort from English-speaking countries.

This is a modern resort with a well-developed infrastructure. On its coast you can not only sunbathe, but also go surfing, sport fishing and diving.

Beach holidays in Mexico

According to the legislation existing in Mexico, all the beaches of the country belong to the state or hotels. Almost all of them are protected by reefs and are divided into three zones: coast of the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

The best beaches - photo

All beaches are located in picturesque lagoons and bays. Some of them are completely protected from the waves. Some of the best beaches in the country include:

Also among the best are the above-described snow-white Kanun beaches. All of them are protected from the waves and are perfect for families with children.

Nudist recreation areas

Finding a secluded beach in Mexico is not difficult. The hotel's beach is considered the best of them. Hidden Beach Resort. This is not just a beach, but a luxurious nudist resort located an hour from Cancun Airport.

Initially, the Hidden Beach Resort Au Naturel Club 5 * hotel was built as a place for intimate relaxation.

Hidden Beach is a member Nudist Leisure Associations. Throughout the resort, you can walk in the costumes of Adam and Eve.

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Holidays in Mexico are beautiful sandy beaches washed by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean; great opportunities for active water sports, from surfing to diving; picturesque mountains, in which there are many natural attractions; a little less than 70 national parks and various reserves with rich flora and fauna; ancient Mayan and Aztec cities; colonial architecture and more. The country of cacti and hot chili peppers, combining the centuries-old traditions of Indian civilizations and Spanish culture, gave the world mariachi music, popular gastronomy, tequila and inspiration for the writer Carlos Castaneda, who developed his own teaching based on Indian traditions, which became a bestseller.

One of the features of the geographical position of Mexico is the possibility of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. The country's capital, Mexico City, is located in a seismically active zone, so new buildings are erected there in a special way, specially strengthened. The area in the area of ​​​​another large city of Guadalajara falls into the zone of action of the Colima volcano, which made me remember myself in 2005.

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Excursion tours

It is worth coming to Mexico at least to get acquainted with three important components of its culture: Mayan and Aztec cities, colonial architecture and painting of the first third of the 20th century. The latter is represented primarily by such names as Frida Kahlo, an unusual artist whose paintings and personality are the subject of many books and films; Diego Rivera, an equally famous muralist painter, and José Orozco, whose wall paintings adorn more than one building in Mexico, including the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City and the UNESCO-protected Cabañas Hospital in Guadalajara.

Teotihuacan

All three of these elements are closely related: the Maya and the Aztecs influenced the Spanish art brought to the new land in the 16th century. Artists of the 20th century were keenly interested in the art of the Indians and even, like Diego Rivera, collected it, as evidenced by the rich exhibition in the Rivera Museum in Mexico City.

Anyone who visits the capital of the country, a number of large cities and such ancient settlements as Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza, Palenque, Monte Alban, Uxmal, Ek Balam and Coba can see this close multicultural interweaving.