Showing posts with label Mexico. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mexico. Show all posts

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Tulum-Mexico




Tulum sits on the exotic Yucatan Peninsula surrounded by the dazzling waters of the Caribbean Sea. This Mexican city of heavenly tropical landscapes houses the Pre-Columbian Maya city. The vistas of dramatically located ruins mixed with the balmy surroundings create a one-of-a-kind destination. The Caribbean laid-back atmosphere, white sands, slender palm trees and the turquoise ocean combine with the Mayan site to give the city its exceptional beauty.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Yucatán

Yucatán: Introduction and History

Yucatán, Mexico has an area of 38,402 sq km and a population of about 1,818,900. Its capital is Mérida.

Yucatan shares its boundaries with the Mexican states of Quintana Roo and Campeche and is bounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the north. The topography is dominated by its coastline along with a vast landscape of savannah-land.

Apart from a number of Spaniards and Creoles, the population of the state of Yucatán consists mainly of Maya Indians and Mestizos (mixed indigenous and foreign ancestry)

All the cities in Yucatán
Coba Cozumel Isla Holbox
Merida Uxmal Valladolid

                  

Zacatecas





Zacatecas, Mexico has an area of 73,252 sq km and a population of about 1,367,600. Its capital is Zacatecas City.

Zacatecas is bounded by the Mexican states of Coahuila, Durango, Jalisco, Aguascalientes and San Luis Potosí. The topography of the state is characterised by mountain ranges and plateaus.


Zacatecas is predominantly inhabited by Creoles and Mestizos (mixed indigenous and foreign ancestry). In pre-Hispanic times, this region was home to by various Indian tribes including the Huicholes, Coras and Tepehuano.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Tabasco

Tabasco: Introduction and History



Tabasco, Mexico has an area of 25,267 sq km and a population of about 1,989,900. Its capital is Villahermosa.
Tabasco, situated on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, is bounded by the Mexican states of Campeche, Guatemala, Chiapas and Veracruz. The state is mostly covered with plains, with a large number of lakes, rivers and forests.
Tabasco is principally populated with Mestizos (mixed indigenous and foreign ancestry) and Chontal Indians. It has also remained a Spanish colony.

Villahermosa
Villahermosa is the capital city of Tabasco, Mexico. It was formerly known as San Juan Batista, with the present name being adopted in 1915. Villahermosa means a beautiful village in Spanish. It is surrounded by the Carrizal, Grijalva and Mezcalapa rivers with a population of over half a million inhabitants.
Villahermosa is typified by a tropical climate with hot and humid summers and short winters and high humidity levels. The most remarkable season is springwith blooming flowers and tropical vegetation; it is also an ideal time to visit.
Villahermosa is a city known for its natural resources, agriculture and farming. It is home to Tabasco’s major political powers in addition to being an important business centre. Villahermosa is also engaged in manufacturing processed foods, clothing, wood products, etc.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Mexico Vacations and Tourism Guide



Surface: The total land area of Mexico is around 1,923,040 sq km.

Population:  The population of Mexico is around 108,700,890. Mestizos comprise around 60% of the population; Amerindians, 30%; Europeans, 9%; others 1%.

System of government: Mexico has a federal republic government that is representative and democratic.

Capital: Mexico City, with a population of around 9,000,000, is the capital.

Religion: A majority of the Mexican population is Roman Catholic.

Official Language: Spanish is the official language.

Government: Mexico has a federal republic government that is representative and democratic.

Climate: The climate varies from tropical to desert. Higher parts of Mexico have a dry climate, while the coastal plains are humid.

Units of measure and electricity: Mexico follows the metric system of measurement and the official electricity unit is 127V, 60 Hz.

Time Zone: Most of Mexico uses Central Standard Time (GMT – 6). However, certain states follow different time zones.

Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN).

Travel documents required: Visas are necessary for travel to Mexico.
Economy
Mexico has witnessed an impressive growth and increased competition in seaports, railroads, telecommunications, electricity generation, natural gas distribution and airports. Tourism is the third largest industry in Mexico. More than 90% of the exports go to the United States and Canada, and around 55% of Mexican imports come from these two countries.
The average cost of living in Mexico is average. Travel, hotels and accommodation are quite affordable.
States: Vacations and Tourism
Aguascalientes Baja California Baja California Sur
Campeche Chiapas Chihuahua
Coahuila Colima Durango
Guanajuato Guerrero Hidalgo
Jalisco México Michoacán
Morelos Nayarit Nuevo Léon
Oaxaca Puebla Querétaro
Quintana San Luis Potosí Sinaloa
Sonora Tabasco Tamaulipas
Tlaxcala Veracruz Yucatán
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Friday, August 21, 2009

Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza is a Mayan word. Chichen Itza is one of the largest archeological cities of Mexico and one of the Seven wonders. It is the most visited tourist destination. Travelers like to visit Chichen Itza as a day trip. If you want to enjoy all the activities near by Chichen Itza, it takes 2-3 days stay.Before entering into the Chichen Itza, you will come across an informative museum, clean rest rooms, a dining room, few vender stands and gift shops. You can visit the site at any time of the year.