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Premier Summer Holiday Destinations in Mexico to Beat the Heat

04 Apr 2024

Most people in the Western world look forward to their annual holidays and most of them will opt for them in summer. This is also the period of the year when the young ones will be off from school for a substantial duration, giving families the opportunity to travel together. In North America, Mexico is popular with those with such plans. One of the reasons is that you don’t need a visa to get there for short trips and the other is that the holidays here are expected to be cheaper than those in their own country. Another reason is the different sights and activities that you will get to be a part of. One thing that may worry you is the airfare, but it is reasonable with a lot of people planning to fly to the same destination.

A country studded with tourism jewels

Mexico has several tourist destinations on its east coast with the Atlantic Ocean, west coast with the Pacific Ocean and there are various destinations in the interior of this country too. You would have heard of the popular summer resorts, but here we list all the resorts that we believe will be of interest to those planning to come here in summer.

Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas

This city is close to the southernmost tip of the state of Baja California Sur, which is itself on a large peninsula. Its closeness to the sea offers opportunities for a variety of water activities including snorkeling. You can catch sailing boats or go for a day cruise and if you are lucky, you will get to see more than a few whales. Seafood is available here in abundance with some items with original recipes. There are mountains and deserts within this city, so you can pick the sights you wish to see.

Isla Mujeres

Isla Mujeres

This 7-kilometer-long island has everything that you can imagine for your beach holiday. It is at the point where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean Sea, so there will be plenty of colorful water to see for miles. There are plenty of restaurants here offering items from various cuisines that may interest you. If you have always wanted to swim with dolphins, this is where you need to be.

Marieta Islands

Marieta Islands

This is one of the few tourist destinations in the world that allows a limited number of tourists every day. So, you will have to get in a queue to get here and once you get here you will find out why it is so popular. You can go scuba diving here and if you are not comfortable with this, just hire a boat to see a plethora of marine life. The most popular spot here is the hidden beach, with plenty of rocks, accessible only through a water tunnel.

Teotihuacan

Teotihuacan

If you want to see a city that existed before the colonization of Mexico, you need to come to Teotihuacan. It is much older than them too and one of the few places outside Egypt where you can see pyramids, some large while others are small. It just doesn’t make for a good photo opportunity but you will get to learn about the ancient way of life of the people here. 

Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza

If you have always wanted to see a Mayan City, you need to get here. It has large ancient temples among other structures which attract millions of tourists every year to this part of Yucatan. There are a few hotels close to this site and you will be spending a few hours here if not an entire day. As you walk around here you will be able to get a feel of life here a millennium ago.

Tolantango

Tolantango

This resort is a recent finding and one for those who want to see thermal springs. There are caves that you can enter and at their gates, there are waterfalls, just like in a fairy tale. You can choose between aquatic spas to dip into or view a river with some trails that are too difficult to walk on and others that give you some swimming opportunities.

Cozumel

Cozumel

If you want to go fishing like a professional come to this island destination in the Caribbean Sea. You can even visit a pearl farm here. If you want to go parasailing or kite-surfing, you will be able to arrange these easily here. There is even a submarine for tourists along with some dolphinariums. If you prefer catching a cruise ship from here, you are more than welcome to this too.

Cancun

Cancun

This name is synonymous with tourism in Mexico and is quite popular with tourists not just from North America but with those from Europe too. This city was developed as a tourist resort and there are large hotels along the beaches for them. There are numerous restaurants along the beaches so you can enjoy the views as you dine. You can get involved in all types of water activities while you are here.

Conclusion

Mexico has been encouraging tourism, particularly with efforts to attract more tourists from overseas. Tourism is an important part of the economy here, hence these efforts. Some of these destinations are also popular with tourists coming in winter.

By FlightsChannel Team
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