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Mexico is a diverse land. Travelers often think of warm,
crowded places like Mexico City when they begin thinking
about taking a trip to Mexico. However, this fascinating
country is much more than that.
Mexico is a conglomeration of desert landscapes, snow-
capped volcanoes, ancient ruins, major cities, old colonial
towns, ritzy resorts, and vast beaches. Mexico combines the
modern and traditional to create a unique charm of its own.
Mexico's vibrant culture surrounds and penetrates every
city, village, structure, and soul in the country. When you
enter Mexico, you begin to feel the tightly meshed
connection between the people, unusual in these busy,
technology-driven days. Mexican people will actually sit
down to share a meal with their family and friends, an
appealing idea to those of us who feel we rarely have time
for casual socializing.
Travelers enjoy getting a true taste of Mexican food. It
is one of the great world cuisines, and people familiar
with Taco Bell style fast food chains and anglicized
Mexican restaurants will be surprised and delighted by
authentic Mexican food, enjoying its combination of
subtlety and spice. True Mexican dishes are a delicious
blend of naturally healthy and fresh ingredients.
In addition to the culture, Mexico has some of the best
scenery in the world. The flora is radiant. The fauna
ranges from ordinary to exotic. You can drive just a few
hours from a beach and find a snow-topped mountain.
Aztec pyramids and ancient ruins are scattered across the
country, as well as beautiful architecture from centuries
past. Mexico is a great family destination as you can take
the time to relax while also visiting educational sights
that everyone will love.
There are a couple of issues that cause concern for some
travelers, safety and health concerns in particular. Crime
is to some extent a problem for any traveler in any
country, even their home country. When traveling, it is
wise to be especially alert with your belongings and use
good sense when interacting with the people with whom you
come into contact.
Regarding health, discuss vaccinations with your personal
physician. Buy and drink bottled water while you are in
Mexico. Find out from the hotel staff where you are staying
whether it is safe to use the water for brushing your teeth
and so on. Buy fresh foods that you can peel. In short,
your best bet is to take responsibility for the sanitation
of whatever you choose to eat and drink. It is always
better to ask first, if you're not sure whether it is
something advisable for you to eat.
Mexico remains a popular tourist destination, partly due
to the variety of the landscape and the attractions
available throughout the country. In addition, people from
the US can easily drive to Mexico for a short vacation.
Inexpensive souvenirs can be found throughout Mexico as
well as beautiful, handmade furniture and other household
decorations. When you take your trip to Mexico, remember
your camera and save room for all the gorgeous souvenirs
you will want to take home from this fascinating country!
Sheryl Baltazar, travel agent and internet publisher, is a
contributing author for All
Go Mexico, offering free information and resources for
travelers to Mexico. Articles by Sheryl can also be found
at A Travel To and All Camping.
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