Come, discover the depths in Baja California and confirm the reason why the famous biologist, Jacques Cousteau, named the Sea of Cortez the world’s aquarium. Home to approximately three thousand marine species, no matter where you are on the peninsula, you will be able to admire hammerheads, sea lions, stingrays, moray eels, corals and old sunken ships.
The beauty of its beaches lapped by the water of the Sea of Cortez is indisputable, but to experience it up close you have to dive into the deep blue ocean. If you are in the city of La Paz, capital of this beautiful destination, visiting Los Islotes is quite a spectacle, because the rock formations making up this island are home to sea lions. The different water depths allow swimming, in some parts, and scuba diving at least 105 feet deep to watch the colonies of silvery sardines, royal blue and gold angel fish, as well as conchitos, plus the amazing corals found there.
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Mexico City is a fascinating capital that beguiles its visitors with endless options. One of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with 16 boroughs and more than 300 neighborhoods, it might seem a bit overwhelming to the first-time visitor, though it doesn’t have to be. Many of the most visited tourist attractions in Mexico City are concentrated in the historic center, including the Plaza de la Constitucion or Zocalo, the National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor, Palace of Fine Arts and Alameda Park. A few blocks north of the Palace of Fine Arts, Plaza Garibaldi is one of the best places in Mexico City to hear live mariachi music.
You’ll also want to explore the neighborhoods of Zona Rosa, Roma, Condesa, Coyoacan and San Angel. Home to lovely parks, plazas, shops, markets, cafes and some of the top tourist attractions in Mexico City, these artsy neighborhoods are especially popular among visitors to the city and foreign residents. Nearby, in the trendy posh neighborhood of Polanco you’ll find some of Mexico City’s top nightspots and chic restaurants.
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Mexican travelers include the neighboring beach towns of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, in the state of Guerrero, as favorite destinations, but that’s where their similarity ends. Visitors to this area will encounter two decidedly different vacation destinations just 6.5 km (4 miles apart). Ixtapa, once a coconut plantation, boasts the high-rise hotels, all-inclusive resorts, air-conditioned restaurants and upscale shopping you associate with Mexican beach resorts and luxury travel.
Zihuatanejo, on the other hand, evolved from quaint fishing village to backpackers’ hotspot to today’s incarnation of winding streets of galleries and folk art shops, small boutique hotels and palapa-style seafood restaurants serving the catch of the day. Backpackers still holiday here, but share the experience with honeymooners, snorkelers, swimmers, and cultural travelers who appreciate “Zihua’s” laid-back vibe and postcard-worthy scenery of rocky cliffs, sand and sea. Things to do: taking the boat to Isla Ixtapa, goen fishing in Ixtapa, Swinging and golf course, snorkeling with dolphins, and more!Book your Trip online: Visit TAP México
Guadalajara is synonym of celebretion. The city hosts traditional celebrations and great events though out the entire year. The October fest is an example of great importance and fame. Jalisco is the national leader referring to the importance and diversity of its handcrafts, from ceramics, through furniture knitting and Huichol embroidering; all of these proudly from Jalisco. Guadalajara has been always an important city of Mexico. For some time it was established as the capital of the country; reason why it has lived events that have marked its history. The Tequila and Mariachi are Jalisco's beverage and music for excellence, and proudly, they have become the soul of Mexico. This land has been home personages who have become in Guadalajara's icons, for their contributions to the community, outstanding in their professional fields, very appreciated by the citizens, and birthplace of international celebrities like Carlos Santana, Alejandro Fernández, Guillermo del Toro, Checo Pérez and beautiful young women Jimena Navarrete who was Miss Universe in 2010.
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Before John Huston’s 1964 film, The Night of the Iguana, Puerto Vallarta was a just sleepy fishing village on the Pacific Coast where the states of Jalisco and Nayarit meet. But Liz Taylor came to keep an eye on her lover Richard Burton while he was filming with the voluptuous Ava Gardner. The publicity buzz about Burton and Liz’s torrid affair and the movie put Vallarta on the tourist map.
Sharing the same latitude as the Hawaiian Islands, Puerto Vallarta sits prettily in the middle of the Bay of Banderas, Mexico’s largest bay, measuring 42 km (26 miles) from tip to tip. North of the city of Puerto Vallarta, the Ameca River forms a natural boundary between Jalisco and the state of Nayarit where newer resorts and developments form the Riviera Nayarit. Once you get away from the beach, Puerto Vallarta’s hilly cobblestone streets seem to merge into the green foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. We doubt they sell many Stair Masters here; you’ll get plenty of exercise just navigating up and around town. The Cuale River, which divides Puerto Vallarta in half, flows down from the mountains and empties into the Pacific. Today, Puerto Vallarta reigns as one of Mexico’s most popular winter destinations because of its great diversity and almost perfect climate. Along with golden beaches, mountains and jungles you’ll discover modern amenities and creature comforts. In short, Puerto Vallarta is a very simpatico and affordable paradise that will appeal to just about everyone.Book your Trip online: Visit TAP México
Michoacan was one of the first states created by New Spain. At its origins it was inhabited mainly by the Aztec’s dominant opponents, the Purepecha people whose art, crafts and cuisine is still visible in this beautiful state.
Today, Michoacan is one of the country´s biggest agricultural producers. With vast forests that are the winter home to the Monarch butterflies that arrive here from Canada each fall, majestic rivers and lakes that provide the central part of the state with fresh fish, there´s lots to see and experience in Michoacan.
Lovely weather and charming colonial heritage make Michoacan´s capital city, Morelia, a great location for any event. The nearby gem of a colonial town, Patzcuaro set on the Lake with the same name is a must to visit and perfect activity for pre or post-event.
The Convention and Exposition Center of Morelia has 9 event spaces that can hold up to 1,600 people and 15,239 square feet of exposition space. Also in Morelia, the Events and Conventions Cantabria has 5 event halls that can accommodate up to 1,139 individuals, and the Real Events and Conventions Center has 1,371 square feet of event space that can accommodate up to 500 individuals. This city has a total of 3,000 guestrooms spread across the city.
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The wild and wonderful Riviera Nayarit, 180 miles of pristine beaches, lakes and rivers on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, offers a magical backdrop for your wedding trip. The area has some of Mexico’s most spectacular scenery, a host of small towns and picturesque fishing villages, and a wide variety of accommodations ranging from seaside Bed & Breakfasts to ultra-modern chain hotels. You can establish honeymoon headquarters in one hotel and day trip to other towns, or you can rent a car and drive up the coast to discover the many beautiful, unspoiled places along the way.
Over 50 sun-splashed beaches will warm your bodies and your souls. Several championship golf courses with ocean views await. You can go bird watching for rare species or fishing for marlin, tuna and sailfish. Try surfing or jet skiing in the ocean or relax beside a quiet lake or a rushing river. Hike through the lush rolling hills. This is the Great Outdoors at its finest. Riviera Nayarit is a natural paradise that has everything to make a honeymoon happy.
Begin in sophisticated Nuevo Vallarta, just a few minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport, and travel up the coast. Here, there are three miles of wide beaches to sun on and a host of all-inclusive hotels to choose from. The next town, Bucerias, has a charming cobblestoned Main Square, a long, wide stretch of beach and a cozy place to enjoy a meal, Mark’s Bar & Grill.
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The state of Sinaloa has great natural treasures which have made it one of the largest agricultural producers in Mexico. The biodiversity it enjoys is a gift from the Sierra Madre Occidental, which, in addition to providing it with spectacular views of mountains, forests and ravines feeding eleven rivers, is the home of hundreds of animal species. The visitor just has to look at Topolobampo Bay and visit Farallon Island, to admire the wildlife living there, such as sea lions and birds.
Fun has no limits in Sinaloa, and as a result of the diversity of its territory, almost all kinds of activities can take place. Surfing, skiing and jet skiing is popular on the beach and in the ocean; offshore you can enjoy sport fishing and whale watching. On land, there are several agencies engaged in organizing trekking expeditions, adventure tourism, ecological tourism and gotcha. If you enjoy thrills, you can also hire the services of an agency providing kite-surfing, one of the most intense experiences offered by the state.
And if you are looking for beaches, the Tres Islas complex, in Mazatlan, is just one of the natural treasures in the state of Sinaloa. It consists of the islands of Pajaros, Venados and Lobos, endowed with beautiful, quiet beaches, where the region’s flora and fauna are being preserved, and which furthermore constitute an important ecological center.
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Located up in northwest Mexico, the state of Sonora extends throughout an impressive territory of 179,503 sq. kilometers, making it the second largest in the nation only surpassed by Chihuahua, an area which represents 9,2% of the total surface of the country. It shares its borders with the Gulf of California to the west, with the United States to the north, and with the neighboring states of Chihuahua to the east, and Sinaloa to the south. The northern border of the state into the U.S. extends for 588 kilometers, corresponding in the most part to the state of Arizona.
Many mountain ranges cross the state's territories on its western flank, as part of the outer branch of the chain known as the western Sierra Madre. The main elevations. Showing up in the Sonoran landscape include the Cerro Pico Guacamayas and Sierra Los Ajos, both at 2,620 meters, Sierra San Jose at 2,540, Sierra La Charola and Sierra San Luis at 2,520, and Sierra la Mariquita at 2,500 meters above sea level. On the extreme west of the state, the Sonoran plains are framed by 1,208 kilometers of coasts.
The rivers crossing the state travel along a land with a strong gradient towards the shores, which means water is hardly storable; this rivers are named Magdalena, Sonora, Moctezume, Bavispe, Sahuaripa, Bocachi, San Francisco, Sonoyta, Matape, San Miguel , Aros, and Plomo rivers. The only exceptions to this rule are the Yaqui and Mayo rivers, crossing valleys bearing the same names, and which are in fact the only in the state used for agricultural purposes. Other major valleys in the region include the Hermosillo, San Jose de Guaymas, Ures, and San Luis Rio Colorado.
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Nogales is a city in Santa Cruz County in the U.S. state of Arizona. He is well known for its desert landscape and cactus.
Nogales is a thriving city set between two countries.
Nogales is also the starting point of the Patagonia-Sonoita Scenic Road, which travels northeast to reach the heart of the surprisingly strong wine producing region of Arizona. Travelling a little further east, you enter the Fort Huachuca and Sierra Vista, both rich in military history past and present.
Tucson. is a city located in Pima County in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is one of the major cities of the corridor of the Sun and the most populous southern Arizona.
It is also the second largest city after Phoenix and within the main area of La Mesilla. To discover the identity of Tucson, it is advisable to uncover his past. It begins with the Historic District, about 13 blocks of houses and restored adobe missions that were designed in the style of the architecture of the 1870s.
Nearby is El Presidio, a historic district with ruins dating from the 1770s, when the Spanish army built the original fort of Tucson. Within the limits of El Presidio are the Museum of Art and Historic Block Tucson. Ten minutes from the Old World flavor to downtown Tucson's University of Arizona, where it is not necessary to register to enjoy the curriculum. Tucson's mild climate and outstanding courses make this city a favorite destination for golfers.
You can make your best shot at a challenging golf course in the desert, or you can enjoy a design in the fields with more traditional design. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain is now the home of the World Golf Championships Accenture Match Play Championship. The top 64 golfers in the world will try to record their names in the history book of this exciting tournament that is held every February.
Tucson also really shines in the department of luxury spas. In addition to many acclaimed spas hotels, here are two of the best independent facilities in the world: Canyon Ranch and Miraval.
Phoenix is flooded with modern amenities of "big city", but remain rooted historic southwest and relaxed "small town" atmosphere. Just take a horseback ride, visit an art gallery or just look out the window the sublime cactus and mountain landscapes of the Sonoran Desert, and know instantly that this is an exceptionally beautiful place.
You have to dive into the cultural heart of the region and to visit the Heard Museum, which is a unique showcase of Indian art and folklore. Its excellent gift shop allows you to buy the best that the city produced crafts. Another half dozen excellent museums are just around the corner.
For those who like shouting and cheering, the NBA Phoenix Suns exercised their counterattacks at the U.S. Airways Center downtown. From April to September is the time when you can find the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The retractable roof is opened or closed depending on the weather.
Los Angeles. It is the most populous U.S. state of California and the second city in the United States after New York. Los Angeles is a global city with great weight in such diverse areas as business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, sports, technology, education, medicine or research.
In the city are based renowned institutions covering various professional and cultural fields and is one of the most important economic engines of the United States. os Angeles, within which is Hollywood, a world leader in the creation of television production, video games, music and movies that succeed worldwide.
