Have Fun in the Waters with the Dolphins of Mexico

Dolphins abound in the warm waters of Mexico and you get the chance to swim with them if you include this activity in your Mexico vacation. Get up close and personal with these sea mammals in a protected environment and discover how intelligent and friendly they can really be. Several dolphin centers or dolphinariums are open in Mexico for visitors to get this chance. The vacation destinations such as Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Cabo San Lucas and the Riviera Maya are popular for both their beautiful beaches and for the dolphinariums that allow you to swim with the dolphins. There is the Cabo Dolphin Center located in the Cabo San Lucas Marina, which is one of the worlds most exclusive dolphin centers. The Wet n Wild Aquatic Park has Altantida where the dolphins stay in an enclosed beach. The Delphinus is the biggest dolphinarium chain in the Mexican Caribbean and the Riviera Maya region with facilities at Xcaret, Xel-Ha and at the Riviera Maya near Playa del Carmen. At all these dolphinariums, visitors can frolic and play or even kiss the dolphins in the waters while the dolphins swim and perform. Once in your life, this activity is really worth including in your Mexico vacation.

Things to see in Mazatlan

Long stretches of beautiful palm-lined beaches are guaranteed to lure visitors to the Gold Coast of Mexico and the city of Mazatlan. Just like many places in Mexico, Mazatlan is an interesting combination of history, culture and adventure. The citys second oldest plaza, Plazuela Machado is in Old Mazatlan where the famed twin-towered cathedral is also located. Take a walk down Mexicos most beautiful walkway, the malecon (promenade) with its palm-lined oceanfront connecting Old Mazatlan with zona dorada or resort area. Those who want to see or buy handcrafted furniture, ceramic and clay handicrafts are better off going on a countryside tour to the villages of Concordia, Copala and Cosala on the Sierra Madre Mountains. Include a tour of Mazatlans trademark islands, Isla de Chivos (Goat Island), Isla de Pajaros (Bird Island) and Isla de Venados (Deer Island) with fine sand beaches. The passionate side of Mexico of Mexico is very much evident in Mazatlan.

The Surfing Waves of Escondido

Puerto Escondido or the Mexican Pipeline is popularly considered as one of the top ten surfing areas in the world. It hosts the Mexpipe Challenge in February and an international surf contest in November. All types of surfers will get the best wave choices. There are several beaches in Puerto Escondido but the Playa Zicatela is not ideal for swimming as it is the main surfing beach with strong rip tides that will pull you in as well as some of the best and strongest waves in the world which topples even the popular Hawaii Banzai Pipeline. This place is recommended for very experienced surfers only to avoid the risks of accidents which even the most professional surfers have met here. The Point is another popular surfing area with a rapid and tough surf ride. While Playa Zicatela is the break closest to town, there is the other end of the beach break called the Far Bar which offers the heaviest surfing as the water is deeper and the break is further from the shore. Puerto Escondido is a must in the Mexico vacation itinerary of avid surfers.

The Beauty of Cancun

Guaranteed to bring in some fun and excitement to your Mexico vacation is the city of Cancun. Mexico vacations that include a trip to Cancun will give you a glimpse of this tropical paradise that has a lot of beautiful beaches like the Playa Tortugas, Playa Chac-Mool, Playa Langosta, Playa Delfines, Playa Marlin and the well known Playa Caracol that is famous among families with kids as it has a flat seabed minus the strong currents in other beaches. Search out the Mayan archaeological sites of Ruinas del Rey right in the middle of Cancun hotel zone or go south to the larger sites of Tulum Ruins, the mysterious Coba Ruins and one of the worlds seven wonders, the Chichen Itza. Those who want to explore the jungles of Cancun can choose either to go horseback riding from the Rancho Loma Bonita or go for a Hummer jungle tour. Otherwise, spend a day at the breathtaking Isla Mujeres which is located just off the coast of Cancun where you can select from a variety of water sports. The Rio Secretos mystical caves hide vast wondrous sites inside them. These are just but a few of the things you will see in Cancun with a whole lot more in line for you to enjoy.