Mexico is known for its mixed cultural heritage and varying landscapes. Just outside of Mexico City is the ruins of Teotihuacan which means Place of the Gods. Visitors can explore the pyramids along the Avenue of the Dead which include the pyramids of the Sun and Moon. To the southeast, tourists can experience the splendor of the Riviera Maya and Cancun. Lush forests and cenotes dot the landscape in this region. A key landmark in this part of the country is the ruined city of Coba with the largest Mayan pyramid in Latin America. Another important Mayan site is Palenque which in its day was a powerful economic center.

One of the most beautiful destinations in Mexico is Acapulco, the Jewel of the Pacific. It’s not just for college students on spring break. People can enjoy seafood at the many restaurants at the hotel resorts. Watching sunsets on the Pacific Ocean can be both a spiritual and romantic experience. Farther up the Pacific Coast is the beach city of Mazatlan. Travel writers consider Mazatlan as the Pearl of the Pacific. Mazatlan is the home to a large Carnival celebration annually.

The landscape of Mexico stretches from the dry deserts along the American border to the lush forests of the south. Mexico is truly a land with a diverse set of contrasts and contradictions.