Mexico Hotels For Every Type Of Traveller
Although Mexico’s tourism industry has had a difficult few years it’s now firmly back on its feet with holidaymakers flocking to this exciting and vibrant destination. With picture postcard white-sandbeaches and monumental Mayan ruins, Mexico’s diverse tourist attractions reflect its rich history and a wide range of cultural influences. From October through to April, visitors can expect day-in-day-out sunshine, making Mexico an ideal destination for British tourists looking for sunnier climes during the winter. Moreover, with luxury beachfront accommodation and boutique converted haciendas, there’s no shortage of great Mexico hotels to choose from.
The ever popular resorts of Cancun and Playa del Carmen couldn’t be further from the pituresque seaside town of Campeche on the Yucatan peninsula. Elegant colonial houses dating back to the sixteenth century line narrow cobbled streets in a neat and tranquil city centre. This historic streetscape and the pastel-coloured buildings make Campeche one of Mexico’s most important post-Hispanic cities, and it has even been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in recognition of this fact. Spend time with the local Campechanos on the pituresque beachfront dotted with vibrant bars and locally-owned restaurants serving delicious traditional dishes, ar a great place for visitors to spend the evening unwinding.
You might want to consider a day trip to Chichen Itza and Calakmul if you choose to stay in Campeche, two of the Yucatan province’s most important archeological sites. Perhaps the best known, Chichen Itza has towering sacred temples and is thought to have been inhabited for nearly a thousand years, holiday makers flock to see it for these reasons. But the ancient Maya city of Calakmul, concealed by the dense tropical forest of the Tierras Bajas, is one of the region’s hidden treasures and contains some of the best-preserved examples of Mayan sculpture to be found anywhere.
El Dia de Muerto is a uniquely Mexican festival which was recently the subject of an exhibition at the British Museum, if you’re after something a little different. The Day of the Dead. held every November, has roots which can be traced back over 3000 years and sees families and friends come together to remember the deceased. Although the festival is celebrated throughout Mexico, the compelling beauty of Lago de Patzcuaro attracts thousands of visitors every November and has earned a reputation for its colourful sugar skulls and the intensity of the local celebrations. One thing that’s worth pointing out about El Dia de Muertois that it coincides with the end of the rainy season but comes before peak tourist season, so the rates available at hotels in Mexico can be much more reasonable than you might expect.
Teeming with marine life, the Baja California peninsula boasts idyllic sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, on Mexico’s pacific coast. Diving and kayak enthusiasts head to the turquoise waters of Bahia Concepcion in their droves and beach lovers rave about its pristine uncrowded beaches. Visitors can explore the nearby lagoons of Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio, which are important protected breeding sites for blue and grey whales.
Mexico hotels ensure you and your family or friends will enjoy a holiday to remember, whether you choose to walk through the ruins of ancient Mayan cities or go whale watching off Baja California.
SID WILSON SUBLIMINAL VERSES SKULL MASK Sculpture
