A country so different, colorful and exotic it’s hard to believe that it is so close to the United States of America. Even it’s official name – the United Mexican States, suggests an unusual combination of exoticism and distant ancient traditions with a dynamic march toward modernity.

Mexico is for many the gateway to the Latin American world. The north of this large country is a raw and mysterious mountain landscape, vast steppes and sun-scorched deserts. In the central part – by the east lie the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and from the west the Pacific Ocean – the climate and landscape are mild and in the south and turn into a dense and wild tropical jungle.

The long coast of Mexico, reaches the eastern Caribbean Sea, the picturesque fall into the sea with hundreds of beautiful and secluded beaches. The fascinating wild natural beauty of this country is not it’s only asset. Nature hid here because for centuries the puzzling testimony of the great civilizations of the Mayans and Aztecs, whose impressive temples in the famous Aztec city of Teotihuacan or built by the Maya Chichén Itzá, intriguing mythology and mystique to this day do not cease to inspire, causing sleepless nights for travelers and explorers. The descendants of these great Indian peoples still live in large numbers in Mexico, creating a strong community nourishing elements of the old beliefs, traditions, and still using the ancient language of Nahuatl.

Pre-Columbian civilization separateness creates an interesting contrast with the equally numerous descendants of Spanish settlers era of colonial conquest, which does not prevent the different cultures mutual co-existence. The proof is in the huge city of Mexico, one of the largest cities in the world, whose tone and charming chaos is hard to describe. Residents of Mexico, though so different, are very open and warm people who are willing to host travelers, regaling them one of the most interesting and tastiest cuisines of the world.

The enchanting beauty of nature, huge spaces, phenomenal coastline, colorful and diverse culture – all this is surrounded by a delicate aura of impenetrable mystery. Whatever you expect, looking for original, exotic holidays, you will find it in Mexico.

Currency: Peso (MXN)