Currently, Mexico ranks first place as a tourist destination in Latin America, being that most of its visitors come from the United States and Canada. Mexico is a prefect blend of old and new, with incredible ancient sites and stunning beach resorts.

It was 9,000 years ago that the first inhabitants of the territory of Mexico were recorded. In 1519 the Spanish invaded the main indigenous people who were the Aztecs and the Mayans. The constructions of the Aztecs and Mayans remained after they were wiped out and are now major attractions.

Mexico is now divided into thirty-one states and is a federal constitutional republic that is actually the United Mexican States. Crime is a major concern for the inhabitants which is mostly related to drug and cartel. The homicide rate of inhabitants is about 11 to 14 in 100,000 but the risk to tourists is not high.

Climate can be very diverse in Mexico with a tropical climate is some regions and temperate climate in other regions. This is partly due to the mountain areas which help to create diverse weather. Snow can be found in Chihuahua but there is also the Altar desert in Sonora. Even though the climate is diverse here, most of the cities are in the Valley of Mexico which has a mild climate all year.

The most notable tourist attractions are the beautiful beaches and clear blue water of Cancun and Acapulco. Cancun is a popular vacation spot for college students of America. The students swarm the area during their spring breaks. Acapulco is a destination popular among the wealthy and is becoming a busy coastal location.

Both ruins and party spots bring in the tourists. In central and southern Mexico, on can find the ruins of the Aztecs and Mayans. One of the most famous tourist ruins is the Mayan \”The Castle\” of Chichen-Itza, located in the Yucatan State on the Yucatan Peninsula.

Mexico is also trying to make it known to the world that is a modern and upcoming country, surrounded with proof in its major cities. Mexico is able to be a boisterous country without ruining its historical heritage. Meso-American attractions and traditions of Mexico are found in Guadalajara and Mexico City. In fact, the most modern city with world famous museums is Monterrey in Nuevo Leon.

If you do decide that Mexico vacations are something for you, be on a lookout for good deals like discount airfares and other promotional offers. This is specially valid if you live in the closest regions to the country like Florida, Texas or New Mexico. Be it as it may, you will certainly find something that will interest you in the multitude of oasis that Mexico is.