Mexico

Activities in Mexico

In Mexico there are endless possibilities to enjoy and learn about the country. Its paradisiacal coasts, its cities and archaeological monuments from the colonization period, remains from the Maya civilization and an enormous variety of national parks and natural reserves offer a wide range of opportunities for all kind of activities.

One of the best ways to discover the country is walking. There are many marked paths throughout the national parks and natural reserve, where flora and fauna are protected. At times a special permits are required for walking through the parks and reserve but there are many operators offering guided excursions and permits can be obtained in any tourism office.

For those interested to discover Mexico in high altitude there are many offers for climbing the volcanoes with international mountain guides. There are excursions for experienced climbers and for those who just want to try. One of the preferred places for practicing mountaineering and climbing is Orizaba, which is the tallest peak in Mexico.

For water sport lovers Mexico is an ideal country. One of the most popular water activities is scuba diving. Ideal places for practicing this kind of sport is the Sea of Cortez located on the western coast of Mexico. Also the Caribbean Sea in the eastern side of Mexico is one of the most preferred places by divers, where the second largest coral reef can be explored. Also the Yucatan Peninsula is a favourite place for scuba-divers.

If you are planning a kayaking trip there are professional guides who will organize your kayaking experience. For river kayaking recommended locations are Tabasco, Veracruz and Chiapas while for practicing this sport in the ocean one of the best places to choose is the Mayan Riviera.

An unforgettable and maybe once in a life-time experience is the whale watching in Baja California. Thousands of gray whales migrate yearly from California to the warm waters of this location. The best time to experience this unforgettable event is between December and March.