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Where to begin in one of the planet's favorite travel destinations? How about a brief summary of worldatlas.com's favorites on collective trips to Mexico.
Certainly massive Mexico City (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a major draw; its architecture, Aztec ruins, cathedrals, people, restaurants, and the thousands of things to see-and-do make it a must-see destination.
Other major attractions include Copper Canyon train rides; beautiful Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta; the local culture and relaxing vacation venues at Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo; the golf courses, resorts and perfect weather of the Baja Peninsula, and of course, the Mayan fortresses along the Yucatan Peninsula, as well as Cancun, Cozumel and Merida.
In addition, Mexico is replete with colonial cities, eco-tourism sites, national parks and nature reserves, miles of stunning beaches, volcanoes and water sport activities of all description.
| Capital |
Mexico City |
| Population |
112,468,855 |
| National Day |
September 16, Grito de Dolores |
| Religion |
Catholic (89%), Protestant (6%) |
| Currency |
Mexican Peso |
| Languages |
Spanish 92.7%, regional indigenous dialects 5.7% |
Climate
Mexico's climate is extremely varied, primarily due to its diverse terrain. Because it is such a large country, the weather can (and will) change from one destination to another.
North of the Tropic of Cancer, weather conditions in Mexico are milder than those in the south, where conditions are tropically warm and humid throughout most of the year.
Generally the coastal areas are warm (often hot) with high humidity; the central plateau is more moderate, while in the higher elevations cooler temperatures are the norm.
The Pacific coastal areas (June - September) receive more rainfall than the inland regions; the Yucatan is rainy throughout the year, but rain showers are brief and sunshine is common.
Hurricanes occasionally strike the eastern coastline from June through October.
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