For some, Mexico is the mustachioed macho in Sombrero and with revolvers, for someone-the ancient pyramids of the Aztecs, and someone most appreciates sharp kitchen and tequila. In any case, a vacation in this amazing country is always a sea of vivid emotions, joy and impressions that are enough for a whole year.
For a trip to Mexico, you need a visa, the design of which usually does not cause problems. To obtain it, it is necessary to fill out a special form on the website of the migration bodies of the country. The permit for the entry will be sent to your email. Such a document gives the right to be in Mexico for 30 days. Those who have an open visa in the United States need to issue additional papers: with an American visa you can travel for six months in Mexico.
The culture of this country is so rich and diverse that everyone will certainly find something interesting for themselves: lovers of history will probably be interested in ancient Indian settlements and unique collections of museums, hiking tourists will appreciate the beauty of national natural parks, and for those who want to “break away” the doors of nightclubs are always open.
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If you make a list of all the attractions that should be visited in Mexico, in the first place will be Teotiuanakan. This “ghost city” is 40 kilometers from Mexico City and is a settlement of ancient people. Scientists managed to establish that he was erected in the 2nd century BC. Its name can be translated as “a place where the gods relate to the earth.” The most important buildings are the pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. Under the pyramid of the sun, to the top of which 248 steps lead, archaeologists found a cave, which, according to some assumptions, could be the royal tomb. The pyramid of the moon was most likely a place for sacrifices, since under it the bones of animals and even people were found. It is still unknown who this city was built, and for what reason the locals left it.
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For the sake of another Mexican attractions, you will have to drive 665 kilometers on a modern comfortable train from Mexico City to Chihuahua. Every year, thousands of tourists go on this journey to see with their own eyes Copper canyon. It is said that his deep gorges in the middle of the sand desert, interconnected by six rivers, are very reminiscent of the American Grand Canyon.
Regarding the name of the canyon, there is a legend, as if the Spaniards who once arrived here accepted the moss enveloping the slopes of the canyon, for copper. In connection with which they began to call the canyon copper. In addition to the steep rocks that climbers have chosen, there are tall, noisy waterfalls and thermal springs in addition to the steep rocks. Here you can also see the settlement of the Indians.
In Mexico City there is a unique open -air museum – Temple Major (“Main temple”),
which was opened in 1987. In the course of archaeological excavations, scientists managed to find more than 7,000 artifacts, including the ruins of the pyramids and temples of the Aztecs. In the two huge halls of the museum, amazing expositions are represented: ancient sculptures, household items and even the remains of ancient fish, animals and plants. The Major works daily (except Monday) from 9:00 to 17:00, and the entrance on Sundays for all foreign tourists is free.
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One of the main attractions of Mexico Palace of Fine ArtsMost of which are occupied by large concert halls. They come here to listen to the opera or see ballet productions performed by Mexican artists. In addition to the action on the stage, it is worth paying attention to the internal interior of the palace: every detail, each element of decoration and design is worked out by the best artists of the country and is distinguished by special grace. In addition to the performances, here you can familiarize yourself with numerous exhibition expositions of the National Museum and the Museum of Architecture. The doors of the palace are open to everyone daily (except Tuesday) from 11:00 to 19:00.
Few people know that in Mexico there is one of the most grandiose volcanic systems on Earth, which is comparable to Kamchatka volcanoes. The most turbulent, but, despite this, attracting tens of thousands of tourists of the volcano of this system – Popocatepetl. Translated from the language of the Aztecs, the name of the volcano sounds like “smoking mountain”. Popocatepetl is about 64 kilometers from Mexico City. You can get to it by intercity bus. A trip to this “giant” will be incomplete if you do not do two things. Firstly, it is worth visiting a cafe in a small town of Cholula, which is located almost at the foot of the mountain. Mais cakes are baked here, which, due to the volcanic ash entering the ground, have a special taste and aroma. Secondly, seven kilometers from the volcano there is a center of extreme entertainment where you can ride on the attractions and relax after a tiring walk around the territory of the national park.
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One of the most amazing places in Mexico – Cave system of Sak-Aktun With an underground river. This natural complex is located in the city of Tulum, its length is more than 300 kilometers. Of these, only 5 kilometers are not flooded with water. Each cave is unique in its own way and differs from another composition of water, the depth and form of stalactites. In some grottoes there is a way up, while others are completely hidden underground. Careless bats live in the caves, which often fly over the heads of visitors, frightening them. During the excursion, which lasts about an hour, tourists can examine several grottoes and caves, as well as immersion with a mask and a pipe to a small depth.
