TRAVEL AND TOURISM 

Mexico has one of the largest tourism industries in the world. The most notable places to visit are the ancient Meso-American ruins, and popular beach resorts. The coastal climate and unique culture - a fusion of European (particularly Spanish) and Meso-American cultures; also make Mexico attractive.

The most popular city destination in the country is Mexico City. It draws tourists to it's ancient Meso-American ruins and other popular tourist attractions such as the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon.

For beach lovers, on the Pacific coast is the notable tourist destination of Acapulco, which is home to renowned cliff divers: trained divers who leap from the side of a vertical cliff into the surf below. Other beaches famous for their water activities like surfing, snorkeling and scuba diving are those of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Ángel, Zipolite, Ixtapa, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Cozumel, etc.

The central and southern parts of Mexico was host to several pre-Hispanic civilizations, with the most prominent being the Aztec, Mayan, and the Olmec. There are numerous tourist destinations where these ruins can be viewed.

Several Mexican cities have rich Spanish colonial historical sites in abundance. Aguascalientes is famous for its world renowned festival San Marcos Fair during which it attracts 7 million tourists. Then there is the city of Guanajuato. The whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city of Zacatecas is famous for the astonishing facade of its cathedral, it is baroque in style, and exuberant in its ornamentation. 

Natural wonders include mountains, canyons, marine geyser, desert, etc.

Mexico medical tourism is also a booming industry in the country. Owing to the affordability and high quality of health care in the country, many Americans and Canadians visit the country for health care services. Read about Medical Tourism in Mexico. For Surgery in Mexico, contact Healthbase.