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 Los Cabos is best identified by the image of the world famous rock arch formation "El Arco," where the Pacific dances with the warm waters of the Sea of Cortes and creates a unique and striking atmosphere of arid climates, cinnamon colored mountains, emerald greens-in-a-striking desert landscape, together linking miles of white sand beaches with clear sapphire blue waters of unspoiled beauty. It is the largest destination in Mexico in terms of layout, beginning at the northeast with the historic and picturesque city of San Jose del Cabo, Los Cabos at the southern tip brackets a 20 mile seacoast 'Corridor,' home to a range of elegant hotels, and to a collection of championship golf courses. San Jose del Cabo still looks like the 18th Century mission town that it once was, with charming courtyards, restaurants, boutiques, a small hotel, and a lovely tropical estuary, Estero San Jose. The atmosphere here is subdued compared to the more rowdy nightlife town of Los Cabos which is also known as the home of world-class (marlin) fishing. It also boasts some of the finest restaurants, sophisticated shopping, a large marina, and a very active nightlife. Between these two towns is the 'Corridor,' the site of the most recent resort and golf course development, not to mention some of Baja's most beautiful beaches and coves. Most of the hotels here offer a more "elusive" feeling than in the towns at either end. Today, Los Cabos attracts a broad range of visitors offering a wide variety of activities such a world-famous fishing, windsurfing, and outstanding diving. The area also draws beach lovers, golfers, honeymooners, families, and eco-tourists. It is a sun and sea lovers dream come true.

Acapulco is a city and a port of the state of Guerrero on the Pacific Coast of Mexico that invites superlatives. It delivers an abundance of action packed attractions and activities to please almost any visitor and countless moments to remember. It is the city with the beautiful deep royal, sapphire, semicircle bay with a magnificent mountain-frame, which is almost entirely land locked, and located in a setting of great natural beauty. At the foot of the steep cliffs of the bay's southern end, becoming the coastal Avenida Miguel Aleman, also known as the Costera, is the heart of Acapulco's resort strip of luxury hotels, excellent beaches, cliff diving, parasailing, deep sea fishing, gambling casinos, nonstop nightlife, dancing, dining, and shopping. Acapulco began its transformation to that of a vacation destination in the 1920's when the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII, visited the bay on a fishing expedition. Soon after, American writers, European jet setters, Hollywood stars, and wealthy Mexicans, flocked to Acapulco for their vacations and honeymoons. Today, Acapulco is one of the most exciting places in the world attracting those who love to play all day and stay up all night.

In Cancun you will live the experience of the incredible turquoise of the Mexican Caribbean Sea and touch the soft white coral sand that pleasantly cools your feet, each step creating magical memories, imprinted, never to be washed away. Your adventure will begin with the beautiful cenotes (giant potholes) that leads you to the underground rivers; a dive into the world's second longest coral reef; a trip through the jungle, or the mangrove swamp by boat; a day shopping and bargaining at the marketplace, or at a traditional Mexican tiangui street market; a nature's trip to learn how orchids are grown, or how turtles are protected and thousands are returned to freedom; an unforgettable experience frolicking with dolphins, or observing dozens of butterfly species completing their metamorphosis. The possibilities are endless, Cancun has everything! You will feel like you are in another world and then the melody of mariachi's in the moonlight and the spectacular colors of twirling dancers and the taste of wonderful spices that tickle your palette, will remind you that you're in Mexico. In Cancun you can choose between a wide variety of hotels and environments. One of the largest selections of 5-star and Grand Tourism hotels in the world and memorable sights and adventures for all to enjoy, so give yourself the time to live it al. Please note though that during the spring break season, from February to early April, the crowds can become a little more rowdier than at other times. Cancun's resort zone harbors some of the most incredible ruins. The Yucatan Peninsula is where the Mayan cultures flourished for centuries prior to the Spaniards' arrival in 1519. Within a few hours drive from Cancun there are over 1200 archaeological sites scattered among the region. Many sites have been restored, while others remain untouched and tangled in the jungle's vegetation. The popular ones such as Tulum, Coba, and Chichen Itza date back as far as the 12th century.

Puerto Vallarta. The place where Mexico comes to life! An authentic experience of the Mexican culture with traditional charm and character and a diverse and exciting array of attractions for all visitors. A place of complements, bordered by the towering Sierra Madre mountains and the sparkling depths of the Pacific Ocean, and of contrasts. From its simple cobblestone streets in the town center to the sophisticated services of its Grand Tourism hotels, Vallarta is always at its most accommodating. In a Mexican Fiesta you will live the experience of the Mariachi music, colorful folklore, Mexican cuisine, and taste of Tequila ( the national drink made from their native plant the agave cactus), in a collage of fun and enjoyment. The charm and character of the city is the very essence of the personality of the people from Vallarta.  The bay and surrounding Sierra Madre mountains provide a spectacular scenery which protects Vallarta from severe tropical weather. It is an important habitat of luxurious vegetation that provides shelter to many animals. The warm waters of the bay are home to Humpback whales, Killer whales, dolphins, and turtles. Over all, the bay and mountains offer a multitude of rivers, waterfalls, estuaries and beautiful beaches. Puerto Vallarta has an annual percentage of 350 sunny days and warm tropical breeze which help to make it one of the most "returned to destinations on the earth" (quoted from International Association of Travel Agents). The tranquil waters of the bay are ideal for water sports such as scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, jet skiing, and water skiing. Parasailing and "banana" rides are activities offered by most hotels. Puerto Vallarta has a large number of fully equipped yachts that offer visitors the challenging opportunity of catching some incredible fish. The mountains are ideal for horseback riding, nature walks, off road tours, expeditions, mountain biking, balloon rides, and bird watching. This is a place that seems to offer each unique guest their own ideal blend of relaxation and exhilaration; tranquility and activity. No matter your particular preferences or indulgences, there's a part of Puerto Vallarta that's right for you.

Mazatlan is the largest commercial port and has become a premier destination for sport fishing, while remaining one of Mexico's most popular beach resorts. Located in a picturesque cove on the Pacific Coast, this city lies at about the same latitude as Hawaii, offering pleasant temperatures year round.  Nearly 40 tons of shrimp are processed each year, making Mazatlan the shrimp capital of the world. It is also known for the world's finest deep sea and fresh water (bass) fishing, estimating an annual average of 10,000 sailfish and 5000 marlin. For those that love sport fishing and eating shrimp, Mazatlan is heaven, it is also an excellent vacation destinations for enjoying many other activities too! There are bullfights every Sunday during the winter, art galleries with noted works by Mexican artists, sights such as, the second highest lighthouse in the world, 250 species of sea life swimming at Acuario Mazatlan with sea lion shows daily, cliff divers at El Mirador dive 45 feet headfirst into tide pools that contain six feet of water when the waves rush out, twice a day. While not always as glitzy as its cousins to the south, Mazatlan is one of the few resorts in Mexico that offers ultramodern deluxe resorts alongside budget beachfront hotels. Mazatlan indeed offers a Mexico that tourists will treasure and return to experience again and again. Mazatlan is broken down into three distinct areas. The downtown area (old Mazatlan) is at the southern part of a peninsula that separates the Pacific Ocean from and enormous saltwater estuary. Some four miles to the north is the 'zona dorada', home to nearly all of Mazatlan's visitor attractions. Between the two is a long curved stretch of mostly undeveloped beaches that serves as a sort of buffer between the port and resort area. This separation allows the resort community to coexist nicely with one of Mexico's busiest commercial ports. Mazatlan's long, wide sandy beaches (10 miles long) with rolling surf, are lined with an abundance of fun, open air bistros and bars, plenty of elbow room for sunbathing, strolling vendors hawk their wares, and the usual assortment of watersports are available. Dining (superb seafood) and nightlife are excellent and shopping is first rate and affordable, with several fine art gallaries, and handi craft markets, and sight seeing combines a few colonial-era sites with more contemporary attractions.

Cozumel is Mexico's largest inhabited island, nestled just 12 miles off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is serene with a laid-back atmosphere and is world renown for it's jungle clad interior and dazzling white sandy beaches that are girdled by one of the most spectacular ensembles of coral reefs in this hemisphere. The jewel shaped island's limestone shore is surrounded by temperate, remarkably clear, multi-hued azure Caribbean waters. Cozumel rivals many Caribbean island destinations when it comes to visitor facilities, activities, and stunning beauty. The island includes sightseeing of over 35 archaeological sites (only a few of which are accessible and worth seeing) and the charming village of San Miguel de Cozumel. The town is a collection of cafes, restaurants, and attractive boutiques. It encircles the main plaza, and extends several blocks along the city's breezy seaside promenade. Cozumel was once a sleepy fishing community until 1961, when a Frenchman by the name of Jacques Cousteau filmed a documentary and declared the island one of the most beautiful scuba diving areas in the world. Now, it is a underwater marine park which protects the delicate balance of it's dazzling coral reefs and abundant variety of tropical fish. In addition to the spectacular open water diving, the region of Cozumel and Akumal are well-known for the underground rivers that honeycomb the porous limestone of the Yucatan which provide some of the most beautiful caves and cavern or "cenotes". Nature lovers come to Cozumel to see giant sea turtles laying their eggs (May to September) and to observe the island's variety of exotic migratory bird life. Cozumel's appeal lies with its combination of the best of Mexico with allure of vacationing on a Caribbean island. This mix makes the island one of Mexico's most unique destination, offering a hard-to-find vacation duality.

Manzanillo has best been associated with the opulent beach resort "Las Hadas" where the movie "10" was filmed, starring Bo Derek and Dudley Moore in 1979. The "fantasyland" resorts Mediterranean village atmosphere and sophisticated amenities have made it one of the super stars of Mexican resorts. It literally put Manzanillo on the tourist map. Manzanillo is not only the "Las Hadas" there are many other world class resorts, such as the Sierra Radisson, Club Maeva, Plaza Las Glorias, Grand Bay Hotel and Resorts, and the recently built Karmina Palace, which all give a new dimension to leisure and entertainment. Many other films, TV series, video clips and ads have taken advantage of the beauty of Manzanillo. Geographically, Manzanillo can be divided into two zones. The downtown area (newly restored in 1996) which is a commercial port and is Mexico's interior door to trade with the Pacific rim. A few kilometers up the coastline you will enter Manzanillo's luxurious resort zone. There you will find two large bays of golden sand and beautiful waters which parallel mini-malls, souvenir shops, restaurants and night spots. Bahia de Manzanillo (to the south) carries most of the development while Bahia de Santiago (further up the coast) is largely undeveloped except for two resorts, Club Maeva and Hotel Vista Playa de Oro. The two bays are separated by the Santiago Peninsula, and is the home to the famous Las Hadas resort. Outside the bustle of the downtown zone you will find the atmosphere casual and slower in pace. Shopping, dining, nightlife and sightseeing are subdued by comparison to other Mexican Rivera resorts. Manzanillo is known also as the "Sailfish Capital of the World" with tournaments held in November and February, it is a main draw to sports enthusiasts for the area's excellent deep sea fishing and for other types of fish as well. Manzanillo's slow expansion and unspoiled areas offer an abundance of natural settings to explore such as tropical fruit plantations, verdant jungle vegetation, and long continuous stretches of untouched beaches that are easily accessible from the resort area. Discover the special charm of Manzanillo for yourself. You will find that a holiday here is far less costly than you may have imagined and the slow-paced expansion a blessing since Manzanillo has remained largely undeveloped it is a perfect destination for peace and quiet. In recent times, the harbor was modernized and deepened, allowing access to all major shipping lines around the world. As the largest port on the western coast of Mexico, it can admit ships of more than 30,000 tons.