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AY AY AY!!! ARIBA!!!!!!!!!! This is Mexico!



This temple is a temple from Mexico. It captures the beauty of Mexico and its historic culture. Plus it looks cool! Mexico is a popular vacation spot due to its many beaches, its hot, sunny climate, and historic culture. The natural beauty of this fantastic country is enhanced by its natural forests and beautiful landscapes backed by the blazing setting sun casting an orange shadow of warmth and pure beauty. Ain't that poetic.



One of the reasons why Mexico is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination are the exotic beaches. Mexico's beaches are not only sand and surf, but many have been left unchanged. There are beaches that have kept the trees and serene landscape, such as giant rocks, greenery, and shrubbery, while others have been cleared and reserved for travelers. If you like surfing, the western side will provide a thrill with its rougher waves.

Climate Mexico is rarely below 60-70 degrees farenheit. Even during the winter months, Mexico doesn't get below the mid 50s. Rain is fairly common and and humidity is high. The ideal vacation time to Mexico is between March and May during the Spring. The temperature is between 85 and 95 degrees farenheit during this season. Rain is also relatively uncommon during these months. The UV index is as low as it will be the entire year round. In addition to the climate conditions, these months are when you get the most daylight and sunlight. The Spring months are most definately the best time to vacation to Mexico.

Currency In Mexico, United States Dollars(USDs) are not the local form of currency. This is one of the confusing parts about traveling to a foreign country. Currency exchange can be difficult, but you can know how much money to pack if use the conversion equation for USDs and Mexican Pesos (MXN). One USD equals 13.27 MXN. If you need to get dollars for your Pesos, one MXN equals 0.07 USD. Spending can also be difficult if you are not used to Pesos. Just remember, 30 Pesos is much more than 30 dollars.

Puerto Vallarta There are many places to travel in Mexico, but one of the best is Puerto Vallarta. One of the obiously good things is the thing that everybody looks for in a vacation. It is on a beach! This page will tell you all about things that you can do just in this one city of Mexico. Many things in Puerto Vallarta involve water in the Bahia de Banderas. such activities include surfing, kayaking, swimming, boating, or just relax among the cool sound of the waves in this aquatic paradise. Snorkling is a big attraction. The view underwater is breathtaking. Here you can see the life below the surface that only can be seen at Puerto Vallarta. There is also an oppurtunity for para-sailing (for the more adventurous only). There is something for everyone in Mexico here at Puerto Vallarta. For the gentleman just looking to take it easy, Vallarta is home to some of the most intruiging golf courses in Mexico. The courses match the landscape with their exotic feel and challenging water holes. For the family, don't think there is not anything for them. Here, families can spend the day at a water park to match Water Country. The parks have everything from slides to pools to water sprayers. Also consider taking the family to a soccer game and watch the team battle it out in a fun filled game that the entire family can enjoy. And of course in Mexico, you have to have a party. And down there, a party is called a fiesta. Enjoy yourself at an authentic Mexican fiesta with food and a killer Mariachi band. These are just some authentic Mexican ideas for fun like the soccer or a fiesta. There's plenty more to do. You can eat and shop at home, but there's nothing like tasting a delicious, DELICIOUS taco from where it all started. Getting There Your trip to Mexico starts with the airport. Starting at Washington D.C. Dulles Airport, you will fly 2070 miles(3330 km.) to Ordaz Airport in Puerto Vallarta. A round trip ticket to and fro Mexico will cost $447.15 with American Airlines. The plane ride should take less than seven hours. During this time, you can plan what to do once you get there.

What To Do

Where should you go on your fabulous trip to Mexico? As mentioned above, there are many things to do. We'll now go into more detail about them.The Bahia de Banderas provides a wide range of activities including swimming, surfing, snorkeling, boating, fishing, windsurfing, jetskiing, and parasailing to name a few. Swimming and surfing are self explanatory and always provide enjoyment. Surfing on the eastern side of the country is not as wild a ride as the rockier western side, but will be fun for those non-pros. Besides that, snorkeling is always a fun idea. Numerous tours are available to dive below and see the exciting life just beneath the surface. Have a real diver take you to explore these wonders. The most exciting tours are those that go through caves and caverns underwater. Most popular are the Los Acros caves and the Marietas Islands Underwater Caverns. Venturing into one of these is just like underwater spelunking. These tours take hours, so be sure to set aside some time. One great tour is the El Morro tour. The tour site is just six miles from the popular Marietas Islands. The caves and drop offs put together with the fish and other marine life makes this tour a unique adventure. The tour is $108, but it is money well spent to see what you will see. Another great way to spend time in Mexico is seeing all of the art from the region. Most cities in America(and probably the one that you're from) have some sort of art showcase. But none like this. Like eating and shopping, this is something you can do at home, but doing it in Mexico puts a new spin on it. To see some artwork from cultural Mexico, the Galería Arte Latinoamericano has many fantastic art pieces in their collection. Just looking at these pieces takes one back to early Mexico. The art here is spectacular and is time well spent for any vacationer. While vacationing in Mexico, you should get in a little action. When in a Mexican city, you absolutely **HAVE** to see the bullfights. In the bullfights, the Mattadors take on four bulls and try to kill them while doing it in an entertaining fashion to please the audience. The bullfights are fun to watch and when the bulls miss the red flag, the crowd exitedly shouts **"OLE!"** The fights are popular in almost every Latin American and Spanish country. Everyone enjoys going to the colloseum to see the bulls. The fights are $31.00 for an adult, but on $17.00 for kids. Besides entrance money, extra Pesos should be brought to buy refreshments and souvenirs. If you are not one who likes to swim far underwater or watch a fight, there is always a more naturistic option. One great thing to do is take a peaceful birdwatching adventure. With the sound of birds chirping in the crisp morning air, all around you, the atmosphere is one of a relaxed sensation. With its tropical like area and its coastal location, birds flock to this paradise during these months for the warm temperatures. The cost is the lowest thing on the tour. It is a mere $45. Well worth it for that natural feel or peace and serenity.  Precautions/Requirements Tourists do not a visa to travel to Mexico UNLESS they are staying more than 72 hours. Tourists should also be prepared as there has been a slight breakout of the piggy flu in Mexico. But attest that Puerto Vallarta is one of the safest places to visit in Mexico. The money for a green card is most often included in an airline ticket if you need a green card.
 * Note: These are actual bull fights. The bulls are killed in the stadium during the fight. Children and sensitive adults should not attend.

Total Cost round trip plane ticket:$447.15 Snorkeling tour:$108 Art Gallery: $50 Bull fight: $31 Bird watching tour: $45 Housing: $90-100 a day Food: $50 a day Souvenirs: $65

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