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Mexico is located in the northern region of
the American continent between the Gulf of
Mexico on the east and the Pacific Ocean on
the west. It is bordered by the United
States on the north and by Guatemala and
Belize on the south. Mexico’s land area
extends 1,964,375 sq km, which is divided
into six tourist regions. |
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Northern Mexico. Known for its extreme
weather conditions and characterized by its
deserts, nature reserves and rugged mountain
ranges. Some cities in the region are key
industrial and business centers. |
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Central Mexico. The
Mexican heartland. Here
you’ll find plenty of
natural surroundings,
picturesque towns full of
life and color, and
beautiful colonial cities,
some of which have been
declared World Heritage
sites. |
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Southern Mexico and the
Gulf of Mexico. Lined
with the shores of the Gulf
of Mexico and the Pacific
Ocean, this region offers an
abundance of marshes,
mangrove swamps and forests,
all of which are ideal for
ecotourism outings and
exciting outdoor adventures. |
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The Yucatan Peninsula.
The gateway to the Mayan
world. Here you can enjoy
the white-sand beach resorts
and the blue waters of the
Caribbean Sea, where you can
scuba dive along the world’s
second largest coral reef.
You can also swim in fresh
water pools in submerged
caverns, known as cenotes. |
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The Pacific Coast. In
this region, you’ll find
cities and towns with rich
cultural and culinary
traditions, as well as some
of the best beaches for
water sports like surfing
and fishing. |
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The Baja California
Peninsula. Territory
that has been inhabited from
time immemorial, in this
region you can play golf on
world-class courses,
discover the underwater
treasures of the Sea of
Cortez, and witness the
amazing migration of the
Gray Whale. |
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Mexico’s 32 states are truly diverse,
as each one has countless tourist
destinations offering a wide array of
activities.
For more information, go to
www.visitmexico.com
Source: Mexico Tourism Board
Member airlines of
the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce

Bi-national Member

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