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Come swim among the sea lions of Los Islotes. These colonial creatures entertain and engage with other mammalian visitors. You may also want to take in the hammerhead and whale sharks from eye level. Kayaking upon the Sea of Cortez offers premier vantage points for breeding Gray Whales, as well as numerous other baleen whales including Blues! Baja and off-road have been synonymous for decades so saddle up and ride bike or horse through the desert. Baja thrills from water to sand.
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BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA TRIPS
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CABO SAN LUCAS HOTELS
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Mexico's Pacific Coast has moved beyond 'cruiser's paradise' to offer phenomenal ecotourism and abundant adventures. With little effort, you'll find a nearly deserted beach to surf or windsurf. Several national parks also dot the coastline, including El Velardero, a mountainous zone located high above Acapulco Bay. Go 'back country' and explore the Mapimi Biosphere Reserve, celebrating the Chihuahuan Desert's diversity. Migrate up and down the Mexican Pacific and you'll be content as a monarch butterfly.
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PACIFIC COAST TRIPS
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HUATULCO HOTELS
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Three national parks, El Sabinai, Cerro de la Silla and El Cielo capture the confluence of mountain and sea outside Monterey in Northern Mexico. Cerro de la Silla ascends almost a mile above sea level, revealing impressive stone outcroppings. Swim the lagoons of Cuatro Ciinegas Reserve, climb the rock faces of numerous mountains. You'll also want to descend into Copper Canyon, one of the largest canyon systems in the world. While there, grab your bike and check out the Annual Mexican Mountain Bike Nationals.
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NORTHERN MEXICO TRIPS
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MONTERREY HOTELS
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The cloud forests of the central Mexican Highlands offer a window into pristine life forms and complex ecosystems. You'll also discover Mayan ruins and, if you're lucky, spy the elusive jaguar. The Sierra Gordo Biosphere has it all. You'll also find plenty of rivers to ride and waterfalls to gaze upon in this tropical climate. Hike into Monarch Butterfly sanctuaries to see perhaps the world's most impressive migrant. If you ever tire of the hiking, biking and climbing, you can always return to Mexico City, located just a couple of hours away.
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CENTRAL MEXICO TRIPS
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MEXICO CITY HOTELS
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Mexico's Chinchorro Bank provides 261 square miles of astounding coral communities. Of course with any reef bank comes fascinating sunken ships to entreat the adventuresome diver. Dry off and head to the Enchanted Mountains for moderate hikes and tropical splendor. Kayak into shoreline caves and bicycle the forest trails for a complete overview of this vast and intricate environment.
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SOUTHERN MEXICO TRIPS
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SOUTHERN MEXICO HOTELS
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The Yucatan Peninsula boasts some of the world's most diverse migratory bird species, including many that breed in the U.S. In fact the bird life is so rich here, many other adventures, like mountain biking and sea kayaking, incorporate bird study in their itineraries. Exploring the Mayan ruins, including Uxmal's Pyramid of the Magician, is another requisite activity in the Yucatan. Of course you'll want to emerge from the jungle and submerge into the pristine coastal waters of the Caribbean.
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YUCATAN PENINSULA TRIPS
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RIVIERA MAYA HOTELS
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