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Mexico

Mexico has a wealth of natural beauty. Explore its tall volcanic mountains, magnificent rocky landscapes, and stunning coastlines. Embrace its diverse people with European influences and ancient indigenous cultures. Enjoy its vibrant colors and zesty cuisine.

Adventures | Must Sees: Yucatan | Must Sees: Baja California | Food

MUST SEES: YUCATAN

Chichén Itzá

The ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá was an urban and astronomical center. The Temple of Kukulcan is a pyramid with 365 steps, nine terraces, and a temple on top. Around the equinoxes, a shadowy serpent descends the steps.

Cenote

An asteroid killed the dinosaurs and left a giant crater. Chicxulub Crater’s rim is brittle limestone, as a result, there are over 6,000 sinkholes. The Maya believed cenotes were the gateway to Xibalba, the underworld. Now you can swim in its beautiful, cool, underwater pools.

Uxmal

Discover the lost world of Uxmal in the tropical rainforest. Its Pyramid of the Magician has a colorful legend. A magical dwarf built the pyramid in one night in response to a challenge issued by the king of Uxmal. Climb its steps for a better view of the ancient city.

Isla Mujeres

Go on a golf cart adventure of Isla Mujeres. It’s 30 minutes to Punta Sur at the end of this skinny isle. Behind the big iguana statue, iguanas bask in the sun on the cliff wall. Below the cliffs, you see gorgeous azure waters, as well as ziplines and water-based activities.

MUST SEES: BAJA CALIFORNIA

Rosarito Beach

The resort town of Rosarito is just 30 minutes south of the border. Go horseback riding on the sand along the coast. Hold on tight and gallop to the pier.

Puerto Nuevo

Puerto Nuevo is a tiny fishing village 15 minutes south of Rosarito. The main draw is the Puerto Nuevo-style lobster. The chefs pan-fry the Baja lobsters and serve them with refried beans, rice, flour tortillas, salsa, butter, and limes.

FOOD

Cochinita Pibil

This signature Maya dish is pork marinated in orange juice and annatto seed, and then broiled in banana leaves. The pork is served with pink pickled onions and black bean sauce, which you wrap in corn tortillas.

Mulita

If you’re extra hungry in Baja, get a mulita or two. A mulita has two corn tortillas filled with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, onions, and cilantro. The steak is smoky from the wood fire grill and the tortillas are crispy from the comal.

Ceviche

MarBella is on the southwestern coast of Isla Mujeres by the sea. You can select any fish from the market and they can prepare it in a variety of methods. They have a premium ceviche with king crab, stone crab, onions, lemon juice, cilantro, and serrano peppers.

Pescadilla

The crunchy golden tortilla is an ideal vessel for the moist and juicy nurse shark, tomatoes, and onions. The taco is crispy on the outside and juicy inside. Try them at El Fish Fritanga, on the busy western side of the Hotel Zone peninsula in Cancun.

Filete Caribeño

The fish filet is marinated in a coconut milk sauce and grilled over a fire with bell peppers and tomatoes. This is another great dish from El Fish Fritanga in Cancun.

Poc Chuc

Poc chuc is a Maya dish of pork marinated in sour orange juice and grilled over a wood fire. The pork is incredibly tender and flavorful. It comes with grilled onions, pink pickled onions, black beans, and spicy habanero salsa.

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