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Description: The United Mexican States (Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos (help·info)), or simply Mexico (Spanish: México), is a ... more

Mexico ... country located in North America, bounded on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the North Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of Mexico. The United Mexican States comprise a constitutional republican federation of thirty-one states and a federal district, Mexico City, one of the most populous cities on Earth. Covering almost 2 million square kilometers, Mexico is the 5th largest country in the Americas by total area and 14th largest in the world. With a population of about 108 million, it is the 11th most populous country and the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world.

Newest Review: ... took a fairly standard touristy tour, arranged at our hotel, to the enormous Teotihuacan Pyramids outside Mexico City, stopping en route at "Three Cultures Square" which has Aztec pyramids, a colonial church (made of stones taken from Pyramids) and modern structures all in one square, which is fairly interesting. Then on to "Virgin of Guadalupe" where there are three ... more

... churches: one high up a hill, a newer one in the square and one that collapsed due to earthquake damage and subsidence, and on to the new circular cathedral built in 1974 made of concrete. We were then diverted into a polished stone statue and rug shop, whic...more

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Down Mexico Way (predictable title, I know) (1669 words)
by AndrewPo - written on 02/08/08 (Very useful, 102 readings)
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A few years ago I went on a cultural tour of Mexico, visiting Mexico City, Merida, Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Oaxaca, Palenque and Monte Alban, using planes and busses. Getting There The journey to Mexico from London Heathrow was easy and uneventful (apart from being upgraded to first class then being forced to use the Concorde Lounge. The First Class Lounge was being renovated) A direct BA flight taking just over 11 hours. Mexico City We had nothing booked on arrival apart from the first night's accommodation at the Best Western Majestic Hotel. This was a lucky choice as it must be one of the best in Mexico City, on the west side of ...

Bu**er Cancun (328 words)
by mgoldman - written on 13/11/03 (Useful, 58 readings)
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Ever since I got back from Mexico, and started answering questions about where I went on holiday, it is clear that the words Mexico and Cancun mean the same thing to most of the UK population. It is like the rest of the world judging Great Britain by David Beckham - good at one thing only. The scope of Mexico is huge - much bigger than one country is expected to have. There are a huge number of integral cultures, all fiercely expressed by their owners. Each town is different and you do not see the sort of global leveling that seems to happen in European cities. Mexico city is humungous - 20 000 000 people. Most of them trying to drive on the roads simutaneously ...

Mexico: Aqua adventures in the Mayan Peninsula (514 words)
by flashlad - written on 24/07/02 (Very useful, 341 readings)
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Anyone going on holiday to the Mayan peninsula, whether it be the bright lights of Cancun, the smaller, but burgeoning resort of Playa del Carmen, or the small resorts, such as Tulum, dotted along the coast, have one venue that they must attend. It is simple as that - without it, you are really missing out. Xel-Ha is an all-inclusive water resort - totally natural - and is described as the "world's most beautiful natural aquarium." Getting there is easy. Just drive down the coastal road from Cancun or Playa - suggest you hire a car, they are pretty good value, and the road is safe. Alternatively, most hotels will organise tour groups with ...

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