Top destination
According to 2009 statistics from the United Nations World Tourism Organization, more than 21 million people visit Mexico each year, ranking it as the second most popular destination in the Americas, and one of the top 10 destinations in the world for tourists.
Natural beauty
Many people are drawn to Mexico for its natural beauty. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, and by the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea to the east, Mexico has almost 6,200 miles (10,000 kilometers) of coastline, which makes for an abundance of beaches. The interior geography is also dramatic: one can find deserts, mountains, canyons, savannahs, jungles, and rainforests, and over 200,000 different species of plants and animals.
Cultures
The indigenous Aztecs, Mayans, and Olmecs (whose ruins can still be seen around the country) mixed with the Spanish over the course of three hundred years to produce a colorful, unique culture – a fusion of the pre-Columbian and the European. Take Mexico's food for example. The taco is a mix of the indigenous (Mexico’s natives came up with the tortilla thousands of years ago), and the European (the Spanish introduced beef, chicken, pork, and cheese to Mexico in the 1500s).
Activities
Mexico offers a limitless variety of things to do during your trip, no matter what kind of traveler you are. For shoppers, there are many traditional products to look for, such as tequila, silver, and folk art. If you like to party, Mexico’s nightlife is legendary, especially in the coastal resort towns. If you’re looking for culture, there’s no shortage of the arts, and it seems that there’s always another festive holiday just around the corner. Given the country’s natural beauty, activities are endless, from surfing to golf to whale watching. And let’s not forget the reason so many people are drawn to Mexico in the first place – the beaches!
Medical Tourism/Health Care Tourism
Mexico has developed a world-class medical community already accustomed to serving international patients, and the Puerto Vallarta/Nayarit region is emerging as a premier health care destination. Already uniquely positioned to provide services to the growing segment of Canadian and American tourists seeking medical tourism opportunities, the Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit area has many hospitals, clinics, and spas with an internationally-recognized reputation for quality.
Learn more about medical tourism here.
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