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Map Mexico New Picture From ancient ruins to beautiful beaches, Cancun has something for every visitor. Indeed, it would be hard to design a destination with better natural beauty, archeological riches and man-made attractions. No matter what you are seeking from a vacation, chances are you will find it in Cancun. Map Mexico New Picture

Before Cancun became the premier resort destination it is today, vacationing in Mexico meant heading to the beaches and resorts along the Pacific coast of Mexico. This area, also known as the Mexican Riveriera, stretches from Mazatlan to Acapulco.Map Mexico New Picture For many years, the Mexican Riviera was virtually the only region of the country with attractions and facilities to tempt visitors from abroad. Luckily for the Mexico vacationer, this changed during the mid 1980's, when a building boom made Cancun the renowned vacation spot it still is today. Map Mexico New Picture

A year of progress in Latin America and the Caribbean (Granma Internacional) • THE year 2008 in Latin America and the Caribbean was marked principally by the consolidation and expansion of the various processes of social, political and economic transformation underway in the region.

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Given the natural beauty of Cancun, it is hard to believe it took so long for it to become a vacation hot spot. The stunning beaches of Cancun simply must be experienced to be believed. Imagine silky smooth, sugar white sand being caressed all day by the warm and inviting emerald and turquoise waters of the Caribbean.

Acapulco is a city with a long and storied history. As far back as 1530, the Spanish built ships on the settlement occupying present day Acapulco. The Spanish occupiers used the resulting fleet of ships to trade goods from Mexico for goods from the rest of the developed world. Map Mexico New Picture hus, ships laden with fine Mexican silver and other luxury items would go out bound for the Philippines, where traders from around the world would meet to trade their goods. After the trades were negotiated, Spanish ships returned to present day Acapulco carrying Chinese silk, spices, ivory, pearls, and other precious stones. These early Spanish traders helped introduce the people of Mexico to these exotic goods from around the world.

People from around the world still come to Acapulco of course, though not necessarily in search of silk, ivory and spices. These days visitors to Acapulco come in search of fun, sun and surf, and they find all this and more in great abundance. Map Mexico New Picture

When planning your Acapulco vacation, it is helpful to remember that Acapulco actually consists of three separate areas. The first area of Acapulco is known as the Playa Revolcadero. This section of Acapulco is located near the airport and to the south of Acapulco Bay. The area boasts a long stretch of open beach backed by a lush tropical lagoon. This area is home to a few resorts, and has recently undergone a wave of new construction.

Known for palm lined beaches, luxuriant jungle vegetation and even more luxurious resorts, Puerto Vallarta is a picture postcard come to life. In just a few short years, Puerto Vallarta has shed its history as a quiet seaside village to blossom into one of Mexico's most cherished vacation destinations. Map Mexico New Picture

More than any other Mexican resort, Puerto Vallarta comes closest Map Mexico New Picture to the goal of being all things to all people. If you want total seclusion and relaxation, you can find it in Puerto Vallarta. On the other hand if you want 24-hour nonstop activity, you can find that as well. Here you will find the sophisticated amenities you would expect from a posh resort, all in a romantic, dream like setting surrounded by natural beauty. Is it any wonder Puerto Vallarta remains a top honeymoon destination?

While Puerto Vallarta is considered the perfect destination for the first time visitor to Mexico, it features such a wide array of activities that it keeps visitors coming back year after year. In addition to honeymooners and young people, more and more families are making Puerto Vallarta their favorite vacation destination. Map Mexico New Picture

From the air, Puerto Vallarta appears as a blanket of lush tropical jungle, surrounding the quaint colonial town of Puerto Vallarta. The beautiful Sierra Cuala mountains are visible in the distance, along with the crystal blue waters of the Pacific.Map Mexico New Picture