The coasts, rivers and lagoons of Mexico are ideal places for diving. Under its waters, you can discover the impressive stretches of coral Reef National Marine Park of Cozumel, ecological sanctuary of the Caribbean Sea, which is part of the second largest reef system on earth. In the Sea of Cortes, called the aquarium in the world by the renowned oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, you can admire the vast marine biodiversity that has attracted the attention of researchers at other latitudes. While on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean will find other places that offer the chance to explore ancient shipwrecks. You can also dive into ciénegas located in the middle of the desert and entering the cave diving, cenotes and underground rivers such as those in the Yucatan Peninsula, a territory that has more than 60000 m of underground tunnels waiting to be explored by its visitors.
Mexico has a wide variety of natural scenes: beaches, mountains, valleys, deserts, forests and national parks, which offer all services to arm a tent, light a bonfire and lie down to watch the stars while enjoying the sounds of nature, or are encouraged to walk near their camp-some very narrow and surrounded by lush vegetation, to discover the amazing flora and fauna that characterizes the Mexican landscape. In these places, climates varied but always very benevolent, can live a multitude of adventures accompanied by your friends and family, all the camping sites in Mexico are very confident and they have always reserved a nice surprise for the maximum enjoyment when practicing this activity. The best camping destinations in Mexico are:
Mexico has natural circuits, virtually throughout, for those who are capable of breaking the rules of gravity to play extremes sports: either to fall rapidly by narrow trails to mountain biking or to face a free fall in skydiving. Agencies that provide these services, are characterized by a highly trained and full control on security measures. One objective of these experiences for the daring tourists, is felt in full freedom and what better way to accomplish that with the glider, taking advantage of the upwelling of hot air that collide against the mountains. Fly on Delta Wing, towed by an ultra light up to 800 meters high, and then be released, is a unique experience. The balloon flight is for people who enjoy the pleasure that provides the silence of a height of over 500 m and the sight of beautiful landscapes. Long live the excitement of extreme sports:
The brave and mighty waters of the Mexican rivers are an insurmountable scenario for those who please of descending in flows on inflatable rafts. There are rivers for experts as well as for those who for the first time face this practice, since it is possible to find flows to Class I and Class VI, mainly in the states of Morelos , Veracruz , San Luis Potosi and Chiapas . To sail river down is a different way to enjoy nature: to descend by wound places , face falling waterfalls, feeling how the water descends with full force, to avoid branches and to know that you are surrounded by jungle vegetation, is really exciting. This experience will be a controllable adventure because Mexico has several rafting agencies that offer professional equipment , the ability of expert guides and first aid services that will make it a genuine pleasure. Feel the adrenaline of this sport in the following destinations:
The kayaking, in boats of one or two seats , is the king of sports in the river; although in Mexico , its vast geography allows to practice it in seas, lakes and dams with powerful torrents for rowing against the tide or itself take by it . In states like Veracruz , Tabasco and Chiapas , there are rivers surrounded by rock walls, caves and waterfalls, some of them with stretches of more than 90 m wide, although you can find sections with funnels less than 10 meters . Cancun and the Mayan Riviera have ideal lagoons for the practice of this sport; highlights the adventurous routes to the reefs of the Caribbean Sea . Challenging the nature, circumventing barriers and tending the balance will be a pleasant experience with the help of expert staff of hotels, resorts and specialized agencies. Live the excitement of this sport in:
The ecotourism potential of Mexico provides 22 Biosphere Reserves, 47 National Parks and 9 areas of protection of flora and fauna.Their attractive, accessible to fans of trekking, are the habitat of thousands of endemic species. Visitors will appreciate, investigate and even make photographic safaris, or simply observe species like the gray whale and the monarch butterfly. Traveling throughout the territory and contemplate their wooded landscapes, jungle or desert, will be for the tourist like taking an intensive course of geology; you will be able to observe millenarian fossils and to captivate with the sighting of sidereal bodies and star rains , in addition to reaffirming the commitment with the rescue of flora and fauna and environmental education. The presence of native populations also makes it possible to get in touch with local cultures and get involved in their daily activities, productive and rural areas. Live the experience of ecotourism in Mexico in the following destinations:
The lovers of the mountaineering will find in Mexico colossuses of rock and ice , still unexplored peaks waiting to be crowned. They can even afford to explore new routes in unfamiliar elevations, reaching tops where it is possible to contemplate to the valleys and mountainous areas that characterize geography . The offer includes all types of land to explore, places where athletes and walkers can exercise, breathe fresh air and overcome their own goals. Thanks to that there are peaks as the Pico de Orizaba, 5610 meters above sea level and Popocatepetl , 5452 m , some with walls almost 90 degrees, where you can practice climbing. If you are a beginner in this sport seize the geography of places like the Ajusco with 3900 m of high ideal place to practice trekking and hiking. The infrastructure of some of these elevations allowed staying on the slopes or near the summits. In order to live the experiences on this sport visit:
The majesty of its landscape and its rich biodiversity make Mexico the perfect setting for outdoor activities. Explore gorges, waterfalls and capricious reliefs of rocks through the barrel or Tyrolean flights are some of the many options that can be performed. If climbing is your strong, there are rocks and mountains ready to be visited, but if you prefer the experience of decline, can harness these summits to practice rappelling. The oniricos landscapes formed by stalagmites and stalactites inside the caves, let caving be a magical experience. Walk or ride and enjoy natural areas, the encounter with wildlife, water births and infinite colors of its vegetation. Some destinations, that for its uniqueness will leave in your memory unforgettable images, are:
Sport fishing is an activity that combines recreational and competitive knowledge and skills of the fisherman, with their fate by getting the best piece and the satisfaction of catching a fish to return to their environment without damaging it.
In the calm of the lakes and prey, as well as in the magnitude of their rivers and seas, the lovers of this sport will be able to find in Mexico hundreds of varieties of freshwater fishes and salty, some of them of particular for the sport fishermen such as yellowfin tuna, bonito, swordfish, marlin, hammerhead shark and rainbow trout, among others.
Mexico is surrounded by seas and has privileged coasts to practice sport fishing, which carry out major national and international tournaments that bring together hundreds of experts and fans to this activity. The best places to fish in Mexico are:
As a result of a large domestic and foreign demand, in Mexico there are about 2600 hunting ranches or parks (Management Units for the Conservation of Wildlife), of which more than 90% are located in the northern region of the country. This practice, totally controlled, has in Tamaulipas and Coahuila some of the favorite places for hunters worldwide. Efforts to preserve the richness of the fauna have led to the formation of large areas of land covered by weeds and woods, where it is promoted the conservation and reproduction of various species, in order to put them after the service of those who love the game . In these places private or community you will find animals even more than ten years of life, belonging to various genres such as red deer, the deer Wapiti - elk and white-tailed, and even as exotic as a Black Buck antelope from India. Practice this activity in the following destinations:
To squeeze into a table on the crest of the waves, Mexico has dozens of beaches of a wave unequaled. In the Pacific coast and the Caribbean , mainly it is during the dawn the moment at which the best water walls rise the waves reached a height of 8 meters and extreme speeds that are a challenge even for the experienced surfers. Those that live the spirit on the ocean and look for to demonstrate their ability in the balance on the table, meet in these beaches to participate in the national and international matches that as much take place in destinies with infrastructure, like in bays and towns of fishermen, specially during the summer. For those who wish to refine their skills and enjoy the adrenaline that causes them to slip on water with the help of the wind Mexican seas are ideal to practice windsurf. Benefit of these activities in the following destinies:
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