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According to Simplyyellowpages, Mexico is full of both natural and cultural attractions. Ancient buildings of disappeared civilizations, snow-capped peaks of subsided volcanoes, a sunny coast and everything at a very low cost, awaits you in this wonderful country. The Mayan pyramids are undoubtedly considered the main historical and architectural landmark of this sunny country. There are many such pyramids throughout the country, but only a small part of them is accessible to tourists, since the rest are located under a large layer of sand or in the depths of the jungle, where it is almost impossible to distinguish them from a simple green hill. The most ancient and at the same time the most famous buildings include the temple of one of the Mayan gods – Quetzalcoatl, as well as the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. You can also visit the largest pyramid in terms of volume – Cholua, but, unfortunately, most of it has not survived to this day. Well-known Mexican resorts (Acapulco, Mazatlán, Cancun, Cozumel) are always happy to receive tourists and please them with interesting excursions and first-class service. The main city of the country is Mexico City, which was founded in 1325 by the Aztecs. This city, without a doubt, can be called the fastest growing metropolis, which is already the largest city in the world. Due to the fact that it was founded a very long time ago, it can be considered a real open-air museum. In the center of Mexico City is El Zocalo Square, which is surrounded by amazing Mayan and colonial era buildings. It also houses the largest Catholic cathedral in all of Latin America (Metropolitan Cathedral). Surprisingly, such old buildings managed to take root well with modern high-rise buildings. It will be interesting to visit the National Palace, which is decorated with incredibly beautiful frescoes by Diego Rivera. Those who want to take a break from the bustle of the city and see how people lived several hundred years ago can visit the Xochimilco canals, which are located on the outskirts of the capital. In this area of the city, people live in a way of life that the locals had about 500 years ago. Teotiucan is located 50 km from Mexico City, which in translation into Russian means – “The place where the gods are born.” Scientists to this day cannot reliably establish when people first appeared here and when they left these places, but the architectural monuments that remained from them amaze the imagination of any tourist. The Road of the Dead, which stretches for 5 kilometers and 40 meters wide, the Palace of the Jaguars, the Plaza de la Luna – this is an insignificant part of those the wealth that remained from the unknown people who lived here. Sunny beach lovers will also find an interesting place. The largest inhabited island in Mexico measures 50 by 15 km. It is argued that it is at this place that the ocean water is so clean that the bottom can be seen even at a depth of 70 meters. Nearby are some of the best, but at the same time dangerous coral tunnels.

National cuisine of Mexico

The cuisine of this country is known all over the world for its traditions. Most often, not a single dish sold even in a restaurant can do without several obligatory components: special corn tortillas (tortillas), beans and, of course, hot chili peppers. Prices in local restaurants of national cuisine are not very high, and in provincial cities, for a small amount, you can order a large menu of various dishes, but do not overdo it, as in Mexican traditions it is customary to use a lot of chili peppers. When preparing hot dishes, several types of meat are usually used. You will also find a huge amount of cheap exotic fruits (papaya, mango, chayote), and the biggest delicacy is fried pieces of sugar cane, called canas asadas.

Transport

Mexico has a fairly extensive network of roads, including highways. The trip on the highway is paid, the fee is collected at the parking posts. For tourists there is an opportunity to use free tech. service. If you do not have your own car, you can rent one at the airport or resort. Payment for this service is made by credit card. However, only those who have an international driving license with them can rent a car. You should be aware that the use of road transport in the country is limited in order to preserve the environment. The time until which you can use the car is indicated in the last digit of the car number. Bus service is also widespread, in addition, you can use both ordinary buses and first-class ones. Rail transport has a large branching, and you can get to almost any part of the country. In general, the country’s transport system is well developed, and every tourist can find a way to get to any place in Mexico without hitting his pocket.