Mexico has a holiday to suit most tastes. It is so large and varied in topography, climate and culture that satisfaction, whatever you choose, is almost guaranteed.
Many people of course go for the beaches with their superb facilities. The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the favourite destinations for beach lovers where they find fine white sand and warm Caribbean waters.
The more energetic holidaymaker can experience hiking or horse riding through jungle terrain, trekking through volcanoes and canyons where the excitement of white water rafting can be encountered.
The pyramid of the Mayans at Uxmal dating from the late seventh century, gives a marvellous view over the jungle for those with a head for heights. The climb is very steep and rises to a height of one hundred and twenty-five feet. The best known ruins are in Chichen Itza which is an enormous Mayan site, once home to thousands of people.
Chihuahua in the central north of Mexico is the starting point of a wonderful train journey to the coast. The line travels through the Copper Canyon and passes some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world.