Mexico Ports of Call
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information.
Acapulco
Cabo San Lucas
Calica
Catalina
Costa Maya
Cozumel
Ensenada
La Paz
Loreto
Manzanillo
Mazatlan
Playa Del Carmen
Puerto Vallarta
Santa Rosalia
Zihuatanejo / Ixtapa
Acapulco
The magical beaches of soft golden sand, blue-colored warm waves, and exotic swaying palm trees, are of course one of the main attractions of Acapulco.
Visitors can take their pick, from the dazzling beaches behind the luxury hotels, the primitive out of the way beach at "Barra Vieja" or the fabulous sunsets at "Pie de la
Cuesta" beach. Just about any watersport under the sun is available at the beaches and water skiing was virtually invented here! The fresh water lagoons at "Coyuca" or "Tres Palos", with water as smooth as a mirror, are ideal for water skiing.
At "La Quebrada" dare-devil divers can be seen as they plunge 130 feet into the swirling waters below.
Cabo San Lucas
Where the sea, sun and desert join to cast an air of mystery and romance over all who visit. Cabo was once a tranquil fishing village and, in times long ago, a hangout for pirates. Although no longer the fishing village of old, and not many of the old pirates are seen around town any more, the magic of Cabo remains. Cabo is still small and charming by any standards, with a population of under 30,000. Cabo has come of age. Located at the southernmost tip of the magnificent Baja peninsula, Cabo has been blessed with what many describe as the perfect climate. Average year-round temperature is 78 degrees, it is a little cooler in the winter and a bit warmer in the summer.
Calica
Calica the newest gateway to the Yucatan. Just three miles south of Playa del Carmen, it is next door to the incredible Xcaret (Esh-Car-Et) nature park which is fast becoming one of the most popular attractions on the entire peninsula. Like Playa del Carmen, Calica has the advantage of being about an hour's drive from either Cancun or Tulum. It also has benefits from being located next door to Xcaret, a popular nature and recreational theme park which is rapidly becoming one of the most popular attractions in the Yucatan. Taxi and tour services for visiting the attractions of the Yucatan as a group or on your own are available immediately at the pier.
Catalina
Located less than twenty miles from Los Angeles, Catalina Island's seventy-six square miles are covered with broad valleys, isolated coves, pristine beaches, two-thousand foot peaks and near vertical shoreline palisades. This diverse habitat is home to thousands of species of unique native plants and animals. Of these natives, including the stately Catalina Mahogany, the shy Catalina Island Fox and the prolific Beechey Ground Squirrel are found nowhere else in the world. One hundred percent of the financial support for the Catalina Island Conservancy comes from private funds,
no public tax dollars are used in any Catalina Island Conservancy program.
Costa Maya
Once
the Imperial Maya's port of call, now Costa Maya is the leader in culture and
adventure travel in the Mexican Caribbean! Explore the wonders of the
Mayan Coast, the incredible Great Mayan Reef, astounding architectural feats,
endless white beaches and the mysterious sacred cities of the ancient
Maya. Discover for yourself the wild, unexplored beauty of the Mayan
Coast. This fantastic new 'Port of Call' brings the history and culture of the Maya to life. Participation by the world's leading shipyards has created an ideal infrastructure to serve cruise ships and their passengers.
Cozumel
Cozumel is a relatively small island just 29 miles long and 12 miles wide located just off the coast of Mexico, south east of Cancun and due east of Playa Del Carmen. There are many reasons why Cozumel is one of the best, most popular and most affordable vacation and dive destinations in the World ... where over 92% of the divers can't wait to come back! There are so many great reasons to visit Cozumel that once you visit once, you might just get hooked. Compared to other tropical vacation spots, Cozumel is very
inexpensive. Whether you're a diver or non-diver, Cozumel is a great place for those looking for fun, sun and relaxation.
Ensenada
Situated about seventy miles south of Tijuana on the shore of Bahia Todos Santos along the Pacific Ocean, Ensenada is a small fishing and commercial port catering to weekend and summer travelers from southern California. La Bufadora on the southern end of the bay is a natural rock formation where the sea explodes into a natural geyser. Beaches for swimming and surfing spots are found both north and south of Ensenada. Other local sports attractions include mountain climbing, beach-combing and hiking.
La Paz
The capital of Baja California Sur, and the largest city in southern Baja. It is located on a large, natural bay, and some of Baja's most beautiful islands are just a short distance offshore! For a town of 180,000 souls La Paz has a very nice, warm feel to it. The waterfront area of La Paz is particularly beautiful, and the sunsets across the bay are usually quiet spectacular! Local families and tourists often gather on the Malecon at water's edge to enjoy this nightly show. More remote beaches (and quite spectacular) can be found south east of La Paz, in the Bahia Los Muertos area.
Loreto
Located 84 miles south of Mulegé and 217 miles north of La Paz is the historic town of Loreto (loh-REH-toh) or "Conchó" in the indigenous language which means "red mangrove". Not only is it the oldest town in Baja California, founded in 1697 by the Jesuits, but its surrounding scenery is incomparable; the magnificent Sierra de la Giganta mountain range, the awesome desert and the azure Sea of Cortez. Facing Loreto (pop. 10,000) are the wonderful islands such as the Coronados with its turquoise waters and sea lion colonies; Isla Carmen with its beautiful beaches and coves; the Danzantes with its rocky edges and small coves, a paradise for scuba diving; and Catalina, a favorite of the ecologist with its unique flora and fauna.
Manzanillo
Called the "Emerald of the Pacific Ocean" because of its sunny beaches of golden sands and charming landscapes. Manzanillo is well-known as the '"Sailfish World Capital" due to the world record sailfish that was caught there! This is a great vacation area for deep sea fishing and other water sports! Manzanillo offers many attractions, but none as breathtaking as its warm, tranquil underwater world. A secret, mysterious realm awaits the snorkeler or diver, no matter what your level of experience. One of the most exciting things about diving and snorkeling the Pacific Ocean and its incredible reefs is that it's known for the unknown.
Mazatlan
On Mexico's mainland, across the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, Mazatlan's long beaches with gentle rolling waves and restaurants serving some of the freshest shrimp call out to travelers from around the world. This incomparable port city is one of the most important tourist desitnations in the world. Set in a beautiful cove of the Pacific, Mazatlan lies at about the same latitiude as Hawaii. The temperature fluctuates from mid-60's to mid-90's depending on the time of the year. Mazatlan meaning "land of the deer" in the ancient Nahuatl language offers 10 miles of inviting sandy beaches. It's no wonder Mazatlan plays host to more than one million visitors per year. These visitors will find plenty to keep them busy in Mazatlan. Earth, sea and sky unite to offer an excellent destination for all types of vacationers.
Playa Del Carmen
The once sleepy village of Playa del Carmen doubled twice in population in the last few years, mainly due to Europeans who discovered the alabaster-white beaches, gentle surf, coral reefs and slow lifestyle were the equal of the more expensive island of Cozumel just across the straits. Playa's dock is the pier for the 'people ferry' to Cozumel, so it's only a short trip over to snorkel or dive on Cozumel's incredible coral reefs. The strong foriegn influence has created a unique vagabond traveler ambiance. Numerous outrageously delicious restaurants provide sustenance and several foreign-owned hotels raise the standards of service to exacting levels.
Puerto Vallarta
All the amenities of any classic beach resort,
surf and sand and sun, sun, sun. But it offers so much more to so many more. Puerto Vallarta is ideal place for honeymoons and weddings, couples, and families, meetings and conventions and wonderfully suited to seniors and eco-adventures. Puerto Vallarta offers big-time tours and activities: sport fishing, golf, motorcycling, whale watching, art, diving, hot air balloons, culture, surfing. Gourmet food for the upscale diner as well as affordable prices for the budget traveler? It’s true. And Puerto Vallarta is completely different from any other destination in Mexico. Puerto Vallarta is geographically diverse, boasting mountains, jungles, beaches, rivers, waterfalls, and much more.ars.
Santa Rosalia
Santa Rosalía displays its unique French architecture in its beautiful buildings that have witnessed the history of this indomitable town. Built by a French mining company, the town of Santa Rosalia rests at the base of a high mountain range on the Sea of Cortez. See a galvanized iron church designed by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel that was disassembled and shipped here after originally being displayed at the 1889 Paris world's fair. Many surprises await you in this fascinating coastal town.
Zihuatanejo / Ixtapa
A small town, which nowadays still conserves the typical mindset and the friendly atmosphere of the old fishing village, with that "True Mexican Flavor". The downtown streets are still cobblestones paved and most of the constructions have that tropical coastal look even the new ones. There are many cozy restaurants, boutiques, jewelry stores, hotels from one to five stars, tourist markets, and much more. You won't see any tall buildings, four stories maximum, because they are not permitted by a city law to conserve the village look.
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