Mexican Riviera cruises – a perfect holiday
Mexican Riviera cruises are completely devoted to exploring this country with its ancient culture, and on the other hand – history enthusiasts will be better off combining their favorite subject with sightseeing tours. Mexico is really worth it. You get a very nice symbiosis – a relaxing cruise and a historical sightseeing tour. A plain sightseeing tour without a sea cruise or a beach holiday will not leave a visitor fully satisfied because they miss out on seeing the beauty of endless resort towns which are both similar and different from each other at the same time. A beach holiday alone will not provide enough romance, excitement and entertainment. A cruise trip, on the other hand, will give you a sense of beauty, freedom, ease and romance, but you have to agree that you cannot leave Mexico without seeing Chichen Itza, Morelia, Teotihuacan and Mexico City – the legacy of ancient civilizations and more recent era of the Spanish influence. So the best way to see Mexico is to take an unforgettable tour – combine sea cruise, sightseeing tour and a beach holiday. This way you will get the most vivid impressions.
Mexican Riviera cruises generally cover several major ports, located on the Pacific coast of Mexico: Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, Manzanillo, Mazatlan, Zihuatanejo. Cruises start either in Mexico or in the United States: San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The most famous port during a Mexican Riviera cruise is Acapulco – the home of one of the world’s top 10 beaches and the fourth most beautiful harbor in the world. It is also the largest port on the Mexican Coast. Acapulco experienced a boom in popularity a few years back which has since subsided, leaving to the memories perhaps the most exciting nightlife in all of Mexico. From this point of view it is highly recommended to supplement your cruise with a beach vacation in Acapulco – it has excellent amenities and you will not get bored. During the day you can see dolphin shows, go shopping or simply spend all day on the beach.
Puerto Vallarta is a colonial town in the state of Jalisco, noted for its cobbled streets and incomparable beaches. A combination of several factors of the local climate such as the sea breeze saturated with iodine and sea salt and very comfortable temperatures create very special air quality conditions. Many people come here to not just swim and sunbathe but also to improve their health. The town is located on a small but very beautiful bay.
Cabo San Lucas is the most ambitious resort of Mexican California, if not all of Mexico, located on the tip of the peninsula. Everything here is more luxurious and expensive than in the central part of the country. Many celebrities and wealthy people come here for holidays. Diving is a very popular activity; Cabo is also considered a top destination for marlin fishing. The best place for swimming and all water related activities is Medano beach, which is located west of the harbor. Among available activities here are paragliding, water skiing, bungee jumping and parasailing.
Manzanillo is a great resort destination for sport fishing enthusiasts: here you can catch excellent specimens of marlin, sailfish etc. Also it is a paradise for surfers. And for those who just want a quiet beach holiday, there is a special resort area – a sandy split consisting entirely of hotels, shops and excellent beaches. Diving and snorkeling enthusiasts will appreciate the convenience of being able to dive off the coast – there is no need for a boat – the water is calm and clean and there are corals.
Mazatlan is a perfect combination of sun, sea and untouched nature. Currently it is a great place for a beach holiday with an excellent infrastructure. Each year it hosts international surfing competitions.
Quite often a sea cruise covers a dozen countries, but Mexico is such a capacious and multifaceted place that one type of recreation is not enough to get the full range of impressions. Mexican Riviera cruises will give you an opportunity to get to know the ancient culture and history as part of the shore excursions, enjoy the most beautiful days on board of the cruise liner and of course relax on a sandy beach under a palm tree – all of this will leave you with the kindest, brightest and touching memories.
