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Regions of Mexico
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Baja California
Extending from California, the endless Baja California peninsula stretches over 1,200 km between the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez. Sparsely populated, it offers remarkable landscapes, a mix of deserts, volcanoes, and desolate coastline. Ecotourism has developed in recent years, particularly at its southern tip in the Los Cabos region. In contrast, the entire U.S. border area is dedicated to festive or shopping tourism for an American audience. It’s also home to Tijuana, the world’s most visited border city...
Northern Region
This vast territory lies between the United States and the northern cities of Mexico or Guadalajara. Mostly desert, it’s largely ignored by tourists and has a poor reputation for safety. Nevertheless, it offers a lesser-known side of Mexico.
Central Region
This is the country’s most populated region, centered around the capital. It’s also a major tourist hub, boasting a rich cultural heritage with colonial cities and pre-Columbian ruins, as well as beautiful natural landscapes and renowned Pacific beach resorts favored by relaxation seekers.
Yucatán and Southern Mexico
This former Mayan land, bordering Guatemala and Belize, has become the country’s main tourist zone, at least for Cancun and its coastline. While the Caribbean coast is famous for its beaches, diving, and other water activities, the region also offers a wealth of natural and cultural attractions, including numerous pre-Columbian sites.