Places to Visit in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, America

Places to Visit in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, America

Cabo San Lucas is a city in Baja California Sur state of Mexico, considered as one of the top 5 tourist locations of Mexico widely known for its spectacular beaches, spas and scuba diving locations. El Arco de Cabo San Lucas is the major identity of Cabo San Lucas.

 

Geography of Cabo San Lucas:

Cabo San Lucas is placed at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula between 22°53′23″ N latitude and 109°54′56″ W longitude at an elevation of 20 meters. Cabo San Lucas is located about 160 km from La Paz, the capital of Baja California Sur state and 1800 km from the national capital Mexico City.

 

How to reach Cabo San Lucas?

Los Cabos International Airport is the nearest major airport to Cabo San Lucas situated at a distance of 50 km. It is served by major American, Canadian and Mexican airlines such as Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Aereo Calafia and WestJet. It takes around 30-45 minutes to reach Cabo San Lucas from the airport.

The major shuttle operators at the airport include:

  • Brown´s Private Services
  • Discovery Mundo
  • Transbaja

Buses and taxis are always available to move within the city.

 

Food and Shopping in Cabo San Lucas:

Puerto Paraiso Shopping and Entertainment Plaza is the major shopping centre in Cabo. Other centers include:

  • Golden Cactus Gallery
  • Die Trying
  • San Jose del Cabo

 

The famous food corners in Puerto Paraiso are:

  • La Casa del Dorado
  • Mariscos Mocambo
  • Brasil Brazilian Steak house
  • Mariscos de Mazatlan

 

Things to do in Cabo San Lucas:

  • Scuba Diving
  • Water sports
  • Fishing
  • Cruises
  • ATV offroad adventures
  • The Cabo San Lucas Glass Factory
  • Sierra Buggies

 

Places of interest in Cabo San Lucas:

 

El Arco de Cabo San Lucas:

El Arco de Cabo San Lucas is a typical rock formation and is locally called as Land’s End. Don’t forget to capture pictures of amazing natural beauty.

 

Church of San Lucas:

Church of San Lucas is more than 300 year old church well known for its solid construction, decoration and holiness.

 

Casa de la Cultura:

Casa de la Cultura is a cultural centre featuring a tall mirador tower. It is well surrounded by striking gardens and restaurants and entertainment centers.

 

Other places of interest in Cabo San Lucas are as follows:

  • Cabo FlyBoard
  • Cabo del Sol Golf Club
  • A-maze-in Cabo Race
  • Pedregal de Cabo San Lucas
  • Chileno Beach
  • Santa Maria Beach
  • Marina Cabo San Lucas
  • Medano Beach
  • Bahia de Cabo San Lucas
  • Questro Golf
  • Cabo Party Fun
  • Nikki Beach
  • Cabo Wabo Cantina
  • Iglesia de San Lucas

 

Best time to visit Cabo San Lucas:

The best months to visit Cabo San Lucas are May and June.

 

Accommodation options in Cabo San Lucas:

Cabo San Lucas has many nice hotels that cater to the accommodation requirements of the visitors coming to this place. Hotels range from budget to top end and facilities offered by such hotels include swimming pool, spa, saloon, conduct sightseeing tours, air ticket bookings and airport shuttle etc (facilities depend on hotels). List of major hotels in Cabo San Lucas include:

 

Budget:

  • Seven Crown Hotel
  • Cabo Inn

 

Mid-range:

  • El Nido Hacienda Escondida
  • Casa Piedra
  • Marina Sol
  • Tesoro Resorts Los Cabos
  • RIU Palace Cabo San Luca

 

Luxury:

  • Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf & Spa
  • Capella Pedregal
  • Las Ventanas Al Paraiso
  • Marquis Los Cabos
  • Pueblo Bonito Pacifica
  • ME Cabo
  • Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa
  • One and Only Palmilla Resort
  • Esperanza Resort
  • Melia Cabo Real
  • Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Bucerias, Mexico, America

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Bucerias, Mexico, America

Bucerias is a resort town situated in Nayarit state of Mexico, about 140 km from the state capital Tepic and 840 km from the national capital Mexico City. An 18 mile uninterrupted beach is the main identity of the town that draws tourists throughout the year.

Bucerias is a pleasant town with cobblestone streets, art galleries, nightlife, church and plenty of restaurants with delicious food. Bucerias is also famous for open-water fishing and Monday, Wednesday and Friday farmers’ market. There are many restaurants and bars in Bucerias run by Canadians, Americans and Europeans.

 

Connectivity to Bucerias:

Bucerias is served by Lic Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International which is located in Puerto Vallarta, around 18 km away from Bucerias, operating flights from and to Mexico City, Monterrey, Toluca, Chihuahua, Juarez, Morelia and the major USA and Canadian cities. Tourists can easily reach Bucerias from the airport by taxi.

Bucerias has good connectivity with neighboring and nearby areas through well maintained road by frequent bus services. Rental taxi, car, bike are the options for local travel and to reach tourist destinations.

Food and Shopping in Bucerias:

Bucerias houses all the types of shops including fashion, jewelry and handicraft products. Mark’s Bar & Grill is a nice place to taste Mexican traditional food and pizza, burger and to take some special wines. Other food corners in Bucerias include:

  • Tacatzo
  • Los Pericos
  • Miguel Angel
  • le Bistrot
  • Sandrina’s

 

Things to do in Bucerias:

  • Santuario de Cocodrilos El Cora
  • Souldays
  • Flamingos Golf
  • Los Arroyos Verdes

 

Places of interest in Bucerias:

Splurge Art Gallery:

Splurge Art Gallery boasts international and local artist’s artworks. Every Thursday there is evening Art Walk organized at 7 pm along Lazaro Cardenas Street and after the art walk, refreshments will be arranged in the art gallery.

 

Jan Marie Boutique Gallery:

Jan Marie Boutique Gallery is a best place to learn on Mexican culture and tradition and it houses talavera, sculpture, pewter, handblown glass and ceramics artifacts.

Bucerias beach:

Bucerias beach is the major attraction of Bucerias attracting tourists from all over the country for its environment and beauty. There are plenty of restaurants located at the edge of the beach serving customers with typical Mexican, American and Canadian cuisine.

 

Other places of interest in Bucerias are as follows:

  • Bay of Banderas
  • Las Caletas
  • Zona Romantica
  • Puerto Vallarta Boardwalk
  • The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Old Vallarta
  • Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens
  • Olas Altas
  • Los Muertos Pier
  • Lucy’s CuCu Cabana & Zoo
  • Punta De Mita
  • Marietas Islands
  • Playa de los Muertos
  • El Centro
  • Yoga Vallarta

 

Best time to visit Bucerias:

Between April and June will be the best time to travel Bucerias to enjoy the beauty of stunning beach.

 

Accommodation options in Bucerias:

Most of the accommodation centers in Bucerias are located at the edge of the beach with amazing facilities and services along with a splash of Mexican cuisine and delicacies. Advance booking will be better to get hotel room as per your requirement and budget. The major hotels in and around Bucerias are:

  • Hacienda Patrizia’s Mexico B&B
  • La Posada de Bucerias
  • Casa Bella Maria Bed & Breakfast
  • Casa Luna Azul Bed and Breakfast
  • Bungalows Unelma
  • Royal Decameron
  • Jardin Del Mar
  • Casa Cielito Lindo Bed & Breakfast
  • Hotel Palmeras
  • Carmelita’s Hotel
  • Casa de los Monos
  • Canadian Resort Vallarta
  • El Dulce Beso
  • Hotel Suites Nadia Bucerias
  • Casa Tranquila
  • Hotel Cactus Inn
  • Hotel y Suite Corita
  • Los Picos

Places to Visit in Apodaca, Mexico, America

Places to Visit in Apodaca, Mexico, America

Apodaca is a city in Mexican state of Nuevo Leen positioned at the coordinates of 25°47′ N 100°11′ W. It is the 4th largest city of the state after Monterrey, Guadalupe, and San Nicolas de los Garza. Apodaca and its surrounding municipalities come under the Monterrey Metropolitan area. Apodaca municipality is spread over an area of 183.5 sq. km. placed 405 meters above sea level.

Apodaca is home to the country’s two major international airports and the headquarters of two renowned airlines. Apodaca is one of the industrial hubs of the state housing numerous manufacturing industries. Apodaca is also home to famous Las Cruces Golf and Country Club.

 

Etymology of Apodaca:

Apodaca was named in the honor of Bishop of Linares city, Dr. Salvador Apodaca (born in 1769 in Guadalajara city of Jalisco).  Apodaca was founded in 1585.

 

Connectivity to Apodaca:

Apodaca is located 20 km away from the state capital Monterrey and 930 km from Mexico City, the capital of Mexico. It is well served by two prominent airports of Mexico, General Mariano Escobedo International Airport and Del Norte International Airport, located 10 km and 20 km from the centre of the Apodaca city respectively.

Apodaca also has good connectivity with neighboring areas and nearby cities through roadways by regular bus services. Also tourists can hire car or bike for both local travel and to reach Monterrey and Guadalupe cities. Advance booking is offered.

 

Food and shopping in Apodaca:

The shopping centers in and around Apodaca include:

  • Plaza Cumbres
  • Galerias Monterrey
  • Plaza Fiesta Anahuac
  • Plaza Fiesta San Agustin

Famous restaurants in and around Apodaca include:

  • El Rey del Cabrito
  • Casa Oaxaca
  • La Huasteca
  • Taqueria Las Monjitas

 

Things to do in Apodaca:

Sport:

  • Fuerza Regia
  • Autenticos Tigres
  • Borregos Salvajes
  • Rayados

 

Other:

  • La Huasteca
  • El Potrero Chico
  • Parque Plaza Sesamo
  • Rio Santa Catarina
  • Lucha Libre

 

Places of interest in Apodaca:

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport:

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport is a nicely constructed airport situated 10 km away from the city centre. It draws large number of tourists and locals for its beautiful construction in all the days of the week.

 

Cerro del Obispado:

Cerro del Obispado is an ancient site offering great view of entire city and was earlier home of the Bishop de Monterrey. It also houses small regional history museum.

 

Macroplaza:

Macroplaza is the largest zocalo (central plaza) of Mexico located in Monterrey, about 20 km from Apodaca. It is home to different attractions including fountains, monuments, statues, gardens and is surrounded by Mexican History Museum, the Monterrey Contemporary Art Museum and Monterrey Cathedral.

 

Other places of interest in Apodaca include:

  • Del Norte International Airport
  • Cerro de la Silla
  • Cerveceria Cuahtemoc
  • Macroplaza
  • Puente de la Unidad San Pedro
  • Safari Parque Estrella
  • Presa de la Boca
  • Cascadas Cola de Caballo

 

Best time to visit Apodaca:

The months of dry season will be ideal time to travel Apodaca.

 

Accommodation options in Apodaca:

Apodaca is one of the developing cities in Mexico located 20 km away from third largest city of the country, Monterrey. The mid range hotels of Apodaca generally charge 25-30USD per person per night with all the basic facilities. The prominent hotels in Apodaca and Monterrey (20 km) are listed below:

  • Hampton Inn Monterrey Airport
  • BEST WESTERN PREMIER
  • Courtyard Monterrey Airport
  • Crowne Plaza Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
  • Fairfield Inn
  • Hotel Ibis Monterrey Airport
  • ONE Monterrey Aeropuerto
  • City Express Monterrey Aeropuerto
  • BEST WESTERN Monterrey Airport
  • Quinta Avenida
  • Hoteles Optima Express Monterrey Aeropuerto
  • ExtendedSuites Monterrey
  • Hotel Fundador
  • NH Monterrey
  • La Casa Del Barrio

Akumal Tourist Places to Visit in Akumal, Mexico, America

Akumal Tourist Places to Visit in Akumal, Mexico, America

Akumal is a small town situated between Playa del Carmen and Tulum towns in Tulum Municipality in Quintana Roo state of Mexico, about 100 km from the state largest city Cancun and 270 km from state capital Chetumal and 1560 km from the national capital Mexico City.

Akumal is famous for its two marvelous beaches that are located in the south and north end of the town with rare Green Sea Turtle habitat. Yal Ku Lagoon in the north of town is great to do snorkeling. Akumal is the location of ONDARTE International Artist Residency.

 

Geography of Akumal:

Akumal is sited at the coordinates of 20°24′00″ N 87°19′16″ W at an elevation of 11 meters.

 

Etymology and History of Akumal:

Mexican businessman, writer and archaeologist, Pablo Bush Romero was the founder of Akumal who founded it officially as a community for scuba divers in 1958. Hotel Club Akumal Caribe is one of the famous hotels in Akumal belonging to Akumal founder, Pablo Bush Romero’s family.

 

Connectivity to Akumal:

Cancun International Airport is the nearest major airport to Akumal placed about 90 km away from Akumal. It has good connectivity with all the major cities of the country and Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington and Chicago of America. Aeromexico is the major air service provider of Cancun International Airport.

Some shuttle operators from airport to Akumal include:

  • Cancun Limo
  • Discovery Mundo
  • Amstar Airport Transfers
  • Entertainment Plus

Cars and minibuses are ideal for local travel.

Food and Shopping in Akumal:

Shops are limited in Akumal but restaurants are plenty and the major restaurants are listed here below:

  • Cueva del Pescador
  • Lol Ha Restaurant
  • Cocina Economico
  • La Buena Vida
  • Que Onda

 

Things to do Akumal:

  • Snorkeling
  • Scuba diving
  • Cenote
  • Sunbathing

Places of interest in Akumal:

Akumal beaches:

Akumal has two stunning beaches that are in the north and south ends of the town. Both these beaches are home to endangered Green Sea Turtle habitat. Warm blue-green water and great snorkeling activity gives an unforgettable experience to the visitors.

 

Xel-Ha Ecological Center:

Xel-Ha Ecological Center is placed at the edge of Akumal bay. It is an ideal place to learn on ecology, native species and environmental events of Akumal.

 

Riviera Maya Golf Club:

Riviera Maya Golf Club is a stunning site with very green landscape, located few kilometers away from the town centre. Tourists can reach it by bus or rental car.

 

Other places of interest in Akumal are as follows:

  • Dos Ojos Scuba Dive Shop
  • Aktun Chen
  • Cenote Santa Cruz
  • Half Moon Bay
  • Yal-ku Lagoon
  • Hekab Be Biblioteca de Akumal
  • El Pueblito Minisuper
  • Playa Akumal
  • Uxuxubi Al Natural

 

Best time to visit Akumal:

The best months to visit Akumal are May, November, and December.

 

Accommodation options in Akumal:

Akumal is a town with full of resorts and lodges with all the latest amenities and services. Apart from providing top class accommodation, resorts also offer authentic Mexican cuisines and delicacies at reasonable prices. List of major hotels in Akumal include:

  • Grand Bahia Principe
  • Luxury Bahia Principe Sian Kaan Don Pablo Collection
  • Las Casitas Akumal
  • Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort and Spa
  • Grand Bahia Principe Tulum
  • Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa
  • Akumal Beach Resort
  • Oasis Tulum
  • Hotel Akumal Caribe
  • Grand Oasis Tulum
  • Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Hotel & Spa
  • Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa
  • Vista del Mar Hotel
  • Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa
  • Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
  • Grand Sirenis Mayan Beach Resort & Spa
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