North America Mexico Pacific CoastJaliscoJalisco, on Mexico's Pacific Coast, is one of the country's most important tourism destinations, offering many beach resorts, Mexico's second largest city, and lots of outdoor activities.Map Directions Satellite Photo Map...
Puerto Morelos is situated around 11 miles south of Cancun itself, and approximately a 25-minute drive from the airport. This sleepy fishing town couldn’t be more different from the lively resorts and late-night lifestyle of its northern neighbor. It’s got a charm of its own, but the m...
I first came across Cahill’s projection on a stamp issued in Mexico in 1964. The design of the stamp (see image) shows his world map, an octahedral whose eight faces have been flattened into a shape resembling a butterfly. Ever since then I have wondered why such an unusual map would ...
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport, as it is fully named, serves as the main airport of the second-largest city in Mexico, Guadalajara. The airport has one passenger terminal which handles around 15 million passengers annually. Volaris, Interjet and Aeromexico are among the...
The many beachfront resorts around Cancun offer their guests a private beach experience, but some of the best beaches in town remain public. One of them is Playa Marlin.Just south of the El Rey Ruins, Playa Marlin is a serene stretch of golden sand. Guests can rock up and hire beach ...
Cozumel, island in the Caribbean Sea, about 10 miles (16 km) off the eastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, in Quintana Roo estado (state), southeastern Mexico. Measuring about 29 miles (46 km) from northeast to southwest and averaging 9 miles (14 km)
Cancun, city and adjacent island resort area, Quintana Roo state, southeastern Mexico. Ciudad Cancun (Cancun city) is located on the northeastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, facing the Caribbean Sea. The island, with its resorts, and the coastal area