A L L A B O U T MEXICO S I LV I A VIZZONI 0 7 / 0 6 / 1 6 MEXICO FACTS & FIGURES
• Population 119.000 million over a land area of nearly 800,00 squure miles • The official language is Spanish with around 50 different languages spoken by indigenous people including Nahuatl, Zapotec Otomi and other Mayan languages. • Currency is the Mexican peso with the American dollar widely accepted in the tourist regions. • 90% of the population is catholic. Only Brazil has a larger catholic population than Mexico. • Mexico City is the capital with 31 country states QUIRKY FACTS ABOUT MEXICO & ITS HISTORY WHY MEXICO IS UNIQUE -HISTORY • 32 UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES • More than 30000 archeological sites of which 200 open to public
WHY MEXICO IS UNIQUE - CULTURE • Vast array of cultural festivals throughout the country, including Carnival and Day of the dead • Arts and Crafts such as Huichol beads art to the famous rugs of Teotitlan del valle WHY MEXICO IS UNIQUE - NATURE • Mexico ranks 2nd in Ecosystems, 4th in overall species, and boasts 5 World Heritage Natural Areas • 176 protected natural areas
WHY MEXICO IS UNIQUE -GASTRONOMY • Our traditional cuisine has been classified as intangible World Heritage by UNESCO • 3 Mexican restaurants in the top 50 restaurants in the world
TOURISM IN MEXICO
• Mexico has been ranked 9th most visited place in the world • UK is the 3rd most important tourist market in the world and 1st in Europe • 485.000 UK pax visited Mexico in 2014 • Steady increase with a +13% average over the past few years • 81% Cancun / 10% Mexico City and 4% other destinations • Aeromexico, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic all have direct flights
MEXICO CITY HISTORY, CULTURE AND GASTRONOMY
WHERE TO STAY
POLANCO – VERY CHIC
CONDESA – BOHEMIAN CHIC
ROMA – TRENDY AND ARTSY
DOWNTOWN – CLASSICAL
WHAT TO DO
DAY TOUR OF THE CITY
MUSEUM FRIDA KALO & COYOACAN
XOCHIMILCO DISTRICT
ANTHROPOLOGICAL MUSEUM
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
DON’T FORGET
DIA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA – 15SEPTEMBER
FOLKLORIC BALLET – PALACE OF FINE ARTS
ARENA MEXICO – MEXICAN WRESTLING
FINE DINING AT 3STAR MICHELIN RESTAURANTS
AROUND MEXICO CITY HISTORY, CULTURE AND GASTRONOMY
WHAT TO DO
DAY TOUR TEOTIHUACAN & BASILICA DE GUADALUPE
DAY TOUR PUEBLA AND CHOLULA
DAY TOUR TAXCO AND CUERNAVACA
DON’T FORGET
MOLE POBLANO FESTIVAL – JUNE
OBSIDIAN FESTIVAL IN TEOTIHUACAN – MARCH
HOT AIR BALLOONING TEOTIHUACAN
SHOPPING FOR SILVER IN TAXCO
HIGH PLATEAU TO THE PACIFIC TOUR – 8 N T S / 9 DAY S HISTORY, CULTURE, GASTRONOMY & NATURE
WHERE YOU GO
MEXICO CITY/QUERETARO/SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE/ GUANAJUATO/ SAN LUIS POTOSI/ ZACATECAS/ GUADALAJARA/ PUERTO VALLARTA
WHAT TO DO
CITY TOURS OF UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE COLONIAL TOWNS
VISIT HACIENDA LA COFRADIA IN THE TEQUILA REGION
DON’T FORGET
FESTIVAL CERVANTINO OF GUANAJUATO – OCTOBER
MONARCH BUTTERFLIES TOUR NOV-MARCH
GETTING MARRIED IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
GO ON A WINE TOUR IN GUANAJUATO
VISIT YELAPA ONE OF THE MOST SECLUDED BEACHES IN THE PACIFIC
WHALE WATCHING IN PUERTO VALLARTA – DECEMBER TO MARCH
MEXICO CITY, COPPER CANYON AND BAJA – 1 1 N T S - 1 2 DAY S – HISTORY, CULTURE & BEACH
WHERE YOU GO
MEXICO CITY, CHIHUAHUA, CREEL, DIVISADERO, LOS MOCHIS, LOS CABOS
WHAT TO DO
VISIT THE HUAMANTLA FESTIVAL –JUL -AUG
COPPER CANYON – NETWORK OF SIX DIFFERENT CANYONS WITH 2 DISTINCTIVE SEASONS
MEET THE MENNONITE COMMUNITY IN CAHUATEMOC
GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE TARAHUMARA PEOPLE
EDON’T FORGET
TODOS SANTOS ART GALLERY TOUR
SNORKELLING AT PELICAN’S ROCK
TRY SOME OF THE BEST HOLISTIC TREATMENTS IN ONE OF THE BEAUTIFUL BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN LOS CABOS
GREAT MEXICO TOUR – 11NTS/12DAYS HISTORY, CULTURE, GASTRONOMY, BEACHES& ADVENTURE
WHERE YOU GO
MEXICOCITY/PUEBLA/OAXACA/MONTE ALBAN./MITLA TUXTLA/SANCRISTOBAL/PALENQUE/CAMPECHE/UXMAL/MERIDA/CHICHEN ITZA/CANCUN
WHAT TO DO
VISIT THE CAPILLA DEL ROSARIO IN PUEBLA
VISIT THE LOCAL MARKET IN OAXACA
VISIT THE AMAZING SUMIDERO CANYON
MINGLE WITH INDEGENOUS PEOPLE IN SAN CRISTOBAL
VISIT THE MAYAN SITES OF PALENQUE/UXMAL AND CHICHEN ITZA
DON’T FORGET
EXTENSIVE CULINARY TOUR OF MEXICO CITY/PUEBLA AND OAXACA
FESTIVAL OF GUELAGUETZA IN OAXACA – JUNE
FESTIVAL CHILE EN NOGADA IN PUEBLA – AUGUST
DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVITIES IN OAXACA AND SAN CRISTOBAL
EXCURSION TO SHOP FOR ALEBRIJES, BLACK CLAY POTTERY AND WOVEN RUGS IN OAXACA
ADVENTURE WITH WHITE WATER RAFTING, CANOYEING AND HORSE RIDING IN CHIAPAS
THE MEXICAN CARIBBEAN HISTORY, CULTURE AND ADVENTURE
WHERE TO STAY
CANCUN – MANY HOTELS , GREAT SHOPPING AND NIGHTLIFE
PUERTO MORELOS – ALL INCLUSIVE, GOLF COURSES AND MORE
PLAYA DEL CARMEN – ALL INCLUSIVE BUT ALSO SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND MORE
PUERTO AVENTURAS AND AKUMAL
TULUM AND MAHAUAL FOR A CHILL OUT VIBE
WHAT TO DO
SPEND A DAY IN XEL-HA NATURAL PARK
VISIT THE SPECTACULAR RUINS OF TULUM
TAKE A TRIP TO BEAUTIFUL COZUMEL FOR SOME OF THE BEST DIVING AND SNORKELLING
TAKE A TRIP TO ISLA MUJERES ON A CATAMARAN
DON’T FORGET
PARTY TILL DAYLIGHT AT COCO BONGO IN CANCUN
SWIM WITH DOLPHIN IN ISLA MUJERES
EXPLORE THE RUINS OF COBA IN THE JUNGLE
VISIT THE MONKEY SANCTUARY IN PUNTA LAGUNA
SPRING EQUINOX IN CHICHEN ITZA - MARCH T I E R R A MAYA – 6 N T S / 7 DAY S HISTORY, CULTURE, ADVENTURE & BEACHES
WHERE YOU GO
CANCUN/CHICHENITZA/MERIDA/UXMAL/CAMPECHE/PALENQ UE/YACHILAN/CHICANNA/CALAKMUL/CANCUN
WHAT TO DO
VISIT THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF MERIDA
ENJOY A BOAT RIDE DOWN THE USUMACINTA RIVER
DISCOVER THE MOST REMOTE ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES OF YACHILAN, CHICANNA AND CALAKMUL
VISIT BACALR KNOWN AS ‘THE LAKE OF THE SEVEN COLOURS’
DON’T FORGET
TAKE AN EXTENDED BEACH HOLIDAY TO ISLA HOLBOX TO RELAX AND SWIM WITH WHALE SHARKS – JUN-AUG
TAKE A DAY TOUR TO CELESTUN TO VISIT THE FLAMINGOS
TAKE AN ALTERNATIVE TRIP TO INCLUDE THE MAYAN SITES OF KOHUNLICH AND TIKAL IN GUATEMALA
TAKE A SELF DRIVE AROUND MERIDA AND ITS FAMOUS HACIENDAS VIAJES MECA
With over 30 years of experience, Viajes Meca has now become one of the leading DMC in Mexico, with a reliable and efficient service. Viajes Meca relies on the knowledge and passion of its staff to create the perfect itinerary for all travels to Mexico and meet all your clients expectations and needs. Viajes Meca provides tailormade itineraries, personalizes all incentive travels, organizes conferences, seminars and themed events. We have developed and maintained a truly reliable and serious relationship with our suppliers. We employ more than 150 staff who are always committed to provide the best service to our clients. A team of high-level guides speaking fluent Spanish, English, Italian, French, Portuguese and German. Own transport service for exclusive use. New online booking system which allows for fast replies, and easy bookings Tailor Made / Groups and MICE dedicated departments OUR OFFICES
Viajes Meca has a wide network of operational offices in Mexico: • Mexico City • San Cristobal de las Casas • Palenque • Merida • Cancun • Playa del Carmen As well in Europe: • Milan, Madrid, London, Paris and Frankfurt We have also representative offices in Oaxaca, Acapulco, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Huatulco, Veracruz, Guatemala and Belize
OUR HOTELS & TRANSPORT SERVICES
• Grupo Meca also owns /manage the following hotels: • Hotel Presidente Intercontinental Villa Mercedes – Merida (127 rooms and suites) • Hotel Villa Mercedes San Cristobal de las Casa – Chiapas (90 rooms and suites) launched in 2007. • Hotel Villa Mercedes Palenque – Chiapas (96 rooms and suites) launched in 2008. • Viajes Meca is part of the Grupo Meca which includes the following additional companies: • Meditrans Turistica – Transport company with offices in Mexico City, Merida, Chiapas and Cancun and a fleet of vehicles by Ford, Mercedes Benz, Toyota and Volkswagen. • Transportadora Volare - Transport company which serves the luxury leisure market with private coaches.
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