You will find Orizaba to be located at the base of one of the highest mountains in Mexico. The population here in Orizaba is 120,000 people. This city was primarily known for all the sugar cane distilleries however today it is more known for the volume of cement and beer produced here. In Orizaba you will encounter many lovely parks, churches, breathtaking mountain views, and you will feel incredibly wonderful weather here. Orizaba is a great day trip or stopover when you travel in Mexico's central portion. This is a very comparable climate to that of Veracruz in the south. You can get to Orizaba's bus station by a couple different bus lines that service the area. If you would like to walk to the zocalo you can do so by traveling on Calle 11 to 13 and then going left on Calle 3. If you walk three more blocks you will find yourself at the zocalo. The ADO bus line goes to Cancun in 20 hours and charges 940 pesos, Cordoba in 45 minutes for 20 pesos, Mexico City in 5 hours and it costs 215 pesos, Oaxaca in

San Cristobal De Las Casas This is a city to get involved in, there is much to do as well as to see. Get ready for an adventure, not just sight seeing. San Cristobal is a decorative colonial town. The houses and buildings are colorful, wrought iron details, brilliant colored bougainvillea vines surround many of the wooden doorways. Inside the central plaza is a cathedral that jumps out at you in its glorious bright yellow color. Often as you are walking through the town you will hear marimba bands echoing in the background. The presence of the native people of the area is stronger here than anywhere else in Mexico. The native people speak their native tongue of Tzotzil and Tzeltal and dress in their traditional clothing. Outside of San Cristobal are the true modern Maya rich cultures in both San Jan Chamula and Chenalho and Oxhuc. These are small areas outside San Cristobal but are truly worth visiting either with a tour group or on your own. The population of San Cristobal is progressive and mostly

Sayulita: charming mexican town Sayulita is on the Pacific Coast of Nayarit, Mexico, and it began as a small fishing town. Since then, it has become the prime vacation spot for people all over the world. What mostly attracts tourists is the fact that it hasn't become Americanized with all of the Americans coming in and out. The residents there have been very good about keeping their town small and charming, still capturing the Mexican culture perfectly. The city is covered in amazing, wild jungles and beautiful, white sandy beaches. The best places to stay there are the lovely resorts, condominiums, and beach homes along the shore. It provides the shortest walk to the beach (you're already there!) and the most beautiful views. The weather stays in the 70's and 80's all year, which means that the ocean water temperature is always perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. It's also the perfect temperature for surfing, but the waves can get pretty big, so you'll want to make sure you're up to th

The Beaches of Perula On the beaches of Perula you will see a lot more fishing boats than you will people. Punta de Perula is most northern point here and it contains the beach called Playa Perula which is a wonderful place to swim. If you walk for about an hour on this beach you will wind up at the Polinesia Villa Motel which also has campsites and is better known as Play Chamela. The area is here is quite desolate and is great place to start a long walk which will take you to Playa Rosada. In Playa Rosada the waves are bigger and are more suitable for surfing or boogie boards. From time to time you may see some palapa covered area to retreat from the sun and a water taxi occasionally drifts by with passengers eager to visit or fish. If you wish to take a water taxi all around the area the charge is 610 pesos and that includes a wonderful fishing excursion. You can find better deals around town, the best people to ask are the fisherman themselves.