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Restaurants, under swaying palm trees and palm-frond roofs, line the beach at Chacala, Mexico.

Planning your next vacation?
Think Mexico, oh how we all dream of the perfect vacation and usually end up with the exact opposite.

A little planning can get you far, just pick your destination and pack your bags. Mexico is the place to be!Mexico is a land waiting to be explored whether you're looking for beautiful, sun kissed white sand beaches or a look into the history and culture of early indigenous tribal peoples.

Do you want to see places that every American tourist sees in Mexico or do you want to dive deeper into the country and go places where no gringo has been before, it's up to you. Some of the cities in Mexico are sure to take your breath away.

Cancun in the state of Quintana Roo, sits on the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula.


Thousands of Americans visit each year and for good reason. Some of the world's best rated hotels have built five star hotels with lots of amenities. Best thing about these more than 25,000 hotel rooms, they are all competing for American dollars and can serve up some knock-out rates on accommodations!


There's all sorts of things to do in Cancun from golfing, swimming, touring, sight seeing, water sports or just lounging on the beach. Tequila, oh did I mention Tequila? With all the increased tourism, Cancun has some happening night spots for real adventurers.If you visit Cancun, well you can't leave without taking a 12 mile boat ride over to the island of Cozumel. Cozumel is Mexico's largest island, 28 miles long and 10 miles wide. The island of Cozumel is a great place for divers and is known for crystal clear waters.


Do you like snakes, how about Boa's? Some 30 years ago a film crew making a movie on the island had a few boa's. It's believed that the crew left some boa's behind and now the island has thousands of them everywhere. Don't worry, a typical meal for a growing Boa is a small to mid size chicken and they aren't aggressive creatures. Scientists from all over the world come to study the islands Boa community.Another beautiful place is a small city in the state of Guanajuato called Dolores Hidalgo.

A vendor sells shrimp from the back of his pickup truck on a street in Chacala. Mexico.

A historical city most famous for the events surrounding the revolution. A priest from the village of Dolores named Padre Miguel Hidalgo gave a famous speech in the dawn hours of September 16th of 1810, called "Grito de Dolores" that put a mark on this city that can never be wiped away. Another must see jewel of this city is "Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de los Dolores" which translated means, "Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Church".

The first congregation in this inspirational worshiping place was established in 1570. Each year the famous speech of Padre Hidalgo is given in the atrium of the church and you can still see re-enactments of the war for Independence on the 15th of September. Museums and 18th century architecture lines this city and is a favored place among those travelers with a thirst for real adventure.Then again if you are looking even more amazing places in Mexico, don't forget Mexico City. Mexico City is the largest city in the world home to more that eight million people. It's also the oldest city in the western hemisphere where you can walk upon the same land that the ancient Aztecs claimed as their own.

Don't forget the ancient Aztec ceremonial city Tenochtitlan, that was inhabited by only the priests. Mexico is full of history and adventure surrounded by beautiful mountains, crystal clear lakes and framed in white sand beaches.

The tall palms, the quiet, the loop of the beach — the landscape of Chacala, Mexico, banishes worry.

No matter what type of vacation you're in search of Mexico has some of the most exciting vacations around and the prices are incomparable. Currently it's relatively easy to travel to Mexico, all you need is your passport or a photo ID and birth certificate.

However the American government is in the process of changing the way Americans travel to and from Mexico. The government hopes to have a plan in place by the year 2008 that will require those entering the U.S. to have a valid passport. Presently, it's relatively easy to take the trip of your dreams and blow some pesos. Call your travel agent or do some web surfing to find what's right for you. Adios!

Downtown Chacala, Mexico, has just a few streets, most of them unpaved, and a handful of shops selling bright-hued beachwear, toys and curios.

*Note from Jacqkie, the pictures and articles are from two different sources.