Before plunging into the ocean curious tourists wish to examine the Mexican most unique objects of both Americas created by human hands - historical monuments left by Maya civilisation and created by the nature, a complex of active volcanoes including Popocatépetl 5462 metres high and covered by eternal snow.

One of the branches of the ancient Olmec cultures - Indians Maya, their nationality numbers now about 700 000 people, more than 90% of them live in Mexico on peninsula Yucatan. Maya ancestors have created one of the most significant cultures of America. The Maya inhabited besides Mexico the territories of modern Guatemala, Honduras and Belize.

Only one ancient name "the Place where Gods were born" can attract tourists' attention. In this way Teotihuacan sounds in archaic language - the city existing since the 2nd century B.C. It is located in an hour journey from Mexico City and there are numerous excursions there daily (interested persons can order individual excursion directly from a hotel with own guide and a translator). Unique pyramids erected two thousand years ago are included in the list of the world historical and cultural heritage. The pyramids of the Sun and the Moon - in their names ancient Maya beliefs are reflected - have well remained. The pyramid devoted to the God of the Sun is 70 metres high. The pyramid of Cholula which was the largest in the world before the destruction of its top part, leaves behind the pyramid of Heops - one of seven miracles of the world. Through the central part of the city the Road of Dead passes.

In the state Oaxaka, on an eminence surrounded with the valley with the same name, pyramids of Monte-Albana tower. The peak of the city development fell on the 5th – 7th century of our era. Later the city had been conquered by Aztecs and has definitively fallen into decay after the Spanish conquistador. The main port of Maya was Tolum which practically had not remained till our time.

Having taken pleasure from majestic monuments of Maya culture tourists move closer to the present - to times of conquistador - the Spanish conquest in Southern and Central America. Cities, small towns, settlements, fortifications which began the existence at the time of Hernán Cortés de Monroy y Pizarro are scattered all over the continent. San Miguel is the classical city representing a colonial architecture. In its church La Parokya of Gothic style lie ashes of heroes of the Mexican-Spanish War for Independence.

Yucatan caves with huge stalactites growing till now and stalagmites of surprising forms and colours will be extremely interesting to speleology fans. You will be closer to the nature during the visit to the National park Shacret and will get acquainted with a botanical garden, a zoo and a unique Park of butterflies. It is possible to glance here also on an archeological dig and to visit a museum.

The Great Canyon of the USA is widely known all over the world, but it's many times less and looks like a dwarf in comparison with the Copper Canyon of Mexico. Its unique landscapes and large falls are remembered for a long time.