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Bay of Campeche Gulf of Mexico Mexico City San Miguel de Allende Oaxaca Guanajuato Guadalajara Mazatlán Puerto Vallarta Manzanillo Cozumel Ixtapa Acapulco Huatulco Merida Los Cabos Cancún Riviera Maya Y U C ATA N B A J A C A L I F O R N I A Copper Canyon U N I T E D S T A T E S G U AT E M A L A B E L I Z E P A C I F I C O C E A N Sea of Cortez R í o G r and e Playa Mujeres Isla Mujeres Isla Holbox Isla Contoy 0 200 miles 0 200 km Awe-inspiring resorts, set on powdery sands on sprawling coastlines. Darling coastal villages, where fútbol is played by youngsters on the same streets the greatest European conquistadors and Aztec, Incan, and Mayan warriors once strode; where old traditions live on, tortillas are still handmade, chocolate is served spiced, and Mayan and Nahuatl flows like the rivers that run through the country's jungle. These are only some of the lasting impressions made by the United Mexican States, the 11 th most populated country in the world. Featuring a landscape that offers sugar-white beaches and cinnamon deserts, forgotten cities and remembered, and restored colonial hubs in between, it's no wonder 15-16 million Americans cross the second-longest border in the world each year in search of paradise. They head south to feel the kiss of the sun on their skin and the whisper of clear water at their feet. The rush of warm air as they zip through lush rainforests, countered by the crisp coolness of a refreshing cenote. The taste of pestle-ground guacamole, filling tamales, savory barbacoa, or heavenly carnitas, spiced with fresh chiles and tempered with a cornucopia of tropical fruit and mild cheeses. From Baja California to the Yucatan Peninsula, the Gulf of Mexico to the Sea of Cortez, the magic of Mexico awaits, each destination eager to make its own lasting impression. Welcome to MEXICO Welcome to Mexico | 3