Tourist map of mexico with landmarks. Detailed map of Mexico in Russian. Map of Mexico with cities. Administrative division of the country

cancun

Cancun - a comfortable Mexican resort on the coast caribbean. A great place for those who love the tropical climate, are interested in ancient culture and want to fully immerse themselves in the Mexican flavor.

Riviera Maya

The Riviera Maya resort is sunny and hospitable, relatively young, with snow-white beaches, beautiful nature and seaside Mexican exoticism. The most popular resorts are Playa del Carmen and about. Cozumel. There are 368 all inclusive hotels at the service of tourists here.

Yucatan

The Yucatan is a peninsula located between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The territory of the peninsula is divided by three states - Guatemala, Belize and Mexico. Holidays in the Yucatan are quite popular among tourists, especially among those who appreciate active entertainment.

Description of resorts in Mexico

The concept of "resorts in Mexico" includes many delightful places. This is the Pacific coast of the country, and the coast of the Caribbean Sea (or the Gulf of Mexico), with the white-sand beaches of the Yucatan Peninsula, where the largest tourist city of Cancun is located, with luxurious hotels on the Riviera Mayan coast.
Beach holidays in Mexico, whose resorts are located along the entire coastline of the country, are available all year round in various places, from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific.
The Pacific resorts of Mexico, the most famous of which are cheerful Acapulco and hospitable Puerto Vallarta, are famous for round-the-clock fun. Luxury lovers like to stay here, since the beaches of Caleta and Galetilla on La Roqueta are considered a private recreation area, where the price of living in luxury club hotels is quite high.
The resorts of Mexico on the Pacific Ocean - Mazatlán and Huatulco attract fans of windsurfing, fishing, spearfishing and traditional hunting, as well as hiking tours to picturesque places
Other popular resorts in Mexico are chosen by extreme people - surfers and divers. Especially the Riviera Nayarit, Merida, La Paz, Playa del Carmen and Puerto Escondito. And the island of Cozumel off the Atlantic coast is known for some of the most spectacular diving.
The beach resorts of Mexico - Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres, Los Cabos, as well as the quiet bays of the Gulf of California are preferred by romantics looking for a calm and measured rest.
Puebla, Guadalajara, Mazatlan, Chopula, Tijuana, Campeche and other Mexican resort cities are interesting for connoisseurs of historical sights, ancient Indian pyramids and active natural reserves.
Vacation spots in Mexico at any time of the year are affordable, attract tourists and delight with their contrast and unusualness.

Mexico or the United Mexican States is a state in North America. A satellite map of Mexico shows that the country is bordered by the United States, Guatemala, and Belize. In the south, the state is washed by the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California, and in the east by the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The total area of ​​the country is 1,972,550 sq. km.

The largest cities in Mexico are Mexico City (capital), Guadalajara, Monterrey and Puebla. Most of the country's population professes Catholicism and speaks only Spanish.

The Mexican economy is based on the extraction and export of oil, natural gas, sulfur and iron ore. In addition, the country has developed agriculture, engineering, chemical and textile industries. The national currency is the Mexican peso.

Arch of Cabo San Lucas

Brief history of Mexico

XII-V centuries BC. - Olmec culture

4th-9th centuries - Mayan, Zapotec, Totonac and Teotiucan culture

12th century - Aztec culture

1517 - the beginning of the conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards

1519 - expedition led by Hernan Cortes

1521-1821 – Mexico is a Spanish colony

1810 Peasant uprisings and the beginning of the 10-year war for independence

Pyramid of Kukulkan in Chichen Itza

1823 Mexico becomes a republic

1836 Texas gains independence from Mexico

1846-1848 - war with the USA: New Mexico, Upper California and other territories went to the USA

1854-1860 - bourgeois revolution and civil war

1910-1917 - civil war culminating in the adoption of the Constitution

1940-80s - economic recovery of the country, ending with an economic crisis due to falling oil prices

1990s - another economic crisis

Secret beach on Marietas island

Landmarks of Mexico

Numerous sights can be seen on a detailed map of Mexico from a satellite: the highest point of the country, Orizaba Peak (5700 m), the Popocatepetl volcanic system (5462 m), the Yucatan Peninsula, the Copper Canyon and Xcaret National Parks, the Xel-Ha Ecological Park, the islands of Isla Contoy and Isla Meheres.

On the territory of Mexico, many monuments of the era of Indian tribes have been preserved: the Mayan cities of Chichen Itza, Palenque, Coba, Ek-Balam and Tulum, the Zapotec city of Monte Alban, the Aztec cities of Teotiucan and Tenochtitlan. You can also visit cenotes (wells with clean water) - in the Seven Mouths cenote near Cancun and cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula.

Museum of Fine Arts in Mexico City

Mexico is also known for its resorts and beaches. The main resort cities of the country are Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca. It is worth visiting the secret beach on the island of Isla Marietas, the museum of underwater sculptures in Cancun and seeing the arch of Cabo San Lucas in the city of the same name.

Note to the tourist

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Mexico is a state occupying the southern region in North America with a total area of ​​1,972,550 km²., The largest territory included in the 20 world major countries, ranking thirteenth in the ranking. The state also includes a number of islands occupying an island area of ​​​​about 6 thousand square kilometers, located in the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and California, as well as the waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Countries bordering Mexico: USA - from the north, Guatemala and Belize - from the southeast. The coast of the country on the western side with the Gulf of California cutting deep into the waters is washed by the Pacific Ocean, and on the eastern side - by the waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, forming a coastline that has a length of more than 9 thousand km.

The longest river is the Rio Grande, which forms the headwaters in the US state of Colorado and carries water to Gulf of Mexico, defining in a natural way the border separating the US and Mexico. The largest among the lakes is the freshwater lake Chapala.

The predominant part of the country's relief is mountainous with a fairly high degree of volcanic activity. Among the mountain peaks is the highest point - the peak of Orizaba, rising to almost 5700 meters. Basically, most of the territory is covered by the ridges of the Mexican Highlands and the active volcanoes of the Transverse Volcanic Sierra and Sierra Madre.
The north of the country has a subtropical climate, while the southern part is characterized by a tropical climate.

detailed map Mexico in Russian. To enlarge the map, just click on it.

One of the most diverse and interesting countries in the world for tourists is. It captivates anyone with its scenery, distinctive culture and many beaches, some of which are among the top five in the world!

This country is doubly surprising: on the one hand, its beautiful resorts are ideal for beach lovers, and on the other hand, for those who want to look at the ruins of ancient buildings or various historical monuments. So, having rested in such resorts as Puerto Vallarta or Cancun, you will bring a golden tan with you, but after seeing, for example, Teotihuacan or the Museum of Underwater Sculptures, you will certainly want to return to this country again and again.

Mexican cuisine, crystal waters of the beaches, diving, tropical nature, five-star hotels - this is not the whole list of the best advantages of Mexico. This is a truly amazing, colorful and unforgettable country that will give you only the most positive emotions!

Mexico on the world map

Shown below interactive map Mexico in Russian from Google. You can move the map to the right and left, up and down with the mouse, as well as change the scale of the map with the "+" and "-" icons, which are located at the bottom right side of the map, or with the mouse wheel. In order to find out where Mexico is located on the world map, zoom out the map even further in the same way.

In addition to the map with the names of the objects, you can look at Mexico from the satellite if you click on the "Show satellite map" switch in the lower left corner of the map.

Below is another map of Mexico. To see the map in full size, click on it and it will open in a new window. You can also print it out and take it with you on the go.

You were presented with the most basic and detailed maps of Mexico, which you can always use to find the object of interest to you or for any other purpose. Happy travels!