Estrellas del Bicentenario
    CoahuilaLocated in Mexico’s northern region, this large state has a hot climate and offers great natural beauty at places like the Sierra de Arteaga, an ideal spot to do various outdoor sports, and Cuatrocienagas, where you can swim and go diving in turquoise-blue ponds.  ChiapasChiapas is located in the tropical belt of the planet, but the climate is moderated in many areas by altitude. The state is home to the ancient Mayan ruins of Palenque, Yaxchilán, Bonampak and Chinkultic. It is also home to one of the largest indigenous populations in the country with twelve federally recognized ethnicities.  ChihuahuaAlthough Chihuahua is primarily identified with the Chihuahuan Desert for namesake, it has more forests than any other state in Mexico. Due to its variant climate the state has a large variety of fauna and flora. The state is mostly characterized by rugged mountainous terrain and wide river valleys..  OaxacaOaxaca’s terrain consists of extensive valleys and mountain chains.the state capital, a colonial city with some of the nation’s most magnificent architecture, ancient archaeological sites, the Chacahua Lagoons, an ecological zone with mangroves and beaches, as well as the beautiful bays of Huatulco and Escondido.  Quintana RooLocated on the eastern side of the Yucatan Peninsula, Quintana Roo offers the beautiful waters of the Caribbean Sea, top-notch tourist resorts, white-sand beaches, marvelous ecological reserves and ancient Mayan ruins. Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Riviera Maya and Tulum  SinaloaLocated on Mexico’s Gold Coast, Mazatlan is the closest Mexican resort to the United States, and it’s been a favorite destination for those looking to soak up the relaxed pace of life along the Pacific Coast for decades. Its weather characteristics vary from subtropical, found on the plains, to cold in the nearby mountains.  SonoraThe northern state of Sonora features beach strips and excellent tourist facilities at Kino Bay, water and outdoor activities at Playa Miramar and Ciudad Obregon, water sports at Puerto Peñasco, gorgeous reefs and marine wildlife at isla Tiburon and Ecotourism at El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve and the Great Altar Desert.  TamaulipasOn the flat coastline of the Gulf of Mexico in the northern region lies the proud state of Tamaulipas, known for its beaches, fishing tournaments, port towns, a diverse local cuisine and ecotourism outings at El Cielo Biosphere Reserve  VeracruzLocated in Mexico’s eastern region along the Gulf coast, Veracruz offers tropical climate and impressive natural scenery, picturesque towns with cobblestone streets full of music, color and folklore, the rhythm of danzon as well as the world famous archaeological zone of El Tajin.  YucatanBefore the arrival of Spaniards to the Yucatan peninsula, the name of this region was called 'el Mayab'. It was a very important region for the Mayan civilization, which reached the peak of its development within the cities of Chichen Itza, Izamal, Motul, Mayapan, Ek' Balam and Ichcaanzihóo (also called T'Hó), now Mérida. |
