A tropical vacation usually evokes images of images of sultry summer days lounging on beach and soft breezes caressing you in evenings while you sip a drink in evenings. There are so many wonderful tropical vacation packages that give you just that in Mexico, but if you’d like to take it to next level, consider traveling to interior as well and experience full spectrum of nature’s glory. Tropical also means exotic plants, gorgeous birds and chattering monkeys, mountain cliffs and amazing wildlife!

Jungle and Tropical Rainforest Vacations

Ecotourism is one of most incredible adventures you can embark on in Mexico and other tropical areas of world. These eco adventures give you opportunity to see and hear things you would never be able to experience outside of a zoo or museum. In tropical regions of world there are jungles and rain forests that shelter an amazing array of plants and animals that are colorful, unique and exotic.

Traveling with an experienced guide through interior of a rainforest or jungle will bring you into a world where time has stood still for thousands of years. Imagine trekking along a stretch of sandy beach your first day, then heading spending next few days in a rainforest where brilliantly plumed parrots fly overhead, calling to one another and flashing feathers of emerald, ruby and gold. The chatter of monkeys as they swing overhead will delight your group as your guide explains delicate balance of Mexico’s ecosystem.

There are coral reefs to explore, natural springs and underwater rivers with stunning rock formations and always crystalline waters of Caribbean Sea.

In evenings you’ll view glorious sunsets from atop majestic Mayan ruins or high natural ridges, all part of protected heritage of Mexican people. The warm breezes will sweep away humidity of your jungle day as you relax with your small group of fellow travelers, suspended in time under a brilliant blanket of stars.

Challenge Yourself in Tropics

If you’re up to something a bit more physical, tropical vacations offer a vast range of topographies for every activity from mountain biking to scuba diving. The mountains of Yucatan Peninsula offer extremely challenging mountain biking trails and hiking opportunities for solo or group trekking.

Check out some of stunning vistas you can see from various mountain locations, including views of several of largest volcanoes in Mexico like Pico De Orizaba, Iztaccihuatl and still active Popcateptl (which erupted spectacularly less then ten years ago, causing evacuation of two villages). Near Mexico City you can visit Pyramids of Teotihuacan, another spectacular example of early Mayan culture.

It¡¦s time to plan family vacation and you¡¦re running into trouble again. Just once you¡¦d like to find something that everyone will love, but you don¡¦t think you can find it; after all, you have twins who are six years old, a terminally bored teenager, and a preteen daughter whose idea of perfect vacation is a trip to mall. Your husband loves to golf, and your idea of a vacation, frankly, is anywhere you can just relax and take it easy for a change!

You could try asking whole family where they¡¦d like to go for a vacation, but you could get answers like this:

„« Somewhere I can go shopping for some really cool stuff! „« The beach, so I can get some surfing in. „« A golf resort would be nice ¡V I¡¦d like to improve my handicap. „« Can we go someplace where there are rides? And lots of games? „« I think kids should learn something on this trip; let¡¦s go someplace cultural.

There¡¦s no place that meets those standards anywhere in world better than Mexico! If you want to everyone to enjoy themselves and spend a week or two without ever hearing, ¡§There¡¦s nothing to do,¡¨ then Mexican beach vacations are perfect choice!

Sun, sand and surf

Family beach vacations have always appealed to every generation, and for good reason. There¡¦s something universal about pull of ocean. Warm, white sands that are soft under your feet and lapis blue waters that are crystal clear invoke relaxation and a sense of peace and renewal that can¡¦t be found anywhere else. Mexico has thousands of miles of soft white beaches that are family-friendly with miles of gorgeous surf.

While you relax with a Pina Colada and a good book and enjoy sea breeze, twins can be dashing in and out of tide, collecting sea shells and admiring hermit crabs as they dart into their holes. Your daughter can work on her tan or stroll over to one of booths where locals wait to cornrow her hair.

And don¡¦t forget terminal case of boredom ¡V he¡¦s trying out a surfboard that he rented from cabana at hotel. Tomorrow he plans to try his hand at windsurfing or parasailing. Your husband is catching everything on film for later.

And when evening rolls around¡K

When night falls there¡¦s still plenty to do on a beach vacation. Most resorts offer a choice or restaurants from family-friendly pizza parlors to fine dining with a great wine cellar. Or you can explore local town for a sampling of local cuisine that¡¦s sure to surprise and delight you and your children. If you enjoy seafood, there¡¦s nothing that beats finding a local seafood joint with seating on beach for atmosphere and fun.

After sun goes down, take a stroll on beach at night and look for sea turtles if season is right. These magnificent creatures are an unforgettable experience for young and old alike.