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The tropical country of Mexico, bounded by the USA in the north and by the Pacific ocean in the West and South is the fifth largest country in the Americas. Radio carbon dating of archaeological remains indicates that the region was inhabited right from 21,000 B.C. Mexico was the home to many of the famous civilizations of the old world, a few of them being the Olmec, Mayan, Zapotec and the Aztec.

According to statistical data from the World Tourism Organization, Mexico has one of the largest tourism industries in the world. The Meso American ruins and beach resorts are the ones that attract the most number of tourists. The unique culture and the climate also make Mexico a favorite tourist destination. Tourists flock the region mostly in December and in July when the temperatures are not too high. Mexico is also known for its cuisine which is world famous and one should not miss out to taste the various culinary delights when on a holiday to Mexico.