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Areas of Mexico
AREAS OF MEXICO
Mexico is made up of 31 states, and the region is divided into 7 tourist areas:
The Baja California Peninsula Stay in some of the worlds top quality hotels, play golf on world-class courses, mix with the rich and famous, and discover the beauty and mystery of the Sea of Cortez.
Include the states of Baja California Norte and Baja California Sur
Northern Mexico Known for its extreme weather conditions and characterized by its deserts, nature reserves and rugged mountain ranges.  With some important industrial, commercial, and business cities.
Include the states of Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Sinaloa, Durango, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas
Central Mexico. The Mexican heartland.  Vast natural surroundings, picturesque towns full of history and culture, and beautiful colonial cities, many of which have been declared World Heritage sites.
The Mexican Riviera or Pacific Coast  Here you’ll find cities and towns with rich cultural and culinary traditions, as well as some of the best beaches in Mexico, ideal for swimming, surfing and fishing.
Includes the states of Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacan, and Guerrero
The Central Gulf of Mexico Lined with the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, this region offers an abundance of marshes, mangrove swamps and lush forests, all of which are ideal for outdoor adventures
Includes the states of Veracruz and Tabasco
Southern Mexico  Nestled among the Southern Sierra Madre Mountains, with its coastline along the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Tehuantepec, popular for its authentic Mexican flavour and feel.
Includes the state of Oaxaca
Yucatan and the Mayan Riviera  The gateway to the Mayan world.  With white-sand beach resorts and the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, perfect tropical weather, where you can scuba dive along the world’s second largest coral reef.
Includes the states of Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, and Chiapas