Mexico

Mexico is a huge country with diverse cultures, food and people. Each city has its own charm and attractions, and its wonderful weather and comparatively low cost of living has made it a desired destination for many foreigners. Below are some photos from the cities I've visited over the past few years.

Palacio de Bellas Artes at dusk

MEXICO CITY

A huge, vibrant city with its colonial past and its modern infrastructure make it a must-see destination for visitors!

Aztec Dancer

Metropolitan Cathedral

Aztec Dancers

Pyramid of the Moon, Teotihuacan

Pyramid of the Sun, Teotihuacan

Palacio de Bellas Artes in the evening

Palacio de Bellas Artes at night

Interior of dome of the Palacio de Bellas Artes

Interior of the Palacio de Bellas Artes

Post Office Museum

skylight of Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel interior

GUADALAJARA

One of Mexico's largest cities is situated in the interior of Jalisco state, a five-hour drive from Puerto Vallarta. Downtown Guadalajara features an elegant cathedral and many surrounding squares, with theatres and museums. It's a lovely city to spend a few days exploring.

The bandstand at night

Gualalajara cathedral at sunset

Zapopan Basilica

Guadalajara cathedral at sunset

Dome of Museo Cabanas

Sunset illuminating the dome of Guadalajara cathedral

Teatro Degollado at dusk

Zapopan cathedral with illuminated fountains

Zapopan cathedral

PUERTO VALLARTA

Mexico's most famous tourist destination and deservedly so! Puerto Vallarta caters to all, with it's many restaurants, lovely beaches, markets, street food and welcoming atmosphere. A walk along the Malecon in the evening is a must, to see performers, artists and sculptures, as well as families out for an evening stroll.

Tiled bench in Lazaro Cardenas park

Guadeloupe church at night

The dancers sculpture on the Malecon

Street with umbrellas near Guadeloupe cathedral

Mural of Frido Kahlo

Lost Arcos Hotel at sunset

Palapa at sunset

The Arches at sunset

Neptune statue at sunset

Los Muertos Beach at sunset

The pier at sunset

A mother and her kids silhouetted against the sunset

The boy on the seahorse

Sailboat at sunset

Palm trees on the beach

The pier illuminated at sunset

Palm tree

The dolphins sculpture at sunset

Umbrellas hanging across Iturbide Street

Los Arcos Hotel

Umbrellas on Iturbide Street

Plastic banners hanging across a street

Restaurants on the beach

The pier at sunset

Restaurant at sunset

Dining tables on the beach at sunset

Badillo Street at sunset

MERIDA

Merida in Yucatan is said to be Mexico's safest cities and certainly one of its loveliest. Its central square, with its massive cathedral, comes alive at night, with people out for a stroll or a meal in the restaurants that line the square. Its colourful architecture and houses are a photographer's delight.

Municipal building in the central plaza

Art Deco theatre

Colourful shopfronts

The Cathedral at dusk

Colourful architecture

Hotel entrance

Museum interior

Elegant home

Colourful shop fronts

Mayan dancers

Mother and child sitting on museum display

Pyramid of Chichen Itza

Serpents on Pyramid of Chichen Itza

Municipal building at sunset

Cathedral tower

Cathedral illuminated at night

MAZATLAN

A smaller city on the Pacific coast, across from the Baja Peninsula, is a popular seaside destination for Mexican tourists. Its 21-km Malecon is a great attraction, for walking, cycling or just sitting on one of the seats and admiring the sunset. The historic centre has a beautiful cathedral and surrounding residential streets with remodelled classical buildings, restaurants and theatres. It also features one of the world's highest-located lighthouses, built on a hill to the south of the city. It's a lovely place to spend a few weeks.

The cathedral in the evening

Classical architecture in the old town

The Cathedral illuminated at night

Elegant housing

Classical architecture in the old town

The cathedral illuminated at night

Classical architecture in the old town

Deer sculpture on the Malecon

Towers of the Cathedral

The Mazatlan letters

Isla Venados at sunset

A room in the old Observatory

A shelf in the old Observatory

Carnaval mascot on the Malecon

Isla Venados at sunset

Carnaval mascot on the Malecon

Towers of the Cathedral

Colourful shop front

Colourful architecture in the old town

Cerro Crestón, with the Faro lighthouse on its summit

Sunset over the Pacific at the White Rocks

The Faro on Cerro Crestón

The Faro at sunset

The White Rocks at sunset

Sailboat at sunset

Isla Venados at sunset

Sailboat at sunset

Shop front in the old town

Sailboat at sunset

PUEBLA

Not far from Mexico City lies Puebla, one of the largest cities in the country, home of the Cinco de Mayo celebration. The centre is a large square, dominated by a cathedral and surrounded by restaurants and boutique hotels.