Here we go it’s time to talk about our trip to Mexico. Coming the program, we immediately offered the team, if possible, to have time to get everything only yachting and freediving, as a mandatory part of the program, but also supplement walking around the capital of Mexico City. I always say that if learn more about the country and its character – you need to use it totally! I will share with you the impressions and emotions about the trip and tell you about it things that can ruin your mood and vacation in Mexico. I am guided by the principle “Forewarned means armed!”
Part 1. Start with Mexico City
First of all, the average Russian doesn’t know much about Mexico City. Having been there, I think it is unjustified and undeserved. You need to talk and talk about it, the city deserves it. Secondly, it is one of the largest cities in the world, densely populated, with unique architecture and its unique charisma!
We they couldn't pass Garibaldi Square. Every day street people gather there musicians (maryachi), who attract the attention of passers-by and tourists, counting on tips. Talented, bright and infinitely extraordinary teams they perform music of a completely different direction for you! It's something musical apotheosis. At the same time, there can be up to 100 (!) collectives on the square, from little to big. There are lots of cafes around. All guides here recommend try Pulke - a local alcoholic drinkagaveand also advise to try quesadiyas, tacos, tortillas, tostados and enchilados. Needless to say, on the first day we tried tequila? There are no different types of beer. Different things here are no exaggeration!
Nana in the morning we took a taxi and went to the Pyramid of the Sun, which is about 40 kilometers from the city. Large, much larger than the Egyptian pyramids, it is considered one one of the tallest in the world. Mysteries to our acquaintance added that the pyramid it is located on the Path of the Dead between the pyramid of the moon and the Citadel. From my feelings: it's not that hard to get up to the Pyramid, we got there pretty quickly when you look down, you have a complete sense of descent. Climb to The altar of sacrifice, photographed, from here you get amazing personnel! Anyone who is planning to visit these places is highly recommended hats with wide fields, the same ones, Mexican. You can't do without them the Pyramid of the Sun!
We these hats were bought on the way to the souvenir shop -- tequila and magnets, hats and other souvenirs. I advise you not to rush and look around. n before going to the first store on the way. Maybe there's one nearby markets where you save money. The locals helped us find a guide who showed us how tequila is made, gave Pulke a try, the drink was sweet and original taste.
IN in the city, looking for places for dinner, we used app reviews. Try the main delicacies of Mexican cuisine: eggs of giant ants and moskal larvae are a worm that lives in cacti. They saw Tequila in which is a worm swimming? They're the ones! Got it i'll tell you they're delicious. Forgive me those who are afraid of worms and spiders. After one dinner, several Mexicans joined us team! Dating here is easy enough, the locals are simple communication, emotional and happy to communicate.
Met them the second part of the team that decided to fly later. We're finally all together!
Part 2. Yacht course!
Fly over la Paz. I remember this feeling of anticipation of yachting, every time I catch these emotions and i enjoy them. We had a week of sailing boats again, this time around coast of the peninsula and the state of Southern Baja California on the most beautiful bays and towns.
We arrived at the marina. The boats were new, clean and beautiful. We have a cocktail party to meet! After dawn, around 7 a.m., we headed to the first parking lot, which is a 1.5-hour drive to El Hongo, where there is a local treasure, where tourists tend to get. Quiet bay is known for cool places for swimming and, of course, rock in the form of a large mushroom. It needs to be seen at least once. In the shimmering blue water there are many colorful fish and corals that pleased our snorkeling fans. At night, we moved to a quiet bay with shelter from the winds, a northern wind of 10-15 knots was planned.
This day in memory and in frames on phones will remain in turquoise colors of water, with high rocky cliffs and white beaches.
Swimming with seals
Not separately i don't know about it, and i'm pretty sure that a lot of people are studying the information about Mexico, we saw reviews of the rocky islets of Los Islotes. There are marines cats and lions, and there are many of them, you can swim with them in natural conditions habitation! All lovers of the scenes of affection - here!
I will say that local rangers have limited the approach of ships and yachts to the shore (and this is not everywhere) it's in the guidebooks. We were unable to buy ourselves and we were going to dive with the cats, but it was possible when we agreed to the tour.
Turns out, it's not just a peninsula, it's a whole national park and people who are ready escort you to the island and somewhere even protect from animals, pass first special training. In other words, this is a legalized way earnings. You cannot independently approach the shore by boat, with escort you can.
Seals it's really a lot! But I'll give you my little opinion and aftertaste it's very unusual and funny, but you can't smell them life here is simply impossible.
Factory cats and canals salt
Went to San Evaristo. That was our next destination. Nice bay with great shelter from the wind.
Local they told us that in addition to the national park with cats there are places where you can swim with marine animals without it limitations. It's outside the park. Naturally, we took advantage new knowledge. And those who did not go with us, came to visit the cats on our way back.
I'll say, it is better to enjoy communication with the marine inhabitants: we got acquainted and enjoyed new sensations. It's fascinating. This is delight and indescribable feelings when the air spirals from truly children emotions. The pungent smell, of course, can not be interrupted by anything, but when the baby cat rushes into your side on all its pairs, accelerates and flies, a meter away from you changing the trajectory is really impressive! Everyone wants to experience these minutes in life--
From we went to the west, closer to the continent, to Isla San Francisco, popular place here in a bay in the shape of a crescent, bordered snow-white beaches, red cliffs and crystal clear water.
We we agreed that at least once every few days we will communicate with the my family was looking for places along the way, where he got in touch and we could at least text him saying that the team was fine! We found a restaurant on the beach, had a great time and took the coolest photos on the beach sunset! Dive at night, it's a special program and feeling!
By the way, about our discipline - at 7 in the morning every day we had a warm-up, at 10 in the morning we finished i enjoyed eating breakfast and moving on. Such the schedule suited all the team members and allowed us to do a lot.
Not they may not have reached another local, informal landmark an abandoned salt factory. Friends, this is very, very beautiful! White flooded drained channels in contrast to beige soil - mind-blowing beautiful sight.
After at night, we went south towards the house, contacted our relatives again, after catching a network on their phones, they dived near a snow-white island, a small one in the sky the Roca Partide Islands. Very beautiful. But! A lot of gnats-- Don't hide and not hide.
Transition to Puerto Balandro with eight pristine white beaches and an inland lagoon. The next night we remembered that near our place of sleep came to us a flock of milk, and pelicans dived beside us, recklessly bursting into the water search for food. Real union with nature-)
Already the next evening, we handed out logbooks, discussed the trip, summed up the results, they wrote the exam (all scored above 100). We sang and danced until we fell and they didn't want to break up. But, out of habit, we do not break up, but say: "Until new ones." meetings
From our observations
IN Mexico in early March, the north winds, it interferes with us during the ascent of the north, so we drove most of the way. On the contrary the wind became our helper: we turned off the engines, set sails and at 8 the nodes were moving towards our home marina. This should be taken into account when planning time, team experience and resources.
Not there were places where children even in warm wetsuits were cool.
But that's still not all. Going to Mexico, read about our experience with locals who sometimes try to deceive tourists. Made for you some rules based on our experience.
Part 3. 8 Life Hacks of Tourist Life in Mexico
Good you have travel and a positive mood!
