Mexico

Mexico does not have an official language at federal (national) level. Mexico has 68 recognized languages, but Spanish is the main one. The other 67 are indigenous languages. Spanish is used by virtually the whole population and all public communications (signs, documents, media, etc.) are conducted in the language. Bilingual signs in Spanish and English might be available in popular tourist destinations.

English is understood by many in Mexico City as well as by some tourist workers in popular tourist places, but nevertheless, most Mexicans don’t speak English. Educated Mexicans, especially younger ones, and professional businessmen are the people most likely to speak some English. The most popular foreign languages to learn within Mexico after English are French, Italian, German and Japanese. Among clerks, policemen, and drivers (especially the last group) there is essentially no such thing as knowledge of foreign languages.

Mexico has one of the richest diversity of languages, with more of 60 indigenous languages spoken within the Mexican territory. These languages are spoken within the communities of these indigenous peoples, who are largely segregated from mainstream mestizo society. In any case, the probabilities of finding a speaker of any of these languages is small, since only half of 20% that comprises Indian population in Mexico speaks indigenous languages. On the other hand, most of these communities are fluent in Spanish as well. Therefore learning any of these indigenous languages is not indispensable at all; quite the opposite, unexpected and will gain a lot of respect from these communities.

What are Heritage Cities?

To protect and preserve sites with values that humanity must conserve, UNESCO has taken the initiative to award a distinction to cities that have the necessary requirements to be considered “World Heritage Cities“.

They are those that contribute a scientific, technological and artistic good to the world.

Mexico has beautiful cities that are considered a treasure for humanity, they surprise us every day with their cultural, historical, archaeological attractions and more.

All troughout their territory,  these cities adorn the Mexican land and proudly carry the recognition of Heritage Cities granted by UNESCO.

It is an honor that few can obtain; Mexico has a total of 13 Heritage Cities that are waiting for your visit to share with you, their cultural wealth that lies in them.

Get to know the Heritage Cities of Mexico

Mexico is the fourth country to have the largest number of Heritage Cities, being surpassed by Spain, France and Italy. However, it has the first place in America to have the most of these designations, which of course makes Mexicans proud, but also brings with it a great responsibility to humanity.

The first time that a Mexican city was appointed with this recognition was in 1987. The lucky one was Mexico City with its Historic Center and since then, UNESCO has put its eye on other cities that gathered the requirements to receive the same honor.

Some of the most emblematic are Puebla, Morelia, Querétaro, Guanajuato and Campeche.

A gift for humanity

These honors that were awarded to Mexico are to motivate people from all over the world to know these wonders You, your family and friends are cordially invited to enjoy all these attractions.

After all, they are a gift that we want to share with you and we guarantee that you will have incredible experiences that will never be repeated.

• Surfing – Baja California, Vallarta, Oaxaca
• Sea Kayaking – Baja California
• Snorkeling – Baja California, Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, etc.
• Scuba diving – Baja California, Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas etc, and cave diving in the cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula.
• Whale Watching – Baja California, Guerrero Negro, Mazunte, Zipolite
• White Water Rafting – Veracruz
• Visit a Volcano – Mexico, Toluca etc.
• Take a ride on the Copper Canyon Railway
• Enjoy the beautiful coast line and beaches of Oaxaca – Mazunte, Puerto Escondido, Zipolite etc.
• Go for a horseback ride in the Barrancas de Chihuahua
• Visit the archaeological sites – Chichen Itza, Tulum, Coba, Monte Alban, Calakmul, Palenque, etc.
• Fly on a hot air balloon – Over the Teotihuacan pyramids
• Volunteering – Chiapas or in Xalapa, Veracruz with Travel to Teach.
• Volunteering in animal conservation or education
• Visit ecological parks – Mayan Riviera
• trekking also cave paintings in Baja California – Guerrero Negro
• Learn Spanish by taking language classes
• National Sea Turtle Museum Mazunte
• Go nude. Spend some time in Zipolite The only “official” nude beach in Mexico. Most people here are clothed however. 
• Scuba diving. Riviera Maya Diving. Cancun and the Riviera Maya are simply legendary in diving circles, conjuring images of millions of technicoloured reef fish, swirling school of barracudas and jacks and above all, sea turtles swimming peacefully everywhere.