Coast of Mexico on the map. Where is Mexico - detailed map of the world with cities in Russian

Acapulco - world famous Mexican resort, which attracts crowds of tourists every year. The mild climate, gorgeous beaches and variety of nightlife are especially attractive for adventure travelers. The port city of Acapulco is the real capital of Mexico's nightlife.

Despite the fact that the resort is accessible all year round, the dry season, which lasts from November to April, is considered to be the most suitable time to stay here.

The city is well developed hotel infrastructure, local hotels and hotels are fully consistent with world standards. However, most of the hotels were built in the 50s of the 20th century, it was at that time that the resort of Acapulco gained incredible popularity.

The most beautiful beaches these are: Caleta, Pi de la Cuesta, which is located in the area of ​​the old town. These beaches are perfect for families with children: nothing prevents entry into the water, the beaches are well equipped, and there are practically no storms here. Also, Playa Condeza Beach, located in a wealthy area, is very popular with tourists.

The beaches of Acapulco are sandy, light gray with a yellow tint. The sea is slightly darker than off the coast of the Caribbean Sea, where the water is shaded by the turquoise sky, and the sand is finer and lighter.

Acapulco resort wakes up after dark It is at this time that numerous nightclubs, bars and restaurants begin their work. The whole city begins to live a special nightlife.

Acapulco discos are one of the best in Mexico: world famous DJs play music here, popular bands perform, and light music and fireworks will impress everyone.

All establishments are open until late in the morning. For lovers of a more relaxed pastime, piano bars are open, where they perform excellent instrumental music.

Sights of the republic

Each Mexican city is distinctive and has its own unique history. Those who wish can learn from the locals many interesting stories of the emergence of certain objects of Mexican art, whether they are particles of local culture or architectural monuments.

Capital of mexico- the city of Mexico City, it contains a huge number of various cultural memorials, archaeological parks and museums of antiquity, which are incredibly popular among tourists.

The southeast of the country is occupied by numerous archaeological zones, pyramids and sanctuaries of the Mayan people, cenotes, ancient lakes and unusual caves.

Southwest Is a popular resort of Acapulco, a real paradise for nightlife lovers. There is everything for a fun holiday: nightclubs, casinos, restaurants, bars, discos.

The south of Mexico is the city of Oaxaca, which has preserved picturesque colonial churches and many interesting museums.

Most popular and visited attractions country:

• The ancient city of Teotiukan;
• The National Palace in Mexico City;
• Cathedral;
• Museum of Underwater Sculptures;
• Koba;
• Fort San Diego;
• Monte Alban;
• Church of Santa Domingo;
• Mayan Temple;
• Chichen Itza;
• Palenque;
• Uxmal.

In Mexico, too, there are many natural monuments, the most popular of them are:

• Copper Canyon;
• Chapultepec Park;
• Isla Mojares;
• Cenote Seven mouths;
• Shell-Ha;
• Park Shkaret;
• Rocket Island.

Mexico is a country for a good rest, here you can find something to your liking... The country is replete with interesting places and types of cultural recreation. Gorgeous beaches, countless nightclubs, evergreen parks - all this has made Mexico a real paradise for travelers.

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One of the most diverse and interesting countries in the world for tourists is. It mesmerizes everyone with its landscapes, distinctive culture and many beaches, some of which are among the top five in the world!

This country is doubly surprising: on the one hand, its beautiful resorts are ideal for beach lovers, and on the other, for those who wish to look at the ruins of ancient buildings or various historical monuments. So, having rest in resorts such as Puerto Vallarta or Cancun, you will bring a golden tan with you, but after seeing, for example, Teotihuacan or the Museum of Underwater Sculptures, you will certainly want to return to this country again and again.

Mexican cuisine, crystal waters of beaches, diving, tropical nature, five-star hotels - this is not the whole list of the best advantages of Mexico. This is a truly amazing, colorful and unforgettable country that will give you only the most positive emotions!

Mexico on world map

Below is an interactive map of Mexico in Russian from Google. You can move the map to the right and left, up and down with the mouse, and also change the scale of the map with the "+" and "-" icons, which are located at the bottom right of the map, or with the mouse wheel. In order to find out where Mexico is located on the world map, use the same method to further reduce the scale of the map.

In addition to the map with the names of the objects, you can look at Mexico from the satellite, if you click on the "Show satellite map" switch in the lower left corner of the map.

Another map of Mexico is shown below. In order to see the map in full size, click on it and it will open in a new window. You can also print it out and take it with you on the road.

You were presented with the most basic and detailed maps of Mexico, which you can always use to find the object of interest to you or for any other purposes. Enjoy your travels!

Mexico or the United Mexican States is a state in North America. A satellite map of Mexico shows that the country is bordered by the United States, Guatemala and Belize. In the south, the state is washed by the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California, and in the east - by the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The total area of ​​the country is 1,972,550 sq. km.

The largest cities in Mexico are Mexico City (capital), Guadalajara, Monterrey and Puebla. Most of the country's population is Catholic and speaks only Spanish.

Mexico's economy is based on the extraction and export of oil, natural gas, sulfur and iron ore. In addition, the country has developed agriculture, mechanical engineering, chemical and textile industries. The national currency is the Mexican peso.

Arch of Cabo San Lucas

A Brief History of Mexico

XII-V centuries BC. - Olmec culture

IV-IX centuries - the culture of the Maya, Zapotecs, Totonacs and Teotiucan

XII century - Aztec culture

1517 - the beginning of the conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards

1519 - expedition led by Hernan Cortez

1521-1821 - Mexico is a Spanish colony

1810 - peasant unrest and the beginning of the 10-year war of independence

Pyramid of Kukulcan in the city of Chichen Itza

1823 - Mexico became a republic

1836 - Texas gains independence from Mexico

1846-1848 - war with the United States: New Mexico, Upper California and other territories went to the United States

1854-1860 - bourgeois revolution and civil war

1910-1917 - civil war, ended with the adoption of the Constitution

1940-80s - the economic recovery of the country, which ended in an economic crisis due to the fall in oil prices

1990s - another economic crisis

Secret beach on Marietas island

Sights of mexico

On a detailed map of Mexico from a satellite, you can see numerous attractions: the highest point of the country, Peak Orizaba (5700 m), the Popocatepetl volcanic system (5462 m), the Yucatan Peninsula, the Copper Canyon and Xaret National Parks, the Shel-Ha Ecological Park, the Isla Contoy and Isla islands Meheres.

On the territory of Mexico, many monuments of the era of Indian tribes have survived: the Mayan cities of Chichen Itza, Palenque, Coba, Ek Balam and Tulum, the Zapotec city of Monte Alban, the Aztec cities Teotiucan and Tenochtitlan. You can also visit cenotes (wells with clear water) - in the Seven Mouth Cenote near Cancun and cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula.

Museum of Fine Arts in Mexico City

Also Mexico is known for its resorts and beaches. The main resort cities of the country are Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Oaxaca. It is worth visiting the secret beach on the island of Isla Marietas, the Museum of Underwater Sculptures in Cancun and seeing the arch of Cabo San Lucas in the city of the same name.

Tourist notes

Gulrypsh - a summer cottage for celebrities

There is an urban-type settlement Gulrypsh on the Black Sea coast of Abkhazia, the appearance of which is closely connected with the name of the Russian philanthropist Nikolai Nikolaevich Smetsky. In 1989, due to the illness of his wife, they needed to change the climate. Case decided the matter.

The United Mexican States, or Mexico, is located in North America. The country owes its name to the Indian god Mexitli.

The state is conveniently located between two oceans: the Pacific Ocean - in the west, the Atlantic - in the east.

Mexico includes islands located nearby, including the Revilla-Jihedo archipelago and about. Guadalupe. A detailed map of Mexico introduces the peculiarities of the geographic location of the country.

Mexico on the world map: geography, nature and climate

Mexico is considered to be a North American country, although its eastern part, including the Yucatan Peninsula, is located in Central America. Its area is 1,972,550 sq. km, this is the 13th place in the world. In the north, the state is adjacent to the United States, partly the border goes along the river. Rio Grande, Mexico's neighbors to the south are Guatemala and Belize.

From north to south, the land of Mexico is crossed by two mountain ranges of the Sierra Madre, which are an extension of the Rocky Mountains. The map of Mexico in Russian shows that the Volcanic Sierra encircles the territory from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. It consists of active and dormant volcanoes.

The highest mountains are Peak Orizaba, Istaxihuatl, Popocatepetl and Nevado de Toluca - their height reaches 5,000 km. On their tops, the snow does not melt all year round. In the valleys between them there are large urban agglomerations. The California Peninsula is a mountain range about 1 km high, gently sloping down to the sea. Yucatan has a flat relief.

Freshwater bodies are unevenly distributed. Calm and long rivers flow in the east and south of the country, the north and west provide fresh water to the rapid mountain streams. The Rio Bravo del Norte is a giant of the Mexican Basin, its length is 2018 km. The Culiacan is the largest river in the Pacific basin, its length is 875 km. There are 150 rivers in total. Only a few rivers are suitable for navigation.

On the rivers of Mexico there are 50 power plants, only on Grijalva there are 4 of them. Mexico is distinguished by a large number of small lakes. The largest of them is the lake. Chapala with an area of ​​1100 sq. km is located on the border of the states of Michoacan and Jalisco. It is famous as a place where migratory birds spend the winter. Sixty small lakes make up the Montebello Park.

The forest covers about 29% of the territory. The largest forests are found in the tropical zone and in the mountains. Coniferous and mixed forests prevail. The northern part is a desert where cacti, agave, acacia, mimosa, rubber plants grow. Alpine meadows are located in mountainous areas closer to the peaks.

The fauna of Mexico is diverse. The northern regions are inhabited by bears, wolves, lynxes and other forest animals. Deserts and steppes are inhabited by representatives of felines, hares, pronghorns, wild boars, and turtles. Monkeys, jaguars, anteaters, possums, iguanas live in the tropics. Among birds, hummingbirds, parrots, toucans are common.

Mexico on the world map is located in the zone of two climatic zones. Mexico has a tropical and subtropical climate. The sun almost always shines here. In the north, dry and cool weather prevails. In autumn and winter, the average temperature is 12 0 C, during the warm period - 25 0 C. In the rest of Mexico, the weather is humid and hot. In autumn and winter, the average temperature is 23 0 C, in spring and summer - 35 0 C. The daytime temperature in Mexico is in sharp contrast to the nighttime temperature in most of the territory. The most comfortable temperature is in the central part of the country.

Map of Mexico with cities. Administrative division of the country

Mexico has 31 states and 1 federal district. The states are subdivided into municipalities. The area of ​​the state is 1,972,550 sq. km. The political map of Mexico with cities in Russian gives an idea of ​​the location of the states and municipalities. The country has a large number of cities, of which 20 with a population of more than 500 thousand.

Mexico City

The capital of Mexico, Mexico City, forms the Federal District, which consists of 16 districts. In the 16th century. here was the ancient city of the Aztecs Tenochtitlan. The city is located in the Mexican Highlands. Mountains surround it on all sides. The area is characterized by seismic activity: small tremors are felt constantly. A major earthquake last occurred in 1985. Dust storms often occur in the city. The weather corresponds to the subtropical climate. The average temperature in January is +12 0 С, in July - +17 0 С.

Ecatepec de Morelos

Ecatepec de Morelos, a city in the state of Mexico City, is located 10 km from the capital. The name is translated from the Indian as a windy hill. The average annual temperature does not fall below +14 0 C. Ekatepec has a well-developed transport system. Population - 1,658,806 inhabitants.

Tijuana

The municipal administrative center of Tijuana is located in the northwest of the country. It is the largest city in the state of Baja California, bordered by San Diego (USA). You can easily go from one country to another on foot. The Mexican port of Ensenada is an hour's drive away. The average annual temperature in Tijuana is +17 0 C. The level of precipitation is 214 mm per year, and most of it falls in winter.

As you can see on the map to the left of the text, Mexico is located in North America, slightly south of the United States. In the west, it is bounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean, and in the east by the Caribbean Sea and the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. To the east of it is also Cuba and the Caribbean.

Mexico is a fairly large country. Its area is more than 1972 thousand square kilometers. However, in terms of the size of its territory, it is significantly inferior to its North American neighbors - Canada and the United States.

According to another classification, Mexico is referred to Central (Latin) America because of its cultural and geographic proximity to this region. This can be seen by looking at the map of the region (everything below Mexico on the map is Latin America). This argument is supported by the fact that Mexico, like other Latin American countries, speaks mainly Spanish. However, according to the rules of geography, it would still be correct to consider Mexico as a North American state.

South of Mexico are Central American states such as Guatemala and Belize.

All of Central (Latin) America mainly speaks Spanish.

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