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Top 5 Reasons to Backpack Mexico<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

Top 5 reasons to backpack Mexico\u2026. Only 5?! We could easily give you 50! Even after 6 months of dragging our tattered backpacks around Mexico<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0it still feels like we only scratched the surface. Mexico, a country rich with both cultural history and contemporary traditions, is a must see location with anyone keen on backpacking through Latin America<\/span><\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Delicious Food<\/b><\/em><\/h2>\n

Look beyond what you think might be classical Mexican food in tacos, nachos and burritos (not that they alone aren\u2019t delicious); Mexico has so much more to offer. From the fancy restaurants of the cities to the tiny street vendors all over country, the selection of choices in Mexico is mouth-wateringly massive. Of course there\u2019s lots of corn based products, cheese and deep-frying, but there\u2019s also a lot of fresh veg products on offer for the health conscious travelers out there.<\/p>\n

Check out of our personal favorites; sopes, bombas, elotes and quesedillas!<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Coast<\/b><\/em><\/h2>\n

Who wouldn\u2019t like to kick it on the Pacific Coast for a couple of months doing nothing but surfing, catching rays, eating fresh seafood and drinking cocktails? Luckily for you it\u2019s totally possible in Mexico! And you don\u2019t have to spend a fortune making it happen. If you can travel in the quieter months you\u2019ll score a cheap beach rental and be able to make your dream a reality! Tap into your inner beach bum<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong> and pack that bag today.<\/p>\n

Mexico\u2019s coast is also home to a number of wicked surf spots<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong>, so if you\u2019re up for a wave don\u2019t forget to pack your board. They vary in level of difficulty so there\u2019s always something for everyone.<\/p>\n

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Lucha Libre<\/b><\/em><\/h2>\n

Pack your spandex and Lucha Libre mask, it\u2019s show time! Wrestling is at the heart of Mexican culture<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em>, with its awesomely terrible acting, corny story lines and epic rivalries. Catch weekly shows in the capital and believe us, you won\u2019t be disappointed. Mexico City puts on a wicked show of lights, music and atmosphere to make it a certain show stopper. Otherwise jump at any opportunity to watch it around the country. It almost gets better the poorer the production.<\/p>\n

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The Ruins<\/b><\/em><\/h2>\n

Aztec, Mayan, coast, desert or jungle; take your pick with Mexico\u2019s selection of ancient ruins. Take an Indiana Jones-like trek through the jungle of Palenque<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong>, scale the heights of Tenochtitlan or cruise though the coastal remains at Tulum. Each set of ruins tells their own unique story of Mexican heritage and history.<\/p>\n

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The Capital<\/b><\/em><\/h2>\n

Forget Man on Fire\u2019s<\/span><\/a> portrayal of Mexico City, where kidnappings and police corruption run riot, the country\u2019s capital is fast becoming a booming hub of culture, art, music and nightlife. With an exceptional public transport system (that costs next to nothing) you can jet around the city and check out all the amazing sites with ease. Be sure to check out the Museum of Anthropology, the historical plazas of the city center and cultural sites like Frida Kahlo\u2019s house<\/span> <\/span>and the Diego Rivera murals, just to name a few.<\/p>\n

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Think we missed something? What else would you add to the list?<\/em><\/h3>\n

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