Bienvenido to Mexico!
Mexico is a land of bountiful sunshine, great food and ancient cultures. It's also growing into one of the most popular medical destinations for medical travelers from the United States and Canada. Why not, when in addition to great medical care, you can vacation on the beach in Mazatlán, climb ancient Aztec temples or go scuba diving in Cancun? Mexico is a place of color and smiles and tradition that reaches back thousands of years.

Mexico in a Snapshot:

• Currency – Mexican Peso
• Language: Spanish
• Climate: In northern Mexico, temperatures average between 68ºF - 75ºF, and in southern Mexico, between 75ºF - 82ºF
• Capital: Mexico City

Situated between North and South America, Mexico is a country of diverse topography, history, cultures and heritage. Filled with historical ruins of long ago Aztec civilizations, Mexico also boasts modern design and technology that offers visitors from around the world a glimpse into the tenacity and determination of one of the most ancient cultures in the world.

Mexico is a place of varied and sometimes extreme weather patterns and conditions, which range from snow in the north to hot, humid and tropical in the south. Bordered on both sides by the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico offers both land and water excursions, entertainment and fun for singles, couples and families. Whether you want to spend your vacation sunning on the beach in Puerto Vallarta or Mazatlán, or want to go deep-sea fishing off Veracruz or Cancun, Mexico has something for everyone to enjoy. Each of Mexico's 32 states has popular tourist destinations, some of them famous, like Acapulco, Chichén Itzá or Mexico City, others off the beaten path like Ixtapa or Saltillo.

Mexico is the homeland of the Aztec leader Montezuma, and Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata, and of course, few have forgotten a famous modern native of Mexico; Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Fernando Valenzuela.

While visiting in Mexico, visitors can follow the paths of ancient Aztec chiefs, view thousand-year old temples or stroll hot, sandy beaches along each of Mexico's gorgeous coastlines. Play golf on world-class courses or dive for sunken treasure in the Sea of Cortez.

Why Health Tourism in Mexico?
Mexico has become one of the most popular medical tourist destinations for many Americans and Canadians, as well as travelers from other countries. Boasting a reputation for providing a wealth of services at half the cost in other countries such as dental care, cosmetic and plastic surgical procedures, hip replacement and more, medical travelers can anticipate saving up to 50% on medical procedure costs in Mexico, without the lengthy wait times for appointments or surgery elsewhere. Mexico enjoys some of the most modern and technologically advanced facilities in the world. Providing highly trained and experienced surgeons and physicians, Mexico has been giving the United States ample competition for years and will continue to do so as medical costs in the U.S. continue to rise.

10 Fun Things to Do in Mexico

• Go scuba diving in the Sea of Cortez, Cabo San Lucas or Cozumel
• Shop native arts and crafts in Guadalajara
• Enjoy the Hot Springs of Mexico City
• Ride the Chihuahua Pacific Railway (aka the Copper Canyon Railway)
• Visit Popocatépetl Volcano
• Snorkel along the coastline of the Yucatan Peninsula
• Climb ancient Aztec Ruins
• Go horseback riding in Puerto Vallarta
• Take in the wonder of the Basilica de Guadalupe
• Visit the National Palace

Visitors to Mexico will be enthralled with the sights, sounds and taste of ancient and modern Mexico, whether they come to this vibrant destination for medical or health reasons or for a much-looked-forward-to vacation.

Mexico offers state of the art medical treatment facilities throughout the country, with plenty of opportunities to take in some sightseeing while you’re preparing for or recuperating from treatments and procedures. Either way, once you've been to Mexico, it's a place you'll never forget.