Extreme Sports in Mexico
Mexico is a country that offers great natural and cultural riches to all who visit, this is one of the ideal places to practice extreme sport.
The states of the Mexican Republic have spectacular scenery that can be enjoyed from the heights or in the depths of its seas , rivers , lakes or ponds , and for more inforrmación here we mention some states and extreme sports that can be practiced in each one .
Skydiving and Paragliding
This great sport that allows you to venture into the heavens , can be practiced :
Jalisco
Chapala
The hills are among the populations of Chapala and Jocotepec are used by flying paraglider in these places the air ascends the slopes of several hundred meters, help aficonados wings to soar and make flights long term while enjoying the lakeside landscape.
tequila
People riding these lands first ascend to high Tequila volcano 2920 m altitude, then from that point decide to jump into the void in the glider .
Then you may wish to visit the town of Tequila , which sits near the edge of the canyon of the Rio Grande de Santiago.
Morelos
Because of its geological history, is the ideal place to live for adventure tourism . Near the capital of that state to 45 km. Jojutla this municipality , which has a beautiful scenery best seen on high: Lake Tequesquitengo.
Baja California Norte
Rosarito
Rosarito beaches or dunes Primo 30 kilometers from tijuana, await lovers of paragliding or microlight aircraft , these sites have excellent cliffs and steep slopes at the top .
Tijuana
The cliffs along the coast between Tijuana and Ensenada and the beach Cantamar are used to launch paragliding .
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Valle de Bravo
The high wooded hills surrounding the lake of Valle de Bravo, and especially the town of Avándaro , are used by people fond flight of the " delta wings " and ultralight aircraft .
Rafting or rapid
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Acapulco
The stage for this extreme sport so close to Acapulco in Papagayo, a place where you perform turbo rides Shotover Jet boats called
Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo
Balsas river
Have rapid ideal for specialized boats sailed by different categories. In some competitions held each year the race starts near the river crossing of Highway 95 and ends at Zihuatanejo , the route is about 500 kilometers.
Oaxaca
Huatulco
The rapids of the river Copalita
Descend from the Sierra Madre del Sur , on the road that connects to the city of Oaxaca and also across near Candelaria Loxicha , another point can also be from Santa Maria Huatulco to San Miguel del Puerto .
Santa Cruz.
In the port of Santa Cruz and more specifically Tangolunda , rent kayaks to explore the surroundings .
Veracruz
Declining Actopan Rios , Antigua or Filobobos is an unforgettable experience .
Xalapa
From the coffee zone of Coatepec and Xico to the cold of the Cofre de Perote , Xalapa is surrounded by lovely landscapes that invite you to adventure.
River Fish
This river offers two alternatives rafting tour . The first is from Barranca Grande, with a ravine through which flows the river to finish two days later in the Cosautlán Bridge , from which begins the second option , sailing along 17 quick to conclude Jalcomulco, settled population along the river , 35 kilometers from Xalapa.
Mountain Biking
Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes is very active in the sport with the National Mountain Bike Championships or the State Championship , the modalities of ascent, descent and cross country. Registration is open for anyone to practice this sport.
Chihuahua
Copper Canyon
The various paths that go into the forest from Creel to the canyons are ideal for mountain biking trips .
Creel
This is a town that retains its surroundings several natural attractions , starting with the pine wooded area in which is located. Here guides are hired to travel the region to practice mountain biking .
Quintana Roo
Cozumel
It is very interesting and fun road bike around the island delimiting , go through the Chankanaab Park, then a dirt road veering to go to the tip and then Celarain enjoy the east coast. You can also undertake a journey through the jungle for another dirt road until you reach the prehispanic Royal Castle and the Punta Molas .
Morelos
Cuernavaca
Among Parres and Tepoztlan place located about 20 km northeast of the capital of Morelos , there are ideal paths to perform a journey by bike and you can dusfrutar beautiful scenery .
Tepoztlan has good paths as the route to Milpa Alta, a little over 20 miles away , lovely for those who practice mountain biking .
Durango
From the film Chupaderos village , 12 km. North of Durango, finishing in the Huertas Canyon , you can go cycling.
Nuevo León
Monterrey
The mountainous area between Monterrey and Saltillo, highland formations parallel ridges that are separated by deep valleys and elongated , and sometimes escarpadísimos cut by canyons, are fabulous places to go biking .
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Chihuahua
Barranca Cardameña
This canyon is the huge rock called El Gigante , where climbers will the great life .
Creel
Climbing rocks .
Sinforosa
Sinforosa Canyon , also known asthe queen of the canyons ! , By virtue of their narrow and vertical , is the most spectacular and the second deepest resort , has 1830 meters high and inside features waterfalls over 100 meters high that drain into the Verde river.
Yucatán
The Yucatan cenotes have become for some climbers on the place , some of the most beautiful in the state are those of Balamcanché , Dzitnup Xlacah , Xlacá in Dzibichaltún , Zací in Valladolid and Zamá Tecoh .
Nuevo León
Monterrey
9.5 miles south of Monterrey, in the Cumbres de Monterrey National Park , lies The canyon is a giant mass of 305 meters with stunning graphics formations and mountain peaks, several prehistoric people left here pictograms.
Chiapas
Tuxtla Gutierrez
El Sumidero National Park, is the setting for rappelling . The impressive vertical canyon walls are only suitable for professionals.
Bungee Jumping
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Acapulco
If what you want is to feel the adrenaline with bungee jumping , entoces the perfect place is on the Costera Miguel Alemán Condesa Beach . Here the drop is about 50 meters.
Quintana Roo
Cancun
In Cancun there is one of the highest bungees in Mexico , with a height of 70 meters called Bungee Regio .
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Chihuaha
Creel
The pine forested area is a place where you can also go hiking.
State of Mexico
the Marquesa
It is a large valley surrounded by mountains covered with forests and meadows, ideal for picnics, walks besides riding bike and ride .
Nuevo León
Monterrey
The mountainous area between Monterrey and Saltillo, with its mountains , valleys and canyons are waiting to be explored.
Veracruz
Xalapa
By Jalcomulco riverside Fish , nature lovers and those who enjoy hiking will appreciate beautiful scenery.
Diving and snorkeling
Quintana Roo
Cancun
Blue has wonderful beaches and a variety of marine species, with the scenario that all who practice diving and snorkeling are looking for.
ChichenItza
The Ik -Kil cenote is an ideal place for diving, with 48 m deep cave is embellished with connecting it to an impressive network of underground rivers.
Oaxaca
Huatulco Bay
In the port of Santa Cruz diving and skiing equipment plus nautical equipment are rented .
Baja California Sur
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Lung Cape National Park
In the waters of the park , diving enthusiasts will find a paradise , as it is one of the most complete of the peninsula coral reefs.
Yucatán
Merida
In the archaeological area Dzibilchaltún , located 22 kilometers from Merida, you will find the giant sinkhole Xlacá where only experienced divers can penetrate into the deep waters of this magical place .
Cenote diving in Mérida: Balamcanché , Dzitnup Xlacah , Xlacá in Dzibichaltún , Zací in Valladolid and Zamá Tecoh .
State of Mexico
Toluca
Every year come from all over the world diving enthusiasts height to Nevado de Toluca . This sport is one of the biggest attractions of the place.
Caving
Campeche
Grottoes Xtacumbilxunaan
It is an underground cavity 200 m . long and 80 m . deep inside is possible to observe stalactites and stalagmites. From the latest training , called " Witch 's Corner " , a large vault with a natural skylight seen in its center. It is located 110 km from the city of Campeche , near the town of Bolonchén Rejon .
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Taxco
Here practice is caving in Cacahuawamilpa Grottoes , located a few kilometers from the city of Taxco. Near the caves there are some underground passages of St. Jerome and rivers where Chontalcoatlán experience, care and proper caving equipment required for exploration .