Mexico | Trendy Top Destination for Astrotourism and Stargazing

Mexico, large country of southern North America and the third largest nation in Latin America after Brazil and Argentina, land highlighted by diverse landscapes, a destination which offers several segments of tourism including beach holidays, adventure/port holidays, cultural and enogastronomic tours, MICE tourism, city breaks and much more is also a very trendy top destination for Astrotourism or Nocturnism and stargazing which represent a sort of romantic rendezvous or exploring the beauty of the universe with protagonists meteor showers, constellations, planets that wink at you and a sky that takes you breath away.

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel companies founded in 1996 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands has developed a guide with ideas of destinations and accommodations to enjoy the trip to the fullest among them also some advises to start this experience as tips for enjoying night tourism in Mexico as :

·       Choose the ideal place – Look for destinations with low light pollution, such as deserts, mountains or nature reserves.

·       Check the weather – Ideal climatic conditions with clear nights mean amazing skies.

·       Bring the right equipment – Binoculars, a blanket, a repellent and warm clothes do not hurt to take your experiences to the next level.

Top Destinations to enjoy a wonderful starry sky in Mexico

·       The Baja California Desert – A desert ecoregion which lies on the western portion of the Baja California peninsula and occupies most of the the Mexican states of Baja California and Baja California Sur, in contrasts to other coastal deserts in the world the Baja California desert is a bi - coastal desert, on the western side of the peninsula is the cold Pacific coast, its chilled waters of the California Current coming from polar latitude is a paradise for star lovers.

Thanks to its clear skies, stunning and serene landscapes that invite visitors to connect with the universe, a great experience is by staying at Campera Valle de Guadalupe in the area of Ensenada, famous port city on the Pacific coast on Bahia de Todos Santos, a unique accommodation with transparent bubbles that will feel make the guests as they were sleeping under a blanket of stars.

·       Baja California Sur – A state on the Baja California Peninsula in northwest Mexico, famed destination for its fine wines, beautiful beaches, prehistoric cave paintings, whale watching, diving, natural beauties and offering a multitude of outdoor activities.

This is the perfect place to disconnect from the noise and let yourself be enveloped by starry nights full of charm and magic under a great sky. For a relaxing, quite and exclusive experience. An ideal option is the Hotel San Cristóbal, an authentic oasis of luxury and calm tucked away at one end of the beach near Todos Santos, captivanting town on the Pacific coast backed by the Sierra de la Laguna mountain range, a haven for artists, craftsmen, surfers and travellers seeking adventure, natural beauty and a healthy lifestyle.

With spectacular views and a very relaxed atmosphere, here the guest can enjoy a unique and unforgettable getaway while the magic of of a multitude of stars illuminate the nights.

·       Real de Catorce, San Luis Potosí – A charming and captivating village in the central Mexican state of San Luis Potosí, set on a desert plateau in the Sierra de Catorce range, the land around this centre, particularly the desert below, is known as Wirikuta, the sacred land of the Huichol people, pilgrimage destination for locals and now being discovered by international tourists drawn by the desert ambience and reputed spiritual energy.

In this magical town that seems to have come out of a dream, surrounded by a desert and imposing mountains, Real de Catorce offers skies that will make the stars shine just for you and for an even more special experience, a stay at the Mesón de la Abundancia Boutique Hotel the guest can participate in horseback riding with nights of astronomical observation.

·       Sierra Tarahumara, Chihuahua – The spectacular Sierra Tarahumara which extendes for nearly 1000 kilometres from just south of the United States of America border through the northern Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango, Sinaloa and Sonora, a major component of Mexico’ s northern Sierra Madre Occidental is a wonderful region boasting dramatic landscapes with deep canyons and high sierras.

The experiences admiring a starry sky shining on stunning canyons is unique that will take your breath away, an ideal destination to have a deep connection with nature and the cosmos. A stay at the Hotel Mirador - Balderrama Collection, located at a distance of 50 metres from the emblematic Copper Canyon and about a 10 - minute drive from the Teleferico de Barrancas del Cobre will offer an unforgettable experience where from private balconies the view of the majestic Copper Canyon make every starry night a unique spectacle.

·       Sierra Gorda, Querétaro – The Sierra Gorda, is a beautiful ecological region centered on the northern state of Querétaro and extending into the neighboring states of Guanajuato, Hidalgo and San Luis Potosí boasting the Reserva de la Biospfera Sierra, in the rugged Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range, a site member of the UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere program, is considered the most eco - diverse natural protected area in Mexico.

This land is a magical corner for lovers of ecotourism and clear skies, surrounded by unique, natural beauties, this reserve give visitors unforgettable nights under a blanket of stars and a very suggested accommodation to live a memorable experience is at Kali Secreto Jalpan in Jalpan de Serra located a 5 – minute drive from the archaeological site Zona Arqueologica de Tancama and a few kilometres from the dam promenade, a great oprion where in cozy cabins in the middle of the forest will allow you to relax and enjoy an umparalleled starry night show.

·       Jalisco – Jalisco is an attractive western Mexican state fringing the Pacific Ocean full of colonial landmarks, cradle of mariachi and tequila, boasting a delicious cuisine and where jungle – shrouded mountains rise from the sea and the majestic heights of the Sierra Madre Occidental overlook suggestive towns and villages,

To enjoy magic nights Four Season Resort Tamarindo is an ideal accommodation, tucked away on a secluded 3.000 – acre nature reserve on Mexico’s pristine Pacific coastline located between La Manzanilla and Barra de Navidad, just a few hours south of Puerto Vallarta where natural beauty mixes with the tranquillity of the surroundings encircled by mountains and boasting stunning, sandy beaches in its proximity, the area where is located this excellent resort offers a clear sky, absolutely perfect for astrotourism and stargazing.

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