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If you have never been to the colorful country of Mexico then you don't know what you are missing out on. There is so much to do there, and the country is steeped in rich culture and history with so many different settings to leave you in awe.

There are tropical beaches, ancient ruins, beautiful sunsets, thick jungles, colorful villages, and friendly people. If finances are holding you back then do not worry, as there are some cheap Mexico vacations that will be perfect for you and your whole family to experience this amazing place.

In your cheap Mexico vacation you may not choose to fly, although there are some super package deals with free flights for kids, or fly one way and get the flight back free. You can look around online and find plenty of special deals to take advantage of. If you want to save money you can also drive from the border after landing at San Diego.

This trip can be a great experience all on its own and you can see many wonderful sites, rock formations, and wildlife. If you are driving you must not get out of your car in the middle o f the desert, as there are dangerous scorpions and snakes.

Some Cheap Mexico Vacation Considerations

A cheap Mexico vacation could be easy as the shopping is relatively cheap if you go to the open flea market and barter with the vendors. You can find many great authentic restaurants too where they are not catering for the tourists.

If you want to take part in some activities at the beaches, you can find that some are expensive, like swimming with the dolphins, but you can snorkel, and still have fun swimming.

One of the most expensive parts of the vacation will be the accommodation, but you must think carefully before deciding where to stay. Along the coast during spring break like in Cancun, the cheaper places will be crowded with student who will be partying all night and it will not be fun for a family vacation.

There are usually cheap Mexico vacation offers at the beach resorts which can be secluded and often nicer then the fancy hotels. You must just look around online and check with your travel agent as to where there is a good place to stay that is not too expensive. One important thing to have is air conditioning as the summer can be scorching hot, so insist on that.

When dining out, try to go to places that are more authentic for your cheap Mexico vacation. The whole point of your trip is to experience Mexico so go somewhere up market but not commercial or Westernized in any way.

This will mean that you still get friendly service and great food but it will not cost too much. When site seeing, you should take the opportunity to have a cheap Mexico vacation by not being part of a tour. A tour guide will cost and you do not really need one.

The amazing ruins and temples speak for themselves. You can also attend the festivals which are held at different times through out the year for a true taste of Mexican culture and lifestyle.