Some only know Mexico from its beaches, either the Riviera Maya, the hotel-packed stretch running south from Cancun to the Mayan ruins at Tulum, or its Pacific coast centering around Cabo San Lucas, Acapulco or the golden coast of the Costa Alegre.. But there are many rewards for exploring inland. More Mayan ruins, such as the iconic Chichen Itza, await in the Yucatan, along with exquisitely restored haciendas. Cities such as San Miguel de Allende, Morelia Taxco and Oaxaca have perfectly preserved Colonial architecture with historic sections marked with UNESCO World Heritage status. And in each place, restaurants and markets put the intricate local cuisine on display, as do craftsmen selling dazzling ceramics and silver
