What is the terrain like in Mexico?
Mexico’s general terrain varies from desert in the north to dense tropical forest in the south east. Much of Mexico is mountainous, reaching altitudes of 6000 m just south of Mexico City, but on average the terrain in the mountainous areas of north and central Mexico is in the 2000 to 3000 m range. The lowest lying areas are in the south east (Yucatan peninsula), the eastern gulf coast area, the pacific coast of Baha California in the north west, and the coast around the Golfo de California. The Tabasco region is on the gulf coast in south Mexico. It largely consists of a low lying coastal plain, with heavy rainfall. It is covered in rain forest and also features a number of impressive rivers and waterfalls. To the east of Tabasco lies the heavily rain forested Yucatan peninsula, which was the home of the ancient Mayan civilisation who’s distinctive pyramids are a major attraction in the area. The Yucatan’s east coast features the popular beach resorts of the “Mayan Riviera” such as Ca
