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Mexico, the third largest country in Latin America after Brazil and Argentina, may be characterized by extremes of wealth and poverty but in spite of the challenges it faces as a developing country, Mexico remains to be one of the most popular tourist destination for those seeking to enjoy what the country has to offer.

According to the 2017 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) report, Mexico was ranked 22nd place in the world's ranking in terms of attractiveness to developing business in the travel and tourism industry.

The home of telenovela has so much more to offer and here are six reasons why you should visit Mexico this 2020, according to Mitu:

1. The cuisine is amazing and varied.

Mexico is home to a variety of mouthwatering dishes. In fact, it's home to three of the world's top 50 restaurants. If you think the country is all tacos and tortas, the culinary scene from north to south varies wildly, but equally delicious. Whether you crave for carne asada or cabrito in the north, seafood on the Pacific coast in Sinaloa, hangover busting tortas ahogadas in western Jalisco or Mayan delicacies in the Yucatán Peninsula, you'll never run out of options.

2. The music scene is off the chart.

Mexicans are music afficionados that's why you can't run away from grooving and humming their songs-from clubs blasting reggaeton, to Mexican homes playing the traditional music of the country, to the emblematic mariachi groups, to the bands that blast out banda or son Jarochos, there are a variety of music genres you can enjoy listening to.

3. The people are warm, welcoming and happy to have foreign visitors.

One thing everyone will agree on about Mexico is the warm accommodation of its locals. They are very welcoming and always willing to help, whether you need directions or advice on what street food stall to eat at. Mexicans even go out of their way to give you the information you're looking for even if some of them can't speak English- they might escort you to a tourist desk or ring their niece for advice on bus routes. So, what the popular media tell about Mexicans being 'bad hombres' is totally untrue.

4. The nation's art and architecture scene is unrivaled in the Americas.

The best thing you can notice about Mexico is its lovely colonial era constructions. That's why it's not questionable that Mexico City's nickname is the "City of Palaces". Aside from that, you can also see interesting ancient architecture, mind-blowing modern edifices like the Soumaya Museum, murals that grace buidings, statues in the parks and on city streets once you embark on a walking tour of the historical center. Aside from that, there are also a lot of galleries and art museums you can visit.

If you want to explore beyond the city center, head to Santa Fe for the most interesting modern architecture, or to the Casa Luis Barragán, an example of modern architecture from 1948 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

5. There's so much history to explore.

If you love to know more about history, Mexico City has more museums than any other city in the world. You can visit the National Anthropology Museum, and the National History Museum housed in a castle in the center of Chapultepec Park. The city also boasts its Popular Art Museum and the National Art Museum, aside from a plethora of other special interest museums for all ages and tastes. The city has even a Toy Museum.

6. Your money will go further.

Compared to other cities in the world, Mexico is actually a pretty affordable destination for most travelers considering the number of places, food and experience you can get. Due to the fluctuating Mexican peso right now, travelers can take advantage of the affordable prices especially those coming from the US and the UK.

What are you waiting for? Unlock your travel goals this year and visit Mexico!