Yes, it’s truly surprising and fascinating! 🌍 The geography of Mexico is incredibly diverse, and the distances between some places can be really unexpected. Here's why:
1. Cozumel, Quintana Roo is closer to Brazil 🇧🇷 and Peru 🇵🇪 than it is to Tijuana, Baja California. 🌎
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Cozumel is located in the eastern part of Mexico, in the Caribbean Sea, near the Yucatán Peninsula. Its proximity to the equator and the way the globe is shaped means that it is closer to South American countries like Brazil and Peru than to northern parts of Mexico like Tijuana.
2. Tijuana, Baja California is closer to Alaska 🇺🇸 than to Chiapas, Mexico. 🌎
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Tijuana is located on the northern border of Mexico, right next to the U.S. It is much closer to the Pacific region, including the U.S. state of Alaska, than it is to the southernmost state of Chiapas, which is situated in the tropical region bordering Guatemala.
These differences come from the fact that Mexico spans such a large area both north-south and east-west. The distances between the southernmost and northernmost points of Mexico can be much larger than expected when comparing them to neighboring countries.
It’s wild to think about how Mexico’s geography gives us this incredible variety in distances and climates. From the cool, northern deserts of Tijuana to the tropical warmth of Cozumel, it’s a country full of surprises! 🌵