Misunderstood at times, and seen by many tourists as just one big beach with Corona and margaritas overflowing, Mexico is more than just a country full of tourist laden party towns and overdeveloped beachfronts. It is a country with a deep sense of self and a history that is as intricate and filled with ambiguities and dichotomy as any you'll find on the planet. Having taken several trips to Mexico in the past few years, it has been interesting to see the way that the nation and people have changed, and the way the landscape has transformed in just a short period of time.