Mexico

Travel Guide

Mexico featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and horseriding
Mexico which includes a bay or harbor, a coastal town and night scenes
Divers Point featuring a square or plaza, views and rocky coastline
Isla Mujeres which includes outdoor art as well as an individual child
Toluca

Explore this vast nation “south of the border” with lovely beaches, fascinating history and many cultural attractions.

Mexico has a rich cultural past and extraordinary natural beauty. Visit the capital, Mexico City, one of the world’s 15 largest metropolitan regions. In the grand National Palace, learn about Mexico’s history from Aztec origins through independence from Spanish conquerors to modern sophistication.

Watch the spectacular Ballet Folklórico de Mexico with colorful traditional costumes. Admire the ornate interior of the Palacio de Bellas Artes during the performance and its majestic domed exterior brightly lit after dark.

Nearby to Mexico City, see the large Pyramids of the Sun and Moon at Teotihuacan, built long before Europeans reached North America. Seek out the other fascinating Mesoamerican pyramids in more than a dozen spots across the nation, including Puebla’s Great Pyramid of Cholula.

The Yucatán Peninsula offers a pleasant mix of historical appreciation and beach fun. Relax completely at Cancún, Cozumel or Playa del Carmen, popular beach getaways in Mexico’s Riviera Maya on the Caribbean Sea. Explore stone structures of ancient Mayan cities at Chichen Itza and the Tulum Ruins. Dive to Kantun-Chi’s natural caverns and Cancún Marine Park’s underwater man-made sculptures.

Find more sandy shores along Mexico’s Pacific Ocean coastline. Huatulco features dozens of beaches and snorkeling above coral reefs. Moving north, visit Acapulco, where La Quebrada’s divers make long leaps into the sea. Puerto Vallarta has beaches and an oceanfront boardwalk leading to restaurants, shops and Old Vallarta. Visit Cabo San Lucas at Baja California Sur’s southern tip for beaches, interesting coastal rock formations and lively nightlife.

Inland attractions include the UNESCO World Heritage site of Oaxaca, a Spanish colonial town, and nearby archaeological site of Monte Albán. In Morelia, marvel at the old pink Aqueduct, extending more than 1 mile (1.8 kilometers) through the modern city.

Across Mexico, enjoy overall warm weather, friendly people, hand-made crafts and delicious cuisine. Purchase silver jewelry and colorful pottery. Dine on gorditas, tostadas, enchiladas and mole, authentic food far tastier than most Mexican restaurants north of the border. Visit this welcoming nation, a close neighbor and good friend of the United States.

Popular cities in Mexico

Museo Nacional de Antropologia featuring interior views and art
Mexico City
Known for Historical, Museums and Cathedrals
Find out what makes Mexico’s capital city pulse by exploring its lively neighborhoods, expansive parks, museums and ancient ruins.

Reasons to visit

  • Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Paseo de la Reforma
Guadalajara featuring a statue or sculpture, a park and outdoor art
Guadalajara
Known for Shopping, Cathedrals and Culture
Guadalajara is calling! Discover its cathedral, live music, museums, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Guadalajara Cathedral
Barrio Antiguo featuring heritage elements
Monterrey
Known for Dining, Shopping and Business
Trip time! Discover the museums, entertainment, and monuments in Monterrey.

Reasons to visit

  • Fundidora Park
Dzibilchaltun Ruins which includes heritage elements
Mérida
Known for Historical, Culture and Museums
Come to Mérida and enjoy its museums, ruins, and cafes.

Reasons to visit

  • Paseo de Montejo
Tijuana featuring a city
Tijuana
Known for Dining, Shopping and Bars
Come to Tijuana and enjoy its live music, food, and art.
Mexico which includes mountains and heritage elements
Querétaro
Known for Historical, Museums and Entertainment
Love cafes, museums, and sightseeing? Get away to Querétaro!

Popular places to visit

Mexico

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