Things to do & places to visit in Mexico

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Top things to do

• Ancient Ruins
• Bodies of Water
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Speciality Museums
• Architectural Buildings
• Religious Sites
• Beaches
• Historic Sites
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Parks
• Art Museums
• Nature & Wildlife Areas

Top destinations in Mexico 7

• #1. Yucatan Peninsula
• #2. Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
• #3. Baja California
• #4. Jalisco
• #5. Southern Mexico
• #6. Pacific Coast
• #7. Northern Mexico

Most reviewed places to visit 50

1. 4.5 Xcaret (45.6k reviews) from $180.00 Yucatan Peninsula
   - Wonderful, full day learning about and experiencing Mexican culture and the area’s aquatic critters.
   Thursday: 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
   
   
2. 4.5 Tulum Archaeological Site (30.1k reviews) from $19.99 Yucatan Peninsula
   - Classic Tulum Bike Tour
   Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins
   
   
3. 5.0 Cabo Adventures (28.8k reviews) Baja California
   - Loved this!
   Scuba & Snorkelling • Bike Tours • Private Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching
   
   
4. 4.5 Chichen Itza (26.0k reviews) from $63.00 Yucatan Peninsula
   - Go early to beat the crowds (and heat!)
   Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
5. 4.0 Quinta Avenida (24.5k reviews) Yucatan Peninsula
   - Bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, with a lot of harassment
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
6. 5.0 USA Transfers (22.2k reviews) Yucatan Peninsula
   - Great Service!
   Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Taxis & Shuttles • Private Tours • Archaeology Tours
   
   
7. 5.0 Museo Nacional de Antropologia (20.1k reviews) from $9.00 Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
   - Worth having a plan in advance
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Natural History Museums • History Museums
   
   
8. 4.5 Coco Bongo Cancun (19.1k reviews) from $96.00 Yucatan Peninsula
   - Coco Bongo Cancun.
   Thursday: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Spent More than 3 hours Bars & Clubs • Dance Clubs & Discos
   
   
9. 4.5 Malecón Boardwalk (17.4k reviews) Jalisco
   - Beautiful views and attractions but pretty touristy in parts
   Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Piers & Boardwalks
   
   
10. 4.5 Akumal Beach (13.6k reviews) Yucatan Peninsula
    - Highlight of our Yucatan Vacation
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Beaches
    
    
11. 5.0 Happy Shuttle Cancun (11.2k reviews) Yucatan Peninsula
    - Experience
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Taxis & Shuttles
    
    
12. 4.5 Palacio de Bellas Artes (10.9k reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - Architectural Masterpiece that is a must visit
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Art Museums
    
    
13. 4.5 Chapultepec Castle (10.8k reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - Worth the View
    Thursday: 9:45 AM - 5:00 PM Castles
    
    
14. 4.5 Rhythms of the Night by Vallarta Adventures (10.0k reviews) Jalisco
    - One of the best parts of our trip!
    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Theatre & Performances
    
    
15. 4.5 Museo Frida Kahlo (9.809 reviews) from $28.00 Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - Highly recommend. Book early!
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
16. 5.0 Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan (8.889 reviews) from $9.99 Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - Must do when visiting Mexico City
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
17. 5.0 El Arco de Cabo San Lucas (8.639 reviews) Baja California
    - Great Experience!! (second visit to Cabo!!)
    Geologic Formations
    
    
18. 4.5 Mr Sanchos Beach Club Cozumel (8.504 reviews) Yucatan Peninsula
    - Awesome!
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Beach & Pool Clubs
    
    
19. 4.5 Coyoacan (7.894 reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - Mexican charm
    Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods
    
    
20. 4.5 Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe (7.880 reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - Spanish Liturgical Splendor
    Thursday: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
21. 4.5 Paseo de la Reforma (6.409 reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - Perfect Street For Walking and Sightseeing!
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
22. 4.5 Cenote Ik kil (6.218 reviews) Yucatan Peninsula
    - Amazing cenote and it worth staying in the hotel
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water • Geologic Formations
    
    
23. 4.5 Zocalo (5.600 reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - Place to be for shopping and people watching
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
24. 4.5 Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (5.326 reviews) Jalisco
    - Lovely church
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
25. 4.5 Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México (4.989 reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - It looks majestic
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
    
    
26. 5.0 Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán (4.867 reviews) Southern Mexico
    - Photos don’t do it justice!!
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • History Museums
    
    
27. 4.5 Medano Beach (4.472 reviews) Baja California
    - Night and Early Morning Walks on the Beach
    Marinas • Beaches
    
    
28. 4.5 Museo del Templo Mayor (4.396 reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - The Must-Visit Museum of CDMX
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ancient Ruins • History Museums
    
    
29. 4.5 Marina Cabo San Lucas (4.381 reviews) Baja California
    - Worth a visit.
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Marinas
    
    
30. 4.5 Mandala Cancun (4.312 reviews) Yucatan Peninsula
    - Clubbing
    Thursday: 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM Spent More than 3 hours Bars & Clubs
    
    
31. 5.0 Zona Arqueologica Uxmal (4.240 reviews) Yucatan Peninsula
    - Uxmal is well worth the visit and get a tour guide.
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
32. 5.0 Templo de Kukulkán (4.200 reviews) Yucatan Peninsula
    - Does not disappoint!
    Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
33. 4.5 Ek Balam (4.089 reviews) Yucatan Peninsula
    - Worth it for the Climb & the Cenote
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
34. 4.5 Museo Soumaya (3.995 reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - Like the Tardis (it is bigger on the inside)
    Thursday: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
35. 4.5 Zona Romántica (3.960 reviews) Jalisco
    - Excellent place. Excellent winter weather. Must see
    Historic Walking Areas
    
    
36. 5.0 Zona Arqueologica de Palenque (3.706 reviews) Southern Mexico
    - Definitely worth a visit! Don’t pay for the very expensive guide at the entrance. It is not worth it at all.
    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
37. 4.5 Historic Center (Centro Historico) (3.609 reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - The Historical District of CDMX
    Historic Sites • Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
    
    
38. 4.5 Nuevo Vallarta Beach (3.548 reviews) Pacific Coast
    - Nuevo Vallarta Beach is Perfect!
    Beaches
    
    
39. 4.5 Africam Safari (3.541 reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - 10 stars
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
    
    
40. 4.5 Paseo de Montejo (3.484 reviews) Yucatan Peninsula
    - Walking down the Mérida Champs Élysee
    Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
41. 4.5 Things to Do in Nayarit (3.472 reviews) Pacific Coast
    - Must Do Ocean Adventure
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Islands
    
    
42. 4.5 Cenote Chaak Tun (3.439 reviews) Yucatan Peninsula
    - You should definitely visit this if you’re in Playa de Carmen
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Caverns & Caves
    
    
43. 4.5 National Palace (3.340 reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - Where to go to reserve free passes to guided tours.
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings
    
    
44. 5.0 Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel (3.267 reviews) Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
    - Spectacular church adjoining a lively plaza--visit at different times of the day for different colors!
    Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
45. 4.5 Balandra Beach (2.949 reviews) Baja California
    - Breathtaking
    Spent 1-2 hours Beaches
    
    
46. 4.5 Vallarta Botanical Gardens (2.889 reviews) from $20.54 Jalisco
    - Most beautiful Gardens
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gardens
    
    
47. 4.5 Hierve el Agua (2.815 reviews) Southern Mexico
    - Great day trip!
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Geologic Formations
    
    
48. 4.5 Malecón de Mazatlán (2.771 reviews) Pacific Coast
    - Good views
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
49. 4.5 Wild Canyon Adventures (2.755 reviews) Baja California
    - Sailboat Cruise
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
50. 4.5 Cascadas de Agua Azul (2.746 reviews) Southern Mexico
    - WARNING!
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Waterfalls
    
    

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