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Overview

Palm-fringed beaches, chili-spiced cuisine, steamy jungles, teeming cities, fiesta fireworks: Mexico conjures diverse, vivid dreams – and then delivers them.

01 / Attractions

Must-see attractions

Tulum Ruins
Tulum
Tulum is one of the most visited archaeological zones in Mexico and for good reason: it’s sublime. The ruins sit on seaside cliffs, high above turquoise…
Parque Nacional Isla Contoy
Cancún
A white sand beach with manta rays gliding through the shimmering turquoise waters. No hotels. No nightclubs. No roads or cars of any kind. It’s hard to…
SFER IK
Tulum
Wandering barefoot through the contemporary art museum at Azulik hotel, you feel like you’re in a giant cocoon. Nature surrounds you, inside and out:…
Jardín Botánico de Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta
For a change of scenery from the beach, head for the tropical highlands of the Sierra Madre mountains and wander the well-curated Jardín Botánico de…
Museo Maya de Cancún
Cancún
Surrounded by dense tropical forest, the contemporary Museo Maya de Cancún is a welcome respite from the beach and buffet lines of the neighboring high…
Yelapa
Puerto Vallarta
Home to a small fishing community, the picturesque beach of Yelapa hugs an emerald coastline backed by jungle-shrouded mountains. The remote coastal…
Palacio Nacional
Centro Histórico
As the seat of the federal branch of the Mexican government, the Palacio Nacional (National Palace) is home to the offices of the president of Mexico and…
Torre Latinoamericana
Centro Histórico
The Torre Latinoamericana was Latin America’s tallest building when constructed in 1956, and remains the dominant focal point of Centro Histórico. It's an…

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02 / Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

From swimming in cenotes and eating street food to soaking up the history and culture of this vibrant nation, here are the best things to do in Mexico.

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Best Places to Visit

Beyond Baja, the Pacific unfurls in a wildly diverse stretch of coastline, where each region serves up a completely different energy.

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Best Time to Visit

Beach lover, culture maven, history buff or foodie – Mexico has a perfect time for you to experience its countless treasures.

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Transportation

From ski slopes and jungle to deserts and sublime stretches of sand, expect to use many transport options to get around the world's 13th biggest country.

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Visa Requirements

If you’re planning a trip to Mexico, here's what you need to know about visas, visa-free travel, tourist permits and more.

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Money and Costs

Soak up history and art without spending a cent, and find out how to make every peso stretch further with our top tips for visiting Mexico on a budget.

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Traveling with Kids

Family is at the center of daily life in Mexico, and children are warmly welcomed almost everywhere. Here are the top things to do with little ones in tow.

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Best Road Trips

Fuel your wanderlust on the open road in Mexico with these epic drives.

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Get Connected

Mexico’s best experiences are worth writing home about. Here's how to keep your cell connected.

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