Mexico

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

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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…
Teotihuacán
North of Mexico City
This fabulous archaeological zone lies in a mountain-ringed offshoot of the Valle de México. Site of the huge Pirámides del Sol y de la Luna (Pyramids of…
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:…
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Alameda Central
Immense murals by world-famous Mexican artists dominate the top floors of this splendid white-marble palace – a concert hall and arts center commissioned…
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…

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Best Things to Do
Mexico is packed with incredible flavors, dazzling sights and unique things to do. Here are the country's best experiences.
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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
From tourist permits to visas and the identification that will get you across the border, here's the paperwork you need to visit Mexico.
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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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Family Travel

Mexico's best things to do with kids

Jun 17, 2023 • 6 Min read

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.

Road Trips
5 of the best road trips in Mexico
Jun 13, 2023 • 5 Min read
Fuel your wanderlust on the open road in Mexico with these epic drives.
Activities
The best things to do in Mexico: 19 unmissable experiences
Jan 22, 2023 • 15 Min read
Mexico is packed with incredible flavors, dazzling sights and unique things to do. Here are the country's best experiences.
Tips & Advice
Make a meal of Mexico: the best foods to plan your trip around
Nov 3, 2022 • 5 Min read
You're guaranteed to find flavorful and delicious food from coast to coast in Mexico. Here are the best things to eat and drink on your trip.
Hiking
The 6 best hikes in Mexico to explore volcanoes, canyons and ghost towns
Oct 21, 2022 • 6 Min read
Mexico's hiking trails remain little known, which is great news for those eager to experience the nation’s diverse scenery without the crowds.
Art and Culture
Día de Muertos: how to celebrate Mexico's Day of the Dead in 2022
Oct 19, 2022 • 4 Min read
It is one of the world's most universally familiar festivals, but what else do you need to know about Día de Muertos?
Destination Practicalities
How to get around in Mexico
Oct 6, 2022 • 9 Min read
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.
Beaches
Weird and wonderful hotels in Mexico for a unique vacation
Jun 27, 2022 • 6 Min read
The accommodations across Mexico are as diverse as the geography, offering everything from pristine wilderness camping to ultra-luxury beachfront digs.
Beaches
Spring Break Mexico: What to know in light of the CDC advisory
Feb 1, 2022 • 3 Min read
As COVID-19 cases have risen in Mexico, some places have enacted new requirements to slow the spread. Here's what to monitor if you're planning to go.
Beaches
Beach boho vibes without the crowds: why we love Mexico's Central Pacific Coast
Nov 23, 2021 • 5 Min read
With less-crowded beaches and a boho vibe, Mexico's Central Pacific Coast is a great destination off the beaten path.