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101 Things to Do in Mexico — top attractions, tours and things to do

101 Things to Do in Mexico

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Mexico dazzles with ancient pyramids, Caribbean and Pacific beaches, colonial cities and a food culture recognized by UNESCO. Browse and book top experiences below, or request free quotes and let a local specialist plan your trip.

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Popular Attractions & Tourist Sites in Mexico

1. Chichen Itza — A UNESCO World Heritage Maya city on the Yucatan crowned by the El Castillo pyramid, named one of the New Seven Wonders.
2. Cancun — A Caribbean resort city with turquoise water, white-sand beaches and the lively Hotel Zone.
3. Tulum — Clifftop Maya ruins overlooking the Caribbean, paired with beach clubs and nearby jungle cenotes.
4. Mexico City — The vibrant capital home to the Zocalo, Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul and the vast National Museum of Anthropology.
5. Teotihuacan — An ancient city near Mexico City with the towering Pyramids of the Sun and Moon along the Avenue of the Dead.
6. Cabo San Lucas — A Baja California Sur resort town known for El Arco rock formation, sportfishing and desert-meets-sea scenery.
7. Puerto Vallarta — A Pacific coast city blending a cobblestoned Old Town, the Malecon boardwalk and Banderas Bay beaches.
8. Cenotes of the Yucatan — Thousands of freshwater sinkholes and underground pools sacred to the Maya, ideal for swimming and diving.
9. Copper Canyon — A network of canyons in Chihuahua larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon, crossed by the scenic El Chepe railway.
10. Oaxaca — A colonial city celebrated for its cuisine, mezcal, indigenous markets and the nearby Monte Alban ruins.

Unique Mexico Experiences

  • Climb the Pyramids of the Sun at Teotihuacan
  • Snorkel a jungle cenote in the Riviera Maya
  • Swim the Caribbean reefs off Cozumel
  • Sail to El Arco in Cabo San Lucas
  • Sample street tacos on a Mexico City food tour
  • Watch whales in Baja's Sea of Cortez
  • Taste mezcal in the villages of Oaxaca
  • Ride the El Chepe train through Copper Canyon
  • Zip-line through Riviera Maya jungle parks
  • Celebrate Day of the Dead festivities

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Mexico Travel — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top things to do in Mexico?

Top experiences include Chichen Itza, Cancun, Tulum. You can browse and book hundreds more Mexico tours, attractions and activities — many at up to 50% off — right on this page.

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When is the best time to visit Mexico?

The dry season from December to April offers the best beach and archaeological-site weather; the Yucatan and Pacific coasts are warm year-round, though summer brings heat and occasional hurricanes.

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