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Top Things to Do and See for Mexico
AttractionsJune 29, 20263 min read

Top Things to Do and See for Mexico

From the pyramids of Teotihuacan to the cenotes of Yucatan, na here be the experiences wey make Mexico one of the world most rewarding destinations.


Mexico pack ancient ruins, colonial cities, Caribbean beaches and some of the planet best food inside one country. Na here be the highlights wey worth to build your trip around.

Climb the pyramids for Teotihuacan

One hour north of Mexico City, Teotihuacan be one of the biggest cities on Earth before. Waka the Avenue of the Dead and take in the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon. Arrive at opening (around 9am) to beat crowd and heat; entry na roughly 100 MXN.

Explore Chichen Itza

The stepped pyramid of El Castillo na one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. During the spring and autumn equinox, shadow-serpent go slither down e staircase. Combine am with swim for nearby cenote.

Swim for Yucatan cenote

The peninsula full of cenotes - natural sinkholes wey full with crystal-clear groundwater. Cenote Ik Kil near Chichen Itza and Gran Cenote near Tulum na favourites for swimming and snorkelling.

Waka around Mexico City historic centre

The Zocalo, one of the world biggest public squares, dey anchor walkable centre full of museums. No miss the National Museum of Anthropology, home of the Aztec Sun Stone, and nearby Frida Kahlo blue house for Coyoacan.

Float through Xochimilco

Ride colourful trajinera boat along the canals of Xochimilco, UNESCO site and remnant of the Aztec lake system. Bring snacks; mariachi boats go float by for hire.

Soak up Oaxaca

Oaxaca na Mexico culinary and craft capital, famous for mole, mezcal and Day of the Dead celebration. Nearby dey the Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban and the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua.

Relax for Tulum and the Riviera Maya

Tulum pair cliffside Mayan ruins with turquoise Caribbean water. Further north, Playa del Carmen and Cozumel offer world-class diving along the Mesoamerican Reef.

Discover Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende

These colonial silver towns for the central highlands dazzle with pastel facade, underground tunnels and lively plaza. San Miguel dem dey regularly name among the world best cities to visit.

Watch whales for Baja California

Between December and April, grey whales dey gather for the lagoons of Baja California Sur. Small boats out of Guerrero Negro go get you close to these gentle giants.

See Copper Canyon by train

The El Chepe railway dey wind through canyon system wey bigger and deeper pass the Grand Canyon, na one of North America great rail journeys.

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Published June 29, 2026