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Best places to visit in Mexico

From days spent exploring beaches and lagoons to a cultural road trip that introduces Mexico’s unique and varied culture, Evaneos travelers and agents have put together this list of destinations to help you design the perfect trip. Explore the places that other Evaneos travelers have visited below, and pick out experiences like wandering the temple ruins of “The Valley of the Gods” or eating in Spanish colonial mansions throughout the Yucatan before sending your request for a quote!

The country's Caribbean region is home to one of the modern seven wonders of the world: Chichen Itza. The same region is also home to Tulum , which are the only ruins that stand looking out to sea.

The central region also has its archaeological attractions, namely Teotihuacán and Tula in the state of Hidalgo. The country's capital, the immense Mexico City, has much to offer in the way of cultural attractions, cuisine, and accommodation. There are also some veritable treasures of the country's past to be found at places such as the city of Ameca and the magnificent state of Puebla.

If it's beaches you dream of, the first places that spring to mind are probably the Caribbean coast and the Yucatán Peninsula. But the Pacific coast also has clean, quiet beaches to offer, with wonderful waves and fewer tourists. Northern Mexico has a desert-like ecosystem, providing a home for cacti and the arid vegetation of the region's beautiful beaches, from which it is possible to observe whales arriving during January and February.

And finally there is the Central Western region, where the country's second largest metropolitan area is located, Guadalajara; which, though not one of the essential places to visit, does have a certain charm to offer due to its historical past and architecture, its cultural attractions and the national events it plays host to.

A journey to Mexico is a delightful experience, like a happy melody, a veritable explosion of joy and laughter. In short, it is a voyage everyone should make at least once in their lifetime. The reviews provided by travellers of the Evaneos community are guaranteed to convince you!

Playa del Carmen

3.7

Playa del Carmen is a coastal resort located on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Lying next to the Caribbean Sea, it is a veritable little corner of paradise and offers a feast for the eyes. Playa del Carmen is very tourist-oriented, but it has a completely different atmosphere than Cancun, for example.

Canyon Sumidero

3.5

A gigantic, thousand-metre deep natural fault and tourist attraction a few kilometres from Tuxtla, in the state of Chiapas.

Campeche

3.5

Campeche is located 196 km from Mérida and is the only fortified city in the whole of Mexico. It constitutes a good place in which to spend a peaceful, relaxing break on the Yucatán Peninsula.

Ek Balam

3.5

The biggest and best preserved relief in the Mayan world.

Cholula

3.5

A small city a few kilometres from Puebla and famous for its pre-Columbian pyramid, which is concealed beneath a hill on top of which stands a church built by the Spanish colonists.

San Juan de Chamula

3.5

At 10km from San Cristóbal de las Casas, in the heart of Chiapas, the little village of San Juan de Chamula is a remarkable place where you'll witness scenes not on the typical tourist trail.

Villahermosa

3.5

The "pretty village" is well named. Villahermosa is the main town of Tabasco province. It is very famous for the Olmec remains that have been discovered there and which are very interesting to see during a trip to Mexico.

San Miguel de Allende

3.5

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, San Miguel de Allende is a tranquil town with exceptional colonial architecture.

Mérida

Mérida is a Mexican city located inland on the Yucatan peninsula. Nicknamed the White City, it is Yucatan's capital, and for tourists it offers the special attraction of being very traditionally authentic in character.

View over the 120-metre high Bridal Veil (Velo de Novia) Waterfall

Chiflon

A walk in natural surroundings featuring spectacular waterfalls

Teotitlán del Valle

Situated at 25km southeast of Oaxaca this little town and its 6,000 habitants are known for their traditional textile production.

Tequisquiapan

Tequisquiapan is the perfect place to get away from the noise of large cities. In the centre of Mexico, you will find sources of warm water, wine cellars, farms producing cheese and a dynamic historic centre.

Bahía de los Ángeles

An impressive bay on the east coast of the Gulf of California.

Puerto Vallarta

2.5

Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful seaside town on the north Pacific coast. Along with its huge bay and luxuriant vegetation, the town has preserved some of its colonial charm.

Cancún

2.3

A Mexican city lying on the northeast part of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun, the world capital of mass tourism, has undergone a rapid transformation in recent years. The city is very famous amongst Americans, who come to celebrate their spring break here.