Explore Mexico
5,800 miles of picturesque coastline, colorful colonial towns, enchanting azure cenotes, striking pyramids, rich culture—and the best food in the world! Is there anywhere on earth that compares to vibrant, diverse Mexico?
I’ve spent 8 months in Mexico and explored it more than any other country, so I can’t wait to share all my Mexico travel tips with you! Whether you’re headed to a dreamy beach resort or venturing from charming town to charming town, you’re in for such a treat!
The Yucatan Peninsula: Tulum, Cancun & Beyond
The Yucatan Peninsula features many of Mexico’s most pristine beaches, thousands of stunning cenotes (natural sinkholes), and several significant Mayan ruins. It’s home to the Mayan Riviera and Mexico’s most popular beach towns (Tulum, Cancun, and Playa del Carmen), but has so much more to offer! Yucatan travel guides:
Cancun, Tulum & Cozumel:
- 🏝 8 EPIC Cancun Day Trips (From a Frequent Visitor)
- ☀️ 12 Cancun Hidden Gems: Cancun Off The Beaten Path
- ⚓️ How to Explore Cancun’s Nichupté Lagoon: Kayak + More
- 🥾 Visiting El Rey Archaeological Zone in Cancun
- 💸 17 Amazing Cheap Things to Do in Tulum on a Budget
- 👙 Cenote Aldea Zama: Tulum’s Secret Free Cenote
- 🚤 Ultimate Guide: Muyil River Float and Mayan Ruins
- 🛵 The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Scooter in Tulum
- 🌊 8 Unmissable Outdoor Activities in Tulum, Mexico
- 🐢 How to Visit Xcacel Beach Turtle Sanctuary Near Tulum
- 🛵 The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Scooter in Cozumel
Bacalar:
- ✨ The Ultimate Bacalar Itinerary: 1-7 Days
- 🤿 All 4 Bacalar Cenotes & How to Visit Them
- ⛵️ 5 BEST Bacalar Boat Tours (Sailing, SUP + More)
- 👙 How to Ethically Visit Los Rapidos Bacalar
- 🏰 How to Visit Fort San Felipe in Bacalar, Mexico
- 🌮 7 Incredible Bacalar Restaurants (Vegan-Friendly)
Valladolid:
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Oaxaca: Puerto Escondido & Oaxaca City
Oaxaca undeniably has the best food in Mexico, and it’s the birthplace of mezcal! Besides eating mole and sipping mezcal margaritas, you’ll also have the chance to immerse in some of Oaxaca’s vibrant indigenous cultures, hike to hidden waterfalls, wander the cobblestoned streets of Oaxaca City, explore Zapotec ruins, and visit one of the best surf towns in Mexico, Puerto Escondido! Oaxaca travel guides:
Oaxaca City:
- 🇲🇽 The Perfect Oaxaca City Itinerary: 3-10 Days
- 👙 The Ultimate Guide to Santiago Apoala, Oaxaca Waterfalls & Hiking
- ✨ Visiting Jalatlaco, Oaxaca’s Most Darling Neighborhood
- 🥑 27+ Oaxaca Vegan Restaurants & Vegan-Friendly Spots (Plus Cooking Classes)
- 🥾 5 Best Hierve El Agua Tours in 2024
Oaxaca Coast:
Mexico City: Mexico’s Capital City
Mexico City is my favorite city in the world! In CDMX you can dive deep into the vibrant world of Frida Kahlo, join a floating mariachi party through miles of canals, gaze up at striking Aztec ruins, and eat world’s best tacos! If you can, be sure to stop in Mexico City at the beginning or end of your Mexico trip! Mexico City travel guides:
Mexico City Essentials:
- 🗺 Mexico City in 4 Days: The Quintessential CDMX Itinerary
- 💃🏽 What to Wear in Mexico City for Women & Men
- 🧳 The Ultimate Mexico City Packing List
- 💎 Mexico City Off The Beaten Path: 21 Hidden Gems
- 🇮🇹 How to Spend 1 Day in Mexico City (With Hidden Gems)
Mexico City Neighborhood Guides:
- 🌿 The Ultimate Guide to Roma Norte, Mexico City
- 🌹 The Ultimate Guide to Zona Rosa, Mexico City
- 🌮 39 Best Mexico City Vegan Restaurants by Neighborhood
Activities & Day Trips from Mexico City:
Baja California Sur: Los Cabos, La Paz & More
Rugged desert landscapes meet dreamy coastlines in Baja California Sur, home to Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, La Paz, Todos Santos, and many other charming Mexican beach towns. Baja California Sur travel guides:
- 🚙 21 Best Day Trips from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- ⛵️ Up-to-Date Playa Balandra Beach Guide + 9 Insider Tips
- 👙 12 Stunning La Paz Beaches + Insider Tips
- 💦 Visiting Santa Rita Hot Springs in Baja California Sur, Mexico
- 🥾 Cañon de la Zorra & Sol De Mayo Waterfall Hike First Timer Guide
- ⛵️ 5 Best Balandra Beach Tours from Cabo
Chiapas: Colonial Towns, Indigenous Culture & Nature
Few tourists journey to Chiapas, the southwestern most state in Mexico. It’s a shame, because Chiapas has so much to offer — the charming colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas, awe- inspiring Sumidero Canyon, and the ancient city of Palenque. Chiapas travel guides: