Things To Do-See in Mexico

Things To Do, See in Mexico. Mexico Travel Guide and Online Tourist Information

Mexico has over 200,000 different species, and is recognized worldwide for its biodiversity. There are 34 reserved biospheres, 64 national parks and 26 areas, which protect native flora and fauna. Mexico is known for its culinary ingredients which include: chocolate, vanilla, tomato, avocado, guava, maize, chayote, camote, jícama, epazote, nopal, sapote, a number of different beans, and a large variety of chiles.

Do, See & Visit

Mayan Ruins of Tulum
Mayan Ruins of Tulum
  • Surfing - Baja California, Vallarta, Oaxaca.
  • Sea Kayaking - Baja California.
  • Snorkeling - Baja California, Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, etc.
  • Scuba diving - Baja California, Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas etc.
  • Whale Watching - Baja California.
  • White Water Rafting - Veracruz.
  • Visit a Volcano - Mexico, Toluca etc.
  • Take a ride on the Copper Canyon Railway.
  • Enjoy the beautiful coast line and beaches of Oaxaca: Mazunte, Puerto Escondido..
  • Go for a horseback ride in the Barrancas de Chihuahua.

Archaeological sites

  •  Chichen Itza- Majestic Mayan city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and recently voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
  • Ek Balam - Recently reconstructed Mayan site, famous for its unique decorated stucco and stone carved temples.
  • El Tajin - In the state of Veracruz near the town of Papantla. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Monte Alban - In the state of Oaxaca, a Zapotec site dating from about 500 B.C. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Palenque - Mayan city in the state of Chiapas, Palenque famous for its elaborate paintings. Also well known for having the largest tract of rainforest in Mexico located in the same area.
  • Teotihuacan - In the state of Mexico, near Mexico City. Enormous site with several large pyramids.
  • Tulum - Mayan coastal city with spectacular Caribbean vistas. Dates from late Mayan period.
  • Uxmal - Impressive Mayan city-state in the Puc Region, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
  • Volunteering - Chiapas or in Xalapa, Veracruz with Travel to Teach.
  • Visit ecological parks - Mayan Riviera.