Things to Do in Mexico

Adventure Sports in Mexico: Surfing, Zip-Lining,

Best adventure sports in Mexico - surfing Puerto Escondido, zip-lining Sierra Madre, cenote cave diving, and trekking Copper Canyon.

Best Cenotes in Mexico - Yucatan Peninsula Guide

The Yucatan Peninsula has over 6,000 cenotes - open, semi-open and cave types. Top picks by region, best months, and tips for beating the crowds.

Best Tours in Bacalar

Bacalar's best tours: lagoon boat trips, private sailing, kayak cenotes and sunrise paddleboard - from approximately $35 to $120 per person.

Best Tours in Campeche 2026: Walls, Ruins & Caribbean Coast

Best Campeche tours 2026 — walled city walking tours, Edzná ruins, boat trips and pirate history. Prices from $25 USD as of 2025.

Best Tours in Cancun 2026: For Every Traveller Type

Best Cancun tours 2026 - Chichen Itza, cenote swimming, snorkelling, Tulum day trips and Isla Mujeres. Prices from $30 USD.

Best Tours in Cozumel

Cozumel's best tours: reef snorkelling, ATV cenote rides, jeep adventures and glass-bottom boats - from approximately $35 to $150 per person.

Best Tours in Creel & Copper Canyon 2026: Canyon, Culture & Trains

Best Creel and Copper Canyon tours 2026 — canyon rim hikes, Rarámuri villages, Chepe train, and waterfall trails. Prices from $20 USD as of 2025.

Best Tours in Guadalajara 2026: For Every Traveller Type

Best Guadalajara tours 2026 - tequila distilleries, Tlaquepaque, Zapopan, Lake Chapala and mariachi. Prices from $30 USD.

Best Tours in Guanajuato

Best Guanajuato tours 2026 - mummy museum, silver mines, underground tunnels, night callejoneadas and colonial walks. From $30 USD.

Best Tours in Holbox 2026: Whale Sharks, Bioluminescence & Birds

Best Holbox tours 2026 — whale shark swimming, bioluminescent lagoon, flamingo spotting and snorkelling. Prices from $30 USD as of 2025.

Best Tours in Huatulco 2026: Bays, Reefs & Cloud Forest

Best Huatulco tours 2026 — bay hopping, snorkelling, whale watching, coffee plantation visits and cloud forest hikes. Prices from $25 USD as of 2025.

Best Tours in Isla Mujeres 2026: Reef Dives, Turtles & Day Trips

Best Isla Mujeres tours 2026 — snorkelling, MUSA underwater museum, turtle sanctuary, golf cart tours and whale shark trips. Prices from $30 USD.

Best Tours in La Paz 2026: Sea Lions, Whale Sharks & Whale Watching

Best La Paz tours 2026 — whale shark swimming, sea lion snorkelling, whale watching and Espíritu Santo island trips. Prices from $45 USD as of 2025.

Best Tours in Los Cabos 2026: For Every Traveller Type

Best Los Cabos tours 2026 - whale watching, El Arco snorkelling, ATV desert rides, and luxury yacht charters. Prices from $40 USD.

Best Tours in Mazatlán

Mazatlán's best tours: Pulmonia city rides, whale watching, all-inclusive beach days and old town history - from approximately $37 to $95 per person.

Best Tours in Merida 2026: For Every Traveller Type

Best Merida tours in 2026: Uxmal ruins, Chichen Itza day trips, cenote swimming, Izamal, and Yucatan food tours. Named operators from $35 USD.

Best Tours in Mexico City 2026: For Every Traveller Type

Best Mexico City tours 2026 - Teotihuacan pyramids, Xochimilco, Lucha Libre, food tours and Frida Kahlo. Prices from $25 USD.

Best Tours in Mexico: Top Experiences for 2026

From Teotihuacan pyramids to Oaxaca mezcal distilleries, these are the best guided tours in Mexico with verified reviews.

Best Tours in Monterrey

Best Monterrey tours 2026 - Grutas de García caves, La Huasteca Canyon, city sightseeing and cantina crawls. Prices from $35 USD.

Best Tours in Morelia

Morelia's best tours: UNESCO cathedral walks, monarch butterfly reserves, Pátzcuaro day trips and Day of the Dead. Prices from $59 USD.

Best Tours in Oaxaca 2026: For Every Traveller Type

Best Oaxaca tours 2026 - Monte Alban ruins, mezcal distilleries, Hierve el Agua, food tours and weaving villages. From $30 USD.

Best Tours in Palenque

Best Palenque tours for 2026 - Mayan ruins, Agua Azul waterfalls, Yaxchilán jungle expeditions and San Cristóbal combos. From $25 per person.

Best Tours in Pátzcuaro 2026: Day of the Dead, Lake & Purépecha Culture

Best Pátzcuaro tours 2026 — Day of the Dead ceremonies, Janitzio island, butterfly reserve and Purépecha village visits. Prices from $20 USD.

Best Tours in Playa del Carmen: For Every Traveller Type

Best Playa del Carmen tours 2026 - Tulum ruins, Cozumel snorkelling, cenotes, Coba pyramids and turtle swims. Prices from $35 USD.

Best Tours in Puebla

Best Puebla tours 2026 - colonial city walks, mole cooking classes, Cholula pyramids and Talavera workshops. From $25 USD.

Best Tours in Puerto Escondido: Top Experiences on the Oaxacan Coast

Best Puerto Escondido tours 2026 - surf lessons, bioluminescence lagoons, wildlife ecotours and Oaxaca city day trips. From $25 USD.

Best Tours in Puerto Vallarta 2026: For Every Traveller Type

Best Puerto Vallarta tours 2026 - whale watching, zipline, ATV jungle rides, Marietas Islands snorkelling. Prices from $30 USD.

Best Tours in San Cristóbal de las Casas: Top

Best San Cristóbal de las Casas tours 2026 - indigenous villages, Sumidero Canyon, Palenque ruins and Chiflón waterfalls. From $20 USD.

Best Tours in San Miguel de Allende: For Every Traveller Type

Best San Miguel de Allende tours 2026 - hot springs, Guanajuato day trips, hot air balloons, food tours and art walks. From $30 USD.

Best Tours in Sayulita 2026: Surf Lessons, Whale Watching & Jungle

Best Sayulita tours 2026 — surf lessons, whale watching, jungle hiking, day trips to Marietas Islands and San Pancho. Prices from $30 USD as of 2025.

Best Tours in Taxco 2026: Silver Workshops, Mines & Colonial Walks

Best Taxco tours 2026 — silver workshop visits, Grutas de Cacahuamilpa cave tours, colonial walking tours and mine history. Prices from $20 USD.

Best Tours in Todos Santos 2026: Whale Watching, Art & Pacific Surf

Best Todos Santos tours 2026 — whale watching, surfing, art studio visits, Cerritos beach and farm-to-table food tours. Prices from $30 USD as of 2025.

Best Tours in Tulum 2026: For Every Traveller Type

Best Tulum tours 2026 - Mayan ruins, cenote swimming, Coba pyramids, bike tours, and sea turtle encounters. Prices from $25 USD.

Best Tours in Valladolid

Best Valladolid tours 2026 - Chichén Itzá day trips, cenote swimming, Ek' Balam ruins and colonial city walks. Prices from $35 USD.

Best Tours in Veracruz 2026: Reefs, History & Coffee Country

Best Veracruz tours 2026 — reef snorkelling, Fort San Juan de Ulúa, danzón evenings, Xalapa museums and Coatepec coffee tours. Prices from $20 USD.

Best Tours in Zihuatanejo 2026: Fishing, Snorkelling & Beaches

Best Zihuatanejo tours 2026 — sport fishing, snorkelling, whale watching, sunset sailing and Ixtapa day trips. Prices from $35 USD as of 2025.

Cenote Swimming & Snorkelling Tours in the Riviera Maya

Cenote swimming tours in the Riviera Maya run from MXN 800 - half-day trips to Dos Ojos, Ik Kil, and Gran Cenote with snorkel gear and lunch included.

Chichén Itzá Day Trips from Cancún and Playa del Carmen

Chichén Itzá day trips from Cancún from MXN 900 with transport and guide; independent entry MXN 571. Arrive before 9am to beat the tour groups.

El Chepe Railway & Copper Canyon Guide - Routes,

El Chepe runs 655 km through Copper Canyon: express vs regional classes, key stops at Divisadero and Batopilas, ticket prices, and booking tips.

Guelaguetza Festival: Your Complete Guide to Oaxaca's Greatest Celebration

Guelaguetza at Cerro del Fortín: 20 and 27 July 2026. Free gradas fill by 6am; paid palcos from MXN 800 guarantee a seat with dancers and food stalls.

Hot Air Balloon Rides Over Teotihuacan: Operators,

Teotihuacán hot air balloon rides launch at sunrise from MXN 2,400 - operators include Globos Bex and Vuela Vuelo, above the Pyramid of the Sun.

Lucha Libre Mexico City: Start Times, Tickets & Arena Guide

Lucha libre in Mexico City: Arena México on Fridays from 8:30 pm, Arena Coliseo on Tuesdays. Tickets from MXN 120 with seat zones and metro directions.

Mérida Food Tours: Yucatecan Market Walks & Culinary Classes

Mérida food tours from MXN 700: Lucas de Gálvez market walks, cochinita pibil tastings, Yucatecan cooking classes, and evening street food routes.

Mexico City Food Tours: Markets & Street Food Guide

Mexico City food tours cover Mercado de Jamaica, La Merced, and Roma Norte street stalls - half-day tours from MXN 750 with tastings at six or more stops.

Monarch Butterfly Migration Mexico - Sanctuaries,

Mexico's monarch butterfly sanctuaries in Michoacán peak November to March - over 100 million butterflies at El Rosario, 3 hours from Mexico City.

Oaxaca Food Tours: Markets, Mole Classes & Mezcal

Oaxaca food tours: market walks through Mercado 20 de Noviembre, mole cooking classes, mezcal distillery visits - half-day tours from MXN 700 per person.

Oaxaca Mezcal Tasting Tours: Palenques, Distillery

Mezcal tours in Oaxaca: palenque visits in Santiago Matatlán from MXN 650, city tastings from MXN 300, and the key terms for judging a quality pour.

Pueblos Mágicos Mexico: The Best Magical Towns to Visit

The 13 best Pueblos Mágicos in Mexico - colonial silver towns, lagoon villages, surf hamlets, and desert ghost towns worth the detour.

Scuba Diving & Snorkelling in Mexico - Best Sites &

Best scuba diving and snorkelling in Mexico: Cozumel's reefs, cenote cave diving, whale sharks in Holbox, and Pacific dive sites with operator prices.

Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Tours from Tulum

Sian Ka'an tours from Tulum: half-day boat trips through floating canals, Muyil ruins access, manatee-rich mangroves, and operator price comparison.

Snorkelling in the Riviera Maya - Best Sites

Best snorkelling in the Riviera Maya: MUSA museum, Cozumel reefs, Akumal sea turtles, Puerto Morelos, and cenotes - with operator prices in MXN.

Swimming With Whale Sharks in Mexico: Holbox, Isla

Swimming with whale sharks in Mexico: season, operators, eco guidelines and a comparison of Holbox, Isla Mujeres and Cancun as base locations.

Whale Watching in Baja California: Grey Whales,

Baja California whale watching: grey whales gather at Ojo de Liebre and San Ignacio lagoons January to March. Tours from La Paz from MXN 1,200 per person.

Xcaret vs Xel-Há vs Xplor

Choose Xcaret for culture + cenotes ($110+), Xel-Há for all-inclusive snorkeling ($95+), or Xplor for ziplines and underground rivers ($90+).