Mexico is a country rich in culture, history, gastronomy and natural beauty. From paradisiacal beaches to colonial cities, Mexico has something for everyone.
Mexico Tourist Attractions
Beaches, prairies, mountains, hills, archeological sites, waterfalls, gastronomy, dances, ethnic groups, magical towns, colonial streets, architectures and impressive buildings are elements that make up the best places in Mexico.
Because of this, creating a list of the most beautiful places to travel in Mexico becomes impossible and it doesn’t matter if we try to classify this list in the 3, 5, 10, 15 or even 20 best tourist places in Mexico, we simply won’t finish and we won’t be able to please everyone.
Because every city, region, magical town and even indigenous people automatically become interesting places for the person who visits it and this person can recommend it in his top of “Where to go Mexico”.
But we are going to try (we don’t promise anything) to tell you about the most interesting, emblematic, touristic, beautiful, famous, representative, cool and beautiful places in Mexico.
Cancun
Cancun is one of Mexico’s most famous tourist spots, and for good reason. Located on the Caribbean coast, Cancun boasts white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.
It also offers a wide variety of activities, from water sports to nightlife and a great selection of restaurants and bars. Cancun is a world-class resort and is one of the best places to visit in Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is a coastal city in the state of Jalisco. With its charming old town, golden sand beaches and vibrant nightlife.
Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular tourist spots in Mexico. It is also a popular destination for art lovers, as the city has a large number of galleries and workshops of local artists.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Puerto Vallarta (@visitpuertovallarta)
Mexico City
Mexico City is the country’s capital and one of the largest and most vibrant cities in Latin America. The city has a large number of tourist attractions, such as the Zócalo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace and the National Museum of Anthropology.
It is also known for its gastronomy, which includes traditional Mexican dishes and world-class restaurants.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Ciudad De México / Mexico City (@cdmx_oficial)
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is a Mayan archaeological site located in the Yucatan Peninsula. It is one of the most emblematic tourist sites in Mexico and is famous for its great pyramid, El Castillo. Chichen Itza is a must-see for those interested in history and archeology.
Tulum
Tulum is a coastal town located in the Riviera Maya. It is known for its white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, as well as its well-preserved Mayan ruins. Tulum is a popular destination for nature and water sports lovers.
Guadalajara
Guadalajara is the capital of the state of Jalisco and is known for its colonial architecture and gastronomy. The city is the birthplace of tequila and has numerous tequila distilleries and wineries.
De hecho, debido a que el pueblo mágico de Tequila esta cerca de Guadalajara y el cual es uno de los lugares famosos tequileros del país, la mayoría de las personas viene principalmente a vivir los tour de tequilas y en donde se tiene degustaciones de diferentes casas tequileras, así como conocer sobre su cuiltivacion y producción.
It is also famous for its festivals and cultural events, such as the May Cultural Festival and the Guadalajara International Film Festival.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Guadalajara Guadalajara (@guadalajara)
Oaxaca
Oaxaca is a colonial city located in the state of Oaxaca. The city is known for its baroque architecture, gastronomy and unique cultural traditions.
In addition, Oaxaca has a wealth of archaeological sites, such as Monte Alban and Mitla, which offer a fascinating glimpse into Mexico’s pre-Hispanic history.
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is a popular tourist destination on the Riviera Maya. With its lively nightlife, white sand beaches and nearby Mayan ruins.
Playa del Carmen attracts tourists from all over the world. In addition, the city is a common starting point for exploring other nearby tourist attractions, such as Tulum and Cozumel.
San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende is a beautiful colonial city located in the state of Guanajuato. The city boasts impressive colonial buildings, as well as a wealth of art galleries, stores and world-class restaurants.
In addition, San Miguel de Allende is famous for its festivals and cultural events, such as the San Miguel Jazz Festival and the Fiesta de San Miguel.
Los Cabos
Los Cabos is a popular tourist destination on the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. With its white sand beaches, world-class golf courses and lively nightlife, Los Cabos attracts tourists from all over the world.
Los Cabos attracts tourists from all over the world. It is also a popular spot for water sports such as surfing and scuba diving.
Mazatlan
Mazatlan is a coastal city in the state of Sinaloa. The city is known for its stunning architecture and golden sandy beaches.
In addition, Mazatlan has a wealth of activities, such as surfing, fishing and water sports. It is also famous for its delicious cuisine, which includes seafood and traditional Mexican dishes.
Morelia
Morelia is a colonial city located in the state of Michoacán. The city has impressive colonial buildings and is famous for its gastronomy, which includes traditional Mexican dishes and local delicacies such as pan de muerto.
Morelia is also known for its festivals and cultural events, such as the Morelia International Film Festival and the Morelia Music and Arts Fair.
Acapulco
Acapulco is a coastal city in the state of Guerrero. The city is famous for its golden sandy beaches, stunning cliffs and lively nightlife.
In addition, Acapulco is a popular destination for water sports such as surfing, water skiing and scuba diving.
Puebla
Puebla is a beautiful colonial city located in the state of Puebla. The city boasts impressive colonial architecture, as well as a large number of churches and museums.
Puebla is famous for its gastronomy, which includes traditional Mexican dishes such as chiles en nogada and mole poblano.
Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan is an archaeological site located in the state of Mexico, about 50 km northeast of Mexico City.
The ancient city of Teotihuacan is famous for its massive pyramids, including the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. Visitors can also explore the palaces, temples and plazas that make up this pre-Hispanic city, which is believed to have been one of the largest and most populated of its time.
Holbox Island
Isla Holbox is an island located at the northern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. The island is famous for its white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and abundant marine life. Visitors can enjoy activities such as swimming with whale sharks, kayaking and paddleboarding.
Queretaro
Querétaro is another tourist attraction we can find and it is a colonial city located in central Mexico. The city has impressive colonial buildings and is famous for its delicious gastronomy, which includes dishes such as carnitas tacos and enchiladas queretanas.
Queretaro is also a popular destination for wine lovers, as it is located in one of Mexico’s most important wine regions.
It is worth mentioning that this makes it one of the top places in Mexico that exports wines to foreign countries and other countries, following hand in hand with the Guadalupe Valley in Baja California.
La Paz
La Paz is the capital of the state of Baja California Sur and is famous for its stunning coastline and marine life. The city boasts white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and an abundance of marine species, such as whales, dolphins and turtles.
In addition, La Paz is a popular destination for scuba diving and snorkeling. But that’s not all, thanks to its beach beauty and proximity to the ocean, it has become one of the most beautiful places to visit as a couple or with friends.
Valladolid
Valladolid is a beautiful colonial city located in the state of Yucatan. The city has impressive colonial buildings, as well as a lot of churches and museums.
Valladolid is also a common starting point to explore other nearby tourist sites, such as Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, but not only this, Valladolid has several cool places nearby and among them we can mention cenotes, caverns, rio lagartos, las coloradas and several nearby villages around it.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Valladolid Mexico Oficial🇲🇽®️ (@valladolidmx_)
San Luis Potosi
San Luis Potosi is a colonial city located in central Mexico. The city has impressive colonial buildings, as well as a large number of museums and art galleries.
San Luis Potosi is also famous for its gastronomy, which includes dishes such as enchiladas potosinas and queso de bola. But this is not the only thing that makes it one of the famous places in Mexico, the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Luis Potosi is an icon that represents the city and Mexico.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Abraham Garcia / Le Critique (@abraham_garcia_lecritique)
Zihuatanejo
Zihuatanejo is a coastal city in the state of Guerrero, famous for its white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. Remember that Mexico is surrounded by beaches, so Zihuatanejo is one of the top representative beach resorts in the republic.
Visitors can enjoy activities such as snorkeling, swimming and deep sea fishing. The city also has a large number of restaurants serving delicious seafood.
Taxco
Taxco is a colonial city located in the state of Guerrero, famous for its colonial architecture and silver production. A charming place perfect for strolling through its streets. You will be impressed by its churches and plazas, as well as by the many stores selling jewelry and silverware.
Sayulita
Sayulita is a coastal town in the state of Nayarit, famous for its bohemian and relaxed atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy activities such as surfing, paddleboarding and swimming. The town also has a large number of restaurants and stores selling local products and handicrafts.
A reptile crossing a street on a sunny day, beside a painted black van and a row of cars. Original public domain image from Wikimedia Commons
Banderas Bay
Banderas Bay is a bay located in the state of Nayarit and Jalisco. The bay has stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, as well as a large number of marine species, such as whales, dolphins and turtles.
Visitors can enjoy activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling and deep sea fishing.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Jorge Wanderlust (@jorgewanderlust)
Zacatecas
Zacatecas is a colonial city located in central Mexico, famous for its colonial architecture and silver production.
The city has impressive colonial buildings, as well as a large number of museums and art galleries. Zacatecas is also famous for its delicious gastronomy, which includes dishes such as tacos de canasta and asado de boda.
Real de Catorce
Real de Catorce is a magical town located in the state of San Luis Potosi, famous for its colonial architecture and connection to the spiritual world.
Visitors can explore the old silver mines, as well as the impressive churches and plazas. Real de Catorce is also a popular destination for spiritual tourism.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Real de Catorce, S.L.P. Méx (@real_de14)
Cholula
Cholula is a colonial city located in the state of Puebla, famous for its impressive church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, which sits atop a hill.
Visitors can explore the ancient pre-Hispanic ruins, as well as the impressive churches and colonial buildings. Cholula is also famous for its delicious gastronomy, which includes dishes such as chiles en nogada and mole poblano.
Huatulco
Huatulco is a popular tourist destination located in the state of Oaxaca, famous for its stunning beaches and crystal clear waters.
Visitors can enjoy activities such as snorkeling, kayaking and swimming. The city also has a large number of restaurants and stores selling local products and handicrafts.
San Cristobal de las Casas
The typical places of Mexico abound disguised as magical towns and one of them has not only enamored visitors to our country, but also the country itself. San Cristobal de las Casas is just one of them.
A colonial city located in the state of Chiapas, famous for its colonial architecture, traditions and handicrafts.
Visitors can explore the old churches and colonial buildings, as well as the local markets where local products and handicrafts are sold. San Cristobal de las Casas is also a popular destination for adventure tourism.
Bacalar
If you are looking for beautiful places in Mexico, the state of Quintana Roo has many of them and specifically one stands out for its beauty and lagoon of the 7 colors: Exactly “we are talking about Bacalar”.
Bacalar is a city located in the state of Quintana Roo, famous for its impressive seven-color freshwater lagoon. Visitors can enjoy activities such as swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking. Bacalar is also a popular destination for ecological tourism.
Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is an island located in the state of Quintana Roo, famous for its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear waters.
Visitors can enjoy activities such as snorkeling, diving and swimming. The island also has a large number of restaurants and stores selling local products and handicrafts.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Isla Mujeres, México (@islamujeres.mx)
Xalapa
Xalapa is a city located in the state of Veracruz, famous for its culture, traditions and rich history. Visitors can explore the local museums and art galleries, as well as enjoy the delicious regional cuisine.
Xalapa is also a popular destination for ecological tourism, thanks to its impressive flora and fauna.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Entretenimiento Xalapa,Ver (@entretenimientoxalapaver)
Guaymas
Guaymas is a coastal city located in the state of Sonora, famous for its stunning beaches and delicious seafood cuisine.
Visitors can enjoy activities such as deep sea fishing and scuba diving, as well as explore the local markets where local products and handicrafts are sold.
Valle de Bravo
Valle de Bravo is a popular tourist destination located in the state of Mexico, famous for its stunning mountain scenery and tranquil atmosphere.
Visitors can enjoy activities such as fishing in the local lakes, hiking and water sports. Valle de Bravo is also famous for its delicious gastronomy and local handicraft production.
Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca is a city located in the state of Morelos, famous for its warm climate and relaxed atmosphere. Visitors can explore the old colonial buildings, as well as enjoy activities such as visiting local museums and art galleries. Cuernavaca is also famous for its gardens and natural parks.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Terraza Catedral Cuernavaca (@terrazacatedralcuernavaca)
Ciudad Juarez
Ciudad Juarez is a city located in the state of Chihuahua, famous for its rich history and culture. Visitors can explore the old colonial buildings and churches, as well as enjoy activities such as visiting local museums and art galleries. Ciudad Juarez is also famous for its cultural traditions and delicious cuisine.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Evelyn Yuridia Ibarra (@evelynyuridia)
Catemaco
Catemaco is another place to visit in Mexico, it is part of the state of Veracruz and as a tourist destination it not only offers impressive natural landscapes and a relaxed atmosphere: it also offers a tour to the mystical world of the shamans where they will cleanse us to remove all evil from us.
In addition, visitors can enjoy activities such as boating on Lake Catemaco, visiting waterfalls and exploring nearby natural parks. Catemaco is also famous for its spiritual rituals and cultural traditions.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is a popular tourist destination located in the state of Guerrero, famous for its stunning beaches and laid-back atmosphere.
Visitors can enjoy activities such as deep sea fishing, scuba diving and water sports, as well as explore the local markets where local products and handicrafts are sold. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is also famous for its delicious seafood cuisine.
Guadalupe Valley
The Guadalupe Valley claims the title of beautiful places in Mexico, as it has the appearance of a valley but is accompanied by a wine region located in the state of Baja California, famous for its high quality wine production. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings and winery tours, as well as delicious local cuisine that perfectly complements the local wines.
Monterrey
Monterrey is a city located in the state of Nuevo Leon, famous for its vibrant culture and delicious cuisine. Visitors can explore the old colonial buildings and churches, as well as enjoy activities such as visiting local museums and art galleries. Monterrey is also famous for its parks and gardens, such as the famous Fundidora Park.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Parque Fundidora (@parquefundidora)
Cozumel
Cozumel is an island located in the Mexican Caribbean, famous for its stunning beaches and laid-back atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy activities such as snorkeling and swimming in the nearby coral reefs, as well as exploring the nearby ancient Mayan ruins.
Tequila
Tequila is a city located in the state of Jalisco, famous for its tequila production. Visitors can explore the local distilleries and learn about the tequila production process, as well as enjoy the delicious local cuisine.
Chiapas
Chiapas is a state located in southern Mexico, famous for its rich history and breathtaking nature. Visitors can explore the ancient Mayan ruins, such as Palenque, as well as enjoy the delicious local gastronomy and the beautiful waterfalls and lagoons.
Xochimilco
Xochimilco is an area located in Mexico City, famous for its canals and traditional trajineras. Visitors can enjoy a boat ride through the canals while enjoying delicious local food and drink, as well as exploring the nearby gardens and parks.
Xcaret
Xcaret Park has become one of Mexico’s main tourist attractions in the Riviera Maya. One would expect nothing less from this theme park located with breathtaking natural beauty, history, culture and Caribbean culture. Visitors can enjoy activities such as snorkeling, swimming and cave exploration, as well as learn about Mexico’s rich history and culture.
Sian Ka’an
Sian Ka’an is a nature reserve located in the Riviera Maya, famous for its stunning natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Visitors can enjoy activities such as snorkeling, swimming and cave exploration, as well as learn about Mexico’s rich history and culture.
Tepoztlán
Tepoztlán is a town located in the state of Morelos, famous for its relaxed atmosphere and stunning mountain scenery. Visitors can explore the town and its colonial architecture, as well as enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and rock climbing.
Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is a city located on Mexico’s Pacific coast, famous for its stunning beaches and waves ideal for surfing. Visitors can enjoy activities such as surfing, swimming and fishing, as well as explore the town and its local stores and restaurants.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Karina (@karis_ni_terres_ni_barron)
Palenque
Palenque is a city located in the state of Chiapas, famous for its impressive Mayan ruins and beautiful natural scenery. Visitors can explore the ancient ruins and enjoy activities such as hiking and exploring the local waterfalls.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Una publicación compartida por Palenque Chiapas Oficial (@palenquechiapasoficial)
Conclusion
As we told you, the list is extensive and we tried to tell you about the best places. So we hope this small list is to your liking and of course, don’t forget to share it and of course mention in the comments which of these places you know or which ones we should add. That’s all for today dear readers, see you soon again on this website.