Things to do in Mexico
Find what’s worth doing, by destination and trip style.
Browse 131 planned guides covering the experiences that actually shape a Mexico trip — beaches, ruins, snorkeling, day trips, nightlife, wildlife and destination-specific things to do.
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What do you want to do?
Choose a destination and the kind of experience you want. We’ll surface the most relevant guides already planned for that trip.
Browse by experience
Start with the kind of day you want.
Some travelers want ruins and museums; others want a boat, a beach or something that takes them out of the resort zone. These collections make the choice faster.
City sights & heritage
Museums, landmarks, archaeology and major cultural sites.
Beaches
Find the best sand and swimming areas by destination.
Snorkeling & water
Reefs, cenotes, whale sharks and other water-based experiences.
Day trips
Use the major resort cities as bases for exploring farther.
Adventure tours
ATVs, ziplines, boats, fishing and other high-energy experiences.
Food & drink
Experience a destination through its markets, food and local flavors.
Nightlife
Where to go after dark in Mexico’s biggest resort destinations.
Nature
Cenotes, wildlife, waterfalls and landscapes worth planning around.
Browse by destination
The places with the deepest activity coverage.
Start with the destination you’re visiting, then narrow down to the exact beach, tour, attraction or day trip that fits your plans.
15 planned guides
Cancún
Beaches, ruins, cenotes, nightlife and day trips across the northern Caribbean coast.
15 planned guides
Tulum
Cenotes, Maya ruins, beaches, snorkeling, nightlife and day trips from the Riviera Maya.
22 planned guides
Cabo & Los Cabos
Whale watching, beaches, El Arco, cruises, desert adventures and Cabo Pulmo.
4 planned guides
Puerto Vallarta
Bay cruises, beaches, day trips and tours around one of Mexico’s most walkable resort cities.
2 planned guides
Mexico City
Landmarks, archaeology and major cultural sights, including Teotihuacan.
5 planned guides
Riviera Maya
Beaches, excursions and day trips between Cancún, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
4 planned guides
Playa del Carmen
Beaches, tours and day trips from a walkable base on the Riviera Maya.
4 planned guides
Cozumel
Snorkeling, beaches and island day trips built around some of Mexico’s clearest water.
4 planned guides
Oaxaca
City sights, food tours, beaches and day trips through Oaxaca’s valleys and coast.
4 planned guides
Huatulco
Nine bays, snorkeling, beaches and coastal tours on Oaxaca’s Pacific shore.
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Plan around the experience
Use the activity first, then build the rest of the trip around it.
A beach day, a full-day ruins tour and a whale-shark trip need very different schedules. Start with what you most want to do, then use the destination-specific guides to work out timing, transportation and where to stay.