Mazatlán
Many of Mazatlán's hotels are on this long strip of sand. Sheltered by picturesque islands, the waters here are generally calm and ideal for swimming and…
Must-see attractions in Mexico
Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares
Coyoacán & San Ángel
The Museo Nacional de Culturas Populares stages innovative exhibitions on folk traditions, indigenous crafts and celebrations in its various courtyards…
Palenque
Just north of the Grupo Norte, this small group of buildings is right before the bridge across the Arroyo Otolum, which gives access to the Grupo de los…
East of Mexico City
The handicrafts at this museum and store are collected from the Tlaxcala and Puebla region and focus on quality. Pieces include clay pottery and hand…
Central Pacific Coast
On Bahía Tenacatita, Manzanilla's calm water is ideal for swimming. You can spot good-sized crocs in the mangroved estuary; the beach itself provides a…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Built in 1712, the Templo (or Iglesia) de la Caridad has an imposing facade consisting of Tuscan columns and a central bell tower, decorated in the…
Mahahual
The beach right off Mahahual’s beautiful malecón (waterfront promenade) has powdery white sand, plus water so shallow you can swim out a good 100m.
Palenque
In 2002, archaeologists found a throne in Templo XXI with very fine carvings depicting Ahkal Mo’ Nahb', his ancestor the great Pakal, and his son U Pakal.
Manzanillo
True to its name (Big Waves Beach), this attractive stretch of sand has lovely surfable breakers and is backed by a handful of simple beach restaurants.
Centro Fotográfico Álvarez Bravo
Oaxaca City
With a taste for provocative social commentary, this contemporary gallery displays weird and wonderful work by local and international photographers.
Southern Baja
This small museum offers a glimpse of the area’s natural history and also re-creates the famous cave drawings found in the Sierra de San Francisco.
Mulegé
A pretty stretch of beach just south of Mulegé. You can't see the beach from the road so look for the unpaved turnoff between kilometer 112 and 111.
Nuestra Señora de la Concepción de Baviácora
Sonora
Built by Jesuits in the 17th century, this imposing mission church is worth a stop. It overlooks the central park with its shade trees and benches.
San Cristóbal de las Casas
The Arco del Carmen, at the southern end of the Andador Turístico on Hidalgo, dates from the late 17th century and was once the city’s gateway.
Palenque
Also called Templo XII, this temple takes its popular name from the relief sculpture of a rabbit or deer skull at the foot of one of its pillars.
Puerto Vallarta
This beach, just beyond Las Ánimas, has a waterfall accessible by a half-hour hike or by hiring a horse (M$300) on the beach to take you up.
Veracruz
This small plantation, which produces almost-organic, shade-grown coffee, offers tours (call ahead) and sells delicious coffee and liquors.
Valladolid
The upstairs section, the Salón de Los Murales, has an interesting series of murals of figures that illustrate the history of the region.
Cancún
An outdoor venue for free concerts, dance performances and other cultural events. Vendors sell affordable snacks on and around the square.
Guadalajara Region
El Salto del Nogal is a jaw-dropping, 105m-high waterfall about 18km south of town, off a dirt road. A taxi costs around M$250 one way.
Acapulco
Sinfonía del Mar is an outdoor stepped plaza that occasionally hosts concerts, but mainly serves as an amazing place to view sunsets.
Cancún
A long, quiet stretch of beach squeezed between luxury hotels. Access from the dirt road on the south side of Golden Parnassus hotel.
Cancún
A beautiful little curve at the end of the bay, mostly monopolized by beach clubs. Access is from the north side of Cocobongo’s.
Ixtapa
Playa Escolleras, at the western end of Playa El Palmar near the entrance to the marina, has a decent break and attracts surfers.
Mulegé
The most popular beach in the area thanks to its sparkling white sand and protected cove. It gets very shallow here at low tide.
Palenque
This temple gets its name from Count de Waldeck, an explorer and illustrator who lived inside the temple from 1832 to 1833.
Instituto Veracruzano de Cultura
Veracruz City
A converted church and cloister house some excellent temporary exhibitions as well as works by local contemporary artists.
Mazatlán
One of Mazatlán's better beaches, Playa Sábalo extends north of the Zona Dorada and is backed by several luxury hotels.
Palenque
The height of Templo XXIV has given rise to the theory that it may also have been used for astronomical observation.
Mérida
Head six blocks east of Calle 60 and you'll find this pleasant square flanked by a pretty colonial-era monastery.
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Oaxaca
Oaxaca City
Exhibitions of first-rate contemporary Mexican and international art in a beautifully revamped colonial house.
Valladolid
The Virgin of Candelaria, the Patron of Valladolid, is celebrated at this church on February 2 (Candlemas).
San Cristóbal de las Casas
The hot slog up the Cerro de San Cristóbal will pay you back with big views over the city and surrounds.
Monterrey
Public square, forum for art, garden and green spaces all fuse to form Monterrey's unique Parque Hundido.
Palenque
A set of jungle-covered buildings and plazas thought to have been lived in from about AD 750 to 800.
Playa del Carmen
Restaurants, bars, stores and craft stalls line a 2km stretch of this busy pedestrian thoroughfare.
Sonora
Offers stunning views from atop this peak roughly half way between the marina and Playa Algodones.
Mérida
Originally built in 1542, the Palacio Municipal was twice refurbished, in the 1730s and the 1850s.
Cancún
Built into the Plaza de Toros are several bars, some with music, that draw a largely local crowd.
Acapulco
At the eastern end of the Acapulco strip, this lively beach is a good spot for summer sunsets.
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