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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do in Mexico [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Mexico! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Oct 2024
- 9.24.8/541 ReviewFree"2023.7.1-2023.8.31 Qimeng Beach Water Park is open for reference only, subject to the on-site announcement of the scenic spot."Cancun.Zona Hotelera10.4km from downtown Cancun
No.1 of Water Fun Attractions in MexicoHighlights: Cancun Beach is located in Cancun, a well-known international tourist destination in Mexico, located in the northern part of the Caribbean Sea and the northeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula. There is a 20-kilometer-long white sand beach on the coast of Cancun. The sand is very fine and soft. This beach is one of the top ten famous beaches in the world.Show Less - 8.74.7/5147 ReviewFrom393.77
based on 20281 reviews"I have visited the National Museum of Anthropology in CDMX 3 times and each time I learn something new. There are of course the must-sees like the Sun Stone but the collections of art, artifacts, maps and more is truly amazing. 10/10 You should visit on next trip to Mexico City!"Mexico City5.6km from downtown Mexico CityHighlights: The National Museum of Anthropology (National Museum of Anthropology) opened in September 1964, formerly the Antiquities Committee of the University of Mexico in 1808, and has a high status in the history of anthropology. The museum displays the Indian civilization, Aztec civilization and Mayan civilization of Mexico. The museum is divided into two floors, with 12 halls (sala) on the ground floor, which focus on exhibiting more than 27,000 cultural relics unearthed from archaeology, mainly introducing the Mexican civilization in the pre-Hispanic period, including a large number of treasures reflecting Indian civilization, such as painted portrait pots, painted pottery pots , jaguar weng, corn god statue incense burner, smiling face, human face pattern incense burner, rain god statue urn, etc. The 24-ton sun stone in the Mexica exhibition hall has become a proof of the Aztecs' former glory. The exhibition hall on the second floor basically corresponds to the first floor in position, and is used to display Mexican contemporary culture and modern life. Through costumes, musical instruments, weapons, religious utensils and daily utensils and other cultural relics, the culture, art, religion and way of life of various ethnic groups in Mexico are described in detail. The museum building itself is a model of modern Mexican architecture, and the huge umbrella-shaped stone pillar fountain in the central hall is the finishing touch, which has also appeared on many postcards of Mexico City. In addition, the museum also contains relevant introductions to anthropological overviews, prehistoric times, and primitive immigration to the American continent.Show Less - 8.44.5/5136 ReviewFree
based on 5653 reviews"Mexico City's Constitution Square is the center of the city, and the very quaint buildings around the square are the location of the president's office. Just register and you can also visit the building. There is also a magnificent church, the interior decoration is amazing."Mexico City.Centro Historico1m from downtown Mexico CityHighlights: Located in the center of Mexico City, the Constitution Square is 220 meters wide from north to south and 240 meters long from east to west. It is one of the grandest squares in the world. The Plaza de la Constitution is to Mexico City what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, and the Colosseum is to Rome. Rebuilt after Nochititlan. It has always been very lively, whether it was in the 16th century (built on the ruins) or in the 18th century (the market filled with street vendors), and even today, the excitement never stops, tourists and locals can find them here needed happiness. Every day at 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, Mexican soldiers will step out of the National Palace to raise the flag.Show Less - 8.24.6/584 Reviewbased on 26472 reviews"Chichen Itza is a historical marvel. The pyramid and intricate carvings are a trip back in time. Crowded, but the vibe is worth it. A must see!!"Tinum20.5km from downtown TinumHighlights: Chichen Itza, located in southern Yucatan, Mexico, is the site of an ancient Mayan city with hundreds of ancient buildings. It is the site of ancient Mayan and Toltec cultures.Show Less
- 8.24.8/518 Review"We signed up for a transparent glass boat to go to a restaurant at a roadside stall. A person is 660 pesos. The scenery is OK. Water and beer are provided on the boat, but the boat will be stopped for photos on the way. The tour guide will also have a special camera to help take pictures, but this is a charge. If you want to download photos taken by the tour guide, you have to pay a more expensive fee!"Cancun9.3km from downtown CancunHighlights: Opened in late 2009, the Cancun Underwater Museum is the first underwater museum in the world. It is possible to dive here, and underwater, you can see more than 400 sculptures, corals and various fishes that Jason Taylor has dived at various depths and locations.Show Less
- 8.14.8/5110 ReviewFrom5123.28based on 48708 reviews"Incredible place, amazing activities fun for the whole family. To top it all off can help yourself to unlimited food and drinks. in my option best water activity park in the world 🙌🏼"Solidaridad9.5km from downtown SolidaridadFeatured in 2024 Global 100 - Family-friendly AttractionsHighlights: Westcaret Park has more than 40 attractions. In the park, you can swim in underground rivers, explore mysterious caves, walk through jungle trails, and watch the animals that inhabit the park. Discover new colours at the Butterfly Pavilion and discover the mysteries of the ocean at the Coral Reef Aquarium. In Xicalet, Mexico, there are several attractions worth visiting, such as the Mayan monuments, the Mexican FolkArtMuseum, the traditional Hacienda Henequenera estate, and the Chapel of Guadalupe. In addition, visitors can experience Mexican culture by watching pre-Hispanic dances, equestrian performances and the "Xcaret México Espectacular" Mexican-inspired performance by 300 actors. There are many restaurants for tourists to choose from in Cicaret Park on the Mayan coast.Show Less
- 7.54.5/567 ReviewFrom395.95based on 4445 reviews"The Great Temple is located next to the central square and is a super convenient attraction. The original temple has been destroyed by Spanish colonists. The existing only towers and stone steps are still amazing."Mexico City.Centro Historico262m from downtown Mexico CityHighlights: The temple, which sits at the center of the Aztec world, was destroyed by Spanish colonists in 1521 and is now in ruins. There is a museum in the Great Temple, displaying the remains of archaeological discoveries, which is a good demonstration of the ancient civilization of the Aztecs. Entering the ruins of the Great Temple, people can approach it layer by layer along the route excavated by archaeologists. Next to the ruins is the 4-story Museo del Templo Mayor (Museo del Templo Mayor).Show Less
- 7.54.5/579 ReviewFrom454.13based on 10935 reviews"The castle is an amazing place to remember some history from the time when Maximiliano de Hasburgo and his wife arrived to mexico to the actual moment. Also all the Mexican context and the nationalism that in primary we get as Mexican. is beautiful to remember. I saw that the Folklore Ballet of Amalia Hernandez have some performances there, I love that company. it’s a pitty that next day I had to go from CDMX and we already have plan for that evening. if you have time get the tickets ☺️"Mexico City5.3km from downtown Mexico CityHighlights: It was originally a refuge for the Aztec wanderers, and later became a summer retreat for the wealthy Aztecs. Formerly used as a military academy, a weather station, it is now a Museum of History (Museo Nacional de Historia). Located in Zone 1 of Chapultepec Park, the in-house museum showcases a long period of history. The symbolic objects of various periods are fascinating. In addition, the museum also has exquisite murals, such as panoramic murals in the sixth exhibition hall. In addition, a large number of paintings, photos and documents are collected here.Show Less
- 7.24.7/596 Review"Before the Spaniards invaded Mexico, the land was a civilization that had been bred for thousands of years, and Olmec, Maya, Teotivacan, Toltec, and Aztec, located near Mexico City, were among them. The Teotivacan civilization began around 200 BC, and is located about the present-day central Mexico, an ancient Indian civilization that existed at the same time as the Mayan civilization. The Teotihuacans built a city of about 50,000 people between the CE and 150 years, making it the earliest urban hierarchy in the entire Americas, and also built many pyramids. Today Teotihuacan is 50 kilometers from Mexico City, about an hour's drive away, and contains some of the largest pyramid structures built in the pre-Columbus Americas - the Pyramid of the Sun, built around the 2nd century AD, the third largest pyramid in the world. The square tower is 225 meters × 222 meters in size, and the 5-story tower is 63 meters in height. The east of the Sun Pyramid, the north is the Moon Pyramid, which is built about 200 years later than the Sun Pyramid. The tower is 150 meters × 120 meters in size, and the 4-story tower is 46 meters high and the volume is 380,000 cubic meters. There are also many small pyramids around, symbolizing the stars. Throughout the complex is the Death Road, which is also the essence of Mexican culture. Unlike the Egyptian pyramids, Teotihuacan is not a pharaoh’s tomb, but a city, thought to have been founded around 100 BC, and during its heyday Teotihuacan was the largest city in the Americas during the pre-Columbus period. The Sun Pyramid and the Moon Pyramid are places of sacrifice. I didn't follow the group and called a car directly on uber. From the reforma, 1 hour 799peso, and then let the driver pick it up 2 hours later. Entering the scenic spot, I found a tour guide to explain, generously gave 600 pesos, in addition to introducing the pyramid, but also talked about many local cultures and Spanish cultural conflicts and integration. The biggest benefits: free, no need to wait, high efficiency tips: 1. Mexico's network is not developed, the speed of Mexico City is very bad, it is recommended to download the offline map first. 2. The locals can't speak English, download the translation software first, I will use google translate to communicate with the driver. 3. There is no rental near the pyramid. If the bus arrives at Gate 1 and the return journey is at Gate 2. 4. Uber can't connect. If you rent, you can only find a security or a tour guide. The price is 1500peso. The friend who is going to call must talk to the driver and arrange to return to the city."San Juan Teotihuacan5km from downtown San Juan TeotihuacanHighlights: There is a Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, northeast of Mexico City. It was built earlier in the first century AD and was completed by the Aztecs in two stages. It is the larger building in Teotihuacan. It is also one of the larger buildings in Central America.Show Less
- 7.24.6/5137 ReviewFrom454.13based on 30424 reviews"Tulum is one of the last cities built and lived by the Mayan civilization, and one of the best preserved coastal Mayan sites. Along the site, the Caribbean Sea is really beautiful, and the water is very blue and clear."Tulum.Zona Hotelera3.8km from downtown TulumNo.4 of Water Fun Attractions in MexicoHighlights: Located in the Caribbean Sea about 130 kilometers away from Cancun, it is a relatively prosperous religious urban relic at the end of the Mayan culture in the 14th century. It is surrounded by stone walls up to 3.3 meters high. The buildings in the ancient city are all made of stone and carved with patterns. It is said that this is a relatively well-preserved ancient city of the Mayan and Toltec people in Mexico so far.Show Less
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