Mexico Travel Tips
Mexico is a traveler's paradise, crammed with a multitude of opposing identities: desert landscapes, snow-capped volcanoes, ancient ruins, teeming cities, time-warped colonial towns, glitzy resorts, lonely beaches and a world-beating collection of flora and fauna.
This mix of modern and traditional is the key to Mexico's charm, whether your passion is throwing back margaritas, listening to howler monkeys, surfing the Mexican Pipeline, or scrambling over Mayan ruins.
Golf in Mexico
Written by Viator, January 2011
On your next trip to Mexico, be sure to grab some clubs and hit the
green at its world-class golf courses. Breathtaking vistas are combined
with courses designed to challenge golfers of every level ...
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Riviera Maya Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The famous Riviera Maya combines ancient Mayan culture, modern-day resorts and water sports action galore. The absolute best time to visit is September to December, though any time of year is ...
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Cozumel Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Cozumel’s white-sand beaches are the hatching ground of marine turtles, the launching pad for peerless scuba diving, and a sunset promenade for romantic strolls from luxurious resorts on the ...
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Cozumel Diving
Written by Viator, August 2010
Cozumel’s underwater paradise was discovered in 1961 by none other than Jacques Cousteau, a legend of the diving world. Now a marine park, the waters surrounding the island are threaded with coral ...
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Chichen Itza: A Marvel of the World
Written by Mexico Expert: Gerardo, Mexico, July 2011
Chichen Itza is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites of the Mayan Culture located at a relatively short distance from Cancun and Riviera Maya. Today we can admire what was their ...
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Tequila Experience
Written by Viator, August 2010
If Mexico is synonymous with tequila, then Puerto Vallarta is the motherload! Jalisco is the home of tequila, and Puerto Vallarta Tequila is one of the state’s best quality drops. Tequila is ...
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The Beautiful Crystal Waters of Cancun and Isla Mujeres
I have had the pleasure of living in Cancun for many many years. Cancun is a beautiful stress free relaxing place. I also highly recommend the tranquilla little Island of Isla Mujeres. Its just off ...
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Cozumel Scuba Diving
Written by kellythepea, USA, October 2010
Cozumel is a fantastic place to scuba dive. I was advanced certified here and I highly recommend taking a resort course, getting PADI certified or kicking up your scuba certification to the next ...
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Go Diving in a Cenote
Written by Viator, June 2011
The Riviera Maya region is a diver's paradise. Destinations such as Isla Mujeres, Cozumel and Playa del Carmen are world famous for ocean life, barrier reefs (the second-longest in the world, after ...
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Mexico Pacific Shore Excursions
Written by Viator, April 2011
Adventures await you on your cruise down the Pacific Coast. From Californian ports in the north down to Acapulco on Mexico's southern coast, your boat is sure to dock at several of these must-see ...
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Western Caribbean Shore Excursions
Written by Viator, January 2011
Cruise destinations in the Western Caribbean include Mexico, Grand Cayman and Jamaica. With a mix of mainland and island ports of call, you can explore Mayan ruins, relax on white-sand beaches under ...
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Spring Break in Cancun
Written by Viator, February 2013
Mexico and spring break go hand-in-hand like, well, a margarita in your hand! Cancun has some of the best beaches in Mexico, Mayan ruins to explore (some right on the beach! ) and rainforests and ...
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Mayan Ruins of Cancun
Written by Viator, May 2012
Cancun may be known as a beach holiday destination, but there’s so much more to do than here than soak up the sun and enjoy a few frozen drinks. One of the most popular area activities is a visit to ...
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3 Days in Cancun: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Cancun treats every day as a holiday, but also plans a few organized events throughout the year. The biggest event is Carnaval, a joyous, usually drunken celebration held in February right before ...
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3 Days in Mexico City: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Vast Mexico City is a metropolis of epic proportions, a densely populated valley of broad, shady boulevards, vast and crowded markets, skyscraper-studded business districts, and quiet Spanish ...
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