You are probably on a vacation and looking for a place to visit. You cannot seem to decide where to go. If that is the case, you should add Mexico to your itineraries. During your visit to Mexico, you will find some charming places and beautiful landscapes. Whether it is swimming in natural cenotes in Mexico or visiting some tranquilizing beaches in Mexico. In this modern country, there is a taste for everyone.
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Get ready to be amazed, by what Mexico has to offer. With this list of the best places to visit in Mexico, you will not be disappointed. Blind to the culture and try Mexican ethnic food. Enjoy the nightlife in the top spots to visit in Mexico.
List Of The Best Places To Visit In Mexico
1. Tulum:
Tulum is one of the best places to visit in Mexico. This small town is known for its beautiful beaches and Cenotes. Many tourists from all over the world come to experience what it has to offer, and so should you. There are many beaches in and near Tulum, such as Paradise beach, Playa Ruinas, and Las Palmas Beach.
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If you do not feel like swimming on the beach, you should try swimming in Cenotes. They are popular underwater caves that many visitors experience diving in those beautiful places. There are too many to experience them all, so pick your destination wisely. The most popular cenotes for diving in Tulum are Dos Ojos, Grand Cenote, and Cenote Calavera.Â
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Another amazing tourist destination is the ruin of Tulum. It is what is left of the Mayan old fortress near the Caribbean coast. Tulum is surrounded by a fortress wall where you can also spot the Castillo and right in front of it is the Temple of the Frescoes.
2. Cancun:
Cancun is known as a couple’s destination where you can have a romantic getaway with your special, someone. It is divided into two major areas Ciudad Cancun and Cancun Island. Cancun Island is a tourist area that’s filled with resorts, catamarans, wild nightlife, and beaches, so I am sure you will have a good time visiting this area. Many tourists like to visit Kulkukan Boulevard because it is ample with restaurants, clubs, and a lot more.
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On the other hand, downtown (Ciudad Cancun) offers a cultural location, with delicious street food, small shops, green parks, and Mexican Wrestling. I would highly recommend you visit the local park called Parque Las Palapas.
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For an amazing experience, you should visit the Underwater Museum (MUSA). It is where you experience a museum from a different perspective. Trust me it is a life-changing opportunity.
3. Mexico City
The reason why Mexico city made the list of the best places to visit in Mexico is that it is the most popular city in terms of culture and history. You can visit this ancient city to enjoy delicious cuisine and traditional Mexican food. I would recommend you to try out food trucks because they are the closes to homemade food.
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To experience the Mexican traditional art, you should visit Palacio de Bellas Artes, or (the Palace of Fine Arts). It is located in the center of the city near Alameda Park, which is another place that you should visit. It is a theater of art and hosts many opera, dance, and art exhibitions.
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You should also plan a visit to the traditional and ancient places. Teotihuacan is one of the most popular places to visit in Mexico City. This UNESCO World Heritage Site contains ruins that date back to 2000 years ago. It contains some gigantic pyramids that you can climb to enjoy a beautiful view of the city from above.
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The Floating Gardens of Xochimilco is another UNESCO heritage site that should be added to your list. What makes this activity popular is that you can cruise along the river in gondola-style boats. There is street food available to try delicious Mexican food.
4. Cozumel Island:
It comes as no surprise that Cozumel Island is one of the top places to visit in Mexico because it contains the second-largest Coral reef and white sandy beaches with the azure blue ocean. Therefore, it is a perfect place for snorkeling and scuba diving.
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Punta Sur Ecological Park is a perfect spot for nature lovers. By the beach area, you can spot exotic birds, crocodiles, and sea turtles. You can also climb the Celerain Lighthouse panoramic view of the park.Â
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Another spectacular place to visit is the laya Mia Grand Beach Park. There are plenty of things to do at the beach park that can take your whole day, so make sure to get there early. You can enjoy snorkels, watersliding, pools, kayaks, Hobie cats, paddle boats, volleyball courts, and more.
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You can try an underwater experience with Sea-Trek in Cozumel. Discover the marine habitats and enjoy a swim under the water. There is a helmet that you can wear and breathe under the water. The other option is SNUBA diving. It is similar to scuba diving but without a certificate.
5. Manzanillo:
You might be wondering what Manzanillo is known for? It is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World. This beautiful city host international and national fishing competitions, such as the Dorsey Tournament. If you like fishing, then this city should be on your bucket list.
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Oasis Ocean Club is an amazing restaurant at the beach. It combines Mexican, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisine. The food is delicious and the service is excellent. Try fresh food at the highest best.Â
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El Tortugario Ecologico and Iguana Sanctuary (Iguanario Archundia) are perfect places for animal lovers. Those places are for animal rescue where you get the chance to interact with them and feed them. You can also learn about how they help Iguana and turtles in the sanctuaries.
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If that does not suit you or you want to visit more places, you should definitely visit la Audencia and Playa Miramar to enjoy water activities, such as snorkeling, surfing, skimboarding, and bodyboarding. Sunbathing and enjoying the sunset are other activities that locals attend to enjoy
6. Baja At Cabo San Lucas:
Baja Me is located on the boarder if San Diago, California and Mexico. It situated  in the sea of Cortez near the Pacific Ocean.  Therefore, if you live in the USA, you can easily visit it from San Diego. The reason why it made it to the list of the best places to visit in Mexico is that it has an excellent warm weather with sandy beaches and breathe taking resorts.
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For some water activities, you should visit Puertocitos beach. It is located in a cove that lined with palaces. There are gentle waves that makes it an optimal place to relax and listen to the wave coming back and fourth.
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The Puertocitos Hot Spring is another amazing destinations where you can soak yourself in a mineral hot water. It is an oppounity to refresh your body and relax at the steaming water by the beach. Just 10 minutes walking from Puertocitos beach is the Puertocitos camping site. It costs about $30 per day to reserve a spot. The campground contains grill, electricity outlet, water source, light, and picnic table. Therefore, you have everything you need. You just need to bring camping gears.
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The closest hotel is in San Felipe. It is a beach front bungalows called Stella Del Mar Hotel. It also contains a beachfront restaurant and bar.
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One of the most interesting experience in Baja is whale watching. Â You can see them during their migration to San Ignacio Lagoon. You can easily watch gray whales in the Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaino in the sea of Cortez. It is a UNESCO heritage site that contains several Marine life. If you lucky enough, you can spot bottlenose dolphins, species of marine turtles, California sea lions, blue whales, and northern elephant seals.
Conclusion:
There are plenty of places to see and discover in Mexico. It does not end up with this list. However, we tried to cherry pick the best places to visit in Mexico. Therefore, make your visit worth while and enjoy every little things of it because you are worth it. In the mean while can visit this article about the 3 days itinerary in Oaxaca.
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Out of the list of the best places to visit in Mexico, which one intrigue the most?
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