Top Attractions
Chichén Itzá's pyramid is one of the New Seven Wonders. Mexico City's Zócalo and Frida Kahlo Museum are cultural treasures. Teotihuacán's pyramids predate the Aztecs. Tulum combines ruins with Caribbean beaches. Palenque's jungle-shrouded temples are mystical.
Chichén Itzá
Mexico City
Tulum ruins
Mexican Cuisine
Mexican cuisine is UNESCO-recognized. Tacos, mole, and tamales vary by region. Oaxaca is the culinary capital with seven moles and mezcal. Street food is exceptional—try elotes, tlayudas, and churros. Fresh ceviche on the coast is divine. Tequila and mezcal tastings are essential.
Mexican tacos
Regions to Explore
The Yucatán Peninsula offers beaches and ruins. Oaxaca has indigenous culture and cuisine. Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende are colonial gems. Baja California has wine country and whale watching. Chiapas features indigenous villages and waterfalls.
Guanajuato
Cancún beach
Culture & Traditions
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a colorful celebration of life and death. Mariachi music fills plazas. Lucha libre (wrestling) is theatrical entertainment. Indigenous traditions persist in markets and festivals. Mexican art from muralists to contemporary is world-renowned.
Day of the Dead
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