Tourist Attractions in Mexico

  • Agua Azul – Waterfalls famous for their blue water.
  • Angel of Independence – Iconic War of Independence monument.
  • Arch of Cabo San Lucas – Famous arch-shaped rock formation.
  • Bonampak – Archaeological site with Maya murals.
  • Bucerías, Nayarit – Beaches, surfing, art, shopping and kitesurfing.
  • Cancún Underwater Museum – Contemporary underwater sculpture museum.
  • Casa de los Azulejos – Palace known for its tile facade.
  • Chapultepec – Expansive park with various attractions.
  • Chapultepec Castle – Hilltop castle housing a history museum.
  • Chapultepec Zoo – Popular zoo with close to 2,000 animals.
  • Coba – Mayan ruins with a climbable pyramid.
  • Dzibilchaltun – Maya archaeological site & museum.
  • Ek’ Balam – Archaeological site with Mayan ruins.
  • Frida Kahlo Museum – Famous artist’s home-turned-museum.
  • Great Pyramid of Cholula – Mesoamerican ruins with a large pyramid.
  • Great Pyramid of Tenochtitlán – Museum dedicated to the Aztecs.
  • Hierve el Agua – Mountainside rock formations & pools.
  • Historic centre of Mexico City – Buzzy city centre & historic landmarks.
  • Ik Kil – Archaeological site, ruins and cave.
  • Isla Contoy – Snorkeling, whale shark, protected area, birdwatching and beach.
  • Islas Marietas National Park – Beach, snorkeling, scuba diving, whale watching and ecotourism.
  • Iztaccihuatl – Volcano, climbing, mountain, hiking and glacier.
  • Macroplaza – Iconic plaza almost 100 acres in size.
  • Museo de Arte Popular – Pop-art museum with kids’ activities.
  • Museo Nacional de Arte – Museum dedicated to Mexican art.
  • Museo Soumaya – Art museum with many European works.
  • National Museum of Anthropology – Museum with Mayan artifacts & more.
  • National Palace – Palace with government offices.
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City – Opulent building dedicated to fine arts.
  • Palenque – Famous ruins of a Maya city-state.
  • Playacar – Beaches, seaside resorts, golf and snorkeling.
  • Plaza de las Tres Culturas – Public square with Aztec ruins.
  • Plaza Garibaldi – Gathering place with live mariachi shows.
  • Popocatépetl – Volcano, mountain, hiking, mountaineering and park.
  • Pyramid of the Sun – Enormous Teotihuacan pyramid.
  • Sian Ka’an – Remote preserve with ruins & walkways.
  • Sistema Dos Ojos – Cave, snorkeling, scuba diving, cave diving and ruins.
  • Six Flags México – Large amusement park with rides & shows.
  • Sumidero Canyon – Grijalva River & Chiapa de Corzo town.
  • Tulum – Beaches, Mayan ruins & Gran Cenote.
  • Xcaret – Dolphin, water park, archaeological site, ruins and amusement park.
  • Xcaret Park – Eco-archaeological park with attractions.
  • Xel-Ha Park – Natural aquarium with many activities.
  • Xplor Park – Adventure park with zip-lines & rafts.
  • Yaxchilan – Archaeological site with Maya ruins.
  • Zócalo – Prominent plaza with frequent events.