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Wondrous Mayan temples, amazing natural beauty and world-class beach resorts combine on the incredible coastline of the Yucatán Peninsula.

Spend time in the heart of this quaint city to admire its colonial architecture and try orange enchiladas, then venture out to hike through the surrounding undulating countryside.

Framed by a golden arch, the tumultuous water and pointed rocks of this sandy bay provide a turbulent alternative to neighboring Lover’s Beach.

Off the main tourist paths, this Mexican town has a charming peaceful environment on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

A unique blend of Mayan temples, Yucatan cuisine and cocktail bars, with dolphins swimming just offshore…Cancun is calling!

Go beach hopping, try adventure sports, play 18 holes at luxury golf clubs and stay overnight at celebrity hangouts.  

A unique blend of Mayan temples, Yucatan cuisine and cocktail bars, with dolphins swimming just offshore…Cancun is calling!

A unique blend of Mayan temples, Yucatan cuisine and cocktail bars, with dolphins swimming just offshore…Cancun is calling!

Glass-bottom boats take vacationers around the picturesque coastline of this gorgeous bay, where you can participate in diving and whale watching.

Learn about indigenous and colonial history in this dynamic municipality. Explore the rugged surrounding countryside for its parks and quaint villages.

Los Cabos offers an intoxicating mix of beautiful beaches, great surf, traditional culture and top resorts.

See how this former fishing village has transformed into a stunning Caribbean destination centered on the acclaimed Hol Chan Marine Reserve.

Explore this vast nation “south of the border” with lovely beaches, fascinating history and many cultural attractions.

Spot wildlife and marvel at striking geological formations while riding along a stretch of pristine golden sand on an all-terrain bike. 

Visit a small city that captures the imagination with striking-looking architecture, ancient religious buildings and the creative output of talented Mexican artisans.

Modern cities and charming villages with stunning historic centers complement the thermal waters and former silver mines dotted around mountains and valleys.

Stunning beaches, rolling waves, water sports, jungle treks and superb restaurants await visitors at this stylish getaway on the Pacific coast.

Discover the natural wonders of the area, both underwater and on land, around this sleepy Caribbean village.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

Discover one of the world’s tallest aqueducts, thermal spas and architectural wonders from Mexico’s colonial years at this town in western Hidalgo.