Quick Summary:

  • Q: What is Mexico known for?
  • A: Mexico is well known for its Caribbean and West Coast beach resorts, ancient Maya ruins, and diverse cultural and physical landscapes.
  • Q: What can visitors explore in the Yucatan Peninsula?
  • A: Visitors can explore the cenotes, white sand beaches, eco-friendly resorts, and ancient ruins of the Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribbean side.
  • Q: What are some of Mexico’s interior attractions?
  • A: Jungle waterfalls like Cascadas de Agua Azul and Las Poaz, as well as the train through Copper Canyon, lure travelers to explore Mexico’s interior.


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1. Hidden Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hidden Beach | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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2. Arch of Cabo San Lucas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Arch of Cabo San Lucas | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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3. Plaza de las Tres Culturas

Plaza de las Tres Culturas | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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4. Acuario Inbursa

Acuario Inbursa | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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5. Cascadas de Agua Azul

Cascadas de Agua Azul | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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6. Museo Subacuatico de Arte

Category: Museums & Culture
Museo Subacuatico de Arte | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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7. Cenote Xkeken

Cenote Xkeken | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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8. Chapultepec Castle

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Chapultepec Castle | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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9. Hacienda Chukum

Hacienda Chukum | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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10. Coba

Coba | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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11. Copper Canyon

Copper Canyon | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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12. El Tepozteco

El Tepozteco | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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13. Frida Kahlo Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Frida Kahlo Museum | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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14. Las Pozas

Las Pozas | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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15. Memory and Tolerance Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Memory and Tolerance Museum | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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16. Museo de Arte Popular

Category: Museums & Culture
Museo de Arte Popular | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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17. Museo Soumaya

Museo Soumaya | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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18. National Museum of Anthropology

Category: Museums & Culture
National Museum of Anthropology | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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19. Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City

Category: Museums & Culture
Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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20. Pyramid Kukulkan Chichen Itza

Pyramid Kukulkan Chichen Itza | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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21. Six Flags Mexico

Six Flags Mexico | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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22. Templo Mayor Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Templo Mayor Museum | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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23. Tulum

Tulum | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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24. Xcaret Park

Category: Activities
Xcaret Park | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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25. Xel-Ha Park

Category: Activities
Xel-Ha Park | Mexico Attractions Worth Traveling For
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