Mexico

Things to Consider Before You Visit

  • Best time: November–April (dry season)
  • Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
  • Language: Spanish; English spoken in tourist areas
  • Stay hydrated; sun can be strong
  • Respect local customs and indigenous communities
  • Crime exists in some regions; use caution

Top Attractions

  • Mexico City; museums, Zocalo, and historic neighborhoods
  • Chichen Itza; Mayan ruins and pyramid
  • Cancun; beaches and resorts
  • Tulum; ancient ruins by the sea
  • Oaxaca; colonial architecture and crafts
  • Guadalajara; historic plazas and tequila tours
  • Guanajuato; colorful streets and festivals
  • Palenque; ancient Mayan city in the jungle
  • Cozumel; snorkeling and diving
  • Teotihuacan; pyramids of the sun and moon