Must-Do Experiences
Unforgettable activities and unique experiences across Mexico to make your trip truly memorable.
Swimming in Cenotes
Swim in the crystal-clear cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula: sacred Mayan sinkholes with turquoise water, dramatic cave formations, and unforgettable snorkeling.
Oaxaca CityChocolate Workshop in Oaxaca
Learn bean-to-bar chocolate making in Oaxaca: grind cacao on a metate, blend traditional Oaxacan hot chocolate, and discover the ancient roots of chocolate.
AcapulcoLa Quebrada Cliff Divers of Acapulco
Watch the legendary cliff divers of La Quebrada in Acapulco: brave performers who have been diving from 35-meter cliffs into a narrow ocean inlet since 1934.
Oaxaca CityOaxacan Cooking Class
Learn to make traditional Oaxacan dishes like mole, tlayudas, and tamales in hands-on cooking classes led by local chefs in Mexico's culinary capital.
Day of the Dead Celebrations
Experience Dia de los Muertos in Mexico: vibrant celebrations honoring the departed with altars, marigolds, painted skulls, and ceremonies in Oaxaca, Mixquic, and Patzcuaro.
Exploring Underground Rivers
Explore underground rivers and cenote cave systems in the Yucatan: guided tours through Rio Secreto and the subterranean waterways beneath the Riviera Maya.
Hiking Copper Canyon
Hike through Copper Canyon in Chihuahua: multi-day treks, Raramuri (Tarahumara) cultural encounters, and dramatic landscapes larger than the Grand Canyon.
Hot Air Balloon over Teotihuacan
Float above the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan at sunrise in a hot air balloon: a breathtaking perspective on one of Mexico's greatest archaeological sites.
Mexico CityLucha Libre Wrestling in Mexico City
Experience Lucha Libre in Mexico City: masked wrestlers, high-flying moves, and electric atmosphere at the Arena Mexico or Arena Coliseo.
Mexico CityMariachi at Plaza Garibaldi
Experience live mariachi music at Plaza Garibaldi in Mexico City: Mexico's most famous music square with roaming bands, tequila bars, and the Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal.
Oaxaca CityMarket Tour in Oaxaca
Explore Oaxaca's vibrant markets: the Benito Juarez and 20 de Noviembre food halls with guided tours through spices, chocolate, mole, mezcal, and street food.
Oaxaca CityMezcal Tour in Oaxaca
Visit artisanal mezcal producers in Oaxaca: tour traditional palenques, learn the ancient distillation process, and taste small-batch mezcal from local agave.
Bioluminescent Night Kayaking
Paddle through glowing bioluminescent waters on a night kayaking tour in Holbox or Laguna de Manialtepec: one of Mexico's most magical natural experiences.
GuanajuatoPhotography Tour in Guanajuato
Capture the colorful streets and architecture of Guanajuato on a guided photography tour: hillside panoramas, underground tunnels, and vibrant colonial facades.
PueblaTalavera Pottery Workshop in Puebla
Learn the art of Talavera pottery making in Puebla: hands-on workshops at traditional workshops producing this denomination-of-origin protected ceramic art.
Scuba Diving in Cozumel
Experience world-class reef diving in Cozumel: drift along dramatic coral walls, swim through tunnels, and encounter sea turtles on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
Swimming with Whale Sharks
Snorkel alongside whale sharks near Isla Mujeres: swim with the world's largest fish in the Caribbean waters off the Yucatan coast from June through September.
Mexico CityMexico City Street Food Tour
Experience Mexico City's legendary street food: tacos al pastor, tlacoyos, tamales, and more on guided walking tours through the capital's vibrant food markets.
Cabo San LucasSunset Sailing in Cabo San Lucas
Sail past El Arco at sunset in Cabo San Lucas: an iconic evening cruise with views of Land's End, sea lions, and the Baja California coast at golden hour.
Surf Lesson in Sayulita
Learn to surf on Mexico's Pacific coast in Sayulita: beginner-friendly waves, warm water, and experienced instructors in a colorful beach town.
GuadalajaraTequila Tasting in Jalisco
Visit tequila distilleries in the town of Tequila, Jalisco: tour blue agave fields, learn the distillation process, and taste Mexico's most famous spirit.
Traditional Temazcal Ceremony
Experience a traditional temazcal sweat lodge ceremony in Mexico: an indigenous wellness ritual involving steam, herbs, meditation, and spiritual cleansing.
Whale Watching in Baja California
Encounter gray whales in Baja California Sur: one of the world's best whale watching experiences where friendly whales approach boats close enough to touch.
Mexico CityXochimilco Boat Ride
Float through the ancient canals of Xochimilco on a colorful trajinera boat: live music, food vendors, and the floating gardens of Mexico City's UNESCO site.
Zip-Lining in the Riviera Maya
Soar through the jungle canopy on zip lines in the Riviera Maya: adrenaline-pumping flights over treetops at adventure parks along Mexico's Caribbean coast.