Things to Do in Mexico
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Garrafon Park Isla Mujeres
Cancun, Mexico
Located on Isla Mujeres (which is 4.5 miles by boat from Cancun) and run by Dolphin Discovery, Garrafon Park is a nature park where you can snorkel among sting rays and exotic fish, kayak, and try a zip line....
Historical Landmark
Beach
Hiking
Bicycling
Boating
Horseback Riding at Rancho Loma Bonita
Cancun, Mexico
A horse-eye-view of the jungle and the beach is a great way for kids to learn about the landscape. Of the many horseback riding tours and ranches in Cancun, Rancho Loma Bonita is one of the best....
Swimming
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Pony Rides
Jungle and Waterfall Horseback Ride
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Trail rides are available on the beach, or navigating the steep jungle slopes surrounding Puerto Vallarta. The waterfall ride to Rancho Compomo is a popular favorite, featuring an incredible waterfall where you can swim in cascading pools. ...
Horseback Riding
Malécon Art Walk
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta's Malécon is worth a visit of several hours. not only is it a fabulous people promenade, it's studded by gorgeous statues and other pieces of outdoor art. And no one seems to mind if you climb the statues to pose, which kids love to do. ...
Art Tour
History Museum
Walking Tour
Neighborhood
Mayan Ruins at Chichen Itza
Cancun, Mexico
Although there's so much to do and explore in Cancun (without even leaving your hotel!) that the idea of traveling two hours outside the city might not be immediately appealing, you do not want to miss going to the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza....
Historical Landmark
Neighborhood
Roadside Landmark
Mercado 28
Cancun, Mexico
Located on a big square in the heart of downtown Cancun, Mercado 28 is a fun and colorful local market with more than 100 shops selling traditional Mexican arts and crafts, pottery, jewelry, clothing, shoes, rugs and blankets, herbs and remedies....
Live Music Venue
Clothing & Accessory Store
Ethnic Store
Playa Caracol
Cancun, Mexico
While the beach outside your hotel may be all you need, Playa Caracol (Snail Beach) is close to restaurants and its sapphire blue waters remain calm even when the waves pick up at other beaches....
Boating
Fishing
Sailing
Snorkeling
Swimming
Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Named for a famous battle between gold and silver miners and natives hungry to share their wealth, "Deadmen's Beach," as Playa de los Muertos translates, is probably the most popular beach for visitors in Puerto Vallarta....
Beach
Historical Landmark
Scenic Landmark
Plaza KuKulcan Shopping Mall
Cancun, Mexico
If you feel like doing some American-style shopping, or you just want to relax in an air-conditioned place for awhile, check out the Plaza KuKulcan Shopping Mall, which has dozens of stores, cafes, restaurants and specialty shops....
Live Music Venue
Clothing & Accessory Store
Ethnic Store
Plaza Principal
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
The gathering place for families in every Mexican city is the central plaza, and Plaza Principal is one of the great ones. This part of town is very picturesque, with cobblestone streets, palm trees, and flower boxes full of bougainvilla everywhere. ...
Flea Market
Neighborhood
Town
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