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Things to Do in Mexico

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Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Our Lady of Guadalupe is the heart of Puerta Vallarta, and you can feel that as you approach it, because it's surrounded by booths selling food, art, religious paraphernalia and by crowds milling around greeting each other in friendly community spirit. ...

  • Historical Landmark

  • Scenic Landmark

  • History Museum

  • Special Collection

Day Trip to Nayarit

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Nayarit has become so popular with adventure travelers. The beach town of Sayulita is a don't-miss side trip if you're traveling with older kids, while San Francisco is the best beach for surfing, body surfing and riding waves. ...

  • Snorkeling

  • Scuba Diving

  • Boat Tour

Garrafon Park Isla Mujeres

Cancun, Mexico

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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

Malécon Art Walk

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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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

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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

Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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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

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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

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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

River Cuale Craft Market

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Occupying an entire city block along the paved shoulder of the river between two bridges, this series of indoor/outdoor market stalls at River Cuale Craft Market has every craft, souvenir, or type of clothing you could ask for....

  • Farmers Market

  • Souvenir & Gift Store

Snorkeling Trip to Los Arcos

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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Snorkelers and divers worldwide know Los Arcos for the underwater caves beloved by exotic fish, who linger in the shadows there....

  • Snorkeling

  • Scuba Diving

  • Boat Tour

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