Top Mexico Attractions & Museums

Discover one of the world’s most impressive collections of artifacts from pre-Columbian Maya civilizations through to the Spanish colonial period at Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology. An informative guide provides historical and archaeological context to the exhibits, including the Aztec Calendar, reconstructions of Maya tombs, and giant Olmec heads. Learn more about the influence of Mesoamerican cultures on contemporary Mexico than you would wandering the museum on your own.

Journey to the cultural heart of the Yucatan on this small-group tour of Chichen Itzá and Valladolid, departing from Tulum hotels. Your knowledgeable guide offers perspective on the Maya-Toltec design as you walk past the impressively restored structures. Then, continue on to Valladolid, to have a walk in the historic center and stop at a cenote where you can swim and relax. Your day includes lunch, snacks, tickets, and taxes.

Go beyond the tourist attractions and experience everyday local life on this half-day tour of Cancun. See a different side of the city when you visit markets, street food stalls, and hidden lanes with vibrant street art. Foodies will love sampling a range of local specialties, including barbacoa, tacos, and Yucatecan food. Come hungry and leave satisfied.

A unique experience that draws on all your senses, Xenses Park is home to gravity-defying chambers, dark caves, ziplines, and water park attractions. Each path you take taps into a different part of your senses, ensuring every component of your body is engaged in the experience. Just the right mix of excitement and intrigue, this park is a must-visit for curious travelers who want to push their limits.

Save hours of waiting in line at one of the new 7 Wonders of the World with skip-the-line entry to Chichen Itza. Booking your admission ticket in advance allows you to arrive at the Mayan ruins at any time of day and still beat the crowds. Explore at your own pace without the rush of guided tours and admire highlights such as the Temple of Warriors and the Ball Court.

Make the most of your time and set off on a guided Cancun city tour that combines culture, history, and shopping, all from the comfort of a double decker bus. Enjoy a varied itinerary that includes visiting landmarks including the Cancun sign, exploring downtown, and shopping at Plaza 28. Treat your taste buds with a tequila tasting and local chocolates. Hotel pickup option from select hotels available.

Alpinia Park lies in between Mexico City and Puebla City—a long way to go without tickets in hand. Book online, in advance, in the currency you choose, and secure your place direct from the operator. The entry-level package features mini golf, the giant maze, the petting zoo, the tree nursery, the obstacle course, and walking trails. Upgrade to include the extreme package, which adds ziplines and a canopy adventure.

Dive into the natural wonders of Xel-Há Park, the Riviera Maya's ultimate aquatic paradise. With over 50 attractions, snorkel vibrant lagoons, float down rivers, bike through lush jungle trails, or relax on a hidden beach. This experience includes snorkeling gear, access to lounge areas, meals and beverages (if all-inclusive option selected), and hotel pickup with round-trip transportation.

Rather than arranging multiple different activities, enjoy a fun-packed day by prebooking your admission to Xplor Fuego. Paddle an underground river, soar through the jungle on ziplines, swim into stalactite caves, and drive an amphibious vehicle along narrow trails. The Riviera Maya adventure park lights up above and below ground, and your Xplor Fuego experience includes all activities, use of changing facilities and lockers, dinner, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Leave the logistics to the experts and set off into the warm Caribbean Sea on this half-day catamaran sailing adventure from Playa del Carmen. Your luxurious boat cruises along the Riviera Maya coastline, stopping at the Inah Reef—one of the best locations in the region for snorkeling. Try stand-up paddleboarding while you’re out there too. After your water activities, enjoy a gourmet lunch and an open bar.

Walk through 4,000 years of cacao history at Mexico City's chocolate museum, a colonial house in the Historic Center behind the Cathedral: from the bean the Maya and Mexica used as currency and offering, to the chocolate bar we know today. More than 700 pre-Hispanic pieces, video mapping, rooms you explore with all five senses, and games for kids and adults. At the end, watch chocolate being made in molds and taste the handmade chocolate produced in the museum. Self-guided visit with an audio guide in five languages, about one hour. Open every day.

Save time and money and enjoy four adventures in one exciting excursion with this combo tour near Cancun. Begin with a jungle zipline circuit, then brave a rugged track in a solo or shared all-terrain vehicle (ATV). After riding your horse through the forest, refresh in a Mayan cenote then unwind over a Mexican meal. For ease, your package includes hotel pickup and transfers.

Also known as the City of Gods, Teotihuacan was once one of the western hemisphere’s greatest cities. Delve deeper into the UNESCO World Heritage Site than you would alone with a guide who gives insight into the majestic plazas and murals on this half-day trip from Mexico City. Best of all, this early-morning tour lets you beat the crowds.

Spend a day aways from Cancun's beaches and bars and discover Chichen Itza, a key Mayan archaeological site, before the crowds arrive. Swim in a sacred cenote, part of the Mayan underground river system, and enjoy an included buffet meal before capping off your day with a stroll through Valladolid's colonial streets.

Learn the basics of scuba without the hassle of a lengthy expensive course—and enjoy two separate dives in the open ocean—with this beginners' scuba experience. Begin with a theory class then learn some basic techniques in the safety of a pool before hopping aboard the boat for your real-world dives. Spend one exploring the Cancun Underwater Museum of Art and the second on some unspoiled reef.

Discover the essence of ancient Maya civilization on this full-day excursion to Coba and the Tulum ruins. Explore Tulum's ruins with a seasoned guide, tour Coba, a once-thriving Maya city deep in the rainforest, jump into a rejuvenating underground cenote, and experience vibrant Playa del Carmen. Your day includes an authentic Yucatecan buffet lunch and 2-way transfers from your Cancun or Playa del Carmen hotel, but excludes local site taxes.

Experience Playa Del Carmen's Congo Bongo like a boss with this VIP Gold Member ticket. You'll get round-trip transfers from your hotel, skip-the-line access, free snacks, and 15 free drinks. Although these tickets mean you'll be able to enter early and snag a good seat, you can also tack-on assigned front-row seating to your ticket for an additional fee.

Spend the day in the great outdoors and explore Chacahua National Park on this guided tour with a small group. Take a boat ride through the lagoons to discover the fauna and flora of the region including mangroves, crocodiles, and iguanas. After lunch (own expense), enjoy free time to explore the island, snorkel in the pristine waters, or swim in the ocean before heading back to your hotel.

Spend the night like a celebrity with a VIP Gold Member admission ticket to Coco Bongo, Cancun’s most famous nightlife venue. Your VIP pass includes both skip-the-line and early entry, which saves you hours of waiting in line and grants you access to the club one hour before it opens to the general public. Take advantage of an open bar featuring premium spirits throughout the evening and guarantee a front-row seat for the show with early entry.

Start your day in a wonderful way on this cenote tour from Valladolid, which includes convenient round-trip transfers and breakfast at a hotel. Arrive at the limestone sinkhole early to beat the crowds and enjoy staying cool and admiring stalactites and stalagmites from an ancient Maya watering hole.

Discover the wonders of Chichen Itza like never before with exclusive early access that allows you to explore the iconic archaeological site in the cool morning hours, free from the bustling crowds. This unique tour offers a fascinating insight into Mexico's history and provides context and insight thanks to a guide.

Plan your day at the beach in Mexico before your visit and guarantee an easy day at the beach when you prebook this Quintana Roo Fish Pedicure Experience with Beach Day Access. First, enjoy putting your feet in water where red garra fish give your feet a special spa treatment. Then, it’s time to relax with access to the nearby beach club. With chairs, umbrellas, showers, you’re all set for the day.

Don't waste your precious nighttime in Cancun waiting in line outside a club. This package promises you a VIP experience at the top nightlife venue of Coco Bongo. Not only will you skip the line to get, you'll also enjoy an open bar all night.

Get an early start to your sightseeing at Chichen Itza, one of the most popular sites of the Yucatán Peninsula. Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site with an archaeologist as your guide and gain essential insights into Mexico’s past. Skip the crowds and see sections that traditional tours don’t visit.