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This full-day tour from Cancun, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, or Puerto Aventuras packs a sightseeing punch—see Valladolid, a 16th-century colonial city, visit the ancient Maya metropolis of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and spend leisurely time relaxing in the peaceful Cenote Noolha, where you'll have unlimited use of the zipline. With round-trip hotel transport, a buffet lunch, and a guide to explain everything, this is a hassle-free experience you don’t want to miss.

Skip inauthentic tourist traps to discover Oaxaca’s diverse culinary scene on a market tour led by a food-researcher guide. Taste your way through local dishes, from traditional quesadillas to pre-Hispanic drinks such as tepache (a fermented pineapple dish) and pulque (agave wine). It’s a chance to immerse yourself in the colorful market scene, while sampling flavors many travelers overlook—with insights from a local to enrich every bite and sip.

Combine mezcal and Mexican wrestling on a half-day Lucha Libre tour in Mexico City. Discover the fascinating history, rules, and personalities of Lucha Libre over mezcal and guacamole (nonalcoholic options are available) with your former semi-pro luchador guide. Then catch a live match at Arena México, often called Mexico’s “cathedral of Lucha Libre”. Leave with a souvenir luchador mask.

Enjoy an intimate cruise capped at only 40 travelers during this luxurious half-day snorkeling adventure along the Bay of Banderas. Head onboard a deluxe Leopard catamaran as you cruise toward stunning Majahuitas beach. Snorkeling and paddleboard gear are provided, plus a tasty Mexican lunch, including guacamole and fresh fruit. Even better, this crew-staffed VIP experience includes an unlimited open bar.

Explore the coastline around Isla Holbox to visit offshore spots that are only accessible by boat—preserving their untouched charm. From freshwater Yalahau Lagoon to Isla De La Pasion and Isla Pajaros, enjoy scenic views and unspoiled natural habitats. By combining them into a single tour, maximize your time for swimming, sunbathing, and spotting birds in their natural environment.

Skip generic sightseeing and tap into lucha libre—a high-energy spectacle that can be hard to navigate solo. This experience secures your seat, removes transport guesswork, and adds insider perks like a souvenir mask. Optional upgrades elevate the night with better views or a taqueria stop, turning a confusing local event into a seamless, immersive Mexico City night out.

Join us—a collective of Mexican foodies—to find the best tacos and mezcal in the city. At each stop, we'll share with you the history of each taco and drink we try and discuss its cultural influences. In the meantime, we'll stroll through one of the city's most impressive neighborhoods, Colonia Roma. Come hungry, and with good walking shoes! NOTE: No vegan options are available, all tacos contain red meat.

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.

Experience four distinct Yucatan adventures in one day without the stress of planning transport, coordinating multiple sites, or managing timing around a cruise schedule. This guided excursion takes you from natural freshwater springs to striking salt flats, then into ancient ruins and a coastal wildlife area, all in one streamlined itinerary. With logistics handled and time built in for a relaxed return, you can focus on the landscapes, history, and wildlife rather than coordination or timing.

Combine a visit to the picturesque town of Tequila with pre-Colombian archaeological ruins in Teuchitlán during this full-day, private or small-group combo tour from Guadalajara. Join guides well-versed in Mexican history, art, and culture as you explore each location. Learn about the ancient cultures that once dominated the Tequila Valley in Guachimontones. Enjoy a tasty traditional lunch and visit a local tequila distillery.

If you’re short on time in Huatulco, don’t just settle for seeing one or two of the coastal gem’s bays. Instead, check off seven seaside spots on one convenient boat tour, which showcases bays and beaches in and around Huatulco National Park. Enjoy the ocean breeze as you travel by boat, so that you can cover much more than if driving.

Explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Chacchoben on a guided tour from Costa Maya. Meet your guide at a central location in Mahahual, just outside the cruise port and travel together to Chacchoben, one of the least explored Mayan sites in Mexico. Walk through the jungle and see important structures at the sites including different temples, along with local flora and fauna.

Sightseeing, the beach, and shopping—experience it all on this small-group guided highlights tour of Mazatlán. Take in incredible lookout views from Old Spanish Fort, visit the city’s historical center, watch locals dive off a cliff, shop along the picturesque malecon (boardwalk), and lounge on the beach, if you wish. Upgrade to include a sumptuous lunch featuring Mexican shrimp before you’re transported back to your cruise ship or hotel.

Set sail on the Pez Gato, the ultimate party catamaran, for a sunset cruise on the stunning Sea of Cortez. Sip on unlimited drinks from the open bar, enjoy tasty snacks served by a friendly crew, and dance to top hits while soaking in the breathtaking surroundings of Cabo San Lucas. It’s the kind of evening you won’t want to end.

Create your own personalized itinerary for sightseeing in Puerto Vallarta on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. You'll enjoy privileged views of the seaside city on the top deck, as well as the freedom to descend whenever an attraction catches your eye. Plus, your ticket includes tequila tasting, a lounger on Mangos Beach, and entry to a chocolate factory.

Glide alongside whale sharks and then soak up the sun on Isla Mujeres on this guided day trip from Cancun. A speedboat takes you to a prime viewing location, where you slip on snorkel gear and hop into the water. Marvel at the gentle giants floating by. Then, relax on the white-sand shores of Isla Mujeres’ Playa Norte (North Beach). Lunch and hotel transport from Cancun and Playa del Carmen included.

Spend hours at your leisure in the forests, bays, and beaches outside Puerto Vallarta. This relaxing day trip takes you to the nearby villages of Yelapa and Majahuitas. A light breakfast is served on the boat where you’ll have access to sandy shoreline and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters.

Discover both Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres on this day trip departing from Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Puerto Aventuras hotels. Snorkel over coral reef, watch the birds in a nature sanctuary, and work on that tan on the beach. At Isla Mujeres, explore the shops and the beach at your own pace. A morning snack, lunch, and 2-way transport are included, but ecological tax is at your expense.

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.

Access parts of the water you can't on land and cruise the Bacalar Lagoon to the Black Cenote and Cenote Esmerelda on a half-day tour of the Lake of Seven Colors. You’ll pass through the Pirates' Channel and navigate to the Island of Birds, a haven for bird-watchers where you'll increase your chance of spotting rare wildlife.

Adventure-seeking travelers will love this jet skiing safari in Puerto Vallarta. Ride your own jet ski but benefit from the assistance of a guide. You'll be shown how to use the vehicle properly before you jet off. Look out for dolphins, manta rays, and turtles and admire the beautiful views along the way. Even go snorkeling if you like.

Experience Chichén Itzá and the Yucatán’s cultural highlights without the crowds, logistical planning, or midday heat that can affect independent visits. An early start allows for a quieter exploration of the UNESCO-listed archaeological site and better opportunities for photos. Afterward, unwind at a private family-owned cenote, enjoy homemade Yucatecan cuisine, and stroll the historic streets of Izamal, with all transportation and planning handled for you.

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.

Combine a visit to Rio Secreto with a tour of the Tulum Archaeological site on this small-group experience. Learn about ancient Mayan culture as you explore the ruins with a professional guide before continuing to the Rio Secreto natural reserve, where you'll walk and swim through a beautiful underground river. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.