Top Activities on the Ground in Mexico

Trade Puerto Vallarta’s beaches for a guided hike through lush jungle landscapes and hidden waterfalls. Follow scenic trails to natural swimming holes where you can cool off, then continue to a hilltop viewpoint overlooking Banderas Bay. Hiking with a guide lets you enjoy the region’s natural beauty without worrying about finding the route yourself.

This three-in-one adventure helps you make the most of limited time in Tulum, with an ATV ride, a zipline adventure, and a cenote visit in a day. With hotel pickup included, you don’t have to worry about transportation planning. Also, to ensure the ultimate stress-free day, activities are included, as well as a Mexican lunch to help you refuel and keep energy levels high.

Ideal for travelers looking for a full day of outdoor adventure, this tour combines an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) off-road session with ziplining, swimming, and tequila tasting. Following pickup from your hotel, head to an adventure eco-park, where you’ll ride an ATV over jungle trails, try three zipline flights, and swim in a cenote—a natural limestone sinkhole with clear emerald waters. Wrap up the day’s activities with a tequila tasting.

Huatulco might be most famous for its beaches, but this tour showcases its waterfalls, too. In a small group that ensures personalized attention and a relaxed pace, you’ll stray from the beaten path as you trek through the jungle to this hidden natural pool and cascade. Your guide is on hand to help you navigate and discover flora and fauna you might otherwise miss.

Experience the ultimate eco-adventure at Canopy Costa Azul, the original zipline destination in Los Cabos. Just minutes from San José del Cabo, this action-packed tour includes seven thrilling ziplines, a suspension bridge, and a Tarzan Swing for the daring. Safety, breathtaking views, and unforgettable memories are guaranteed, all capped off with a complimentary tequila tasting. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Visit the Coyoacan neighborhood by bicycle with a passionate English-speaking host and visit Frida Kahlo Museum without having to wait in long lines with this English-only tour. You'll cycle through the artist's old neighborhood, taking in parks, landmarks, and markets along the way. You'll also stop for churros and tostadas during your trip, wrapping up at the Frida Kahlo Museum, where you’ll get skip-the-line entry and explore at your own pace.

Challenge yourself to a series of ziplines and hanging bridges on a canopy tour in Las Cañadas Campamento, near Ensenada. Soar through the air with views mountains, forests, and a campground lake; this zipline tour includes a guided trip through the course, equipment and use of onsite lockers.

Teotihuacan’s Mesoamerican pyramids and archaeological ruins are impressive at any angle—but to truly appreciate the scale and grandeur of the centuries-old site, there’s nothing like a bird’s eye view. On this hot-air balloon experience, take in a vast panorama overlooking Teotihuacan, and see it from a vantage point from travelers miss. Upgrade to include a ground visit to the site or transfers from Mexico City.

Soar over the treetop canopy during a zipline tour in Puerto Vallarta. Designed with adventure seekers in mind, this tour guides you through 8 different ziplines that vary in length, speed, and scenery, to give you the best birds-eye views of the sprawling rainforest. Plus, you can choose from several start times to suit your schedule.

To get a taste of Oaxaca, it pays to get out of the city. Skip the self-drive stress and the hassle of route planning and go deeper into what you see with a certified guide on this convenient tour. Admire the enormous Tule Tree; have a dip in the natural pools of Hierve el Agua; explore the Mitla archaeological site; and discover traditional textiles and authentic mezcal.

Reach secluded beaches that most visitors never see on a guided adventure combining hiking, snorkeling, and coastal scenery. Follow trails to Colomitos Beach and other hidden coves, swim in clear waters, and end at Playa Las Ánimas before returning across the bay by boat. Combining land and sea travel reveals a quieter side of Puerto Vallarta.

Get your adrenaline pumping as you explore the desert and Migriño Beach on your own ATV. This group tour from Cabo takes you on an adventure along the Pacific Ocean and over sand dunes, offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy the views and observe nature. Suitable for cruise ship passengers and includes round-trip transfers from your hotel, villa, or the cruise port.

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day tour and experience this incredible archeological site with a local guide. Walk along El Castillo and the Pyramid of Kukulcan and learn how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan Civilization. Midway through the day, enjoy a typical buffet lunch and a refreshing dip at a cenote. Finally, take a panoramic tour through the colonial town of Valladolid.

Enjoy a delicious introduction to Cabo San Lucas' thriving food scene—and discover sights and bites you'd otherwise miss—on this walking and tasting tour. Follow your guide to foodie hotspots, and look forward to sampling everything from a variety of tacos and tostadas to elote and churros, plus tequila. All tastings are included in the cost, so you can focus on enjoyment.

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.

Discover the natural beauty of the Baja village of La Mision on horseback and enjoy the hospitality of a family-owned business. This private tour from a local ranch takes you riding along scenic estuary trails, along the beach, and back to the ranch filled with friendly dogs, cats, donkeys, goats, and sheep.

Skip the hassle of coordinating multiple adventures with this all-in-one jungle experience from Cancun. Begin with a thrilling zipline circuit, tackle a rugged ATV track, ride a well-trained horse through the Mayan forest, and refresh in a cenote before enjoying a Mexican meal. With hotel pickup and transfers included, enjoy a seamless, adrenaline-filled day of adventure and relaxation.

This attraction-packed tour from Mexico City cover three of the region's most significant historical attractions in just one day: Tlatelolco (home to the main market of the Aztec empire), the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (a major Catholic pilgrimage site), and Teotihuacan (known as the City of Gods). Round-trip transit and admission tickets are included, plus a tequila tasting and optional buffet lunch.

Discover the culinary riches of Mexico City’s historic center on this half-day walking and tasting tour. Savor authentic Mexican cuisine, designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, as an in-the-know guide takes your small group to a local market, street food stalls, and more. Enjoy a wide range of samples, gain insight into Mexico’s history and culture, and admire the city's historical architecture along the way.

Explore the historical sites in Mazatlan with ease on this guided electric bike tour. Travel around the streets of the city’s historical center, which aren’t accessible via large tour buses. See the Catedral Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción and the El Faro Lighthouse, one of the highest lighthouses in the world. Plus, watch cliff divers plunge into the coastal waters.

Mexico City is enormous, and it can be a challenge to cover a lot of ground on foot. This cycling tour makes it possible to explore more of the city in less time, from the charming neighborhoods of Roma and Condesa to the sylvan Chapultepec Park, home to some of the city's most important museums and cultural institutions.

Fly through the jungle of Cozumel on this small group zipline adventure. You’ll keep costs down by booking this small group tour, but still have a blast on the ziplines. Your guide will make sure you’re safe and having a great time too. Lockers are provided to keep your valuables, so no need to worry about that. Just have a great time flying.

Get an inside look at what it takes to uncover ancient ruins by visiting Cañada de La Virgen on an archaeologist-led tour. Your guide took part in the site’s 2004 excavation, giving him a unique insight into the relatively-recently uncovered Mesoamerican complex. As you tour the site he can share details you can’t discover on your own and would likely miss on a different guided tour.