Top Activities on the Ground in Mexico - page 3

Instead of joining a crowded group tour, you can have a more personalized experience during this medium-sized cenotes trip. Dive into the Yucatan wilderness with included hotel pickup, and explore sacred cenotes. Swim, zipline, and jump at your own pace in these crystal-clear waters. Conclude your day with a tequila tasting session, learning about the spirit's varieties, and enjoying a traditional Maya snack with a dance ritual.

Taste Cancun’s top tacos and enjoy cold Mexican beer on this 3-hour small-group tour. Visit four local taco spots, skip the lines, and learn the stories behind each recipe. Includes drinks, churros, and optional hotel pickup. Vegetarian options available.

Knowing the best taco spots can be tricky for first-time visitors to Mexico City. Zip between taquerias with ease on a bike tour through Roma and Condesa and enjoy plenty of authentic samples, as well as a refreshing Mezcal and beer, included in the price. Gain an overview of the city as you cycle and benefit from the intimate experience of a small-group tour.

Exploring Puerto Vallarta’s rugged surroundings independently can mean figuring out routes and finding the right vehicle for off-road terrain. Leave the navigation to a guide on this private ATV adventure through mountains, beaches, rivers, and varied landscapes. Choose an ATV setup that suits your group and customize the outing around your interests for a more personal way to experience the area beyond the city.

Discover more locations in less time during this culinary-focused, half-day Mexico City tour by electric-assisted bike. Explore hip and arty neighborhoods like Roma and Condesa, and see emblematic attractions in the Centro Historica and Bosque de Chapultepec. Small-group guided tours include complimentary bottled water and a free tasting of tacos and churros.

Try out 8 different zip lines overlooking the Sierra Madre mountain range during this half-day excursion from Puerto Vallarta. Private transportation from the Zona Romantica is included. During the rainy season, top off your excursion with a dip in a local river. Choose from an optional tequila tasting and lunch at an on-site restaurant for an additional cost.

Parasail above Cancun's tropical coastline during this thrilling activity. Pull on a safety harness and listen to a short safety briefing, then soar above the ribbon of Cancun's white sand beach and enjoy a panoramic view of Isla Mujeres, the hotel zone, and the turquoise Nichupté Lagoon. Please note: Package excludes dock fees. Upgrade to add transfers from many Cancun hotels.

Go hiking in the hidden Fox Canyon with a nature guide on this full-day trip from Los Cabos. With a guide in the lead, you can focus on the scenery and navigating the challenging terrain. Learn about the plants, animals, and insects that make their home here through your guide's commentary, then end up at a waterfall and series of pools for a cool dip. Lunch at a local restaurant and round-trip transportation make this an all-inclusive experience.

Make the most of your limited time at shore when you book this fun, zipline adventure tour, located just minutes from the cruise port in Puerto Vallarta. Don't worry about logistics as round-trip transfers from central meeting points are included. Spend your time soaring over the jungle canopy across several ziplines at Nogalito Ecopark.

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.

Get away from the Puerto Vallarta crowds with this small-group combo all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and zipline tour. Easily navigate over rugged backcountry roads and along the river in your ATV—you go up in elevation and catch incredible views along the way—then soar down a zipline course and ride a mule back up to your vehicle. Please note that all drivers need a license.

Discover two significant archaeological sites with this guided tour of Tulum and Coba. Walk past ruins at the former Maya seaside trading post of Tulum, then scale Nohoch Mul at Coba, the Yucatán Peninsula’s tallest pyramid. Your full-day tour departs from Playa del Carmen and includes a swim in the clear waters of a cenote.

Natural sinkholes filled with turquoise water, cenotes are a signature of the Riviera Maya. Enjoy three very different cenotes without the expense of renting a car on this half-day adventure with transfers from select Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels. Brave a Tarzan leap; soar through the air on a zipline; and swim among ancient formations.

Cross La Virgen river and explore Coyote Canyon during this half-day guided horseback riding tour from San Miguel de Allende. Admire the stunning cliffs, stop for a hike and relax along the river. Clop along at a steady pace, or enjoy opportunities to gallop amid this beautiful scenery. Upgrade to soak any sore muscles at a nearby hot springs, or pump up your adrenaline with a 120-foot rappel off a cliff. After your adventure, return to the ranch and settle in for a hearty, organic lunch of Mexican cuisine.

Visit a local ranch for a horseback adventure, suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike. You'll spend between 90 minutes and two hours on your ride, exploring a variety of trails and open spaces. More experienced riders are welcome to trot and canter, too. Morning riders will get free pastries, tea, and coffee, while those coming in afternoon will get snacks and beer, wine, or soft drinks after their ride.

Enjoy a day of speedboating, ziplining, and relaxing at a secluded beach on this half-day tour in Puerto Vallarta. Take a boat ride to the southern shore of Banderas Bay, glide through the jungle on a zipline, do a tequila tasting (included), and grab lunch at a riverside restaurant. Check out an animal sanctuary with a variety of birds and monkeys and kick back at a beach with water toys.

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.

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 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.

Go beyond your typical day at the beach and spend your day hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling in the stunning Balandras area of Baja California Sur. Join a small group and kayak off the coast of Balandras Beach, making stops along the way to snorkel in the abundant coral reefs. Back on land, enjoy a hike to Tecolote Beach, taking in the views of rocky cliffs and sandy beaches.

Explore the ancient Mayan city of Chichén Itzá on an all-day tour from Cancun and Mayan Riviera. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to this important pre-Columbian ceremonial center to learn about its temples, observatory, pyramid, and ball court from an informative guide. Cool off in the holy waters of cenote before grabbing lunch at its namesake restaurant (included in the tour price).

Relax during a peaceful tour at this shaded hot spring. At Nuevo Ixtlan, our guide provides a personalized spa day experience, surrounded by nature. After pickup from your accommodation, you will arrive at the medicinal waters that are a comfortable temperature. Unwind with a traditional Mexican grill of locally sourced food before heading back to Puerto Vallarta.

Packing several outdoor adventures into one day can require booking multiple activities and arranging transportation between them. Simplify the experience with an adventure tour in the Sierra Madre Mountains that combines ziplining, rappelling, UTV riding, a skydiving simulator, and a waterslide. Move from one challenge to the next in a jungle setting for an action-packed alternative to organizing each activity separately.

Combine a visit to stunning Isla Mujeres with a fun-filled cruise on the Caribbean Sea on a great-value, full-day excursion. Your boat comes equipped with an open bar with unlimited drinks, games and contests, and a tasty buffet-style lunch. Enjoy a quick snorkel with masks and equipment provided at Punta Sam Reef before free time to shop, stroll along the island, or take a swim in a private beach club.

Experience the natural beauty of the Sierra Madre on a horseback riding tour from Puerto Vallarta—a great choice for nature lovers and first-time visitors. Enjoy the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation as you travel through the countryside with ease and go on horseback to a cascading waterfall in the jungle. Your tour includes lunch, domestic open bar, and round-trip transportation from Puerto Vallarta.