The places, most named first
From the 8 guides that rank for "best places to visit in mexico"
Named by 7 of 81. Mexico CityHas 185 museums and 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites, plus food from fine dining to street stalls.Draws more than 12 million visitors a year.Best time to visit Mexico City
Named by 4 of 82. CancunKnown for white sand beaches, big resorts and nightlife.Cenote diving and jet skiing on the Caribbean are on offer.Best time to visit CancúnBest beaches in CancunBest places to visit in Cancun
Named by 4 of 83. Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen)Beaches and hotel pools are the main draw, with Tulum, Chichen Itza and Coba nearby.Playa del Carmen is a popular weekend getaway thanks to its convenience.
Named by 4 of 84. Isla MujeresA short ferry ride from Cancun, with Mayan ruins and an underwater museum.Golf carts are the main way to get around, which keeps the pace relaxed.Best time to visit Isla MujeresBest beaches in Isla Mujeres
Named by 3 of 85. TulumMayan ruins sit on cliffs above the Caribbean.Small city on Yucatan's Caribbean coast, known for beaches and preserved ruins.Best time to visit TulumBest beaches in TulumNamed by 3 of 86. OaxacaCalled the gastronomic capital of Mexico, with a UNESCO-listed city center.Open-air food markets and handmade crafts.Best time to visit OaxacaBest beaches in OaxacaBest places to visit in Oaxaca
Named by 3 of 87. Puerto VallartaNamed one of the safest cities in Mexico by CNN.A beach-side promenade with waterfront restaurants and bars.Best time to visit Puerto VallartaBest beaches in Puerto Vallarta
Named by 3 of 88. GuadalajaraMexico's second city and the home of mariachi and tequila.Less frenetic than Mexico City, with tree-lined boulevards.Best time to visit Guadalajara
Named by 3 of 89. Chichen ItzaA World Wonder and one of the largest Mayan cities.CNN advises that other, less packed Mayan ruins in Yucatan are also worth a trip.
Named by 2 of 810. Chiapas (Palenque and Agua Azul)Palenque is a Mayan site in the jungle of Chiapas, home to the Temple of Inscriptions.Agua Azul is a set of blue waterfalls.Named by 2 of 811. Los CabosSits at the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula and is easy to reach by plane.A party atmosphere with many bars and nightclubs, and a built-up resort area.
Named by 2 of 812. San Miguel de AllendeKnown for its arts scene, festivals, food and baroque architecture.A UNESCO World Heritage-listed town in the central highlands.Named by 2 of 813. CozumelA writer's favorite on the Caribbean coast, reached by boat.Snorkeling along the second-largest barrier reef in the world.Best time to visit CozumelBest beaches in CozumelBest places to visit in Cozumel
Named by 2 of 814. Isla HolboxSuits people who like the Caribbean but not the crowds.Described as a casual, carefree island.
Named by 2 of 815. BacalarA lagoon town in Quintana Roo, largely untouched by mass tourism.Known as the Lake of Seven Colors.Named by 2 of 816. MéridaQuiet capital of Yucatan with a large Mayan population and day trips to ruins.Offers Maya heritage, design hotels and a distinct food culture.Best time to visit Mérida, Yucatán
Named by 2 of 817. Puerto EscondidoA surf town with waves for beginners and pros.A place to learn to surf and relax.
18. ZihuatanejoA small, slow coastal resort area that gets busier when cruise ships dock.Cobblestone streets with small restaurants and artisan studios.
19. PueblaThe fourth-largest city in Mexico, noted for food and drink.
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Travel guides most often name December to April as the best time to visit Mexico.
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- One CNN guide calls Puerto Vallarta one of the safest cities in Mexico.
