Mexico
20 Best Things to Do in Mexico
From Palacio de Bellas Artes down: what real review volume says is worth your time in Mexico.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers across 550 tracked Mexico places, capped at 3 per city. Refreshed monthly.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Landmark · Mexico CityPalacio de Bellas Artes is a stunning cultural center in Mexico City, renowned for its blend of art nouveau and art deco architecture.
Read our full guide →Paseo de la Reforma
Landmark · Mexico CityPaseo de la Reforma is Mexico City's most famous avenue, inspired by the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
Read our full guide →Memory and Tolerance Museum
Museum · Mexico CityThe Memory and Tolerance Museum is a modern, immersive space dedicated to promoting human rights and preventing hate.
Read our full guide →Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento
Religious site · GuadalajaraFree entryThe Templo Expiatorio del Santísimo Sacramento is the most beautiful church in Guadalajara and one of the finest neo-Gothic buildings in Mexico, a soaring, intricately detailed temple that took more…
Read our full guide →The Palm Cabaret and Bar
Entertainment · Puerto VallartaThe Palm Cabaret and Bar is a beloved entertainment hotspot in Puerto Vallarta's Romantic Zone, renowned for its high-energy drag shows, live music, and cabaret performances.
Read our full guide →Mango Deck Restaurant & Beach Club
Sight · Cabo San LucasFree entryMango Deck Restaurant & Beach Club is a popular spot on Playa El Medano in Cabo San Lucas, known for its energetic vibe and stunning ocean views.
Read our full guide →Sparitual Los Cabos
Sight · Cabo San LucasSparitual Los Cabos is a serene wellness sanctuary located along Av. del Pescador in Cabo San Lucas, consistently ranked among the city's best spas.
Read our full guide →Museo del Acero Horno 3
Museum · MonterreyMuseo del Acero Horno 3 (Steel Museum Furnace 3) is a unique museum located in Parque Fundidora, Monterrey, Mexico.
Read our full guide →Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado
Religious site · CancunFree entryParroquia de Cristo Resucitado, also known as the Church of the Resurrection, is a contemporary architectural marvel located along Kukulcan Boulevard in Cancun's Hotel Zone.
Read our full guide →Macroplaza
Neighborhood · MonterreyFree entryThe Macroplaza is an immense public square in the heart of Monterrey, stretching over 40 hectares.
Read our full guide →Andares Centro Comercial
Market · ZapopanFree entryAndares Centro Comercial is a premier shopping mall in Zapopan, part of the upscale Puerta de Hierro development.
Read our full guide →Dolphinaris Tulum
Park & nature · TulumDolphinaris Tulum is a popular marine attraction located on the Caribbean coast, just north of Tulum's archaeological zone.
Read our full guide →Playa Brujas
Park & nature · MazatlanFree entryPlaya Brujas, meaning 'Witches' Beach,' is a favorite among surfers and sun-seekers on the northern edge of Mazatlán.
Read our full guide →Fish Spa Mexico
Sight · CancunFish Spa Mexico offers a distinctive wellness treatment using Garra rufa fish, also known as 'doctor fish.' Located in Cancun, this spa provides a relaxing and ticklish experience where you immerse…
Read our full guide →Cathedral of San Luis Potosi
Religious site · San Luis PotosiFree entryThe Cathedral of San Luis Potosi, located on Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon in the city center, is a magnificent example of Mexican Baroque architecture.
Read our full guide →Cenote Aktun Chen
Park & nature · AkumalCenote Aktun Chen is a popular eco-park located along the Cancun-Tulum corridor, just north of Akumal.
Read our full guide →Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (MARCO)
Museum · MonterreyFree entryThe Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (MARCO) is a cornerstone of Monterrey's cultural scene, showcasing an impressive collection of Mexican and international contemporary art.
Read our full guide →Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Zapopan
Religious site · GuadalajaraFree entryThe Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Zapopan is a stunning Franciscan church located in the municipality of Zapopan, part of the Guadalajara metropolitan area.
Read our full guide →Playa Puerto Angelito
Park & nature · Puerto EscondidoFree entryPlaya Puerto Angelito is a small, sheltered beach located in the heart of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.
Read our full guide →Glorieta La Minerva
Landmark · GuadalajaraFree entryGlorieta La Minerva is one of Guadalajara's most recognizable landmarks, located at a major roundabout on Avenida Ignacio L.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the places to visit in Mexico?
Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City is the most reviewed, with 11,096 traveler reviews and a 4.7 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Mexico's places to visit is worth going out of your way for?
Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento in Guadalajara rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 1,377 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Mexico has the most places to visit?
Mexico City, with 3 on this list, ahead of Guadalajara on 3. The list spans 12 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these places to visit free to visit?
Yes, 11: Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento, Mango Deck Restaurant & Beach Club, Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of places to visit ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 550 tracked places in Mexico. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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