Mexico
15 Best Parks & Nature in Mexico
If parks and natural escapes are your reason to travel, this is Mexico sorted for you.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 550 tracked places in Mexico. Updated monthly.
Bamba
Park & nature · Mexico CityFree entryLocated in the heart of Mexico City's Cuauhtemoc district, Bamba Park offers a peaceful escape from the bustling city streets.
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 →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 →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 →Vidasurf Ecotours
Park & nature · Puerto EscondidoVidasurf Ecotours offers guided boat excursions through the coastal lagoons and mangrove forests near Puerto Escondido, Mexico.
Read our full guide →Pixan Ka'an
Park & nature · TulumPixan Ka'an is a highly-rated tour operator based in Playa del Carmen that specializes in eco-friendly boat tours exploring the stunning mangroves, cenotes, and waterways of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve near Tulum.
Read our full guide →Parque de Santa Lucia
Park & nature · MeridaFree entryParque de Santa Lucia is a charming small park located in the heart of Mérida's historic district, just a few blocks from the main plaza.
Read our full guide →Boca Beach
Park & nature · Boca de TomatlanFree entryBoca Beach, located in the small fishing village of Boca de Tomatlan, is a peaceful escape from the bustling resort areas of Puerto Vallarta.
Read our full guide →Expedicion Amazonia
Park & nature · MonterreyFree entryExpedicion Amazonia is a unique nature attraction located within the expansive Fundidora Park in Monterrey, Mexico.
Read our full guide →Isla San Jorge
Park & nature · Puerto PenascoIsla San Jorge is a small, uninhabited island located in the Gulf of California, just a short boat ride from Puerto Peñasco.
Read our full guide →Parque Agua Azul
Park & nature · GuadalajaraFree entryParque Agua Azul is one of Guadalajara's most cherished green spaces, a sprawling urban oasis in the city's downtown area.
Read our full guide →Cancun Elite
Park & nature · CancunCancun Elite is a park and nature reserve located at Avenida Kukulkan 3.5 in the Hotel Zone of Cancun, Mexico.
Read our full guide →Jet Ski Cancun
Park & nature · CancunJet Ski Cancun offers an exhilarating way to explore the turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean.
Read our full guide →Mexico Park
Park & nature · Mexico CityFree entryMexico Park is a tranquil green space located in the heart of Mexico City's Cuauhtemoc district, specifically in the Colonia Hipódromo neighborhood.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the parks and natural escapes in Mexico?
Bamba in Mexico City is the most reviewed, with 566 traveler reviews and a 4.0 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Mexico's parks and natural escapes is worth going out of your way for?
Vidasurf Ecotours in Puerto Escondido rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 302 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Mexico has the most parks and natural escapes?
Mexico City, with 2 on this list, ahead of Tulum on 2. The list spans 11 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these parks and natural escapes free to visit?
Yes, 8: Bamba, Playa Brujas, Playa Puerto Angelito and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of parks and natural escapes 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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