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59 things to do in Mexico

Festival of the Exploding Hammers
Despite good chances to be wounded, one of the world's most dangerous parties annually gathers tens of thousands of thrill-seekers in San Juan de la Vega

Mole Poblano
This spicy chocolate sauce made of over 20 ingredients is believed to have a divine origin

Christmas (Navidad)
With las posadas, los pastorales, and other seasonal fun, Mexican Christmas is so much more than food and presents

Cockfighting in Mexico
When a pair of Mexican roosters are released to the rink, only one will survive and another one will drown in his own blood

Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
Concerts, lectures, day-long Puebla street parties, and a fearless Mexican army in their finest military uniforms highlight the festival

Guayaba (Guava)
This exotic fruit is eaten whole along with the skin and seeds, and its specific piquant flavour makes for refreshing fruit drinks and cocktails

Dragon Fruit or Pitaya
This watery and moderately sweet fruit is refreshing by itself and is a great ingredient for desserts

Mamey Sapote & Tejate
This sweet fruit is equally good when raw and cooked into jellies or marmalades, and its seeds are used to make tejate, a pre-Hispanic drink

Fiestas de Octubre
Cowboy homes, the birthplace of tequila, and mariachi music are all showcases in month-long festivities

Cactus Bloom
Walking across the desert, you might get lucky to see a rare cactus bloom

Diez y Seis (Independence Day)
A midnight cry for freedom, day-long reenactments, and at last the independence declaration—Mexico literally lives it over again and again

Rambutans
Good looking, nice tasting, easily peeled, and long-lasting in the sun—rambutans deserve the highest praise!

Mango
The affordable price and abundance allow you to eat as many of these sweet fruits as you want. Also, try mango-based drinks, desserts, and salsas!

Tuna (Prickly Pear)
You might have heard some cacti yield edible fruit, but have you ever tried grilled cactus leaves?

Mexican Rodeos or Charreadas
The riders' grace and elegance make Mexican charreada look more like a stylish performance rather than a competition

Diving
Reefs, wrecks, colourful wildlife, underwater museums, and sink holes—diving in Mexico is like nowhere else in the world

Exploring the Mayan Ruins
You will surely want to discover these amusing pieces of millennial Mayan architechture

Monarch Butterfly Migration
Central Mexico is blessed to be the wintering shelter of millions of bright butterflies

Huitlacoche or Corn Smut
This fine name stands for dark-coloured fungus growing on corn, and added to many Mexican foods when in season

Baby Turtle Release
Have you ever held a baby sea turtle in your hands? This is a great occasion to carry a whole dozen

Mapimí Silent Zone
The land of meteorites, bizarre rocks, animal mutants, and broken phones, known as Zona Del Silencio, must be a cousin of the Bermuda Triangle

Pa’l Norte
This Mexican music party saw explosive success from the very beginning with around 134,000 visitors

Guelaguetza Festival
The indigenous people of Mexico gather thousands at the amphitheatre to introduce pre-Hispanic culture

Bullfighting in Mexico
Mexico remains one of few countries where this traditional entertainment is still legal, but it feels like it's to be banned soon

Lime Season
A lime complements every dish and beverage available in traditional Mexican menus, the only exception is coffee

Flying Ant Salsa
Mexicans know the most effective method for how to turn your enemies into friends—to kill and cook them

Rosca de Reyes
Slices of the sweet bread include baby figurines. If you get one, consider yourself lucky!

Chapulines or Grasshoppers
Insect invasion doesn't pose a threat to Mexico, as long as crispy grasshoppers are actually a local favourite snack

Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead
Painted faces in colorful Mexican clothes reunite with their dead loved ones through cemetery celebrations

Flamingos
About 40,000 flamingos gather in one place to bring up their chicks

Lucha Libre Wrestling
Masked fighters seem to beat each other to death, while bloodthirsty spectators enjoy the action with a pint of beer

Swimming with Whale Sharks
This huge fish might look frightening, but, fortunately, it prefers plankton to meat

Granadas or Pomegranates
Enjoy red juicy pomegranate seeds alone, or topped over chiles en nogata

Noche de Rábanos, or Night of the Radishes
Imagine nativity scenes composed of carved radish, corn husks, and dried flowers!

Hierve el Agua Waterfall
A lovely pool comfortably set in the mountainside and a petrified waterfall of salt crystals—an amazing natural site to explore

Dia de la Raza
The festival provides another occasion for flamboyant public parades and scholarly debates about Mexican roots

Main Surfing Season
The lengthy coastline offers a variety of excellent surfing locations

Whale Watching in Mexico
You may find a family of humpbacks next to your boat and see the majesty of a mother and her calves swimming side by side

Iglesia de San Juan
An unusual church where Catholic service is combined with animal sacrifices and other indigenous beliefs

El Caracol
This ancient observatory helped shape the knowledge of Mayan civilization

Bahidorá
A boutique festival settled in the jungle near a turquoise river

Semana Santa & Pascua (Easter)
Local festivities often blend Spanish Christian traditions with native Indian celebrations

Nanacamilpa Firefly Forest
The enchanted forest, not far from Mexico City, is taken over by fireflies

Mexican Redknee Tarantula Migration in Mexico
Spot rare red-and-black tarantulas while they are roaming in the wild

Golf Courses
One of the reasons tourists flock to Cabo San Lucas is chic golf resorts operating year-round

The Arch of Cabo San Lucas
Cabo's most iconic site at the tip of the Land's End

Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
As a gateway to the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean, Cabo is your ticket to the sportfishing paradise

Los Cabos Tennis Open
Cabo San Lucas becomes the epicenter of tennis every August

New Year's Eve in Mexico
Celebrating New Year's Eve in Mexico means plunging into a truly festive atmosphere of Latin America

Festival Del Globo (International Balloon Festival)
Meet one of the largest hot air balloon festivals in Latin America

La Mole Comic Con
Dive into the world of comics, fantasy, and games at the comic con in Mexico City

Mexican Riviera Cruises
The best cruise destination for the active type of travelers

Feria Aeroespacial México
The most important aeronautics fair in Central America

Holy Ship! Wrecked
Unwind at a resort on the coast of Mexico to the rhythm of electronic music