Mexico

Perfect sunny weather prevails on the coast while higher altitudes stay chilly

Wet tropical summer weather prevails over the areas closer to the sea, whereas higher altitudes see quite moderate climate

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

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

With las posadas, los pastorales, and other seasonal fun, Mexican Christmas is so much more than food and presents. It extends much further than New Years to Día de la Candelaria

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

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

Besides tequila, expert Mexican brewers make perfect drinks from fermented corn dough, corn kernels, and pineapple skins

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

This watery and moderately sweet fruit is refreshing by itself and is a great ingredient for desserts

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

A vast variety of stuffed cornmeal dumplings crown the feast of Candlemas

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

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

The third largest carnival celebrations in the world

A midnight cry for freedom, day-long reenactments, and at last the independence declaration—Mexico literally lives it over again and again

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

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!

You might have heard some cacti yield edible fruit, but have you ever tried grilled cactus leaves?

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

Check out ancient Mayan settlements on river banks, islands with castles, ports, and the Land's End—a boat trip can reveal the best of Mexico

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

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

One of the greatest Mexican carnivals is a must visit for salsa fans

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

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

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

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

Locals call it tuna ice-cream, which often confuses customers, yet tuna is a cactus flower and smells like a cucumber rather than fish

Either at the Pacific coastline or the Gulf of Mexico, scenic beaches are something Mexico has plenty of

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

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

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

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

Mexico's unique caving involves the world's deepest pits, teeming with tropical birds and caves of hanging snakes

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

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

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

Painted faces in colorful Mexican clothes reunite with their dead loved ones through cemetery celebrations

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

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

This huge fish might look frightening, but, fortunately, it prefers plankton to meat

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

Imagine nativity scenes composed of carved radish, corn husks, and dried flowers!

Would you break a colourful doll to get sweets hidden inside? This funny ritual is a part of many Mexican celebrations

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

The festival provides another occasion for flamboyant public parades and scholarly debates about Mexican roots

The lengthy coastline offers a variety of excellent surfing locations

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

Have you ever sunbathed inside a giant crater?

Have you ever imagined an infinity pool?

An unusual church where Catholic service is combined with animal sacrifices and other indigenous beliefs

This ancient observatory helped shape the knowledge of Mayan civilization​

A boutique festival settled in the jungle near a turquoise river

Local festivities often blend Spanish Christian traditions with native Indian celebrations

Both Mexican coasts offer superb wind and water conditions

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

Spot rare red-and-black tarantulas while they are roaming in the wild

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

Cabo's most iconic site at the tip of the Land's End

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

Hop from the sandy beaches of Cabo San Lucas to a red carpet of a famous film festival

Cabo San Lucas becomes the epicenter of tennis every August

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

Meet one of the largest hot air balloon festivals in Latin America

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

Learn about ancient civilisations while sipping on your favorite cocktail

The best cruise destination for the active type of travelers

The most important aeronautics fair in Central America

Unwind at a resort on the coast of Mexico to the rhythm of electronic music