Main Surfing Season
out of rangeThe lengthy coastline offers a variety of excellent surfing locations
Best time to visit Mexico
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34 THINGS TO DO IN MEXICO (DECEMBER 24 - JANUARY 02)
Bullfighting
on holdMexico remains one of few countries where this traditional entertainment is still legal, but it feels like it's to be banned soon
Baby Turtle Release
Have you ever held a baby sea turtle in your hands? This is a great occasion to carry a whole dozen
Flamingos
The best pink encounter is possible when 40,000 flamingos gather in one place to bring up their chicks
Monarch Butterfly Migration
Central Mexico is blessed to be the wintering shelter of millions of bright butterflies
Caving
Mexico's unique caving involves the world's deepest pits, teeming with tropical birds and caves of hanging snakes
Cockfighting
When a pair of Mexican roosters are released to the rink, only one will survive and another one will drown in his own blood
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
Mexican Rodeos or Charreadas
The riders' grace and elegance make Mexican charreada look more like a stylish performance rather than a competition
Exploring the Mayan Ruins
You will surely want to discover these amusing pieces of millennial Mayan architechture
Whale Watching
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
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
Noche de Rábanos or Night of the Radishes
Imagine nativity scenes composed of carved radish, corn husks, and dried flowers!
Mexican Riviera Cruises
The best cruise destination for the active type of travelers
Piñata
Would you break a colourful doll to get sweets hidden inside? This funny ritual is a part of many Mexican celebrations
Grutas Tolantongo
Have you ever imagined an infinity pool?
Western Caribbean Cruises
Learn about ancient civilisations while sipping on your favorite cocktail
Beach Season
Either at the Pacific coastline or the Gulf of Mexico, scenic beaches are something Mexico has plenty of
Christmas (Navidad)
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
New Year's Eve in Mexico
Celebrating New Year's Eve in Mexico means plunging into a truly festive atmosphere of Latin America
Lucha Libre
Masked fighters seem to beat each other to death, while bloodthirsty spectators enjoy the action with a pint of beer
Rosca de Reyes
Slices of the sweet bread include baby figurines. If you get one, consider yourself lucky!
Atole
A hot savoury corn drink with fruit, nuts, and chocolate flavours is of the favourites during holiday season
Tuna (Prickly Pear)
You might have heard some cacti yield edible fruit, but have you ever tried grilled cactus leaves?
Diving
Reefs, wrecks, colourful wildlife, underwater museums, and sink holes—diving in Mexico is like nowhere else in the world
Boating
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
Chichén Itzá
One of the New Seven Wonders of the World reveals the secrets of Mayan culture
The Arch of Cabo San Lucas
Cabo's most iconic site at the tip of the Land's End
Mole Poblano
This spicy chocolate sauce made of over 20 ingredients is believed to have a divine origin
Iglesia de San Juan
An unusual church where Catholic service is combined with animal sacrifices and other indigenous beliefs
Kitesurfing
Both Mexican coasts offer superb wind and water conditions
El Caracol
This ancient observatory helped shape the knowledge of Mayan civilization
Golf Courses
One of the reasons tourists flock to Cabo San Lucas is chic golf resorts operating year-round
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
35 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Guelaguetza Festival
unconfirmedThe indigenous people of Mexico gather thousands at the amphitheatre to introduce pre-Hispanic culture
Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead
out of rangePainted faces in colorful Mexican clothes reunite with their dead loved ones through cemetery celebrations
La Mole Comic Con
out of rangeDive into the world of comics, fantasy, and games at the comic con in Mexico City
Carnaval de Mazatlán
out of rangeThe third largest carnival celebrations in the world
Festival Del Globo (International Balloon Festival)
out of rangeMeet one of the largest hot air balloon festivals in Latin America
Swimming with Whale Sharks
out of rangeThis huge fish might look frightening, but, fortunately, it prefers plankton to meat
Carnaval de Veracruz
out of rangeOne of the greatest Mexican carnivals is a must visit for salsa fans
Nanacamilpa Firefly Forest
out of rangeThe enchanted forest, not far from Mexico City, is taken over by fireflies
Los Cabos Film Festival
out of rangeHop from the sandy beaches of Cabo San Lucas to a red carpet of a famous film festival
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
out of rangeConcerts, lectures, day-long Puebla street parties, and a fearless Mexican army in their finest military uniforms highlight the festival
Cactus Ice Cream
out of rangeLocals call it tuna ice-cream, which often confuses customers, yet tuna is a cactus flower and smells like a cucumber rather than fish
Fishing in Cabo San Lucas
out of rangeAs a gateway to the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean, Cabo is your ticket to the sportfishing paradise
Chapulines or Grasshoppers
out of rangeInsect invasion doesn't pose a threat to Mexico, as long as crispy grasshoppers are actually a local favourite snack
Granadas or Pomegranates
out of rangeEnjoy red juicy pomegranate seeds alone, or topped over chiles en nogata
Los Cabos Tennis Open
out of rangeCabo San Lucas becomes the epicenter of tennis every August
Pozol, Tepache, and Tesguino
out of rangeBesides tequila, expert Mexican brewers make perfect drinks from fermented corn dough, corn kernels, and pineapple skins
Semana Santa & Pascua (Easter)
out of rangeLocal festivities often blend Spanish Christian traditions with native Indian celebrations
Mango
out of rangeThe 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!
Flying Ant Salsa
out of rangeMexicans know the most effective method for how to turn your enemies into friends—to kill and cook them
Fiestas de Octubre
out of rangeCowboy homes, the birthplace of tequila, and mariachi music are all showcases in month-long festivities
Diez y Seis (Independence Day)
out of rangeA midnight cry for freedom, day-long reenactments, and at last the independence declaration—Mexico literally lives it over again and again
Bahidorá
out of rangeA boutique festival settled in the jungle near a turquoise river
Dragon Fruit or Pitaya
out of rangeThis watery and moderately sweet fruit is refreshing by itself and is a great ingredient for desserts
Mexican Redknee Tarantula
out of rangeSpot rare red-and-black tarantulas while they are roaming in the wild
Cactus Bloom
out of rangeWalking across the desert, you might get lucky to see a rare cactus bloom
Huitlacoche or Corn Smut
out of rangeThis fine name stands for dark-coloured fungus growing on corn, and added to many Mexican foods when in season
Exploding Sledgehammer Celebrations
out of rangeDespite 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
Mamey Sapote & Tejate
out of rangeThis 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
Tamales
out of rangeA vast variety of stuffed cornmeal dumplings crown the feast of Candlemas
Pa’l Norte
out of rangeThis Mexican music party saw explosive success from the very beginning with around 134,000 visitors
Lime Season
out of rangeA lime complements every dish and beverage available in traditional Mexican menus, the only exception is coffee
Dia de la Raza
out of rangeThe festival provides another occasion for flamboyant public parades and scholarly debates about Mexican roots
Feria Aeroespacial México
out of rangeThe most important aeronautics fair in Central America
Rambutans
out of rangeGood looking, nice tasting, easily peeled, and long-lasting in the sun—rambutans deserve the highest praise!
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