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69 things to do in Mexico
Dry Season (Winter)
Perfect sunny weather prevails on the coast while higher altitudes stay chilly
Rain and Hurricane Season (Summer)
Wet tropical summer weather prevails over the areas closer to the sea, whereas higher altitudes see quite moderate climate
Exploding Sledgehammer Celebrations
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. It extends much further than New Years to Día de la Candelaria
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
Pozol, Tepache, and Tesguino
Besides tequila, expert Mexican brewers make perfect drinks from fermented corn dough, corn kernels, and pineapple skins
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
Tamales
A vast variety of stuffed cornmeal dumplings crown the feast of Candlemas
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
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
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
Cactus Ice Cream
Locals call it tuna ice-cream, which often confuses customers, yet tuna is a cactus flower and smells like a cucumber rather than fish
Beach Season
Either at the Pacific coastline or the Gulf of Mexico, scenic beaches are something Mexico has plenty of
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
Caving
Mexico's unique caving involves the world's deepest pits, teeming with tropical birds and caves of hanging snakes
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!
Piñata
Would you break a colourful doll to get sweets hidden inside? This funny ritual is a part of many Mexican celebrations
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
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 Film Festival
Hop from the sandy beaches of Cabo San Lucas to a red carpet of a famous film festival
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
Western Caribbean Cruises
Learn about ancient civilisations while sipping on your favorite cocktail
Feria Aeroespacial México
The most important aeronautics fair in Central America