Things to do in Mexico.

Eat See TV calls it a place 'you have to see to believe,' describing the sprawling ancient city and its Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, and Temple of Quetzalcoatl up close. A hot-air balloon ride over the site at sunrise is highlighted as a bucket-list experience, with Uber from CDMX running about $25 each way.

Volpe Drunk and Hungry spotlights this street food stall that has been in CDMX for over 50 years, known for suadero (brisket) and chorizo tacos at super cheap prices with famously long lines — the creator recommends going early to watch them prep.

MaddieGold experienced five days of Día de Muertos celebrations in Mexico City including the street parade, elaborate ofrendas (altars), costumes, and food, calling it her favorite holiday in Mexico and describing the city as knocking her off her feet with the festivities.

Eat See TV visited this homestyle Mexican restaurant that recently received a Michelin Bib Gourmand award, praising it for outstanding flavors, affordable prices, and dishes like enfrijoladas topped with cheese, crema, and onions — calling it one of their favorite Mexican dishes.

Described by Tulum To Cancun as the biggest and most popular activity in the Riviera Maya, Xcaret is a huge eco-park with activities, shows, and the famous Xcaret México Espectacular night show. Tangerine Travels also lists it among the top things to do from Cancun. For The Road ranks it among the must-visit Xcaret Parks group.

Tulum To Cancun and For The Road both cover Xplor extensively, with For The Road calling it the most popular zipline park in the world. Activities include zip lines, ATVs, cave swimming, cave rafting, and water slides — located 13 minutes south of Playa del Carmen.

Tulum To Cancun calls Xel-Ha the right mix of excitement and relaxation for all ages, with snorkeling, tubing, cliff jumping, and water slides all included with the all-in ticket price. Tangerine Travels and For The Road also recommend it as a top Riviera Maya activity.

Ken Abroad visited Chichén Itzá as a day trip from Cancun, calling it a must-do. EverythingPlayaDelCarmen.com references it as one of the 'big four' Maya sites in the region that tourists visit alongside Ek Balam.

EverythingPlayaDelCarmen.com describes Ek Balam as the last of the 'big four' Riviera Maya ruin sites where visitors can still climb the main pyramid/temple. It's quieter than Chichén Itzá with fewer tourists and vendors, and a nearby cenote can be reached by rental bike for a combined excursion.

Mexico Guided Experience showcases an off-the-beaten-path unexplored cenote near Ek Balam ruins and Valladolid that is only accessible for small private groups with good mobility — not feasible for large tourist groups. The creator offers private guided tours to reach it.

MaddieGold takes the ferry from Cancun to this Pueblo Mágico Caribbean island, praising its charming atmosphere, tasty food, friendly iguanas, and stunning beaches. Tangerine Travels also recommends an Isla Mujeres catamaran tour as a top Cancun activity.

Tangerine Travels highlights Playa Delfines as a free public beach in the Cancun Hotel Zone that comes with umbrellas — a great option for budget travelers who want to avoid resort-only beaches.

William Taudien gives a complete 2026 overview of the 20-kilometer hotel zone strip shaped like a '7' between the Caribbean Sea and Nichupté Lagoon, noting its powdery white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. He also notes the hotel zone has an archaeological site worth visiting.

I TRAVEL FOREVER spent a month decoding Tulum's nightlife scene, describing world-class jungle parties and beach clubs as an inner-circle experience once you know where to go. Lost LeBlanc also assesses Tulum's current vibe in 2026, noting how the destination has changed.

William Taudien ventures into the remote Sian Ka'an area near Tulum, describing it as a remote natural area along the Caribbean coastline of Quintana Roo — accessible from Tulum but requiring preparation for an off-the-beaten-path adventure.

Eat See TV books a guided hike and tour of Hierve el Agua as a highlight of their 4-day Oaxaca itinerary. Olivia Anelise also takes a day trip there from Oaxaca City, pairing it with visits to Teotitlan del Valle.

Eat See TV includes a Monte Albán guided tour as one of the four essential Oaxaca experiences, booking through GetYourGuide to explore the ancient Zapotec ruins overlooking the Oaxacan valleys.

Eat See TV books a dedicated mezcal tour as part of their Oaxaca guide. Olivia Anelise also delves into mezcal culture during her Oaxaca weekend, describing it as central to understanding the destination.

Eat See TV books an Oaxacan cooking class through GetYourGuide as one of four key activities in their Oaxaca itinerary, highlighting the city's renowned food culture as something to experience hands-on.

Olivia Anelise visits the historic town of Mitla during her Oaxaca City weekend, pairing it with city exploration and a day trip to Hierve el Agua as part of a broader Oaxacan route.

Two Gay Expats review Men Zipolite, a gay-owned clothing-optional boutique hotel in Zipolite, describing it as one of Mexico's most iconic nude beach towns on the Oaxacan coast. The town is noted for its LGBTQ+ scene and laid-back atmosphere.

Olivia Anelise calls Puerto Escondido on the Oaxacan coast a place she deeply loves, spending weeks there across multiple vlogs and highlighting its beaches, local food spots, and a weekend excursion to the nearby Mazunte area. It's presented as a laid-back surf-town base on the Pacific.

MaddieGold spotlights Colonia Americana after Time Out named it the #1 coolest neighborhood in the world (out of 51), polled from 20,000 city dwellers. She lived there for five months and explores what makes it so special, noting it is already seeing signs of gentrification.

Volpe Where Are You tours the Mercado San Juan de Dios with a local Mexican guide, calling it one of the biggest markets in the world and trying multiple local dishes inside — from favorite Mexican plates to wild soups.

Volpe Where Are You makes the trip from Guadalajara to the town of Tequila specifically to visit Cantaritos El Güero, where enormous tequila drinks infused with two full bottles of tequila make it, as the creator puts it, 'impossible to leave sober.' It's presented as a must-do Jalisco experience.

MaddieGold lived in Ajijic for eight months and produced multiple vlogs showing daily life in this small lakeside town next to Mexico's largest lake. She notes it has one of the largest foreign expat communities in Mexico and real estate prices well above Mexican averages.

Volpe Where Are You attends Mazatlán's famous carnival in Sinaloa across two videos, describing the parade, street food, and party atmosphere — while noting that tourist areas in Mazatlán remain a safe zone despite broader regional challenges.

Daniela Carolina visits the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas during her birthday trip, calling it a famous landmark. Travel by Turtles also references the iconic arch at Land's End as one of the defining images of Cabo San Lucas that draws visitors.

Adelante Travels names Chileno Beach and Playa Santa María among the top three beaches in Los Cabos, describing beautiful beaches with warm aqua-blue waters and recommending them alongside Medano Beach for a complete Los Cabos beach tour.

Adelante Travels takes a private boat from Loreto to Isla Coronado, describing it as a beautiful volcanic island with pristine turquoise waters and white sand beaches — pairing the trip with a visit to Hotel La Mision and tacos at Tacos el Poblano in Loreto town.