Things to do in Mexico.

One of the world's great ancient cities, Teotihuacan sits about an hour from CDMX and is described as a place 'you have to see to believe' — home to the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. A hot-air balloon ride over the site at sunrise is a bucket-list add-on that multiple creators highlight.

Eat See TV explicitly booked a sunrise hot-air balloon tour over Teotihuacan through GetYourGuide, calling it a bucket-list moment — the flight is described as 'surprisingly peaceful' and includes breakfast after landing.

Famous for its colourful trajinera boats on the canals, Xochimilco is recommended as a quintessential Mexico City experience by multiple creators and listed among top Cancun-area activities for its lagoon namesake.

Eat See TV booked tickets to a Lucha Libre wrestling match through GetYourGuide and listed it as one of the unmissable Mexico City experiences — a colourful, theatrical slice of Mexican culture.

Eat See TV booked a guided food tour covering La Merced and the Sonora Market, two of Mexico City's most storied markets, calling them essential for understanding the city's food culture.

A legendary Mexico City street food stall open for over 50 years, Tacos El Paisa is praised by Volpe Drunk and Hungry for its suadero (brisket) and chorizo tacos at super cheap prices — arrive early to beat the long queues.

MaddieGold travelled to Mexico City specifically for the Day of the Dead festivities, calling it 'by far my favourite holiday in Mexico' — the city hosts an elaborate desfile (parade), ofrendas, costumes, and street food across five days in early November.

Described as the biggest and most popular eco-park in the Riviera Maya, Xcaret blends culture, archaeology, wildlife, underground rivers, and the nightly 'Xcaret México Espectacular' show — multiple creators call it a must on any Riviera Maya trip.

Billed as 'the most popular zipline park in the world,' Xplor features zip lines, ATVs, water slides, cave swimming, and cave rafting. Multiple creators across several years consistently rate it among the best excursions in the Riviera Maya.

An all-inclusive eco water park in the Riviera Maya offering snorkeling, tubing, cliff jumping, and water slides in a natural setting. Tulum To Cancun recommends it for all ages, and For The Road highlights its 'floating rivers' as a standout feature among all the Xcaret parks.

Mexico's most iconic Maya ruin and a classic day trip from Cancun — Ken Abroad visits it as a must-do excursion, and Tangerine Travels lists it among top Cancun activities.

EverythingPlayaDelCarmen.com highlights Ek Balam as one of the 'big four' Riviera Maya ruin sites and the last where visitors can still climb the main pyramid — it draws fewer crowds than Chichén Itzá and pairs naturally with a nearby cenote visit.

Mexico Guided Experience takes small private groups to an unexplored cenote accessible only to adventurous visitors with good mobility — a dramatic underground swimming hole near Valladolid that the creator says would be 'almost impossible for a big group.'

A short ferry ride from Cancun, this Caribbean island is a designated Pueblo Mágico praised by MaddieGold for its colourful streets, friendly iguanas, tasty food, and stunning beaches. Tangerine Travels also lists the Isla Mujeres catamaran tour as a top Cancun activity.

I Travel Forever spent a month and thousands of dollars cracking Tulum's famously exclusive party scene, eventually mapping out beach clubs with live DJs on the sand and jungle parties — calling it 'world class' once you're in the know.

William Taudien ventured down the road from Tulum into the remote Sian Ka'an area, describing it as one of Mexico's most enchanting natural areas along the Caribbean coastline of Quintana Roo.

A unique petrified waterfall and natural pool formation in the Oaxacan mountains — featured in both Eat See TV's Oaxaca guide and olivia anelise's weekend Oaxaca vlog as a top day-trip from Oaxaca City.

An ancient Zapotec archaeological site perched on a mountain above Oaxaca City — Eat See TV booked a guided tour and lists it as one of the four key experiences in Oaxaca.

Eat See TV booked an Oaxacan cooking class as one of four essential Oaxaca experiences, giving visitors hands-on access to the region's celebrated cuisine — moles, tlayudas, and more.

A mezcal distillery tour is listed by Eat See TV among Oaxaca's four must-do activities, and olivia anelise also visits mezcal producers during her Oaxaca weekend — calling it central to understanding the region's culture.

olivia anelise visits the historic town and ruins of Mitla as part of her Oaxaca City weekend, pairing it with the city's markets and food scene.

olivia anelise visits this traditional Zapotec weaving village near Oaxaca City during her weekend trip, highlighting its age-old textile traditions as a unique cultural experience.

Two Gay Expats review Men Zipolite, a gay-owned clothing-optional boutique hotel in Zipolite — Mexico's famous nude beach town on the Oaxacan coast — calling it one of the hottest additions to the LGBTQ+ scene with rooftop sunsets and a French-Mediterranean restaurant.

olivia anelise bases herself in Puerto Escondido across multiple vlogs, sharing favourite local spots, surf culture, and a coastal lifestyle on the Oaxacan coast — making it one of the most personally documented Mexico destinations in this creator set.

Named the #1 coolest neighbourhood in the world by Time Out magazine (polling 20,000 city dwellers), Colonia Americana in Guadalajara is highlighted by MaddieGold, who lived there for five months — known for its café culture, restaurants, and tree-lined streets.

Described by Volpe Where Are You as 'one of the biggest markets in the world,' Mercado San Juan de Dios is the place a local Mexican guide took them for favourite regional dishes inside this massive Guadalajara food hall.

The town of Tequila in Jalisco — where tequila is made — is a classic day trip from Guadalajara. Volpe Where Are You visits Cantaritos El Güero, a legendary spot known for enormous tequila-infused cantarito drinks with two full bottles of tequila, calling it 'impossible to leave sober.'

A charming expat-friendly lakeside town next to Mexico's largest lake, Ajijic is documented across multiple MaddieGold vlogs — she lived there for months, noting its large foreign community, colourful streets, real estate options, and relaxed daily life.

The iconic natural rock arch at Land's End is the defining landmark of Cabo San Lucas — visited by Daniela Carolina for snorkeling and sightseeing on a birthday trip, and referenced by Travel by Turtles as a defining symbol of the destination.

The main swimming beach in Cabo San Lucas, Medano Beach is highlighted by Adelante Travels in their Cabo beach guide and referenced by Travel by Turtles as one of the top beaches anchoring the resort experience.

Adelante Travels ranks Chileno Beach and Playa Santa Maria among the top three Cabo beaches in their dedicated beach guide — praised for their calm, clear waters ideal for snorkeling and swimming.

Volpe Drunk and Hungry visits a Cabo branch of Tacos El Paisa for local Mexican street food including papa asada stuffed with grilled steak, shrimp chorreada, and queso fundido — calling it the real local flavour of Cabo beyond the resort scene.

Adelante Travels calls Mariscos Tres Islas one of Cabo's 'hidden gem' seafood spots — a local restaurant offering some of the best fresh seafood in the area.

Adelante Travels takes a private boat from Loreto to spend a day on Isla Coronado, a volcanic island with pristine turquoise waters and white sand beaches — calling it an unmissable experience when visiting Loreto.

Volpe Where Are You attended the famous Mazatlán Carnival in Sinaloa across two videos, experiencing parades, street food, and parties — calling it one of Mexico's great festival events and noting the tourist areas have a safe zone.