Discover Mexico
Discover the wonders that Mexico has to offer, the 6th most visited country in the world and a leading global tourism destination. Every year, over 45 million international visitors enjoy its unique cultural heritage, beaches, gastronomy and traditions. With 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the highest number in Latin America, and more than 1,300 museums, Mexico is an essential destination for travelers from all over the world.
A state-by-state guide to Mexico’s tourism highlights
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In the heart of Mexico, Aguascalientes glows with celebration and charm. 🌸✨ Join millions at the San Marcos Fair, one of Latin America's largest fiestas, alive with music, parades, and joy. 🎶🎡 Witness the grace of Charrería — Mexico's UNESCO-recognized national sport — and taste Calvillo's guava sweets while strolling through sun-lit colonial streets. 🍬🐎 From ancient hot springs to hidden tunnels beneath the city, Aguascalientes invites you to discover a Mexico of warmth, art, and tradition. ♨️🌺 Website: vivaaguascalientes.com |  |
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Where the Pacific kisses the desert, Baja California unfolds in contrasts and color. 🌅🌵 Sail through the UNESCO-listed El Vizcaíno Whale Sanctuary, one of the planet's great marine nurseries 🐋, and taste award-winning wines from Valle de Guadalupe, which produces over 70% of Mexico's vintages. 🍇🍷 Ride the waves in Ensenada, trace the trails of the legendary Baja 1000, and feel the rhythm of Mexico's adventurous north — where wilderness and sophistication meet under endless skies. ✨ Website: bajacalifornia.travel |  |
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At the edge of Mexico, Baja California Sur is where the desert meets the sea — and magic begins. 🌅🌵 Sail through the UNESCO-listed El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, where gray whales and dolphins play in turquoise waters. 🐋🐬 Snorkel in Cabo Pulmo National Park, one of the most successful coral-reef restorations on Earth, and swim with gentle whale sharks in La Paz. 🦈🪸 End your day in Los Cabos, where golden beaches and Baja's world-class cuisine redefine paradise. 🏖️🍷✨ Website: visitbajasur.travel |  |
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Color, calm, and history define Campeche — Mexico's Caribbean secret. 🌴✨ Behind its UNESCO-listed walls, pastel façades glow in golden light, echoing tales of pirates and explorers. ⚓🏰 Beyond the city, journey into Calakmul, a vast Maya city hidden in the rainforest and one of the few places on Earth recognized by UNESCO for both culture and nature. 🐆🌿 Watch flamingos sweep over Gulf waters, taste seafood fresh from the coast, and feel time slow in this magical, peaceful corner of Mexico. 🌅🦩 Website: campeche.travel |  |
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In Chiapas, the jungle whispers in Maya tones. 🌿✨ Walk among the temples of Palenque, a UNESCO jewel wrapped in mist, and sail through the 1,000-m-deep Sumidero Canyon. ⛵🐒 Meet vibrant Indigenous communities and discover waterfalls, coffee hills, and wildlife that make Chiapas the green soul of Mexico. 🌺🐆#VisitMexico #Chiapas #UNESCO #NatureMexico Website: visitchiapas.com |  |
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Vast, wild, and breathtaking — Chihuahua is Mexico's frontier of adventure. 🏜🚞 Ride the Chepe Express across the Copper Canyon, deeper than the Grand Canyon, and hike ancient Rarámuri trails through pine forests and red cliffs. 🌲🏃♂️ Explore desert ghost towns and taste rustic mountain hospitality under endless skies. ✨ Website: visitachihuahua.mx |  |
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Dynamic, diverse, and endlessly creative — Mexico City is a world in itself. 🌎✨ Wander through its UNESCO-listed Historic Centre and Xochimilco's flower-filled canals 🌸🚤, explore over 170 museums, and dine in one of the world's most exciting culinary capitals. 🍽️🎨 From the pyramids of Teotihuacán just beyond the city to the murals of Bellas Artes and the magic of Coyoacán's blue house, every corner breathes culture and contrast. 🏛️🖼️ Modern energy meets ancient soul — that's CDMX. ❤️ Website: mexicocity.cdmx.gob.mx |  |
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Coahuila is desert, wine, and wonder. 🍷🏜 Wander through the turquoise pools of Cuatro Ciénegas, a biosphere oasis older than time, and sip vintage wines at Casa Madero — founded in 1597. 🍇 Visit fossil fields and colonial towns where history, science, and flavor blend under the northern sun. ☀️🦖 Website: coahuilaturismo.com |  |
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Small in size, vast in beauty — Colima surprises every traveler. 🌋🌴 From the smoking Volcán de Colima to Manzanillo's golden coast, the state blends fire and calm. 🌞 Taste fresh pineapples and coconuts, explore coffee plantations, and enjoy the peaceful rhythm of Mexico's Pacific gem. 🏖️🍍✨ Website: visitacolima.mx |  |
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Feel like a film hero in Durango, the cinematic soul of Mexico. 🎬🤠 Explore the Sierra Madre Occidental, ride through landscapes that starred in 150 Westerns, and visit La Ferrería's ancient petroglyphs. 🌲🏜️ Discover mountain villages, cowboy culture, and skies painted with gold at sunset — pure movie magic. 🌅✨ Website: visitdurango.mx |  |
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Ancient and modern worlds meet in the State of Mexico. 🗿✨ Walk the Avenue of the Dead in Teotihuacán, a UNESCO wonder, then hike to the turquoise lakes inside Nevado de Toluca's volcanic crater. 🌋💧 Wander through Valle de Bravo's cobblestone streets or Malinalco's lush hills — where history, nature, and beauty unite just beyond Mexico City. 🌳🏞️ Website: experiencia.edomex.gob.mx |  |
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Bright, baroque, and bohemian — Guanajuato is a festival of color and culture. 🎭 Explore its UNESCO-listed mines and tunnels, feel the music of the Cervantino Festival, and kiss under the legend of the Callejón del Beso. 💋🏛️ A city made of light, art, and eternal charm. ✨ Website: guanajuato.mx |  |
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Guerrero is the sound of waves and silver bells. 🌊💍 Watch La Quebrada's fearless divers plunge into Acapulco's blue depths, explore Taxco's baroque streets filled with silver art, and discover the Afro-Mexican beats of Costa Chica. 🎶🏖️ Tradition and adrenaline meet on Mexico's Pacific coast. ✨ Website: guerrerotravel.com |  |
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Adventure and heritage shine in Hidalgo. 💎🌲 Marvel at the Prismas Basálticos, towering volcanic columns carved by time, and step into Real del Monte, where Cornish miners left a legacy of silver and pastes. 🥧⛏️ Surrounded by forests and magical towns, Hidalgo blends geology, gastronomy, and history in one captivating journey. 🌋✨ Website: hidalgo.travel |  |
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Jalisco is Mexico's heart — alive with music, flavor, and color. 💙🎶 Walk through blue agave fields where tequila is born (UNESCO), dance to mariachi in Guadalajara's plazas, and watch the sun melt into the Pacific in Puerto Vallarta. 🌅🍹 A land where every moment sings "¡Viva México!". 🇲🇽✨ Website: visitjalisco.mx |  |
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Michoacán is Mexico's soul of memory and craft. 💀🌼 Each November, candles glow across Pátzcuaro Lake during Día de Muertos, a UNESCO treasure of remembrance. 🕯️ Wander through artisan towns, from Santa Clara del Cobre's metalwork to Paracho's handmade guitars, and witness the flight of millions of monarchs returning home. 🦋🏞️ Website: visitmichoacan.com.mx |  |
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Sunshine and mysticism await in Morelos, the Land of Eternal Spring. 🌸☀️ Discover Xochicalco, a UNESCO archaeological site where stars and pyramids align, wander Tepoztlán's mountain markets — birthplace of Quetzalcóatl — and rest in Cuernavaca's flower-filled courtyards. 🌿🕊️ The warmth never fades here. ✨ Website: visitmorelos.mx |  |
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Nayarit is Pacific peace and Indigenous soul. 🌊🌀 Sail to the Marietas Islands, a UNESCO reserve where blue waters hide secret beaches, and surf Sayulita's golden coast. 🏝️ Discover Huichol art glowing with cosmic symbols and feel the slow rhythm of Riviera Nayarit — where nature and culture breathe together. 🌅🐠 Website: visitnayarit.travel |  |
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Innovation and adventure thrive in Nuevo León. ⚙️⛰️ Discover Monterrey, Mexico's industrial capital turned creative hub, surrounded by peaks like Chipinque and Huasteca Canyon. 🏞️ Wander Fundidora Park's cultural spaces, then feel the beat of Pal Norte Festival — where Mexico's modern north shows its electric soul. 🎶✨ Website: nuevoleon.travel |  |
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Oaxaca is Mexico's masterpiece of flavor, color, and tradition. 🌶️🧵 Walk through its UNESCO-listed streets and Monte Albán's ancient Zapotec city, taste seven kinds of mole, and toast with smoky mezcal. 🍹💃 Join the Guelaguetza, where centuries of Indigenous culture dance in brilliant unity — from mountain villages to Pacific waves. 🌄🏖️ Website: oaxaca.travel |  |
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Baroque beauty and bold flavors await in Puebla. 🏛️🍫 Stroll its UNESCO-listed centre of talavera tiles and ornate churches, climb Cholula's vast pyramid crowned by a golden church, and savor mole poblano, Mexico's rich fusion of chocolate, chili, and spice. 🌶️⛪ A feast for the eyes and the soul. ✨ Website: visitpuebla.mx |  |
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Elegant and timeless, Querétaro blends heritage and modern charm. 🌿🏛️ Walk beneath the 18th-century aqueduct, explore UNESCO-listed plazas where independence was born, and savor the region's wines and cheeses under golden evening light. 🍷🧀 Sophistication, serenity, and history in perfect balance. ✨ Website: queretaro.travel |  |
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Quintana Roo is turquoise perfection. 🌴🐠 Swim through the Great Maya Reef — the world's second-largest — and explore Tulum's ancient temples rising above Caribbean waves. 🏺🌊 Wander the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO sanctuary of lagoons and mangroves, and end the day in Cozumel's coral glow. 🪸🍹 The Riviera Maya, redefined. ✨ Website: mexicancaribbean.travel |  |
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Dreamlike landscapes await in San Luis Potosí. 🌿💦 Wander Las Pozas in Xilitla, a surreal jungle garden of stairways to nowhere, then cool off under Tamul Falls' turquoise spray. 💧 Explore the elegant colonial capital and follow the UNESCO Camino Real, where silver and legend once met. ✨ Website: visitasanluispotosi.com |  |
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Sinaloa shines between sea and soil. 🌅🐟 Walk along Mazatlán's 21-km malecón — the second longest in the world — and taste shrimp tacos fresh from the Pacific. 🦐 Stroll its historic centre turned arts haven, and journey north toward the mountains where the Chepe train begins its legendary run. 🚞✨ Website: visitsinaloa.travel |  |
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Wild and vast, Sonora is where desert meets the sea. 🌅🌵 Sail the Sea of Cortez from Bahía de Kino to San Carlos, taste fresh shrimp, and hear the ancestral songs of the Yaqui and Seri peoples. 🦐🪶 Between cactus plains and turquoise waters, discover the soul of Mexico's rugged northwest. ✨ Website: visitsonora.mx |  |
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Lush and legendary, Tabasco is Mexico's tropical heart. 🌿💦 Visit La Venta, cradle of the Olmec civilization, where giant stone heads guard the jungle. 🗿 Cruise along rainforest rivers, taste fresh cacao where chocolate was born 🍫, and feel the pulse of a land both ancient and alive. ✨ Website: tabasco.travel |  |
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Nature and nostalgia meet in Tamaulipas. 🌊🌿 Wander Tampico's grand port architecture, explore El Cielo Biosphere Reserve — a UNESCO treasure of misty forests — and savor Carne Tampiqueña with Gulf breezes. 🥩🦩 Culture, coast, and cuisine in perfect harmony. ✨ Website: visittamaulipas.com |  |
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Small in size, immense in culture — Tlaxcala holds Mexico's oldest stories. 🎨🏛️ See the vivid Cacaxtla murals painted over a thousand years ago, explore UNESCO-listed monasteries on Popocatépetl's slopes, and join colorful festivals lit by fireworks and faith. 🎇🌋 A gem hidden in the heart of Mexico. ✨ Website: tlaxcalasiexiste.com.mx |  |
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Where rhythm meets history — Veracruz is Mexico's eternal gateway to the world. 🌊⚓ Walk along the colonial port, explore the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa, and listen to son jarocho bands playing La Bamba by the sea. 🎶 Visit coffee fields in Coatepec and watch dawn rise over Pico de Orizaba's snowy summit. 🏔️☕ Culture and warmth flow together here. ✨ Website: veracruz.mx |  |
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Ancient and radiant, Yucatán is the cradle of Maya civilization. 🏛️☀️ Walk through Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders, dive into crystal cenotes hidden in the jungle 💧, and wander Mérida's colonial boulevards. 🤍 Taste cochinita pibil and feel the timeless rhythm of a land where history still breathes beneath the sun. ✨ Website: yucatan.travel |  |
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Zacatecas glows with silver and starlight. 💎🌌 Wander through its UNESCO-listed streets carved from rose-colored stone, descend into the Eden Mine to trace its rich past, and soar across the city on the iconic cable car. 🚡 At 2,440 m above sea level, sunsets and constellations seem close enough to touch. ✨ Website: zacatecastravel.com |  |
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