Things to Do in Mexico

There are 293 attractions in Mexico. Chichen Itza, maya archaeological site with el castillo pyramid, is the most popular.

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Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza
Maya archaeological site with El Castillo pyramid
Archaeological Site
Tulum
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Tulum
Coastal Mayan ruins overlooking Caribbean beaches
Archaeological Site
Palenque
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Palenque
Ancient Maya city with ornate temple ruins in Chiapas
Archaeological Site
Pyramid of the Sun
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Pyramid of the Sun
Massive pre-Columbian pyramid at Teotihuacan
Temple
National Museum of Anthropology (Mexico)
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National Museum of Anthropology (Mexico)
Mexico City museum with extensive Mesoamerican collections
Museum
Copper Canyon
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Copper Canyon
Vast network of canyons larger than Grand Canyon
Canyon
Arch of Cabo San Lucas
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Arch of Cabo San Lucas
Natural rock arch at Land's End, Cabo San Lucas
Area
National Palace
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National Palace
Historic government palace housing Diego Rivera murals
Palace
Frida Kahlo Museum
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Frida Kahlo Museum
Artist's home converted into museum of Kahlo's life
Museum
Chapultepec
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Chapultepec
Large urban park with castle and multiple museums
Park
Monte Albán
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Monte Albán
Ancient Zapotec ceremonial center with hilltop ruins
Archaeological Site
Palacio de Bellas Artes
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Palacio de Bellas Artes
Iconic Mexico City cultural center and art nouveau theater
Palace
Coba
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Coba
Ancient Maya city with highest Yucatán pyramid
Archaeological Site
Mummies of Guanajuato
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Mummies of Guanajuato
Museum exhibiting naturally mummified bodies from 19th century
Museum
Uxmal
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Uxmal
Large Maya archaeological site noted for Puuc architecture
Archaeological Site
Isla Mujeres
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Isla Mujeres
Small Caribbean island with beaches and snorkeling
Island
Sumidero Canyon
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Sumidero Canyon
Steep-sided canyon with dramatic cliffs and river
Canyon
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Major Catholic shrine housing the Virgin's tilma image
Church
Templo Mayor
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Templo Mayor
Aztec temple ruins at Mexico City's historic center
Temple
El Tajín
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El Tajín
Pre-Columbian city famed for pyramid of niches
Archaeological Site
Mitla
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Mitla
Pre-Columbian Zapotec archaeological site with intricate stone mosaics
Archaeological Site
Six Flags México
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Six Flags México
Large theme park with roller coasters in Mexico City
Amusement Park
Teotihuacan
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Teotihuacan
Ancient Mesoamerican city with monumental pyramids
Archaeological Site
Popocatépetl
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Popocatépetl
Active stratovolcano near Mexico City
Mountain
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