Backpacking around Mexico and want to see more than hotel resorts? Read our ultimate three weeks Mexico itinerary, which will take you from Mexico City to the Yucatan Peninsula via an endless number of colonial cities, Mayan ruins and beautiful scenery to the world's famous beaches. Get inspired by our perfect 3-week Mexico itinerary and plan a trip of your lifetime.
Read MoreTulum, a premium Mexican destination on Riviera Maya, is a tourist hotspot as it offers many activities such as nightlife, cenotes, beaches, shopping, and Mayan ruins. Read our curated travel guide on the best things to do in Tulum, top attractions, must-visit sights, tips on where to stay and eat, when to visit, what to pack, how to get to Tulum, how to get around, and how to stay safe. Everything you need to know before visiting Tulum is in this post.
Read MoreChichen Itza is the most famous Mayan Ruins in Mexico, if not in the entire world. The site is easily accessible from all towns and cities on the Yucatan Peninsula on a one-day trip. Read our traveler's guide on how to visit the New Wonder of the World with tips on how much things cost, how to get to Chichen Itza, what you can see and whether it is better to visit independently or with a tour.
Read MoreMake Valladolid, a city on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico your base, explore its colorful streets and discover the best things to see, and do not only in Valladolid but also in the near surroundings. Travel from the colonial city to Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, Merida, swim in cenotes or venture further to Laguna Las Coloradas.
Read MoreWhen in Tulum, you cannot miss Tulum Ruins, a beautiful archeological site perched on the top of the cliff overlooking Caribbean Sea. Despite the small size, it is for sure one of the most beautiful Mayan sites in Mexico. Read our travel guide with all the practical information you need to know before your visit.
Read MoreTeotihuacan is one of the most famous ruins in Mexico and the best day trip from Mexico City. Read our travel guide on how to visit Teotihuacan UNESCO site independently without a tour or guide. Includes what to see and do in Teotihuacan, tips on how to get there, where to stay, which pyramids you can climb, and how much things cost.
Read MoreSan Cristobal de las Casas is a colonial city in Mexico's state Chiapas, where you can admire the architecture, eat in great restaurants, and it is easy from this place to travel around and visit a canyon, waterfalls or even Mayan ruins. Read our travel guide with tips on the best things to do in San Cristobal de las Casas, one of the must-visit places in Mexico.
Read MoreSan Francisco de Campeche often shortly called Campeche is a colorful city on the Yucatan Peninsula which attracts visitors by the colonial architecture, UNESCO designated historic center and Mayan ruins. This often underrated city has so much to offer, and if you plan on visiting this place, read our travelers' guide on the best things to see and do in Campeche, to inspire your wanderlust.
Read MoreWe cannot even count how many Mayan ruins we saw when traveling in Mexico, but we couldn't get tired of it. Jungle-covered Ruins of Palenque in the Chiapas state are not on the usual backpacker's trail but are worth visiting. Read our guide on how to enjoy Palenque Ruins the best.
Read MoreWe've spent over a month in Mexico and during this time visited and saw a large number of (Mayan) ruins and archeological sites spread around the country (most of them on the Yucatan Peninsula). Here is the list of 8 best ruins we visited in Mexico and you must too.
Read MoreAgua Azul Waterfalls in Mexico altogether with Misol-Ha Waterfall is a popular day trip from Palenque, a town well-known for its ruins. Read our travel guide on how to get to Agua Azul from Palenque independently, what to pack, or entrance fee.
Read MoreOaxaca is another must-visit place when traveling in Mexico. Here's our list of the best things to do in Oaxaca you cannot miss. Wander the historic city center while enjoying the indigenous culture, take a day trip to Hierve el Agua and explore Monte Alban ruins towering on the hill above the city.
Read MoreThe Mayan Ruins of Coba are only a short drive from both Tulum and Valladolid and belong among the most visited ruins on Yucatan. Read our guide on how to visit Coba Ruins independently as well as how to get to nearby cenotes, Choo-Ha, Tamcach-Ha, and Multun-Ha.
Read MoreVisiting Uxmal Mayan Ruins was for us a highlight of traveling on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Are you planning a one-day trip to Uxmal ruins from Merida? Here's a detailed guide on how to do it.
Read MoreWe've put together this detailed travel guide to inspire you to visit Merida, one of the prettiest colonial cities in Mexico. Merida as a travel destination has so much to offer not only in the city itself but in the near surroundings as well such as cenotes and Mayan ruins. Get inspired by the best things to see and do in Merida.
Read MoreMexico City alias Ciudad de Mexico (CDMX) is a must-visit place on your trip. When creating your Mexico City travel itinerary, be realistic, as there are many top activities to do that it is not possible to fit them all in a single day. Here's our guide on the best things to do in Mexico City including the one-day tour to Teotihuacan.
Read MoreEdzna Mayan Ruins only an hour bus ride from Campeche is the perfect one day trip when visiting this colonial city in Mexico. Edzna archeological site is one of the least visited, but it for sure deserves travelers' attention. Read our guide on how to get to Edzna Ruins independently, what to see and do, where to stay, what to pack, and how much things cost.
Read MoreVisiting Monte Alban Ruins on a day trip from Oaxaca in Mexico is one of the best things to do while in the city. Read our travel guide on how to get to Monte Alban Ruins independently or with a tour. Including tips on everything you need to know before you go.
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