You may go for the beach. But Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon sculptures and art will tempt you away from your beach chair! Free tours and ArtWalk also make the city a mecca for art lovers.
Mexico Travel
Looking for travel information on Mexico?
Our Mexico guide:
You’ll want to read our Ultimate Mexico Travel Guide. We visit Mexico often and know the country really well – our indepth guide is packed with information on where to go, itinerary ideas, beautiful resorts and so much more!
And don’t miss our post on 55 amazing things to do in Mexico!
Quick Mexico information:
About: Located in the continent of North America, Mexico covers 761,610 sq. miles (1,972,550 sq. km), making it the world’s 13th largest country
Population: 128+ million
Language: Spanish (but English is widely spoken in tourist destinations)
Currency: Mexican peso, but US dollars are accepted in most places
Capital city: Mexico City
Mexico trip planning: Find crazy-useful flight, hotel booking and other tips in our Resources guide
5 Fun facts about Mexico:
1) Color TV was invented in Mexico (by Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena)
2) Mexico has the oldest university in North America (National University of Mexico)
3) Jaguars live in Mexico’s southern jungles
4) The largest pyramid in the world is the Great Pyramid of Cholula in Mexico
5) Mexico City has 150+ museums – it ranks second after London as the city with the most museums in the world
Read about some of our favorite places in Mexico:
See all our Mexico travel posts:
55 Amazing things to do in Mexico
Here are 55 awesome things to do in Mexico! Snorkel at the Cancun Underwater Museum. Shop for silver in Taxco. Taste mezcal in Oaxaca. See a different side of Mexico.
10 best and most beautiful Riviera Maya cenotes
With stalactites, stalagmites and pools of water shining an unearthly blue, some Riviera Maya cenotes are wondrous underground cathedrals. You can swim inside them!
17 Exotic types of fruit in Mexico you must try
Have you heard of the chocolate pudding fruit? Here are 17 delicious and unique Mexican fruits to try when away and at home, plus tips for eating them.
The 11 most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico
Bursting with Baroque churches and gardens, the colonial cities in Mexico are beautiful! Queretaro, Taxco and Guanajuato are among the best.
Swim with whale sharks in La Paz, Mexico: Wondrous!
The moment we first saw a massive whale shark glide slowly by? Wondrous. You can swim with whale sharks in La Paz, a 2-hour drive from Cabo.
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Review: A dramatic sun-kissed resort
With 6 pools and 23 restaurants at your fingertips, this Cabo resort is a crowd-pleaser. See our Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach review for the complete scoop!
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach all-inclusive cost: What’s the deal?
What’s the Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach all-inclusive cost? There are 3 Pueblo Bonito all-inclusive plans. The Deluxe is the most flexible.