Mexico Travel Guide

When I think of Mexico, I think of its beautiful beaches, delicious food, diverse marine life, and vibrant culture. This Mexico Travel Guide has helpful travel tips, places to visit, and things to do to help you plan your trip to Mexico.

Travel Tips

Language

Spanish is the official language of Mexico. While it’s helpful to learn some basic Spanish phrases, English is widely spoken in most tourist destinations.

Currency

The official currency is the Mexican peso (MXN). Major credit cards are widely accepted in many tourist destinations (Cancun, Cabo, Mexico City), but you may want to have some cash for small shops and tips as well as certain destinations (I needed cash for many restaurants and activities in Puerto Vallarta in 2023).

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit depends on what you want to do and where you want to go. Generally, from November-May, the weather is warm and sunny. Expect more rain from June-October. I’ve enjoyed the beaches year-round (even in August and September, just prepare for bouts of rain during this time!)

Best Time to Visit (continued)

The holidays, spring break, and summertime tend to be the busiest across the country, and particularly on the coasts. Go outside of these times for fewer crowds and more affordable and available accommodation. January, February, May, and early December are generally great times to visit to avoid storms, crowds, and high prices.

Places to Visit

Mexico City

Isla Mujeres

Cabo

Puerto Vallarta

Vineyard, Valle de Guadaloupe, Mexico

Revillagigedo Islands

Top Things to Do

1. Explore the pyramids and ruins. Mexico has tons of Mayan ruins throughout the country, with Chichen Itza one of the most popular. Don’t miss the Aztec pyramids dating to 400 BC in Teotihuacan.

2. Go scuba diving. Mexico has some of the best diving spots in the world. Its diverse marine life, coral reefs and variety of dives make this a great diving destination. Revillagigedo Islands, Cozumel, Cabo, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, and La Paz all offer excellent diving.

3. Enjoy the food and drinks. Do a taco and margarita tour, try mole, find a mezcal bar, and make sure to check out the foodie scenes of Mexico City and Oaxaca.

4. Relax on the beaches. The Pacific Coast and Gulf of Mexico both have amazing beaches.

5. Wine tasting. Don’t miss wine tasting in Mexico’s wine country, Valle de Guadalupe. Check out the perfect Valle de Guadalupe 3 day itinerary here!

Last visited: March 2024