Boarding the Tequila Express
Home to Mexico's most popular export, the city of Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, is nestled among fields of blue agave, the plant that is the base of tequila. Boarding the lively Tequila Express tourist train, you can sample José Cuervo and the best liquor from the distilleries as you tour the agave fields and sample the famous Mexican beverage.
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Climb the pyramids of Teotihuacán
Located northeast of Mexico City, Teotihuacán grew to be the largest of Mexico's pre-Hispanic cities, with large pyramids that surpass those of the ancient Egyptians. Its largest construction is the Pyramid of the Sun, 63 meters high. It is accompanied by the Pyramid of the Moon, on the Avenue of the Dead.
Find your own paradise
Mexico has fantastic beaches along both coasts. On the Baja California Peninsula, many head to Los Cabos, San Lucas, and San José. On the Caribbean side, the main spot is Isla Mujeres, an island along the Yucatán coast surrounded by coral sand. Surfers will feel at home on the Pacific coast, especially along the Costa Azul, as well as in Sayulita and Puerto Escondido.
Visit Puebla and its colorful tiles
For colonial-chic style, look no further than Puebla, one of the oldest and best-preserved cities in Mexico, nestled in the center of the Sierra Madre. Church domes and house walls are covered with Talavera, colorful tiles that are still produced by the city's artisans. A charm! In particular the beautiful decor of the Patio de los Azulejos.
Climb the peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl
The two snow-capped volcanoes east of Mexico City are great places for unforgettable hikes and climbs. Popo, while still active, is surrounded by a series of 16th century indigenous villages and monasteries, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. To reach Popo, it's a relatively quiet hike, but Izta should only be climbed by experienced professionals, with appropriate equipment.
Swim in an old cenote
The limestone terrain of the Yucatán Peninsula is filled with deep, naturally formed wells known as cenotes, ideal for swimming or diving. Some, such as Xlacah near the archaeological site of Dzibilchaltun, have ritual significance for the local Mayans. Others, such as Dos Ojos, near Akumal, on the Yucatán Peninsula, connect to extensive underground cave networks.