Top Things to do in Mexico
What to do and see in Mexico, Mexico: The Best Geologic Formations
With 26 UNESCO-declared world heritage sites, charming colonial towns and dozens of thrilling cities, there's plenty to explore in this country of 109 million. Outside the cities, stunning Pacific beaches, stark deserts, mangrove swamps and swimming holes provide all you need for a relaxing, romantic or adventurous vacation. Captivating, cosmopolitan and chaotic Mexico City and the 32 states offer an incredible abundance of experiences, from laid-back and leisurely to upbeat to adrenalin-charging.
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1. El Arco de Cabo San Lucas
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5.0 based on 8,472 reviews
Tourists flock to this natural rock formation, a whale-watching site and snorkeling spot.
Reviewed By mcmomny - Rochester, United States
Had a wonderful hour taxi ride trip, great guide who told us the history of Lovers Beach and Divorce Beach, showed us the sea lions and made sure we saw Pedro the sea lion on the ride back!
2. Palancar Reef
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5.0 based on 4,062 reviews
This beautiful reef sits in about 80 feet of water and is a popular diving spot.
Reviewed By Larry-Crystal - Florence, United States
Palancar Caves, Palancar Gardens, Palancar Big Caves, Palancar Bricks.....all great dive sites. A good Dive operation will take the time and expense to drive their boats down to the southern dive sites where visiting scuba divers will see the best variety of sea life, coral mounts, swim throughs, and pelagics. We had a great experience with ScubaLife.
3. Sand Falls
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
An interesting reversal of above-ground expectations: 'rivers' of sand flow along rocks on the ocean floor at this diving site.
4. Gordo Banks
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Here, advanced divers can brave fierce currents, explore an underwater seamount and observe dolphins, hammerhead sharks and mantas in their native habitat.
5. Santa Rosa Wall
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5.0 based on 1,301 reviews
Underwater wall with spectacular coral reefs.
Reviewed By chadmicsmith - Portland, United States
One of my favorite spots in Cozumel, Santa Rosa Wall kind of has it all with healthy reef that goes down as deep as you're willing to venture (we typically hang around 70-80 ft.) and some really cool swim throughs! The dive ends on the sand where we've been lucky enough to catch rays and larger fish like grouper hanging out waiting to put a finale on what is always an enjoyable dive. A must when diving Cozumel!
6. Columbia Reef
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5.0 based on 1,174 reviews
Giant sea turtles and groupers await those with the courage (and the experience) to brave the fierce currents at this diving site.
Reviewed By knucklebusted - Bowling Green, United States
This was the first dive of the morning we did with Dive with Martin and we saw many things, including an octopus, spiny lobster, stingrays and a turtle. We did a really nice, large swim-through that was pretty impressive. This is one of the really great reefs available to dive off the coast of Cozumel.
7. Isla Cacaluta
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Incredibly undeveloped and accessible only by boat, bike or quadrunners.
Reviewed By GrandTour426979 - Zipolite, Mexico
Very beautiful and peaceful place. The waves are amazing on one side and calm on the other so you can swim and enjoy the sun.
8. Cenote Azul
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4.5 based on 1,533 reviews
Freshwater lagoon perfect for swimming.
Reviewed By mattd72 - Mexico City, Mexico
Great experience. Get there early as it in the peak season it fills fast and they don't let anymore people in. There are changing rooms and toilets, but no lockers. Entrance is 120 pesos. You can rent life jackts for 40 pesos and snorleking equipment (not sure price). There are plenty of different pools to discover, plenty of fish to discover (and they'll happily nibble at your feet!) and a platform to jump off. Great experience.
9. Cenote Zaci
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4.5 based on 932 reviews
Underwater cavern filled with a beautiful blue pool.
Reviewed By Go09917
Visited twice --- nice Cenote and 30 pesos entrance fee or you can enjoy a meal at the restaurant associated with the property and enter that way -- life jackets and rope safety lines if you want those, and an awesome water stream that feeds into the Cenote with water pumped from their -- very nice place to enjoy an afternoon.
10. Cenote Cristal
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4.5 based on 40 reviews
The Maya regard cenote or crystal clear holes as sacred since they are believed to be doors to mysterious underwater worlds.
Reviewed By rhyssmall14 - Auchtermuchty, United Kingdom
Yeh it’s not picturesque and the water isn’t crystal clear like a lot of other cenotes, but Cenote Cristal is FUN! We could of spent all day there, jumping in! We got there reasonably early, after cycling from Tulum which was easy and again, good fun. It’s really cheap entry and you get entry to both cenotes, Cristal and Escondido across the road, if you have a bike or car I’d recommend using them to get to Escondido as it’s a bit of a walk away. Neither were overly busy when we were there which was a bonus. Would definitely go back to this one.
