Ancient Ruins: Tulum, Coba, Uxmal & Chichen Itza (near Cancun and Merida) – Tulum (only Mayan site on the coast), Coba (located in the jungle), Uxmal (a timeless tribute to the Mayan stonemasons) and Chichen Itza (impressive pyramids) are all in the Yucatan Peninsula.
Cozumel & Isla Mujeres (near Cancun and Merida) – Great locations for snorkeling and scuba diving amongst spectacular coral reefs.
Xcaret (near Cancun and Merida) – Swimming with dolphins, visiting Mayan ruins and museums, floating in a cenote for a gentle float, hiking through the jungles, and horseback riding are all available in Xcaret.
Dolores Hidalgo (near Guanajuato) – The town is of great historical significance; Father Hidalgo gave the "grito" of independence right there by the church in the central Plaza. A small, elegant, thoroughly Mexican town with graceful churches and locally-made ceramics.
Valenciana Silver Mine and Church (near Guanajuato) – The city hosts one of the most extraordinary churches in Mexico and the interesting Mummies Museum. The mine was the richest in Mexico for hundreds of years.
San Miguel de Allende (near Guanajuato and Morelia) – A charming town with cobblestone streets, flowering gardens, plenty of colonial architecture, and a strong art community. The town is built on a hillside and has been declared a national monument.
Celestun (near Cancun and Merida) – Wonderful bird sanctuary, Celestun is a great place to see the pink flamingo.
Teotihuacan & Cuicuilco (near Cuernavaca) – Teotihuacan in the Valley of Mexico was the largest political and religious center of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. The most important structures are the Pyramid of the Sun (tallest in ancient America) and the Pyramid of the Moon. Cuicuilco is the first home of the people who built Teotihuacan.
Taxco (near Cuernavaca) – Taxco is a colonial silver mining city, where jewelry and other crafts can be purchased.
Patzcuaro, Tzintzuntzan, and Quiroga (near Morelia) – The largest Indian arts and crafts towns in the area.
Uruapan (near Morelia) – Located on the Tarascan Mountain range, Uruapan’s cool climate is the perfect setting for camping. Tzararacua is a 100-foot-high waterfall that is located just minutes away.
Paricutin Volcano (near Morelia) – This volcano erupted for the first time in 1943, completely covering the nearby town, except for the church’s steeple. Take a fascinating horseback ride to volcano’s base.
