places in mexico
Known for beautiful beaches and resorts.
Cancún
Home to Mexico's iconic volcanoes, great for hiking and views.
Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatépetl National Park
Actress and producer known for Frida, Desperado, and Eternals.
Salma Hayek
is the densely populated, high-altitude capital of Mexico. It's known for its Templo Mayor
mexico city
The first president of Mexico after independence from Spain.
Guadalupe Victoria
A popular Pacific coast city with a lively atmosphere.
Puerto Vallarta
A world-renowned marine park with thriving coral reefs, excellent for diving/snorkeling.
Cabo Pulmo National Park (Baja California Sur)
Acclaimed actor in Y Tu Mamá También, Mozart in the Jungle, Coco.
Gael García Bernal
ity in western Mexico. It’s known for tequila and mariachi music, both born in Jalisco
Guadalajara
A prominent and controversial figure known for his central role in the Mexican-American War and his several terms as president or dictator.
Antonio López de Santa Anna
Famous for its clifftop Mayan ruins and bohemian-chic vibe.
Tulum
Features towering limestone cliffs along the Grijalva River, with boat tours available
Cañón del Sumidero National Park (Chiapas)
Oscar-winning director of The Shape of Water, Pan's Labyrinth.
Guillermo del Toro
a city in central Mexico known for the Spanish colonial buildings in its historic center. On the Plaza de la Patria is the Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Cathedral, with 18th-century paintings by Miguel Cabrera
Aguascalientes
A pivotal liberal leader who defended republican ideals, resisted foreign intervention, and implemented significant modernizing reforms.
Benito Juárez
Located in Los Cabos, a destination for beach lovers
Cabo San Lucas
Combines ancient Mayan ruins with lush rainforest.
Palenque National Park
Oscar-winning director of Gravity, Roma, Children of Men.
Alfonso Cuarón
is the capital city of the state of Durango, in Mexico. It’s known for its historic center, with important colonial and Mexican baroque buildings. Begun in 1695, the ornate Cathedral Basilica has sacred art and carved wooden interiors
Durango
His long tenure (the Porfiriato) saw modernization but eventually led to the Mexican Revolution due to his authoritarian style and social inequality
Porfirio Díaz
A popular surf town on the Pacific coast.
Sayulita
The smallest national park in Mexico just 3.17 square miles (around 8.2 square kilometers). Located near Cancun
Oscar-nominated actor in A Better Life, The Hateful Eight
Demián Bichir
a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene
Puerto Vallarta
The last president from the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) during its 71-year continuous hold on the presidency, and the one who acknowledged the party's defeat in the 2000 election
Ernesto Zedillo