Mexico and Central America Beach, Castles & palaces, Gardens & parks + Winter pictures

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Learn about indigenous and colonial history in this dynamic municipality. Explore the rugged surrounding countryside for its parks and quaint villages.

Modern cities and charming villages with stunning historic centers complement the thermal waters and former silver mines dotted around mountains and valleys.

Choose from a variety of water sports, watch dramatic sunsets and, in the right season, spot nesting sea turtles and migrating whales at this beach on Banderas Bay.

Learn to surf, soak up the sun and dine at traditional palapa beach bars at this secluded and family-friendly cove.

Walk under the frame of the famous El Arco along the sandy shore of this secluded beach.

This city on the Caribbean Sea on the southeast coast of Mexico is popular with all kinds of travellers, from scuba divers to fishing fanatics, history buffs to thrill seekers. Cancún has been a popular destination since the 1980’s thanks to the extensive water sports, as well history and culture of the ancient Mayan civilisations, as well as the more recent Mexico and the Caribbean inhabitants. With so much going on, Cancún is perfect for all types of holidaymakers. Enjoy the ancient Mayan temples, the second longest barrier reef in the world, the endless beaches and the glorious nightlife.

Framed by a golden arch, the tumultuous water and pointed rocks of this sandy bay provide a turbulent alternative to neighboring Lover’s Beach.

Off the main tourist paths, this Mexican town has a charming peaceful environment on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

This city on the Caribbean Sea on the southeast coast of Mexico is popular with all kinds of travellers, from scuba divers to fishing fanatics, history buffs to thrill seekers. Cancún has been a popular destination since the 1980’s thanks to the extensive water sports, as well history and culture of the ancient Mayan civilisations, as well as the more recent Mexico and the Caribbean inhabitants. With so much going on, Cancún is perfect for all types of holidaymakers. Enjoy the ancient Mayan temples, the second longest barrier reef in the world, the endless beaches and the glorious nightlife.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Stunning beaches, rolling waves, water sports, jungle treks and superb restaurants await visitors at this stylish getaway on the Pacific coast.

Framed by a golden arch, the tumultuous water and pointed rocks of this sandy bay provide a turbulent alternative to neighboring Lover’s Beach.

Beach resorts, local culture, surf, nightlife, golf, and breathtaking whale and dolphin encounters make this part of Mexico an irresistible destination.

This city on the Caribbean Sea on the southeast coast of Mexico is popular with all kinds of travellers, from scuba divers to fishing fanatics, history buffs to thrill seekers. Cancún has been a popular destination since the 1980’s thanks to the extensive water sports, as well history and culture of the ancient Mayan civilisations, as well as the more recent Mexico and the Caribbean inhabitants. With so much going on, Cancún is perfect for all types of holidaymakers. Enjoy the ancient Mayan temples, the second longest barrier reef in the world, the endless beaches and the glorious nightlife.

Spot wildlife and marvel at striking geological formations while riding along a stretch of pristine golden sand on an all-terrain bike. 

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Go beach hopping, try adventure sports, play 18 holes at luxury golf clubs and stay overnight at celebrity hangouts.  

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Framed by a golden arch, the tumultuous water and pointed rocks of this sandy bay provide a turbulent alternative to neighboring Lover’s Beach.

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

Soaring over San Miguel de Allende’s central plaza are the neo-Gothic towers of a centuries-old parish church, which honors the city’s patron saint.

With a personality of its own, this beach adds a little extra. Watch fishermen use the beach as their port. You can even fish with them.