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Mexico
Best spots for sport fishing
Follow in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway and Zane Grey in pursuit of enormous sailfish near Zihuatanejo, Los Cabos and Acapulco.
Mazatlan: 10 reasons to go now
Refreshingly simple and affordable, Mazatlan wows visitors with golden sand beaches, a revitalized old town, epic marlin fishing and the world's third-largest Carnaval celebration.
Four finest summer festivals
Time your vacation with these four annual fiestas and you can swim with 50-foot whale fish, sip wine in Ensenada or watch colorful dancers and macho mariachis. Photos
Mexico's magic carpet ride
Sure, the name rings of romanticized marketing conceit, but Riviera Maya is truly a magic carpet of sand that unrolls virtually unbroken for 81 miles south of Cancun. Photos
Cancún bounces back
Fresh beaches, an adults-only resort, the world's largest underwater sculpture park — Cancún's new offerings prove it's better than ever.
Pyramid hunting in Maya territory
Most of Mexico's pyarmids are closed to climbers or overrun with tour buses, but Calakmul still offers an up-close view of Maya civilization.
Budget
Hotels worth a splurge
Sure, you can string up a hammock for nothing, but sometimes it's worth dropping some pesos for a night in a historic hacienda. Our picks »
Food & Drink
Slow Food's delicious pace
In a land where the Maya still cook some of the world's oldest recipes, the Slow Food movement makes perfect sense.
Culture
Viva la revolucion: Mexico celebrates its 100th
Mexico to celebrate the bicentennial of independence from Spain and the centennial of the Mexican Revolution.
Family
Child's play in Oaxaca
Welcome to the land of endless distractions for children, especially those with a love of pyramids, dolphins, chocolate, clay and monsters.
Outdoors
Mexico's underwater wonders
Dream of floating with rainbow-hued fish and friendly sea turtles? These spots are perfect for scuba beginners.
The safe list
Drug violence has spread to tourist destinations like Acapulco and and Mazatlán but not all hope is lost. Check our list of safe destinations »
Mexico's best highland flings
Escape the summer swelter of the coast in these two authentic highland colonial towns, where budget lodgings abound.
So long, tour-phobia
Even avowed tour-phobes will want to join these five amazing tours of Mexico's underground pools, restored haciendas and chiseled canyons.
Insider tips from readers
Check out these 45 don't-miss travel tips from readers who have road-tripped, rambled and just plain relaxed in Mexico.
How to be "El Road Warrior"
Driving in Mexico doesn't have to be a white-knuckle experience: Just follow our expert tips on navigating policeman bribes, drug searches and more.
Eye on the storm
From Hilda to Jimena, hurricanes have pummeled Mexico's two coastlines throughout recorded history. A look at the worst storms since 1950 »
8 great all-inclusives
Too pooped to plan your escape? We've found great one-stop resorts to suit any style, whether that's family friendly, romantic, or even clothing free!
An overview of Mexico.
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