✨ Must-sees in Mexico

The real must-sees in Mexico go beyond the postcard spots. These are the places locals point visitors toward once the obvious sights are out of the way.

In Mexico, must-sees comes down to a few things: oaxaca — all of it, a pueblo mágico, and cenotes in the yucatán.

Oaxaca — all of it

The food, the mezcal, the crafts, the ruins at Monte Albán, the hierve el agua petrified waterfalls. Oaxaca might be Mexico's most culturally rich state.

A pueblo mágico

Mexico designates 'magical towns' for cultural significance. San Cristóbal de las Casas, Taxco, Pátzcuaro. They're touristy but earn the title.

Cenotes in the Yucatán

Natural sinkholes filled with crystal-clear water. Some are open-air, some are underground caves. Skip the overcrowded ones near Tulum — explore further inland.

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