Mexico is one of those countries that never stops surprising me. From colorful colonial towns and ancient Maya ruins to Caribbean beaches, Pacific coast sunsets, jungle waterfalls, volcanoes, deserts and one of the most exciting capital cities in the world, the list of best places to visit in Mexico in endless.

I first wrote this Mexico travel guide years ago, but after spending more than 8 months traveling around the country, driving thousands of kilometers in rental cars, taking almost 15 domestic flights and visiting 26 of the 31 Mexican states as of 2026, it was time for a serious update.

Are you planning your trip to Yucatan and wondering what are the best places to see? I visited the Yucatan Peninsula many times and stayed in total a couple months. It took me a couple years to visit all the tourist attractions and highlights in the Yucatan Peninsula.

In this list you will find the best places to visit and coolest things to do, but don't worry you don't need a couple months the see the best places. But if you want to see the main tourist attractions you will need a couple days, preferably somewhere around 2 weeks.

Upon arrival in Isla Holbox I knew immediately that traveling to Isla Holbox was a great decision! Wow, what a little paradise I just discovered up on the north coast of the Yucatan peninsula! The sandy roads, the laid-back vibe, the Caribbean sea, the beautiful beaches, the blue seas, so many travelers and happy faces. Isla Holbox is the perfect place to live the island life feeling.

In this complete Isla Holbox travel guide I will tell you everything you need to know when visiting Isla Holbox. The best places to see, best things to do, where to stay, where to eat, how much it costs, how to get there, safety issues, nightlife, cool activities, the internet situation, best time to visit and much more.