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Your Mexico travel tips
Based on personal experiences in Mexico, our 2011 readers travel tips provide new information, recommendations and perspective for Mexico-bound travelers. Photos.
Modern-day Cortez expedition
The best way to experience Mexico's Sea of Cortez and its Galapagos-like islands still is in a small ship with big views.
How to move to Mexico
Choose a safe, scenic city and Mexico can be a terrific place to stretch a pension or freelance income, with affordable housing, modern comforts, and easy access to the U.S. Photos.
Top 5 underwater experiences
Neon blue octopus, colorful coral forests, 22-foot manta rays — there's no telling what you might spot in Mexico's water world. Photos.
Top Destinations
City made from silver
Guanajuato's silver mine, one of the richest in history, bought the city Baroque churches and welcoming European plazas.
Mazatlan: 10 reasons to visit
Mazatlan's attractions include golden sand beaches, a revitalized old town, and the world's third-largest Carnaval celebration.
Culture
Ancient civilizations of Mexico
The Aztecs and Maya are famous, but they were heavily influenced by the Olmecs, Toltecs, Zapotecs and other fascinating civilizations.
Budget
Mexico hotels under $100
Our 15 bargain sleeps, from a reincarnated 17th-century monastery in Taxco to "jungalows" in the Yucatan forest. Photos »
Outdoors
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.
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.
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.
More Mexico Stories
Vacation meets operation
A growing number of Americans are coming home from Mexico with a different kind of souvenir: capped teeth, a lap band or a new hip.
Cancun 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.
The safest places in Mexico
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.
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.
8 great all-inclusives in Mexico
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!
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