Where to Go in Mexico - WestJet Magazine

Some tourists come for the bright sun and soft sand, some for the food or the shopping. But most leave Mexico enriched by a spirit of adventure and a deep sense of history, culture and artistic expression. Discover the rich experiences that make each of the following four Mexican destinations equally unforgettable.

Five Things to Do in Puerto Vallarta

Cobblestone streets, a roaring culinary scene and lush surroundings have attracted tourists to Puerto Vallarta since the 1950s. Visit the Vallarta Botanical Garden, escape to Hidden Beach on the Marieta Islands, sign up for a food tour and ride up to rivers and waterfalls on horseback.

Five Things to Do in Riviera Maya and Cancun

Steeped in Mayan culture and surrounded by crystal-clear Caribbean waters, stunning lagoons and a vast jungle landscape, the area around Cancun and the Riviera Maya is begging to be explored. Go swimming in the sacred Gran Cenote, search for turtles in Akumal Bay, visit the pyramid of Chichén Itzá and eat at highly acclaimed, Mayan-inspired Hartwood Tulum.

Five Things to Do in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo

The close proximity of Zihuatanejo ("Zihua") and Ixtapa allows travellers to combine traditional cultural experiences with beachy, glamorous surroundings. Visit Mesoamerican ruins, taste traditional cuisine at El Arrayan or just sit back with a cold one on Playa Linda or Isla Ixtapa.

Five Things to Do in Loreto, Mexico

This small Baja town, located between the Sierra de la Giganta mountains and the Sea of Cortez, is worth a visit for its outdoor water pursuits and fresh fare. Go kayaking on Loreto Bay or admire the grey whales on Magdalena Bay, feast on fresh fish at Mi Loreto and browse an authentic street market.