Top 4 Places to Visit on a Cruise to Mexico

From the Yucatán Peninsula to Baja California, our cruises to Mexico mean tropical beaches, Mayan ruins, colorful cultural traditions and endless possibilities for adventure. And let’s not forget Mexico’s mouthwatering cuisine – even UNESCO has designated the country’s age-old culinary traditions as a cultural treasure. The plentiful beaches and reefs offer the perfect excuse for a day in the sun, while Mayan ruins in Mexico offer fascinating insights into the past. Here are our top four places to visit on a cruise to Mexico.

Acapulco
Long before Cancun and Cabo, there was Acapulco, an exotic getaway for millionaires in the 1950s. While much has changed since then, you’ll still find the iconic attractions that have long drawn visitors to this grande dame of resort towns. The cliff divers you see plunging from death-defying heights may well hail from the same family that once thrilled Elizabeth Taylor and Orson Welles. And the famous beaches remain as alluring as ever – the sands are still golden and the waters still stunningly turquoise. When you’ve had your fill of sand and surf, stroll the atmospheric main square known as Zócalo or the bayside avenue of La Costera.

Cabo San Lucas
While humans have lived in the area of Cabo San Lucas for at least 10,000 years, it was not until the 1970s that the town began its transition from a fishing village to one of Mexico’s top travel destinations. You can still savor its rich history and culture as you dine on fish tacos and handmade tortillas, shop for brightly colored Mexican pottery and peruse the galleries of San José del Cabo. Don’t miss the chance to cruise to the iconic El Arco rock formation or ride horses on a secluded beach.

Kohunlich & Dzibanché
While in Costa Maya, explore the ruins of two ancient Mayan cities with extraordinary temples. From the top of the 5th-century Cormoranes Pyramid – the largest temple at Dzibanché and the funerary pyramid of a Kaan dynasty king – you’ll have awe-inspiring views of this ancient Mayan city nestled in the jungles of Mexico. You’ll also have time to explore the nearby Mayan city of Kohunlich, a 21-acre ancient Mayan city dating from 200 BC. Here the most dominant feature is the Temple of the Masks, a structure that honors the sun god with huge stone masks on the stairways. These Mayan ruins in Mexico feature some of the most elaborate architecture and make for memorable cultural adventures.

Cozumel Beaches and Reefs
The lovely island of Cozumel has long been a favorite of visitors to Mexico. Just off the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, the sunny weather tends to be just about perfect, and cool ocean breezes gently whisk away your cares. Palancar Reef off Cozumel’s south shore offers world-class scuba diving and snorkeling, where you can discover an underwater rainbow of coral and fish. If a paradise beach is what you’re after, head to Cozumel’s El Cielo Beach. It’s a slice of heaven on earth. You’ll want to linger in waters so clear that you can see everything on the sea floor, including the occasional starfish or ray. After all, no cruise to Mexico is complete without a tropical beach experience.

Packed with thousands of years of history, dreamy beaches, plenty of outdoor thrills and loads of cultural treasures, Mexico is the quintessential cruise destination. Explore our Mexico cruises now.