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Stunning beaches, rolling waves, water sports, jungle treks and superb restaurants await visitors at this stylish getaway on the Pacific coast.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Explore this opulent former home of Mexican royalty, perched high above the city, and learn about the history of Mexico. 

Explore this opulent former home of Mexican royalty, perched high above the city, and learn about the history of Mexico. 

Explore this opulent former home of Mexican royalty, perched high above the city, and learn about the history of Mexico. 

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Bring the whole family for an entertaining day out. In the car or on foot, spot lions, giraffes, elephants and more roaming together.

Be serenaded by mariachi band members dressed in brightly colored costumes and visit a museum dedicated to tequila at this lively square. 

Be serenaded by mariachi band members dressed in brightly colored costumes and visit a museum dedicated to tequila at this lively square. 

Explore this vast nation “south of the border” with lovely beaches, fascinating history and many cultural attractions.

The small fishing village known as the lobster capital of Baja California has a range of restaurants serving the seafood delicacy, as well as a surf break and plenty of shops.

Explore this opulent former home of Mexican royalty, perched high above the city, and learn about the history of Mexico. 

Admire this lofty city’s giant artworks and iconic clock tower, discover its Cornish heritage and find out why this region is called the Cradle of Mexican Football.

Admire this lofty city’s giant artworks and iconic clock tower, discover its Cornish heritage and find out why this region is called the Cradle of Mexican Football.

Just under an hour down the coast from Acapulco is this tranquil beach which offers stunning scenery, a variety of recreational activities and delicious local dishes.