What To Do in Mexico
By Suzanne Barbezat, About.com Guide to Mexico Travel
Mexico has many attractions for people of all ages and interests.
Festivals and Events
Planning your trip to coincide with a festival or holiday will ensure that your vacation is full of local color.
- Festivals and Events by Month
- National Public Holidays
- Day of the Dead
- Radish Festival
- Christmas in Mexico
- Candlemas (Día de la Candelaria)
- Carnaval
- Holy Week and Easter
- Cinco de Mayo in Mexico
- Oaxaca's Guelaguetza Festival
- Mexico's Independence Day
- Revolution Day
Archaeological Sites
Mexico's ancient civilizations had developed writing, arithmetic and astronomy long before the arrival of the Europeans. Follow the links below to have a look at those civilizations and some of the most important archaeological sites in the country.
Mexican Food and Drink
From tamales and tlayudas to mole and salsa verde, Mexican cuisine combines flavorful ingredients with painstaking preparation, and is vital part of the experience of visiting Mexico.

