What Are Five Famous Vacation Spots in Mexico?

Acapulco cityscape courtesy of Roberto Garcia-S

Famous for its festivals and nightlife, the port city of Acapulco is located on Mexico's Pacific coast. Hosting festive celebrations during "El Dia de las Muertos" (The Day of the Dead), Hallow's Eve and Carnival, Acapulco has built a reputation as a destination for its clubs and discos.

Famous Acapulco nightlife destinations include:

El Alebrije
Av Costera Miguel Alemán
Acapulco de Juárez, Gro, Mexico
+52 744 484 5902

Carlos 'n' Charlie's
1813 Boulevard de las Naciones
La Isla Shopping Village
Acapulco, Mexico
+52 744 462 2104

Café Los Ángeles
Playa Revolcadero s/n
Col. Granjas del Marques
The Fairmont Acapulco Princess
Acapulco, Mexico
+52 744 469 1000

Photo courtesy ChrisDag

Cozumel is located off of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. Cozumel is in the Caribbean Sea and is the largest island in Mexico. Beautiful blue waters and myriad sea life make Cozumel a popular sport for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Famous Cozumel hotels include:

Villas Las Anclas
325 South 5th Avenue
Cozumel 77600, Mexico
+52 9 8787 25476

Casa Viento
Country Club Lote 20
0 Cozumel, Mexico
+52 987 878 4537

Ventanas al Mar
Carretera Costera Oriente Km 43,5
Cozumel, 77600, Mexico
+52 987 105 2684

Photo Courtesy of Lisa Andres

Puerto Vallarta is a destination famous for golfing and deep-sea fishing expeditions. Puerto Vallarta is a resort city on Mexico's Pacific Coast. Its natural beauty may be the reason it appeared in the famed Ava Gardner film, "The Night of the Iguana."

Famous places of interest include:

Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort
Av. Cocoteros, 98 Sur
Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera
Nayarit, Mexico
1-866-358-4415

FishInPV
Marina Vallarta, Las Palmas I
Unit 19
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
1-866-369-8063

The Hotel at Paradise Village
Paradise Village Resort
Paseo de los Cocoteros # 1 local 16 int 7
Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit
1-800-995-5714

Kukulcan courtesy of Kyle Simourd

Chichen Itza is a pre-Hispanic city in Mexico famous for its historical significance and Mayan ruins. Chichen Itza is located in the northern portion of the Yucatán peninsula in Mexico. Chichen Itza is also popular for birdwatching. According to the Encyclopedia of Earth, more than 190 bird species inhabit the Yucatán region.

Famous historical sites to visit include:

El Castillo and Kukulcan

The Ball Court

Temple of the Warriors

Photo courtesy of Mike Strande

Cancún is located in Quintana Roo, a state in the northeast region of the Yucatán peninsula. Famous for its beautiful beaches, more than 300 restaurants and exciting nightlife, Cancún is a destination famous for college students on spring break. Cancún is at the mouth of the Mayan Riviera, famous for its various archelogical sites such as Tulum and Xcaret. The various attractions surrounding Cancún make it a popular tourist spot for travelers of all ages due to its "all-inclusive" possibilities.

Famous Cancún attractions include:

Señor Frogs
Blvd Kukulcan Km. 9.5
Frente a la playa Chac Mool, Zona Hotelera
Quintana Roo, Cancun, Mexico
+52 998 883 1092

The Royal Cancun
Kukulkan Km 11.5 Hotel Zone
Cancun, Mexico
+52 998 881 7311

Dreams Cancun Resort And Spa All Inclusive
8 Carretera Cancún-Punta Nizuc
Cancún, Benito Juárez, Q Roo 77500, Mexico
+52 998 848 7000