7 Things You Can Do In Mexico That You Can’t Do Anywhere Else

Gustavo Coelho | March 4, 2015

Mexico is a favorite among seasoned travelers and the more occasional ones alike. Oftentimes this marvelous country gets a bad rap, especially from the media. Crime and violence are strongly associated with Mexico and for this reason many are dissuaded from visiting. In most cases such claims are over-exaggerated, and with proper precautions you can greatly decrease the risk of running into any trouble.

If you’re able to muster the courage required to experience Mexico beyond exclusively its beach resorts, you’ll be well rewarded. And you’ll likely find that any anxiety you had beforehand was unwarranted.

If you still need convincing, here are 7 memorable things you can do solely in Mexico:

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Visit Extraordinary Archaeological Sites

Magnificent pyramids are not only found in the lands of Egypt. Chichén Itzá is a world famous archaeological site and the step-pyramid El Castillo at its center is a front cover for many travel and tourism publications. Witness the remains of the Ancient Maya civilization here in Mexico in wonderful proportions. The Mayapan archaeological site, like Chichén Itzá, is also located in the Yucatán region.

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