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Trip Planner :  Mexico  /  Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

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Specialty Museums · Landmarks · Natural History Museums
Once the core of a powerful Aztec empire, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast now contains some of the country's most popular tourist destinations, offering a blend of coastal and inland activities. Most Central Mexico and Gulf Coast holidays understandably involve stops at sandy beaches, but if you wish to enrich your experience with a bit of culture and history, don't miss Guanajuato City and Veracruz. While exploring these cities, you can museum hop, get to know the country's arts and music scene, discover numerous historic buildings, and mingle with ex-pats from Canada and the United States. For that ultimate Central Mexico and Gulf Coast sightseeing experience, spend some time exploring the region's World Heritage-listed archaeological sites. To arrange what you want to do in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, use our Mexico trip itinerary maker website.
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    Top Central Mexico and Gulf Coast tours

    FROM $77 BOOK WITH VIATOR Teotihuacan in the best private tour
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    FROM $46 BOOK WITH VIATOR Teotihuacan Early Morning Tour from Mexico City
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    FROM $223 BOOK WITH VIATOR Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Ride with Optional Bike or Walking Tour
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    Places to visit in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

    Mexico City Trip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Specialty Museum, Natural History Museum San Miguel de Allende Trip planner BEST FOR: Architectural Building, Antique Store, Spa Puebla Trip planner BEST FOR: Zoo, Religious Site, Church San Juan Teotihuacan Trip planner BEST FOR: Ruin, Historic Walking Area, Nature / Park Ciudad Valles Trip planner BEST FOR: River Rafting / Tubing, Waterfall, Water Sport

    Regions of Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

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    Popular things to do in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

    Museo Nacional de Antropologia ©
    Natural History Museum
    Museo Nacional de Antropologia
    Mexico City
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Palacio de Bellas Artes ©
    Art Museum
    Palacio de Bellas Artes
    Mexico City
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Museo Frida Kahlo ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museo Frida Kahlo
    Mexico City
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 ©
    World heritage site
    Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5
    San Juan Teotihuacan
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

    Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe ©
    Historic Site
    Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe
    Mexico City
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Chapultepec Castle ©
    Castle
    Chapultepec Castle
    Mexico City
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Zocalo
    Historic Walking Area
    Zocalo
    Mexico City
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) ©
    Religious Site
    Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana)
    Mexico City
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Nature in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

    Bosque de Chapultepec ©
    Forest
    Bosque de Chapultepec
    Mexico City
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Peña de Bernal ©
    Geologic Formation
    Peña de Bernal
    Queretaro City
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tamul Waterfalls ©
    Waterfall
    Tamul Waterfalls
    Aquismon
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Paricutin Volcano ©
    Volcano
    Paricutin Volcano
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

    Cerro de la Bufa ©
    Mountain
    Cerro de la Bufa
    Zacatecas
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Walking tour
    Walking tours
    Mexico City
    4.9
    Duration: 4h 30 min
    El Jardin ©
    Historic Walking Area
    El Jardin
    San Miguel de Allende
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Amparo Museum (Museo Amparo) ©
    Specialty Museum
    Amparo Museum (Museo Amparo)
    Puebla
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

    Museo de Guadalupe ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museo de Guadalupe
    Guadalupe
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museo La Esquina ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museo La Esquina
    San Miguel de Allende
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Alhondiga de Granaditas ©
    History Museum
    Alhondiga de Granaditas
    Guanajuato
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museo Soumaya ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museo Soumaya
    Mexico City
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

    Africam Safari
    Zoo
    Africam Safari
    Puebla
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Acuario de Veracruz ©
    Aquarium
    Acuario de Veracruz
    Veracruz
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Telares Uruapan ©
    Science Museum
    Telares Uruapan
    Uruapan
    4.6
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Grutas La Estrella ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Grutas La Estrella
    Ixtapan de la Sal
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Tasty Bites Food Tours ©
    Nightlife
    Tasty Bites Food Tours
    Mexico City
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Skydive Mexico ©
    Skydiving
    Skydive Mexico
    Tequesquitengo
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Museo del Tiempo Tlalpan ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museo del Tiempo Tlalpan
    Mexico City
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Mexico Tour Freelance ©
    Historical Tour
    Mexico Tour Freelance
    Mexico City
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours

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