Best Mexico Tours

1) Colonial Cities Tour - The Colonial cities of Mexico are the country's jewels, delightful reminders of its Spanish past. Invaded by Spain in the early 16th century and forever changed by the influx of European culture, art and laws, the Colonial cities were once the powerhouses of Mexico. Today San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Taxco and Morelia, as well as many others, boast cobblestone streets, European architecture and mission churches from Spain's 300-year rule.

2) Pacific Coast Beaches Tour - Well known for its beautiful resorts and beaches, Mexico's Riviera, located along the country's western coast, is home to bountiful stretches of mesmerizing white sand, crystal blue, transparent waters and sprawling sea views. The beaches of Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo, Mazatlan and Ixtapa should be on any Mexico vacation tour.

3) Copper Canyon Tour - Larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon in the United States, the Copper Canyon, so named for the copper-colored lichen along its walls, is a breathtaking spectacle comprised of five interconnected canyons. Train tours take visitors through this striking landscape and travel through 86 tunnels and over 36 bridges, starting at sea level and ending at 8,000 feet.

4) Archeological Ruins Tour - Mexico has a fascinating and varied history and archeological remnants from its Mesoamerican peoples are still scattered throughout the country. From the eastern shore and the Maya ruins outside of the small city of Tulum to Mexico City and the Aztec ruins of Teotihuacan, Mexico's ghosts still speak to us.

5) Silver Cities Tour - When the Spanish conquered Mexico in the early 16th century, they opened numerous silver mines (even though the Aztec had been mining silver for some time) and developed a booming silver trade. Taxco is perhaps the best known silver city, but Guanajuato, San Luis Potosi and San Miguel de Allende are also well worth exploring. The mines are no longer operating, but exquisite silver jewelry is still for sale.

6) Spas Tour - What better way to relax and recharge than a Mexican spa vacation? And even better than visiting just one spa is taking a tour of spas! Mexico is home to low key spas as well as high-end, luxury spas with an array of soothing services, from seaweed wraps to toe massages. There certainly will be one (or two or three) that will meet your needs.

7) Whale Watching Tours - Each year 11,000 gray whales migrate from Alaska to the Bay of Magdalena along the coast of Baja to nurse their young. This spectacle is a life-changing experience and should not be missed. Visit La Paz, San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas to find whale watching tours.

8) Riviera Maya Beaches Tour - South of Cancun and Cozumel the beaches along the Riviera Maya are some of Mexico's most enticing. Playa del Carmen beckons with its tranquil waters and soft sand, and Tulum offers fascinating Maya archeological ruins in addition to pretty beaches.

9) Cuisine Tour - Mexico's cuisines are varied and delicious. Each part of the country boasts its own specialties, from delicious ahogadas, a sandwich covered in a tasty hot sauce found in the state of Jalisco, to the succulent seafood dishes cooked up in Puerto Vallarta, to tempting turkey and egg meals in the state of Yucatan. Prepare to be stuffed and satisfied on any Mexico cuisine tour!

10) Art and Architecture Tour - Mexico overflows with wonderful art, from traditional woven textiles still produced by descendants of the Zapotec and handmade coiled pots made in the northern village of Mata Ortiz. Mexico architecture, too, impresses, from the grand Mexican Baroque cathedrals to humble mission churches. When an architecture tour is combined with an art tour, the culture and history of Mexico come alive.