Mexico
Don't write off Baja just yet
Far from the northern drug wars, southern Baja is home to a thriving art town, the Northern Pacific's only living coral reef, a "dude" ranch for wave-riding cowboys and more. Photos
So long, tour-phobia
Even avowed tour-phobes will want to join these five amazing tours of Mexico's underground pools, restored haciendas and chiseled canyons.
Sermons in stucco and stone
Every California schoolchild studies Father Junipero Serra's missions but few people have seen the five colorful missions he helped create in Mexico's rugged Sierra Gorda. Photos.
How to get rural in Mexico
Brave the dirt roads outside Puerto Vallarta to discover rustic villages where burros outnumber cars and locals can point you to hot springs and ancient petroglyphs. Our guide »
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by lydiethomas
3/10/2010 10:40:00 AM
The real Margaritaville
Mexico's oldest tequila distilleries are still in operation in the town of Tequila, a genteel place to taste the good stuff.
Culture
Viva la revolucion
Mexico to celebrate the bicentennial of independence from Spain and the centennial of the Mexican Revolution.
Family
Child's play in Oaxaca
Welcome to the land of endless distractions for children, especially those with a love of pyramids, dolphins, chocolate, clay and monsters.
Budget
America's favorite pastime in Mexico
Mexican baseball is entertaining and cheap: Tickets run well under $10; add a Corona and a mesquite-grilled taco for about 30 pesos, or a little over $2.
Outdoors
Mexico's underwater wonders
Dream of floating with rainbow-hued fish and friendly sea turtles? These spots are perfect for scuba beginners.
Insider tips from readers
Check out these 45 don't-miss travel tips from readers who have road-tripped, rambled and just plain relaxed in Mexico.
How to be "El Road Warrior"
Driving in Mexico doesn't have to be a white-knuckle experience: Just follow our expert tips on navigating policeman bribes, drug searches and more.
Eye on the storm
From Hilda to Jimena, hurricanes have pummeled Mexico's two coastlines throughout recorded history. A look at the worst storms since 1950 »
8 great all-inclusives
Too pooped to plan your escape? We've found great one-stop resorts to suit any style, whether that's family friendly, romantic, or even clothing free!
Irresistible tourist attractions
Sure you're an independent traveler who scoffs at tourist traps. But Acapulco's cliff divers and tequila tours are worth enduring the masses.
Pirates of the Caribbean
Shaped by its pirate history, Campeche is now home to pastel homes, exotic cuisine and the Afro-Cuban beat of jarana music.
Top gay destinations
From Guadalajara ("the San Francisco of Mexico") to Puerto Vallarta, with its colorful Zona Romantica, you can't go wrong with these spots.
An overview of Mexico.
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Don't write off Baja just yet
Remember when we treated Baja like a suburb of Southern California, when you...
