Mexico and Central America Action & adventure, Beach, Peaceful + Sunset & sunrise pictures

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Off the main tourist paths, this Mexican town has a charming peaceful environment on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

Framed by a golden arch, the tumultuous water and pointed rocks of this sandy bay provide a turbulent alternative to neighboring Lover’s Beach.

Go beach hopping, try adventure sports, play 18 holes at luxury golf clubs and stay overnight at celebrity hangouts.  

Framed by a golden arch, the tumultuous water and pointed rocks of this sandy bay provide a turbulent alternative to neighboring Lover’s Beach.

With a personality of its own, this beach adds a little extra. Watch fishermen use the beach as their port. You can even fish with them. 

Learn to surf, soak up the sun and dine at traditional palapa beach bars at this secluded and family-friendly cove.

Beach resorts, local culture, surf, nightlife, golf, and breathtaking whale and dolphin encounters make this part of Mexico an irresistible destination.

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Explore ancient Mayan pyramids, the world\'s second-longest coral reef, endless beaches and even longer nights in this party-friendly city on the Yucatan peninsula.

Framed by a golden arch, the tumultuous water and pointed rocks of this sandy bay provide a turbulent alternative to neighboring Lover’s Beach.

Choose from a variety of water sports, watch dramatic sunsets and, in the right season, spot nesting sea turtles and migrating whales at this beach on Banderas Bay.

A symbol of the city and Mexican independence, this neoclassical clock tower is the landmark of Independence Square in Pachuca’s Centro Histórico.

Off the main tourist paths, this Mexican town has a charming peaceful environment on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

Beach resorts, local culture, surf, nightlife, golf, and breathtaking whale and dolphin encounters make this part of Mexico an irresistible destination.

A large park here has a forest and a hilltop castle overlooking the center of a district filled with museums and art venues. 

Walk under the frame of the famous El Arco along the sandy shore of this secluded beach.

Glass-bottom boats take vacationers around the picturesque coastline of this gorgeous bay, where you can participate in diving and whale watching.

Spot wildlife and marvel at striking geological formations while riding along a stretch of pristine golden sand on an all-terrain bike. 

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Peruse the works of hundreds of Mexican artists, shop for unique items by talented artisans and be part of an art walk. 

Explore ancient Mayan pyramids, the world\'s second-longest coral reef, endless beaches and even longer nights in this party-friendly city on the Yucatan peninsula.

Learn about this former republic’s history amid the city center’s colonial gems. Discover its beauty along the promenade and swim with sea lions.

Look on as surfers and boogie boarders ride the waves, or take to the water yourself, and enjoy picturesque sunsets from waterfront bars at this centrally located beach.