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

See how this former fishing village has transformed into a stunning Caribbean destination centered on the acclaimed Hol Chan Marine Reserve.

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. 

Stunning beaches, rolling waves, water sports, jungle treks and superb restaurants await visitors at this stylish getaway on the Pacific coast.

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

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

Discover one of the world’s tallest aqueducts, thermal spas and architectural wonders from Mexico’s colonial years at this town in western Hidalgo.

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.  

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

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.

This Central American province has an abundance of natural wonders, from volcanic craters and underground caves, to white-sand beaches and coastal towns.

The attractive landscaped gardens and stunning views of Morelia Cathedral make this historic square a great place to stop a while.

Mountainous treks, artistic pursuits and scuba diving; the towns, villages and volcanoes that surround this picturesque lake in Guatemala\'s highlands offer adventure and culture.

Hike along natural trails, relax by a placid pond, enjoy scenic picnics and camp beneath the stars at this forest-clad park located on the outskirts of Cobán.

This Central American province has an abundance of natural wonders, from volcanic craters and underground caves, to white-sand beaches and coastal towns.

Photograph one of the tallest buildings in El Salvador, a skyscraper that’s completely covered in glass. Visit at night to see the building spectacularly lit.

Hike through coffee plantations and thick orchards to the summit of this dormant volcano, which towers above the western shores of Lake Atitlán.

Sitting in the shadow of a volcano, this lakeside community charms with its beautiful setting. Inside the town, find indigenous culture and exceptional places to relax.

See how this former fishing village has transformed into a stunning Caribbean destination centered on the acclaimed Hol Chan Marine Reserve.

Hop over to the Caribbean island of Cozumel with its dolphins, impressive reef system, fun beach bars, Mexican culture and Mayan ruins.