VISITS AND VACATIONS

 Hello ladies and gents this is the Viking telling you that today we are talking about

MEXICO

1. Museum Hop in Mexico City

What better place to start this epic list of things to do in Mexico than in the capital city? Mexico City (or CDMX as it’s commonly known) is often overlooked by travellers, which is a horrible mistake.

We could honestly fill this entire list by covering the capital alone. There really is that much going on in Mexico City.

Don’t miss Mexico City and its amazing sights Did you know that the city is home to more museums than any other city in the world? It’s true! The most popular museum in the city is probably the Frida Kahlo House.

If you want to check out the home of one of Mexico’s most famous and beloved artists, it’s a good idea to purchase your ticket online in advance or just join a tour to skip the huge queue.

Other highlights include the massive Anthropology Museum and even a museum dedicated to tequila and mezcal. Be sure to carve out at least a few days for museum-hopping in Mexico City on your trip.

2. Experience Day Of The Dead

If you only experience one traditional holiday in Mexico, make sure it’s Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). This festival has a history dating back thousands of years to the Aztecs and is meant to honour the dead.

While the subject of death is usually quite mournful in western culture, it’s exactly the opposite in Mexico. Rather, the Day of the Dead is a very festive celebration meant to celebrate loved ones who have passed and the lives they led.

Families will visit the cemetery to clean and decorate the graves. Some even spend the night and have a little fiesta right there in the graveyard! As a visitor, your best bet for experiencing Día de Muertos is heading to a place like Mexico City or Oaxaca (it’s one of the best things to do in Oaxaca, you won’t regret it!).

Thanks to the James Bond film “Spectre” – which featured a Day of the Dead parade before there ever was such a thing – the capital decided to go ahead and give it a try. It’s now an annual occasion and certainly one of the top things to do in Mexico.

3. Go Diving in Cozumel

There are numerous things to do in Cozumel to keep you busy, but the island is regarded as one of the best places to go scuba diving in the western hemisphere.

With crystal clear waters and an abundance of marine life, the diving in Cozumel is definitely top-notch. From tiny seahorses to massive eagle rays, there’s a lot to see in the water here.

There are some amazing dive sites in Mexico – don’t miss Cozumel

If you’re not yet scuba certified, this is the perfect place to do it. There are tons of dive shops on the island offering open water courses at very reasonable prices ($375-400). Once you’re ready to go, 2-tank dive trips only cost between $75-90.

For a professional, friendly team, you can’t beat Scuba Tony. We recently did 12 dives with them and highly recommend the company — the dive guides are great, safety is a priority, and the equipment is top-notch.

While there is an airport on Cozumel, most people arrive here via the ferry from Playa del Carmen. Ferries leave basically every hour and only take about 35-40 minutes to reach the island and as always have a chilled day from the Viking