What to do and see in Southern Mexico, Southern Mexico: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

March 5, 2022 Augustus Redeker

Discover the best top things to do in Southern Mexico, Southern Mexico including Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban, Zona Arqueologica de Yaxchilan, Zona Arqueologica de Palenque, Steps in San Cristobal, Playa Carrizalillo, Playa Bacocho, Tangolunda Bay, Bahia San Agustin, Templo de Santo Domingo, Laguna de Manialtepec.
Restaurants in Southern Mexico

1. Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

Oaxaca Mexico http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/415
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5.0 based on 4,737 reviews

Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

The ruins of this ancient Zapotec capital make up one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Latin America.

Reviewed By zantb003 - Sybertsville, United States

Great site!! Great prehispanic temples and observatory. It’s a part of Oaxaca, Zapotecs. I enjoyed it, of course, we’re into history and archeology. It’s impressive-grand.

2. Zona Arqueologica de Yaxchilan

Tollan, 16 de Enero, El Tesoro Mexico +52 916 348 9208 http://www.inah.gob.mx/zonas/30-zona-arqueologica-de-yaxchilan
Excellent
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5.0 based on 522 reviews

Zona Arqueologica de Yaxchilan

Reviewed By Sokey71 - San Diego, United States

Yaxchilan Arqueological site where the only way to get there is by taking a boat in the river Usumacinta and it is a 30min. ride and it is beautiful and also you can see the howler monkeys , spider monkeys, Toucan birds and parrots. Beautiful place.

3. Zona Arqueologica de Palenque

Carretera a Palenque- Zona Archaeologica Km. 8, Palenque 29960 Mexico +52 916 612 8360 https://www.inah.gob.mx/zonas/163-zona-arqueologica-palenque
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5.0 based on 3,647 reviews

Zona Arqueologica de Palenque

Reviewed By laurentc651 - Saint-Jeannet, France

A must visit archaeological site in Mexico!! Located in the heart of the 'selva', it's worth taking a guide to fully grasp the majesty of the Mayan civilisation in Palenque. Our favourite :)

4. Steps in San Cristobal

Calle Ejercito Nacional # 19A, San Cristobal de las Casas 29220 Mexico +52 55 4910 5043 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/stepsinsancristobal/
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5.0 based on 93 reviews

Steps in San Cristobal

Steps is a story museum and a NGO, recording the stories and culture of indigenous and help local children with basic education. Here we also offer different events for people to know more about real indigenous culture: 1. Cooking Workshop, workshop of traditional indigenous cuisine everyday at 11:00 AM, to learn how to make tortillas, quesadillas and pozol in community-style, from scratch (day menu, 150 MXN) 2. Story Time, to know more about indigenous culture, legend, lifestyle and ceremony, everyday at 15:00 pm in english and 17:00 pm in spanish. (on donation) 3. Cooking Workshop, workshop of traditional indigenous cuisine everyday at 19:00 PM, to learn how to make tamales, ponche (an indigenous cocktail) and sauce in community-style, from scratch. (night menu, 250 MXN) All the donation we receive directly go to the community to help indigenous children.

Reviewed By SophieP930 - London, United Kingdom

Had the honour of attending both story time and the cooking class here. Story time with Ivan (run by donation only, we donated 100 pesos per person as it lasted nearly three amazing hours) was an incredible experience- a chance to chat one on one (well there was four of us in the group) with a Mexican which spoke honestly and candidly about the traditions, rituals, trials and tribulations of the Mexican people and indiginous communities. The cooking class with Laura carried on in a similar vein, with education more focused on the food traditions, cooking techniques and stories from history. We made sweet and savory tamales, a Mexican salsa/ sauce to accompany and a hot fruit punch. We were also given a glass of POX to toast our meal with. This was around three and a half hours and is billed at 200 pesos per person but we tipped an additional 50 as its such an amazing personal experience. All the money raised from both story time and the cooking classes goes to the projects Steps helps run within the indiginous communities, so it felt good to put your money there. If going, I'd recommend you chdck out the church of Chemal first- alot of the stories are based on this experience. Absolutely amazing- the reason you go travelling is for experiences like Steps provided.

5. Playa Carrizalillo

Puerto Escondido 71983 Mexico
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4.5 based on 540 reviews

Playa Carrizalillo

Small, lesser-known cove that isn’t usually crowded.

Reviewed By nhbezerkeley

We were lucky enough to stay at a hotel on this gorgeous beach, so spent a lot of time there. The water was warm and beautiful and great for swimming or bobbing in the gentle waves. Renting loungers is a must to get some shade (the place with blue loungers was 250 for two, the next door place with orange loungers was 150 each), or claim a restaurant table and order food.

6. Playa Bacocho

Playa Bacocho, Puerto Escondido 71980 Mexico http://www.facebook.com/Vivemarcom-1483866288572367
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4.5 based on 418 reviews

Playa Bacocho

The westernmost beach in Puerto Escondido.

Reviewed By blumtnguy - Blue Mountains, Canada

Unrivalled in the area for its thunderous waves on a virtually deserted beach that seems to go on forever Playa Bacocho is the gem in the crown of Puerto Escondido (secret port). Easily accessed by taxi and through either of the two beach clubs at the southern end. Every day at sunset the turtle rescue center releases baby turtles to the ocean ... a must see for the children in your group or even for the child in you! Pez Gallo Restaurante at Playa VillaSol Beach Club provides excellent cuisine as well as an amazing view of the beach as the waves crash onto the rocks.

7. Tangolunda Bay

Blvd. Benito Juarez, Bahia Tangolunda, Huatulco 70989 Mexico
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4.5 based on 572 reviews

Tangolunda Bay

Reviewed By 59ML

Beautiful islands in the view of our Barcelo Huatulco.The Bay is particularly beautiful at night with the lights in the distance & stars shining above the palms. We took Jose'Lopez Lopez tour to see the other bays with white sand beaches & variety of wave action. We did see sea turtles, dolphins, & others saw whales on the previous day. Its a great idea to limit resorts to a small area to reserve the natural beaches & habitat.

8. Bahia San Agustin

Huatulco Mexico 981113885 http://www.huatulcohost.com/bahia-san-agustin-en-bahias-de-huatulco-oaxaca.html
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4.5 based on 725 reviews

Bahia San Agustin

This beach is perfect for snorkeling and diving and features fresh-seafood restaurants.

Reviewed By CasaHoffa - Huatulco, Mexico

Playa San Augustin is among our 3 favorite beaches in Huatulco for snorkeling, swimming and EATING. The reef here is filled with colorful fish of every size and the restaurants serve-up fresh fish pulled out of the waters (try the Huachinango restaurant!!)

9. Templo de Santo Domingo

San Cristobal de las Casas Mexico http://www.turismochiapas.gob.mx/sectur/templo-y-exconvento-de-santo-domingo-de-guzmn
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4.5 based on 1,022 reviews

Templo de Santo Domingo

This 16th-century baroque church dominates one of the town's main plazas.

Reviewed By origamimoon

This is one of my favorite places to spend time. There are always interesting vendors to buy handmade arts and crafts from. The inside of the Templo is a quiet place to sit and rest in with time to think.

10. Laguna de Manialtepec

Las Negras Mixtepec km 123 preguntar por Agustín o Gloria en el restaurant vista hermosa, Puerto Escondido 71981 Mexico
Excellent
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4.5 based on 601 reviews

Laguna de Manialtepec

Lagoon a few miles away from Puerto Escondido featuring lush plant life and pristine beaches.

Reviewed By 98chips - Calgary, Canada

Look! Look! Look! Wherever you turn, there is a new bird and this was in March, off of breeding season for many species when song activity is not high. It's local folks who are making their living here. Support them and see nature up close. It's the only way to really SEE this extensive mix habitat. Go early. Take the 6:30 launches and avoid the heat. Best for pics, too. Be sure to bring binoculars. Funny how many people think that they'll see everything like on TV.

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