10 Adventures to Enjoy in Mexico

Never has Mexico been more exciting than it is today. A country so beautiful and diverse that it offers everything you can desire. No wonder more than 39 million travelers visited last year. It's one of the most mega-diverse countries in the world .

You can immerse yourself in 3,000 years of incredible cultural history with archaeological sites and attractions all over the country. Walk through colonial towns or explore stunning beaches with powdery white sand that span 11,000 kilometers of coastline along both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Coast.

Read along for 10 amazing adventures to have in Mexico.

This is the place for high-energy, adrenaline diving. Exciting, demanding and, for the experienced diver, very rewarding. There are few other destinations in the world you can encounter such an impressive array of big beasts - humpback whales, giant manta rays, hammerhead sharks and, at Guadalupe Island, close encounters with great white sharks in superb visibility.

The Revillagigedos Islands are located south-west of Cabo San Lucas, at the tip of Baja California. They offer divers reliable encounters with giant manta rays, whale sharks, dolphins, humpback whales, tuna, pelagic fish and many other shark species.

The islands are Biosphere Reserve and a Marine Protected Area with a complete ban on fishing within 12km of each island. In July 2016, the Revillagigedo Archipelago were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mexico is one of the world's best destinations for archaeology lovers, given that there are literally hundreds of sites of interest if you want to find out about Mesoamerican culture, from the Aztecs to the Mayans.

The top archaeological sites in Mexico? While there are plenty to choose from, these are the ones you can't miss:

- Archaeological Site of Teotihuacan - State of Mexico

- Archaeological Site of Tula - State of Hidalgo

- Archaeological Site of Calakmul - State of Campeche

- Archaeological Site of Monte Alban - State of Oaxaca

- Archaeological Site of Paquimé - State of Chihuahua

- Archaeological Site of Palenque - State of Chiapas

- Archaeological Site of Yaxchilan - State of Chiapas

- Archaeological Site of Chichen-Itzá - State of Yucatán

- Archaeological Site of Uxmal - Yucatán

- Archaeological Site of Tulum - State of Quintana Roo

- Archaeological Site of La Venta - State of Tabasco

Cenotes are sacred water holes in the Mayan culture. The hot and dense jungle of the Yucatán peninsula is strangely devoid of large rivers. Cenotes are very different from coral reef diving. And an Open Water certification allows you to get a real feel for 'the darkness beyond'. If you get hooked there are plenty of extremely well-run dive centers offering cave diving courses.

Tropical forests, mangroves, white sand beaches, coral reefs, archaeological sites, crystal clear turquoise-colored waters great for diving and snorkeling, wildlife, and abundant vegetation are some of the characteristics that you will find when you visit the Mayan Coast, which extends from Punta Herreros to Xcalak, a little village that borders Belize and passes through the Pueblo Magico of Bacalar, the Mahahua beach, and the city of Chetumal.

Get to know the southern part of the state of Quintana Roo, where you will find a variety of destinations with a multitude of activities. Find rustic fishing villages, piers, small hotels, and cabins. Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in the crystalline waters of the Caribbean and appreciate the protected Great Mayan Reef.

Step into the heart of Mayan culture and be transported by ancestral traditions that several communities in the area have preserved and important archaeological sites that reveal stories and mysteries of the Mayan civilization. Cenotes are a prime example of the protected areas here, as they are a part of Mayan culture.

Arco del Tiempo in Chiapas is an ecotourism area where you can explore canyons 150 feet deep or take a raft across the river. Visit native settlements surrounded by impressive nature in the Lacandona jungle with 1,000,000 hectares.

Waterfalls are sure to capture the heart of the adventure travelers here in Chiapas. The Agua Azul Waterfalls pictured above is definitely worth exploring, as well as Las Nubes Waterfalls, Aguacero Waterfalls and Misol-Ha Waterfall.

San Luis Potosi was a major gold and silver mining hub long ago. Come visit and who knows what you'll find!

The capital has a beautiful historic center and in 2010, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

It is also home to Sótano de las Golondrinas (Cave of Swallows), Jardin Surrealista "Xilitla", and gorgeous waterfalls. This destination is great for eco-tourism with its ecological reserves and biodiversity.

There are more than 2,000 cenotes to explore in Yucatan. Visit Río Lagartos in Celestún, with flamingos that paint the rose sky at sunrise or sunset.

Cenote Ik Kil and Cenote Kantun-Chi are two excellent examples of the many underground caves worth exploring in Yucatan.

The region is rich with Mayan culture for travelers to immerse themselves in, as well as some of the best food in the entire country. Walk the streets of Mérida, the vibrant capital city of Yucatan, and soak in your surroundings for an authentic experience in Mexico.

Visit the stunning haciendas throughout Yucatan for an unforgettable getaway.