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With four mountain ranges, dry rainforests, deserts, and beaches along the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico is a geographically diverse country. The country also contains 200,000 plant and animal species; its biodiversity is in the top 20 in the world.

Home to Pre-Columbian civilizations like the Mayans, Zapotecs, Aztecs, and Toltecs, many of the ruins can still be visited, and 62 indigenous languages are spoken in Mexico.

Matador has a range of articles on Mexico from those on living there as an expat, where to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, how to splurge in its coastal resort towns, tequila making, and saving sea turtles.

We have photo essays on Mexican chiles and street markets and video footage on Mexico’s best hangover food, surfing, and partying at Carnaval.

Trip Planning →

When I first started coming, it was where the boys and I went to chase girls, pound ice...

Travel Safety →

Matador's travel suggestions for those concerned about the ongoing violence in Mexico.

Luxury + High End →

Zipline, drink, eat, or stay in a fancy resort: What to do with extra cash in Mazatlan.

'Brainrotting' with Graham Styles →

Graham crashes on nasty roads, nearly hitting a barnyard's-worth of animals and waking to...

 

Juliane discovers why she never wants to leave Mexico. And it doesn't involve spring...

World Events →

Matador weighs the evidence and decides: Only if your plans include Spring Break in...

Nightlife Guides →

Mexico City: It’s south of the border’s version of New York.

Green Guides →

At first glance, the words “green” and “Mexico City” don’t seem compatible.

Musicians →

I really like this song because I’m a nerd for the preset sounds on 80s keyboards.

Photo + Video + Film →

A photographer stands still on a busy street corner in Mexico City.

Culture Guides →

When I lived in Mexico, ten-peso pirated DVDs were my connection to popular culture.

Surf →

In my 20 years of traveling there, I’ve experienced nothing but kindness.

Cycling →

What do you do when your local government says it will build bike lanes but doesn't?

Relationships →

I was awash with fear, uncertainty, and the sense that this could go on forever.

Culture Guides →

In Guadalajara, people ask themselves and each other this question all the time.

Narrative →

I'd talk and the kids would correct my Spanish. Professor Marten just let it flow.

 

Technically only tequila made near the town of Tequila can use the name, agave liquor is...

Narrative →

I hear, “rich white stranger from America who has no business being here.”

Drink →

Dr. Adolfo Murillo is an agave farmer making one of only four USDA certified organic...

Book Reviews →

When my husband is annoyed with me, or pretending to be so, he calls me "hija de tu...

World Events →

In light of recent headlines, Abbie Mood examines how the drug-related violence affects...

 

Teresa Ponikvar speaks with permaculture farmer Pablo Ruiz in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Human Rights →

As you look at these photos, I hope you won't just think about Mexican women. I hope...

Volunteer + Work →

Monitor nesting sea turtles with the Centro Ecologico Akumal.