Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Mexican Riviera December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Mexican Riviera Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Mexican-Riviera.dx553248635975749731)[Hotels in Mexican Riviera](https://expedia.co.uk/Mexican-Riviera-Hotels.d553248635975749731.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Mexican Riviera](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Mexican-Riviera.d553248635975749731.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Mexican Riviera Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Mexican-Riviera.d553248635975749731.Car-Hire-Guide)[Mexican Riviera Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Mexican-Riviera.d553248635975749731.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Mexican Riviera ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Mexican Riviera Types of activities Where to stay [Mexican Riviera travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Mexican-Riviera.dx553248635975749731) ![Mexican Riviera](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/1e3d46818a0eff6e4dd2eacd5afdde75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Puerto Vallarta which includes a sandy beach, surf and rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/41000/41607-Islas-Marietas.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Puerto Vallarta showing landscape views and rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/41000/41605-Islas-Marietas.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Marina Cabo San Lucas featuring a marina and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/41000/41491-Marina-Cabo-San-Lucas.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mexican Riviera](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/41000/41541-Las-Caletas.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Mexican Riviera Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Mexican Riviera has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Mexican Riviera, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Mexican Riviera with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Mexican Riviera Mexican Riviera is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Mexican Riviera, and make it a breeze to explore Mexican Riviera and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Mexican Riviera to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Mexican Riviera, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Mexican Riviera. #### Mexican Riviera attractions Mexican Riviera has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Mexican Riviera to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Mexican Riviera. Looking for things to do in Mexican Riviera can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Mexican Riviera or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Mexican Riviera attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Malecon The Malecon is a popular beachside promenade in Puerto Vallarta. Locals and tourists alike use this boardwalk, which is more than a mile (1.6 kilometers) long, as a meeting point. The area is particularly busy on summer nights. Watch street performers under the palm trees, sample a variety of Mexican street food and enjoy the sunset over the ocean. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malecon-Downtown-Puerto-Vallarta.d502420.Attraction) ![Malecon featuring night scenes, a sandy beach and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502420/7e323753-d8c6-4752-b9c2-4785c9e94fb3.jpg) ### 2\. Medano Beach Deluxe resorts, bars and cafés back onto Medano Beach, one of the liveliest strands in Cabo San Lucas. Here, you’ll find plenty of watersports activities and restaurants serving the region’s seafood specialties. Join fellow vacationers enjoying the exciting and raucous atmosphere on this popular stretch of sand. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Medano-Beach-Cabo-San-Lucas.d6150208.Attraction) ![Medano Beach which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150208/decfe1c0-e6a4-41bc-9aa4-4b1d47233e67.jpg) ### 3\. Zicatela Beach The long, straight stretch of golden sand at Zicatela Beach (Playa Zicatela) is the setting for Puerto Escondido’s most lively neighborhood. Nicknamed the “Mexican Pipeline” because of its powerful waves, the world-famous beach break here attracts surfers from all corners of the globe. Observe the wave riders in action and mingle with them back on dry land in the buzzing bars, restaurants and nightclubs. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zicatela-Beach-Central-Zicatela.d6138538.Attraction) ![Zicatela Beach which includes a sunset, waves and surfing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138538/c07771ef-fd76-400f-9aea-155b492d0db4.jpg) ### 4\. Rosarito Beach Rosarito Beach is one of the city’s main draws. This broad sweep of sand fronts the city center and is a hive of activity day and night. Spend the day exploring the sandy shoreline and enjoying the range of fun-filled adventures on offer. Relax under the shade of a beach umbrella while sipping the juice from a freshly cracked coconut. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rosarito-Beach-Centro-Playas.d6320105.Attraction) ![Rosarito showing a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6320105/2e09dea1-d21d-4a7a-901f-a3fcadd835d0.jpg) ### 5\. Nuevo Vallarta Beach Nuevo Vallarta Beach is the main beach in the purpose-built resort of Nuevo Vallarta. The soft, clean sand and tepid blue water make it a favorite with families and perfect for practicing watersports. Join other beachgoers on the sand for a day of lounging, swimming and strolling. Stay until evening to witness an incredible sunset. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nuevo-Vallarta-Beach-Nuevo-Nayarit.d6286239.Attraction) ![Nuevo Vallarta Beach featuring a beach and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6286239/4188ebba-14e4-4c88-812d-3385668a848b.jpg) ### 6\. Cabo San Lucas Bay San Lucas Bay is made up of several beaches draped around intriguing rock formations. It covers the southernmost part of the calm Gulf of California, where the sea meets the more tumultuous waves of the Pacific Ocean. Spend your vacation traversing the golden strands enclosing the bay. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Lucas-Bay-Los-Cabos.d6223076.Attraction) ![San Lucas Bay showing general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223076/bb677fff-0246-4622-88de-718730a77092.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Mexican Riviera | Number of things to do | 1333 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Tulum: Luggage Storage](/things-to-do/tulum-luggage-storage.a47897346.activity-details): £6 | | Top 5 things to do | [Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All-inclusive Tour](/things-to-do/chichen-itza-cenote-valladolid-all-inclusive-tour.a796267.activity-details)[Xcaret Park with Mexico Espectacular Show](/things-to-do/xcaret-park-with-show-buffet-and-transport-optional.a189689.activity-details)[Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Optional Lunch & Open Bar](/things-to-do/isla-mujeres-catamaran-tour-with-optional-lunch-open-bar.a419435.activity-details)[Chichen Itza, Mayan Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Optional Buffet Lunch](/things-to-do/chichen-itza-cenote-buffet-lunch-tequila-valladolid-tour.a448055.activity-details)[Chichén Itzá, Cenote Xunáan & Valladolid with Traditional Lunch Buffet](/things-to-do/chichen-itza-cenote-hubiku-valladolid-with-traditional-lunch-buffet.a414540.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Speedboat & Snorkelling Tour in Cancun a Jungle Tour Adventure](/things-to-do/speedboat-snorkelling-tour-in-cancun-a-jungle-tour-adventure.a510500.activity-details)[Speedboat and Snorkelling Tour in Cancun](/things-to-do/speedboat-and-snorkelling-tour-in-cancun.a3862804.activity-details)[Crystal-clear Boat trip & Snorkelling tour](/things-to-do/glass-bottom-boat-excursion-looking-the-sunken-ships.a49706131.activity-details)[Snorkelling Guided Activity in Puerto Morelos Mexico](/things-to-do/snorkelling-guided-activity-in-puerto-morelos-mexico.a47136313.activity-details)[Cozumel ATVs, El Cedral Ruins, Cenote Jade, and Tequila](/things-to-do/cozumel-atvs-el-cedral-ruins-cenote-jade-and-tequila.a47580824.activity-details) | | With kids | [Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid All-inclusive Tour](/things-to-do/chichen-itza-cenote-valladolid-all-inclusive-tour.a796267.activity-details)[Xcaret Park with Mexico Espectacular Show](/things-to-do/xcaret-park-with-show-buffet-and-transport-optional.a189689.activity-details)[Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour with Optional Lunch & Open Bar](/things-to-do/isla-mujeres-catamaran-tour-with-optional-lunch-open-bar.a419435.activity-details)[Chichen Itza, Mayan Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Optional Buffet Lunch](/things-to-do/chichen-itza-cenote-buffet-lunch-tequila-valladolid-tour.a448055.activity-details)[Chichén Itzá, Cenote Xunáan & Valladolid with Traditional Lunch Buffet](/things-to-do/chichen-itza-cenote-hubiku-valladolid-with-traditional-lunch-buffet.a414540.activity-details) | ## What to do in Mexican Riviera --- ### Popular places to visit ![Malecon featuring night scenes, a sandy beach and a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66132-Malecon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malecon 4/5(4 reviews) Sip coconut water, eat grilled fish and check out the shopping and entertainment at this beachside promenade. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Malecon-Downtown-Puerto-Vallarta.d502420.Attraction) ![Medano Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/336000/336965-Medano-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Medano Beach 4.5/5(6 reviews) A favorite among Cabo’s young revelers, this scenic beach stands out with its fun bars, watersports rentals and party atmosphere. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Medano-Beach-Cabo-San-Lucas.d6150208.Attraction) ![Zicatela Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach bar](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137884-Zicatela-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zicatela Beach 5/5(1 review) Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Zicatela-Beach-Central-Zicatela.d6138538.Attraction) ![Rosarito showing a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/209000/209220-Baja-California-Norte.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rosarito Beach Experience the buzzing atmosphere of the resort city’s main beach and spend the day playing on the sandy shores, swimming or relaxing with an icy-cold drink. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosarito-Beach-Centro-Playas.d6320105.Attraction) ![Nuevo Vallarta Beach featuring a beach and tropical scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137746-South-Coast-Nayarit.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nuevo Vallarta Beach 5/5(1 review) Choose from a variety of water sports, watch dramatic sunsets and, in the right season, spot nesting sea turtles and migrating whales at this beach on Banderas Bay. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nuevo-Vallarta-Beach-Nuevo-Nayarit.d6286239.Attraction) ![Cabo San Lucas Bay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/336000/336809-San-Lucas-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cabo San Lucas Bay 5/5(3 reviews) Glass-bottom boats take vacationers around the picturesque coastline of this gorgeous bay, where you can participate in diving and whale watching. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Lucas-Bay-Los-Cabos.d6223076.Attraction) ![Playa de los Muertos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4666cfd7e63732ab3acfd2c4ca39062b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Playa de los Muertos 4/5(3 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa de los Muertos during your travels in Romantic Zone? Visit the shops and lively bars in this romantic area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Playa-De-Los-Muertos-Romantic-Zone.d502416.Attraction) ![Malecon La Paz](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/336000/336587-Malecon-Kiosk.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malecon La Paz After visiting Malecon La Paz, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in La Paz. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Malecon-La-Paz-La-Paz.d553248635998074144.Attraction) ![Chileno Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/337000/337156-Chileno-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chileno Beach Traverse the raised walkway along the back of the beach, snorkel alongside the coral reef and investigate the boats and rock formations. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chileno-Beach-Cabo-San-Lucas.d6075802.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Mexican Riviera ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/68d5e78d9e03d888e983d21ca216f23d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Romantic Zone 4/5(9 area reviews) Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and popular shops? A visit to Romantic Zone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Vallarta-Romantic-Zone.dx6051315) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9a95af0b636032472321100d86706eae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Emiliano Zapata While visiting Emiliano Zapata, you might make a stop by sights like Playa de los Muertos and Cuale Island. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Vallarta-Emiliano-Zapata.dx553248635976397891) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sector L Sector L might not have many top sights, but Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Huatulco-L.dx553248635976399702) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/3f50d8bf048a25cc770ab4ded5bdfed4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hotel Zone Hotel Zone is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Cruise Ship Terminal and Hotel Zone Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotel-Zone.dx6051314) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/4666cfd7e63732ab3acfd2c4ca39062b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Amapas If you're spending some time in Amapas, Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas Street are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Vallarta-Amapas.dx553248635976007822) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/c92d2d2016e2cacc16f5560c3882be42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Marina Vallarta Travellers to Marina Vallarta praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by El Faro Lighthouse and Marina Vallarta Golf Club. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Vallarta-Marina-Vallarta.dx800118) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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