Each year more and more people are getting away from traditional sightseeing vacations and opting for vacations that include some adventure. Mexico is a great place for adventurers of all shapes and sizes.

For those who enjoy a little history with their adventure, exploring Mayan ruins is a great way to spend a vacation. A large amount of Mayan ruins are just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Cancun. Chichen Itza and Tulum are two great places to see Mayan ruins as much reconstruction of the ruins have kept them in better condition. However, Coba allows visitors to see up to 80 square miles of Mayan ruins which make for some beautiful views.

Many people enjoy more hands on adventure vacations. There are many things to do in Mexico that fit this group of travelers needs. For those traveling on the Baja side of Mexico, sea kayaking is a must-do (first image to the left). This is great for those who would love to kayak along sea cliffs and explore little caves and secret canyons. Those who are traveling near the Gulf side of Mexico can enjoy the Veracruz River (second image to the left) by way of rafting. The Veracruz River passes by two different sets of ruins. There are also

some small rapids on the river, which are considered quite tame for those who regularly go rafting, but still add fun to the equation.

Those who have found themselves visiting Mexico City may enjoy hiking one of the nearby volcano of Ixtaccihuatl. Many hikers enjoyed the twin volcanoes of Popocatepetl and

Ixtaccihuatl, but recently Popocatepetl became an active volcano and is now closed to hikers. Climbing Ixtaccihuatl isn’t for the amateur hiker, however. It can be windy and is often below freezing.