Top Reasons to Go to Mexico

Beaches: Pounded by Pacific surf on the west, lapped by the Caribbean on the east.

Great Food: From simple street-side tacos and ice cream to refined Mexican cuisine.

Art: Sold in myriad Puerto Vallarta's galleries, displayed in Mexico City's museums.

Ancient Sites: Mayan pyramids at Chichén Itzá to the Zapotec capital Monte Albán.

Shopping: A plethora of local crafts—pottery, jewelry, copper ware, textiles, and wood.

Value: Whether at luxurious resorts to budget havens, your dollars go far here.