Yes, there's the stereotype of partying spring breakers, and yes, the State Department issued a travel warning in May for Americans visiting select spots in the country.
But let's not forget that Mexico is truly a beautiful place.
The country boasts 67 national parks and 41 biosphere reserves. Among Mexico's deserts, rivers and mountains, you'll find more than 5,000 miles of coastline and one of the world's longest underwater cave systems.
Although Cabo San Lucas was hit by a hurricane last year, it seems the popular tourist spot has recovered just fine (and in case the Los Cabos party vibe isn't your style, here are more than a few stunning places you should still put on your list).
Cenote Dzitnup
Oh, it's nothing -- just your average blue-water sinkhole. There are thousands of them on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Oh, it's nothing -- just your average blue-water sinkhole. There are thousands of them on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City
The masterwork known as "The Palace" is a venue for the Ballet Folklorico of Mexico.
The masterwork known as "The Palace" is a venue for the Ballet Folklorico of Mexico.
Xcaret Park, Cancun
At this "eco-archaeological park" (as one tourist site puts it) visitors can embark on snorkeling expeditions and watch traditional "flying" ritual ceremonies, right on the water.
At this "eco-archaeological park" (as one tourist site puts it) visitors can embark on snorkeling expeditions and watch traditional "flying" ritual ceremonies, right on the water.
The Marieta Islands
This national park is home to a series of secret, rocky coves. Check out Hidden Beach.
This national park is home to a series of secret, rocky coves. Check out Hidden Beach.
The pyramids of Teotihuacan
They're massive -- and just a few of Mexico's many ancient archaeological sites.
They're massive -- and just a few of Mexico's many ancient archaeological sites.
San Miguel de Allende
The city traces its history to the silver trade of the 1500s, and there are lots of rooftop bars.
The city traces its history to the silver trade of the 1500s, and there are lots of rooftop bars.
Todos Santos
With art galleries and ample bodegas, this is the perfect surf town for people who don't actually surf.
With art galleries and ample bodegas, this is the perfect surf town for people who don't actually surf.
Sumidero Canyon
Formed by a geological fault, this canyon has walls thousands of feet high. It's now part of a national park.
Formed by a geological fault, this canyon has walls thousands of feet high. It's now part of a national park.
Guanajuato
The colonial city surrounded by mountains -- and its nearby mines -- are together a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The colonial city surrounded by mountains -- and its nearby mines -- are together a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Riviera Nayarit
The spot that calls itself "Mexico's newest beach destination" is the side of the Riviera you haven't gotten to know yet.
The spot that calls itself "Mexico's newest beach destination" is the side of the Riviera you haven't gotten to know yet.
Sayulita
This village on the Riviera Nayarit is known for resorts in the jungle, beachside yoga and some major surf culture.
This village on the Riviera Nayarit is known for resorts in the jungle, beachside yoga and some major surf culture.
The "Frozen Waterfalls" of Hierve El Agua
These natural mineral springs in Oaxaca accumulated over thousands of years.
These natural mineral springs in Oaxaca accumulated over thousands of years.
Zipolite
People often stay in this sleepy beachside village by the month, and with only one main street, near-constant sunshine and an (albeit overstated) nude beach, we understand why.
People often stay in this sleepy beachside village by the month, and with only one main street, near-constant sunshine and an (albeit overstated) nude beach, we understand why.
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