Sports and leisure activities - Mexico in 2025

Practical information : Move & Laze around Mexico

Budget & Tips

The exceptional variety of landscapes found in Mexico has allowed the development of adventure and discovery tourism. Sports and ecotourism activities, mainly aimed at tourists, are generally more expensive than the rest. Mountaineering, sport fishing, scuba diving, rafting, whale watching, multi-day excursions, etc. the cost of these activities, including guiding and equipment, is often between US$50 and US$100 per person (sometimes much more). Fortunately, Mexico's landscapes also lend themselves very well to solo discovery with little or no equipment: snorkeling (remember to bring your own mask to save money), mountain biking, wildlife observation in nature reserves, and hiking

What's very local

In addition to hosting the second largest barrier reef in the world, Mexican waters are among the most biologically diverse on the planet. Naturally, you'll want to experience scuba diving or swimming in the cenotes, Mexico's premier sporting activities. For ideal diving conditions, head to the offshore Quintana Roo, on the southeast coast of the country.

Your documents please

For diving trips, a certified diver's card issued by an approved organization is required. If you are a beginner, you should know that many agencies offer courses to learn to dive with PADI certification (recognized organization of diving training)

To be booked

In high season and in highly touristic places, it is recommended to book certain activities such as sea trips to observe marine animals or to go diving. The best thing to do is to book before departure, although a few days in advance is usually sufficient

Tourist traps

If you plan to rent a jet ski during your stay, only use official agencies. Don't be fooled by the very low prices offered by some beach vendors. A common scam is to rent damaged jet skis to tourists and then accuse them of being responsible for the damage by asking for exorbitant sums in compensation. Don't rent a jet ski without seeing it dry, inspect it carefully, or better yet, take pictures or video just as you would with a rental car. This applies to all types of rental equipment

Sports and leisure activities Mexico

M-DIVING MEXICO

DUNE MEXICO PLAYA DEL CARMEN

PARC AQUATIQUE CICI

TRITON DIVING

AEROEXPERIENCIAS

O2 MEXICO

LA CALYPSO DIVE CENTER

K & K DIVING

SKY DIVE PLAYA

PRO DIVE MÉXICO DIVE CENTERS - RIVIERA MAYA & COZUMEL

CONEXIÓN NATIVA CANCÚN

PHOCEA MEXICO LA PAZ

SCUBA PLAYA

PHOCEA MEXICO

NAUTIBUS

ALAS DEL HOMBRE

UNIDAD DE ARTES

HYDRO

ARENA MEXICO

EL RIO COUNTRY CLUB

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