Beyond the Beach, Mexico's Top 10 Cultural Tours Revealed

Sure, the beach is always great, but research from Delta Vacations indicates moms – the primary vacation planners for most families – are increasingly adding cultural experiences to their vacations in Mexico. In fact since 2011, Delta Vacations sales of cultural tours have consistently seen double-digit growth.

Of course, moms are not leaving the beach behind. But with so many opportunities (Mexico features more than 30 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage sites), it's easy for families to plan day trips to explore ancient Mayan ruins, swim in a natural spring cave or discover Mexico's colonial heritage as part of their vacations.

Delta Vacations' Top 10 Cultural Tours in Mexico:

1. Chichen Itza (pictured above) plus Cancun
2. Los Cabos city tour – Los Cabos
3. Coba Maya Encounter – Cancun
4. Isla Contoy - Cancun
5. Cozumel highlights – Cancun
6. Tulum/Akumal – Cancun
7. Guadalupe Shrine and Teotihuacan – Mexico City
8. Stone Island tour – Mazatlan
9. Puerto Vallarta city tour – Puerto Vallarta
10. Mexico City historical tour – Mexico City

* Based on 2013 sales data

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