Singleness has many advantages. One of them is solo travel. Since, the planning and the choice of destiny is entirely in your hands and can be adapted entirely to your liking. So, if you are single, take the opportunity to know the wonders that Mexico has in your own way.
5 options in Mexico to visit and enjoy if you are single:
Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo.
Possessing beautiful beaches of white sands and crystalline sea, this small island that is characterized by its quiet environment is ideal for a single-person backpacking trip. Venture out to meet new attractions such as the Playa Norte, a semi-nudist site where you can shed your fears, sunbathe quietly and chat with other tourists.
On the other hand there is also Playa Lancheros, in which the best restaurants in the area that cook dishes of Mayan heritage are located, using the catch of the day and fresh ingredients, such as the famous Tikinxik fish.
The tranquility of its waters allows snorkeling and diving to admire the incredible marine fauna and flora of the area.
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
This destination on the coast of Oaxaca for surfers, due to the intense waves of its waters. Thanks to its low cost and the informal atmosphere of the city, Puerto Escondido is full of a youthful and adventurous atmosphere, ideal for a single person looking for an intense and fun travel experience.
In addition to surfing, you can practice other water activities such as paddle (or paddle surf) in places like Carrizalillo beach, which has weaker waves and is quieter. You can also shop around the amazing Laguna de Manialtepec.
This lagoon, due to its biodiversity, presents the phenomenon of bioluminescence. That is, it has bacteria and algae that glow at night.
Mexico City
The capital of the country is a destination that you cannot miss as a single person. Whether you want to find and interact with new people, or explore their corners alone. The amount of options offered by Mexico City is huge, and there are activities for all tastes.
At night, the entertainment options are equally wide, from small bohemian cafes to nightclubs full of people dancing all kinds of rhythms, you will always find entertainment options to enjoy your company.
This is one of the cities with more museums in the world. So, visit your favorites.
Tulum, Quintana Roo
This Mayan city, brings together the characteristics of an incredible archaeological site and a formidable beach destination. For its part, the walled city of Tulum has ruins of the buildings and temples of the Mayan civilization, among which El Castillo stands out, which has become an icon of the city, and from which you can contemplate the imposing Caribbean Sea.
Also within the archaeological attractions is the Cobá site, located in the middle of the jungle and which has the Mayan Observatory, the tallest building of this culture in the world, which will give you a great view of the rainforest. The other great attraction of Tulum is its abundance of cenotes, due to its geological composition, which has allowed the formation of an immense aquifer network in its subsoil.
The cenotes are very well maintained, and some such as the Gran Cenote, Cristal and Calavera stand out, for their crystalline waters that allow them to swim freely in them.
Comitan, Chiapas
This Magical Town of Tzetzal origin is the obligatory choice for a single traveler who seeks to live adventures in natural environments and enjoy a first class meal. You can start with a tour of its cobbled streets and viceregal buildings, until you reach La Casa Museo “Doctor Belisario Domínguez”, where you can get to know the life and aspects of this emblematic local character and famous Mexican politician.
Leaving the city, there is the archaeological zone of Chinkultic, an ancient Mayan city surrounded by more than 50 lagoons and cenotes, ideal for ecotourism, and which are home to a huge variety of plant species and wild animals.
Among its typical dishes are snacks of patahete (a local variety of beans), pellizcadas, chinculguajes (tortillas stuffed with beans with cilantro and chile), as well as drinks such as comiteco, a kind of brandy made with maguey comiteco.
Be sure to try the mistela, which is a sweet liquor made with seasonal fruits.
