Mexico City
Federal District · capital · 22M metro
19.4326, -99.1332
Reference map
Map of Mexico
Major Mexican cities grouped by region — Central, Yucatán Peninsula, Pacific, Gulf, and Northern Mexico.
Central
9 locationsPuebla
Puebla · UNESCO old city
19.0414, -98.2063
León
Guanajuato · shoe industry
21.1250, -101.6859
San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí · capital
22.1565, -100.9855
Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes · capital
21.8853, -102.2916
Querétaro
Querétaro · capital · UNESCO old town
20.5888, -100.3899
Morelia
Michoacán · capital · UNESCO
19.7036, -101.1925
Cuernavaca
Morelos · 'City of Eternal Spring'
18.9242, -99.2216
San Miguel de Allende
Guanajuato · expat town · UNESCO
20.9144, -100.7458
Gulf
2 locationsVeracruz
Veracruz · Gulf port
19.1738, -96.1342
Villahermosa
Tabasco · capital
17.9892, -92.9476
North
8 locationsMonterrey
Nuevo León · industrial hub
25.6866, -100.3161
Tijuana
Baja California · US border
32.5149, -117.0382
Juárez
Chihuahua · US border
31.6904, -106.4245
Hermosillo
Sonora · capital
29.0729, -110.9559
Saltillo
Coahuila · capital
25.4232, -101.0053
Chihuahua
Chihuahua · capital
28.6353, -106.0889
La Paz
Baja California Sur · capital
24.1426, -110.3128
Cabo San Lucas
Baja California Sur · resort + Arch
22.8905, -109.9167
South / Pacific
3 locationsAcapulco
Guerrero · Pacific resort
16.8531, -99.8237
Oaxaca
Oaxaca · capital · food capital
17.0732, -96.7266
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Chiapas · capital
16.7569, -93.1292
West / Pacific
3 locationsGuadalajara
Jalisco · tequila + mariachi
20.6597, -103.3496
Culiacán
Sinaloa · capital
24.8091, -107.3940
Mazatlán
Sinaloa · Pacific resort
23.2494, -106.4111
Yucatán Peninsula
5 locationsMérida
Yucatán · capital · Maya region
20.9674, -89.5926
Cancún
Quintana Roo · resort city
21.1619, -86.8515
Playa del Carmen
Quintana Roo · Riviera Maya
20.6296, -87.0739
Tulum
Quintana Roo · Maya ruins + beach
20.2110, -87.4655
Campeche
Campeche · UNESCO walled city
19.8454, -90.5235
Mexico's 32 federal entities
Mexico is divided into 31 states plus Mexico City (Federal District).
- Capital: Mexico City (~22M metro)
- Largest by area: Chihuahua
- Largest by population: México State (Estado de México)
- Most-visited region: Yucatán Peninsula (Cancún, Tulum, Mérida)
Tourism regions
Mexico's tourism is concentrated in a few clusters.
- Yucatán Peninsula: Cancún + Playa del Carmen + Tulum + Cozumel + Mérida (cultural)
- Pacific Coast: Puerto Vallarta + Cabo San Lucas + Mazatlán
- Colonial Highlands: Guanajuato + San Miguel de Allende + Querétaro
- Mexico City + surroundings: Teotihuacán + Puebla + Cuernavaca
Pro tips
Mexico is huge — pick a region, don't try to see it all.
- Best month: Dec-April (dry season). Hurricane season is Aug-Oct.
- US dollars accepted in tourist zones; pesos elsewhere
- Mexico City is at 7,300 ft elevation — altitude affects some visitors
- Domestic flights are very affordable for crossing the country
Frequently asked questions
How many Mexican states?
31 states plus Mexico City (CDMX) — 32 federal entities total.
Largest Mexican city?
Mexico City — about 22 million in the metro area.
Most-visited Mexican destinations?
Cancún and Cabo San Lucas lead in tourist arrivals; Mexico City is the top city break.
Is Tulum safe?
Tourist areas are generally safe; off-resort areas vary. Check current State Dept guidance before traveling.
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