Mexico has endless romantic places to go with your partner. From pretty alleys and bridges, to islands, beaches, parks and lagoons that dazzle with their beauty and where love is breathed.
I invite you to let yourself be seduced by the following 15 romantic places to travel in Mexico, special places to be with your loved one.
Best romantic places to travel in Mexico:
1. Chapultepec Forest in Mexico City
Our tour will begin in Mexico City, in the Chapultepec forest, one of the most romantic places in Mexico City (as Mexico City was called before).
Chapultepec Forest is the largest natural and urban public space in Latin America. A place with paths, a botanical garden, a lake and activities to do as a couple.
You can walk and visit the park for its National Museum of Anthropology, Chapultepec Castle and its zoo of more than 250 species, the largest in Mexico.
On Lake Mayor you can take a romantic boat ride to end with dinner at one of the restaurants located on the shore, such as El Lago or Bistró Chapultepec.
Learn more about the Chapultepec forest here .
Read our guide on the 15 best things to do in Chapultepec, Mexico City
2. The Alley of the Kiss in Guanajuato
The elegant colonial beauty of the city of Guanajuato is a gift for a couple in love on a romantic trip.
The Callejón del Beso became a pilgrimage sanctuary for lovers in Mexico, where every couple who goes to the city has the pleasant obligation to kiss in this narrow alley.
After a long kiss in the alley, they have to visit other beautiful places in Guanajuato, such as the Juárez Theater, the Cervantes Theater, the Collegiate Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, the Alhóndiga de Granaditas and the Hidalgo Market.
Read our guide on the 5 magical towns of Guanajuato that you have to visit
3. Passion Island, Cozumel
Isla de la Pasión is one of the most divine romantic places to visit in Mexico.
What was a Mayan pilgrimage center for marriage has a paradisiacal beach with beautiful turquoise blue waters and fine white sand.
The indigenous name of Isla de la Pasión is Mukyaj Peten. The Mayans believed that Ix Chel, protector of lovers and deity of fertility, guaranteed them a lasting love, healthy and numerous offspring, if they married in her.
This belief is maintained, as the island continues to be a romantic wedding venue for Mexicans and foreigners.
A couple in love has many things to do in Cozumel, such as diving in the best reefs in the Caribbean, enjoying the lively Carnival and the Cedral fair. Also, get to know its archaeological sites and excellent restaurants.
4. Visit with your partner Cuetzalan, Puebla
In this Magical Town nestled in the Sierra Norte de Puebla you will have a cool and foggy climate, to be wrapped up with your partner, it is one of the best romantic getaways in Mexico.
The Cuetzalan tianguis is one of the best in Mexico to appreciate the craftsmanship of the indigenous people and enjoy pre-Columbian drinks, especially the Yolixpa, an energizing, medicinal and aphrodisiac preparation, with more than 20 herbs.
Walking through the town you will see chapels and the church of San Francisco, a temple with a beautiful and high tower with a clock.
The Calmahuistic Ethnographic Museum, in the Casa de la Cultura, is a splendid mansion with pieces from the local Totonac past, such as traditional clothing, musical instruments, work instruments, and handicrafts.
Try the tasty Cuetzalan tlacoyos prepared with a special dough based on cooked peas.
5. Lagoon of the Seven Colors, Bacalar, Quintana Roo
Bacalar is a lesser-known town in Quintana Roo than the big tourist cities of the Riviera Maya, but it has something that Cancun and Playa del Carmen do not have: a lagoon of seven colors.
The waters of this lagoon, 42 and 4 km long and wide, respectively, change color as you move towards the bottom, presenting a beautiful and surprising gradation of 7 different shades of blue. A spectacle of such beauty worthy of a loving couple on a journey of romance.
To make the visit to the lagoon more pleasant, you should bathe at the point where it becomes narrower. There, a kind of river with diaphanous waters is formed in which it is a delight to take a dip. Near the lagoon are the cenote Azul and the cenote La Bruja.
In Bacalar you should spend some time at the San Joaquín church, the San Felipe Neri fort and the Caste War Museum.
6. Romantic towns in Mexico: Tlayacapan, Morelos
Magical Town of Morelos with cultural and festive attractions that provide the necessary entertainment to liven up a romantic weekend.
Its annual average temperature is 20 °C, without unpleasant peaks. Its location is perfect, close to Mexico City (106 km), Puebla (123 km), Toluca (132 km) and Cuernavaca (51 km).
Tlayacapan is the place of origin of the Chinelos, a picturesque choreography that you and your partner will enjoy at Carnival.
The beautiful architecture and historical and religious tradition of the town is represented in buildings such as the old Convent of San Juan Bautista, the Municipal Palace and the first temple of the Coptic church built in Mexico.
To your romantic plan in Tlayacapan you cannot miss the tasting of a pumpkin seed mole, accompanied by ash tamales; two star dishes of the town.
7. Puerto Vallarta Romantic Zone
The Romantic Zone is Old Vallarta, the point where the development of the city began in the mid-19th century.
Two of its limits are Playa los Muertos, in front of the boardwalk, one of the funniest sandbanks in the Mexican Pacific, and the Cuale River. It is an area large enough to have everything you need and small and intimate enough to enjoy it on foot.
Its liveliest sector is Playa Muertos with excellent hotels, restaurants, bars and marine entertainment.
Inside the city, the Romantic Zone becomes quieter with pleasant cafes and cozy hotels with personalized attention.
The boardwalk of Puerto Vallarta, one of the borders of the Romantic Zone, is an open-air art museum in its kilometer and a half extension, apart from a vibrant corridor of the city facing the sea.
The Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta is a wonderful destination for a trip where only love is celebrated.
Read our guide on the Top 12 best all-inclusive hotels in Puerto Vallarta
8. Tequisquiapan, Queretaro
The attractions of the Magic Town of Tequisquiapan and its proximity to Mexico City, from which it is separated by 188 km, is one of the best places to go as a couple on a weekend if you live near Mexico City.
Tequis is 1,900 meters above sea level, which guarantees a cool climate all year round, ideal for exploring the town and discovering its attractions, such as the Santa María de la Asunción temple, Plaza Hidalgo, and Parque la Pila.
Tequis is part of the Bajío Cheese and Wine Route, where you and your partner will enjoy the best wines from local wineries, such as Finca Sala Vivé, Viñedos Azteca, La Redonda and Viñedos Los Rosales, as well as the extraordinary Queretaro cheeses. that produce Néole, Flor de Alfalfa, VAI, Bocanegra and other regional dairies.
The town is also known for its excellent water parks and temazcales.
9. Lion and the Bridge of Love
The Bridge of Love, in León, is one of the romantic places in Mexico where romance reaches its maximum expression.
Love has inspired the naming of beautiful bridges and monuments in Paris, Venice and other cities in the world, and León Guanajuato also has its own.
It is not a traditional construction that evokes architecture and love in past times, but a young urban bridge built as a pedestrian crossing on the Calzada de los Héroes.
Proving that love knows no limits, the solid structure of 2013 is being filled with padlocks that symbolize an eternal union. Those who put the piece throw away the key.
Put your love lock on León and then go with your partner to do other things that they will love: buy shoes and handbags, in the Skin Zone.
10. Love Beach, Los Cabos
Although there are several “Playa del Amor” in Mexico, none is like the one in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, next to El Arco, the natural icon of Cabo San Lucas.
Everything comes together in this place to spend a romantic day. The beach is crystal clear with little fish near the swimmers. The bright sun leaves the skin with a nice tan, while the sea lions rest on the rocks ignoring the strange visitors.
El Arco, the touristic presentation postcard of Cabo San Lucas, stands 100 meters away from Playa del Amor, like a window at the end of the Baja California Peninsula, inviting you to see the union of the waters of the Pacific with those of the Gulf of California at the “end of the earth”.
In Playa del Amor you can swim, snorkel and of course, photograph El Arco and the placid sea lions.
11. Places to go for an anniversary in Mexico: Acapulco Diamante, Guerrero
Punta Diamante or Acapulco Diamante has what it takes to enjoy an anniversary celebration.
The first thing you and your partner have to do is settle in comfortable accommodation like the Hotel Princess Imperial Acapulco, a classic in the bay with elegant rooms, restaurants, sports facilities and a magnificent spa clinic.
The nights in Acapulco Diamante are vibrant with music and light and sound shows, from its many nightclubs, including the Palladium and Mandara.
A few minutes away is Old Acapulco with its waterfall in La Quebrada and traditional must-see places, such as the cathedral, Fort San Diego and the House of the Winds with Diego Rivera’s murals.
In Revolcadero and Majahua beaches you will spend romantic moments under the sun, swimming, practicing water sports or enjoying the delicious food from Guerrero.
12. Xplor Park and its giant heart
Ancient Egyptian physicians believed that the heart muscle was the center of passions and emotions. Since then, the most universal symbol of love is a red heart frequently pierced by an arrow.
Although the heart in Xplor, in the Riviera Maya, is not arrowed, it is huge and in it you can kiss your partner and pose for a photo to remember. In fact, this heart is a kind of crossroads to go to the different attractions of the park.
Xplor is a fantastic theme park at km 282 of the Riviera Maya federal highway, near Playa del Carmen. Their all-inclusive package costs 2,400 pesos, a bit pricey, but on a romantic trip there is no need to spare any expense.
13. Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo
Isla Mujeres, 13 km from Cancun in the Riviera Maya, is a fascinating destination to enjoy with your loved one.
Playa Norte is always in the top 3 of the best beaches in Mexico. For many it is the best, because its beautiful crystal clear waters add to the warmth, wide and fine sand. It is a beach like few in the world.
Garrafon Park is a spectacular eco-park with reefs of extraordinary marine fauna, which make diving and snorkeling beautiful underwater walks. Its temazcal and panoramic pool facing the sea complete the relaxation.
Other attractions on the island are the Ix Chel temple, Cabo Catoche and the Parque de los Sueños.
Invite your partner to taste a fish tikin xic, a specialty of island cuisine, and have fun at night in one of its clubs and bars such as Tiny’s Bar or KoKoNuts.
Read our definitive guide to the magical town of Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo
14. Morelia and the Alley of Romance
Morelia’s Alley of Romance is one of the romantic places to travel in Mexico that you have to go to. It is a short and picturesque alley with flowering plants, fountains and colonial houses, which all the lovers who visit the Michoacan capital walk through.
The alley is near the emblematic Fuente de las Tarascas, a bronze sculpture with 3 Purépecha women carrying a huge basket of fruit.
It is also close to the Aqueduct, a colonial architectural jewel of the main symbols of Morelia. Along the alley you will see 19 properties included in the list of historical monuments of the city.
The Callejón del Romance is so called because of its serene beauty and because the verses of the poem, Romance of my city, by the poet, Lucas Ortiz Benítez, are printed on its walls.
You cannot miss visiting the beautiful attractions of “the city of the pink quarry” such as the cathedral, the Plaza de Armas, the monument to Morelos, the government palace and the Clavijero Cultural Center.
15. Coyote drive-in theater in Mexico City
It is one of the best places to visit as a couple in the DF or Mexico City . It is impossible to quantify the romances that began with a trip to the drive-in when they enjoyed their golden age. The intimacy of a car in a place like these is more romantic than in other public places.
Retro fashion has revalued the drive-in and at the Coyote Drive-In, in Mexico City, they know it. There you will surely have the successful date that you have been waiting for so long.
In this drive-in they show classic movies in digital quality and occasionally have a midnight show with a surprise film.
They serve snacks and drinks at the car window and have an area with chairs to go out and stretch your legs. They are in Lago Zúrich 200, Colonia Granada, Polanco.
Learn more here .
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See also:
- Click to know the 10 romantic places to travel with your partner in Guanajuato
- Learn here more about the 18 benefits of traveling as a couple and why you should do it every 6 months
- Read our guide on the 10 things to do as a couple in Acapulco
