Map of Mexico – States, Cities, Borders & Location Guide
Explore Mexico with this interactive map showing the country's major cities, states, international borders, coastlines and geographic regions. Zoom in to find Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancún, Tijuana and other destinations, or zoom out to see Mexico's position within North America.
Mexico has mountains, high plateaus, deserts and tropical coastlines along the Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
Mexico is in North America, south of the United States and north-west of Guatemala and Belize. Its capital is Mexico City. It has 31 states plus Mexico City, making 32 federal entities.
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Zoom and move around to explore Mexico's states, major cities, highways, mountains and coastlines.
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Where Is Mexico Located?
- North: The United States, including California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
- South-east: Guatemala and Belize.
- West and south: The Pacific Ocean, including the Gulf of California between mainland Mexico and Baja California.
- East: The Gulf of Mexico and, along the eastern Yucatán Peninsula, the Caribbean Sea.
The Baja California and Yucatán peninsulas flank mainland Mexico. Mexico City lies in the central highlands.
Mexico States and Geographic Regions
Mexico has 31 states and Mexico City. These broad regions are useful for map reading, but are not official administrative divisions.
| Region | States and places to find |
|---|---|
| North-west | Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora and Sinaloa; Tijuana and La Paz. |
| North and north-east | Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas; Monterrey and deserts. |
| West and Bajío | Jalisco, Guanajuato, Querétaro and nearby states; Guadalajara and inland cities. |
| Central Mexico | Mexico City, State of Mexico, Hidalgo, Morelos, Puebla and Tlaxcala. |
| South and Gulf coast | Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Veracruz and Tabasco; mountains and coastal lowlands. |
| Yucatán Peninsula | Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo; Mérida and Cancún. |
Regional groupings vary; official boundaries are maintained by Mexico’s statistical agency, INEGI.
Major Cities to Find on the Mexico Map
- Mexico City: The capital and a major urban centre in the central highlands.
- Guadalajara: A major city in Jalisco, western Mexico.
- Monterrey: An important urban and industrial centre in Nuevo León, northern Mexico.
- Puebla: A historic city south-east of Mexico City.
- Tijuana: A border city in Baja California, beside San Diego in the United States.
- Mérida: A major city in Yucatán on the Yucatán Peninsula.
- Cancún: A coastal tourism centre in Quintana Roo on the Caribbean side.
- Oaxaca City: A cultural and regional centre in southern Mexico.
Mexico Landmarks and Natural Features to Locate
- Chichén Itzá: A major Maya archaeological site in Yucatán.
- Teotihuacán: An archaeological site north-east of Mexico City known for its monumental pyramids.
- Popocatépetl: An active volcano in central Mexico; access restrictions can apply.
- Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre): A system of canyons in Chihuahua.
- Gulf of California: The sea separating much of the Baja California Peninsula from mainland Mexico.
- Yucatán Peninsula: A low-lying peninsula extending between the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea.
- Riviera Maya: A coastal tourism area in Quintana Roo, south of Cancún.
Mexico Roads, Airports and Transport Connections
Major highways link Mexico City with Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla and coastal regions. International airports serve Mexico City, Cancún, Guadalajara and Monterrey. Passenger rail services vary by region. Use current transport information for routes, schedules and border crossings.
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Mexico Map FAQs
Where is Mexico on a world map?
Mexico is in the southern part of North America, below the United States and above Guatemala and Belize.
What is the capital of Mexico?
Mexico City is the country's capital. It is located in the central Mexican highlands.
How many states does Mexico have?
Mexico has 31 states plus Mexico City, making 32 federal entities in total. Mexico City is not a state.
Which countries border Mexico?
Mexico shares land borders with the United States, Guatemala and Belize.
Does Mexico border the Caribbean Sea?
Yes. The eastern coast of Quintana Roo, on the Yucatán Peninsula, faces the Caribbean Sea. Mexico also has coastlines along the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean.
Where are Cancún and Mexico City on the map?
Cancún is in Quintana Roo near the north-eastern tip of the Yucatán Peninsula. Mexico City is inland in the central highlands.
Can I use this map for directions?
Use it for orientation, not live navigation or emergency travel decisions.
Disclaimer
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