Searching for the best Mexico Instagram captions for your next vacation?
I’ve done all the brainstorming and research for you, from short captions to puns and famous quotes.
Mexico holds a special place in my heart as it was a frequent stop while I was working on cruise ships and my home base throughout the pandemic while I was a freelance writer.
Whether you’re looking for captions to highlight the food, beach vibes, historical sites, or endless fun– there’s something for everyone’s social media feed in this list.
Listos? Vamos!
(Ready? Let’s go!)
Best Mexico Instagram Captions
The best Mexico Instagram captions encompass all of the country’s best features, from the top Caribbean walking beaches to the delicious food and unforgettable sunsets.
1. Magical Mexico 🇲🇽✨
2. Tacos, tequila, and tanlines 🌮🥃👙
3. Mexico, mi amor 🇲🇽❤️️
4. Hola, Mexico 💚🇲🇽
5. Mexico moments 🇲🇽🍹
6. Once upon a time in Mexico 🇲🇽🔥
7. From Mexico with love 💚🤍❤️️
8. Made in Mexico 🇲🇽💖
9. Sunsets and salsa 🌅🔥
10. Ran away to Mexico, never coming back 🇲🇽🏃
Puns & Funny Quotes about Mexico
Spice up your Instagram posts with these puns and funny quotes about Mexico.
Taco ‘bout some great captions!
11. Mexico, you guac my world 🥑
12. Nacho average day in Mexico 🇲🇽
13. Taco ‘bout a good time 🌮
14. Sunshine and vitamin sea ☀️🌊
15. Taco dirty to me 🌮
16. Guac and roll 🥑
17. You’re un-burrito-ble 🌯
18. Tropic like it’s hot 🔥
19. Guac this way 🥑
20. Mexi-calling my name 🇲🇽
21. Fajita ‘bout it
22. Holy mole
23. Beach, please 🌊
24. Keep calm and guac on 🥑
25. Tequila me softly 🥃
26. It’s Mexican, not Mexican’t 🇲🇽
27. Beach, don’t kill my vibe 🏖
28. Tequila may not be the answer but it’s worth a shot 🥃
Short Mexico Instagram Captions in Spanish
These are some simple Mexico Instagram captions in Spanish for those who want to add a touch of local flair to their posts.
29. ¡Viva México! (Long live Mexico!)
30. Bienvenidos a México (Welcome to Mexico)
31. Buenos días (Good morning)
32. Buenas noches (Good night)
33. Vamos a la playa (Let’s go to the beach)
34. Vamos a México (Let’s go to Mexico)
35. Vamos (Let’s go)
36. Salud (Cheers)
37. Gracias (Thank you)
38. Más cerveza por favor (More beer, please)
39. Por qué no los dos? (Why not both?)
40. México te amo (Mexico, I love you)
41. México por siempre (Mexico forever)
42. La vida es mejor en México (Life is better in Mexico)
One-Word Mexico Captions for Instagram
One-word captions for travel are some of my favorite.
As a travel minimalist who can pack for a 7-day Caribbean cruise with carry-on only, sometimes less really is more.
These simple one-word Mexico captions for Instagram express everything you want to say while letting your picture or video shine.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so why not let the photo do all the talking?
43. Vibrant 🌈
44. Festive 🌴
45. Lively 🎶
46. Flavorful 🌶
47. Diverse ⭐
48. Mystical ✨
49. Dynamic 🌺
50. Colorful 🌈
51. Historical 🏞
52. Dreamy ✨
Two-Word Instagram Captions for Mexico
In the words of Kevin Malone, “Why waste time say lot word when few word do trick?”
These two-word Instagram captions for Mexico pair with all kinds of photos, from historical sites like Chichen Itza or Coba Ruins to idyllic white sand beaches.
53. Paradise found 🌴🌺
54. Ocean views 🌊🌞
55. Mystical ruins 🌄✨
56. Beach bliss 🏝🌊
57. Jungle escape 🌴💚
58. Stunning sunsets 🌅🔥
59. Historic charm 🏞
60. Fiesta vibes 💃🎉
61. Color burst 💚🌺
62. Spicy siesta 🌶🔥
63. Tropical getaway 🌺🌴
64. Mayan magic 🇲🇽✨
Short Mexico Captions for Instagram
These short Mexico captions for Instagram are all about warm vibes and hot flavors.
Use these best Caribbean Instagram captions for Mexico on your next vacation to paradise.
65. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽
66. Cactus and chill 🌵
67. Merry in Mexico 🇲🇽
68. Viva la vida 🔥
69. Sun, sand, sea, and siestas ☀️🌊
70. Mexico is always a good idea 🇲🇽
71. Salsa and sunshine ☀️
72. Barefoot and unbothered 👣
73. Mexico is my happy place 🇲🇽
74. Spice up your life 🌶
75. Out of Office ✈️
76. You had me at Mexico 🇲🇽
77. Beach hair, don’t care 🏖
78. Mangos, margaritas, and Mexico 🥭🍹🇲🇽
79. The glass is always half full in Mexico 🇲🇽🍹
80. I left my heart in Mexico ❤️️🇲🇽
81. Money can’t buy happiness but it can buy a ticket to Mexico ✈️🇲🇽
Mexican Food & Drink Quotes
What’s a trip to Mexico without some food and drink?
Whether you’re indulging in the finest local Mexican food at restaurants in Playa del Carmen or enjoying some budget-friendly street food, pairing these Mexico quotes with your food pics is a piece of cake.
82. I’m just here for the tacos 🌮
83. Mexican munchies
84. Taco Tuesday 🌮
85. Flavorful fiesta 🍻
86. Tequila sunrise 🍹
87. When in doubt, add more guac 🥑
88. Tasty tacos 🌮
89. Margaritas and micheladas 🍹
90. Nachos before anything else
91. Savory street eats
92. Churro cheers
93. Margaritas and marquesitas
94. The cure for everything is tacos and tequila 🌮🥃
95. Happiness is a taco in each hand 🌮
96. Life’s too short, eat the enchiladas
97. Margaritas: because adulting is hard
98. There’s a reason why it’s called avoca-do, not avoca-don’t 🥑
99. Tequila: because no great story started with a salad 🥃
Creative Mexico Instagram Captions by Destination
Need some destination-specific Mexico Instagram captions?
Grab some inspiration from these ideas for Mexico’s top cities.
Cancun
100. Cuckoo for Cancun
101. Chilling in Cancun
102. Siestas and fiestas
103. Cancun calling
104. Love at first Cancun
105. Keep calm and Cancun on
106. Party mode: on
107. What happens in Cancun, stays in Cancun
Playa del Carmen
From enjoying the nightlife on 5th Avenue to relaxing at the best adults-only all-inclusive resorts in Playa del Carmen, these quotes are just what you need.
108. PDC
109. The beach is always a good idea
110. Sandy toes and hearts a glow
111. Life is better at the beach
112. PDC>CUN
113. 5th Avenue frenzy
114. Beach vibes and good times
115. Catching waves and rays
116. Ocean air, sunkissed hair
117. Life’s a beach
118. Beach days and vibrant nights
119. Partying in Playa
Tulum
120. Boho beach bum
121. Tropical jungle vibes
122. Tulum thrills
123. Follow that dream
124. Wandering in Tulum
125. My life may be in ruins but not today
126. Tulum, you have my heart
Cozumel
One of my favorite day trips from Playa del Carmen, Cozumel is a must-visit.
Don’t forget to rent a bike, ride around the island, and enjoy the stunning views.
127. Island-ed in paradise
128. Island escapes
129. Underwater wonders
130. Under the sea
131. Marine magic
132. Cozumel vibes and ocean tides
133. Beach days and Cozumel rays
Isla Mujeres
It doesn’t matter if you’re visiting Isla Mujeres on a budget or fully indulging in a luxury experience– the island will take your breath away.
134. Run the World (Girls)
135. Island time
136. Mujeres magicas
137. Island oasis
138. Islas y playas
139. Soak up the sun
140. Putting the “mujer” in Isla Mujeres
141. Isla Mujeres, more like Isla Bonita
Mexico City
142. CDMX
143. Mexico’s heartbeat
144. Art and soul of Mexico
145. Urban oasis
146. Lost in Mexico City’s charm
147. The big city
148. Walking among ancient giants at Teotihuac
Oaxaca
149. Colors of Oaxaca
150. Mezcal and mole moments
151. Discovering Oaxaca’s wonders
152. Endless exploration in Oaxaca
153. Creating memories in Oaxaca
Puerto Vallarta
154. Vallarta vibes
155. Ocean views and margaritas
156. Love at first sunset
157. Waves and wonders
158. Whale, whale, whale
Cabo
159. Welcome to Los Cabos
160. Chasing sunsets and seashores
161. Embracing colors and cultures
162. Coastlines and coves
163. Tequila and tranquility
164. Love is just around the arch
Cenotes
165. Making a splash
166. Taking the plunge
167. Dive in
168. Diving into the deep end
169. 50 shades of blue
170. Blissful blue
171. Blue serenity
172. Welcome to the jungle
Mexico Cruise Quotes
Having experienced life as a cruise ship crew member, cruise quotes are another one of my favorites.
So if you’re visiting Cozumel or Costa Maya on a ship like Symphony of the Seas, these silly but clever Mexico cruise captions are shore to get a laugh.
173. Ship, please 🚢
174. Big deck energy 🛳
175. Adventure is all I sea 🌊
176. Life on cruise control ⚓️
177. Bring me that horizon 🌅
178. Seas the day 🌊
179. Getting nauti in Mexico ⚓️
180. Sip, sail, cruise 🍹⛵
181. Life is too short to party on land 🛳
182. Went to sleep in [port] and woke up in [port]
183. Another day, another beach 🏝
184. Palm trees and 90 degrees 🌴☀️
Mexico Instagram Captions for Couples
Heading to Mexico on a romantic getaway?
Use these sweet Mexico Instagram captions for posts with your special someone.
185. Sun, sea, and us 🌊❤️
186. Two hearts, one Mexican adventure ✨
187. Hand in hand, heart in Mexico 🤝💘
188. From pyramids to passion 🏺❤️
189. Chasing dreams and sunsets in Mexico 🌅🇲🇽
190. My favorite things: tacos and you 🌮
191. Falling in love under the Mexican sky 🌄
192. Tulum love story 🌴❤️️
193. Our love is as endless as the Mexican beaches 🌴💕
194. Exploring new horizons together 🌅
195. Love is in the Mexican air 💚❤️️
196. Spicy food and even spicier romance 🌶️
197. Sunkissed and in love in Mexico ☀️💕
198. Home is wherever I’m with you 🏠❤️
199. Tequila sunsets with my favorite person 🌅🥂
200. You’re the whole enchilada 💚
Mexico Instagram Captions with Friends
201. Sun, sand, and squad in Mexico ☀️🌊
202. Friends that travel together, stay together ✈️❤️
203. No siesta, just fiesta with these guys! 🎊🕺
204. Cheers to friendship and unforgettable times in Mexico 🥂🇲🇽
205. Sunsets and amigos: the perfect combo 🌅
206. Good vibes and great company in Mexico 🌞
207. Living la vida loca with my besties 💃🕺
Mexico Travel Captions
I’m always a fan of mixing up Mexico captions with general travel quotes.
As someone who’s been paid to travel to all seven continents through travel jobs that don’t require any experience, I like to remind myself of why I choose this life of adventure.
These travel captions are a good way of doing so when I look back on posts from past trips.
208. Adventure is out there
209. Oh the places you’ll go
210. Not all who wander are lost
211. Buy a plane ticket, never come back
212. Travel more, worry less
213. It’s a very big world, and I’ve seen very little of it
214. Two roads diverged… and I– I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference
Mexico Quotes for Instagram from Songs
There are no better Mexico quotes for Instagram than from popular songs that mention the beautiful country.
Here is a list of lyrics from these songs that you can work into your posts.
“Adios Mexico” –Texas Tornados
215. Adiós México
216. How I got along without ya, I never know
“Ain’t No God in Mexico” – Waylon Jennings
217. Ain’t no God in Mexico
“Alejandro” – Lady Gaga
218. Hot like Mexico, rejoice
“Are You With Me” – Lost Frequencies
219. I wanna dance by water ‘neath the Mexican sky
220. Drink some Margaritas by a string of blue lights
221. Listen to the Mariachi play at midnight
“Bay of Mexico” – The Kingston Trio
222. Mexico is the place I belong in
223. ‘Round the bay of Mexico
“Beer in Mexico” – Kenny Chesney
224. I’ll just sit right here and have another beer in Mexico
225. Let the warm air melt these blues away
“Blame it on Mexico” – George Strait
226. Blame it on Meixoc if you need a reason
227. Say too much guitar music, tequila, salt and lime
“Cabo Wabo” – Van Halen
228. We gotta try a little dance, so Cabo Wabo
229. Face down in Cabo kissing the ground
“Cuando Volveras a Mexico” – Juan Gabriel
230. ¿Cuándo volverás a México otra vez?
(When will you return to Mexico again?)
231. Que a dónde vayas recuerdes, que México es para siempre
(Wherever you go, remember, that Mexico is forever)
“Going to Mexico” – Steve Miller Band
232. You’re much too slow, I’m going to Mexico
“Good to Go to Mexico” – Toby Keith
233. Every time I think about the rain and sleet and snow, I start dreamin’ about siestas underneath this sombrero
234. Baby if you’re good to go we’ll go down to Mexico
235. Get a place in Cabo, kick back in the sand
236. It’ll be just you and me and moonlight dancing on the sea, to Spanish guitar melody of a mariachi band
237. Weather’s always nice down there in paradise
238. We’ll find that little man who owns that taco stand
239. We’ll be drinkin’ margaritas while we’re working on our tan
240. I’ll take the Baja sun
“Gulf of Mexico” – Shawn Mullins
241. And the rain pours down like a holy waterfall over the Gulf of Mexico
“Hoy Me Voy Para Mexico” – Menudo
242. Hoy me voy para Mexico (Today I’m going to Mexico)
“I’ve Got Mexico” – Eddy Raven
243. I bet you never thought I’d really go, I’d never get as far as Mexico
244. Down on the beach drinkin’ coke and rum
245. You wouldn’t know me with this golden glow, soaking sun in Mexico
246. Who needs you I’ve got Mexico
247. He’s got you, I’ve got Mexico
“I Should’ve Never Left Mexico” – Matt Mercado
248. I should’ve never left Mexico
“Long Way to Mexico” – Roger Creager
249. The palm trees and the beaches call my name
250. It’s a long way to Mexico, but I’m going there tonight
251. It’s a place of senoritas and where mariachis sing
“Mexican Minutes” – Brooks & Dunn
252. We’re dropping our worries, and pickin up Español
253. Down here the sunsets are red, the tequila is gold
254. Life is sublime here on Mexican time
“Mexican Moon” – Concrete Blonde
255. Thinking of you underneath the Mexican moon
“Mexican Sky” – Cross Canadian Ragweed
256. The sun shines so bright in the Mexican sky
257. I’m thinking about you down in old Mexico
“Mexico” – Carrie Underwood
258. I’ll meet you in Mexico
“Mexico” – Chris Holsten
259. Chilling on the beach down in Mexico
260. Every wish in one big place, right in the heart of Mexico
261. My one-way ticket to Mexico
“Mexico” – James Taylor
262. Oh, Mexico; It sounds so simple, I just got to go
263. The sun’s so hot, I forgot to go home
264. Oh, Mexico; It sounds so sweet with the sun sinkin’ low
265. Oh, Mexico; I guess I’ll have to go
“Mexico” – Cake
266. Oh baby, I was bound for Mexico
“Mexico” – Laura Marling
267. Well come on let’s go, and head off to Mexico
268. You, me, and Mexico
“Mexico” – Sammy Hagar
269. This ain’t Hollywood, this is Mexico
“Mexico” – Lucas Estrada
270. Once upon a time with you in Mexico
“Mexico Lindo y Querido” – Jorge Negrete
271. México lindo y querido (Beautiful and dear Mexico)
“Mi Mexico Lindo Adios” – Leo Dan
272. Adiós, adiós, mi México lindo (Goodbye, goodbye, my beautiful Mexico)
”Moon Over Mexico” – Luke Combs
273. Under a moon over Mexico
274. Under the Cabo palm leaf shade
“O Mexico” – Trisha Yearwood
275. Mexico, O Mexico
276. I long to see your border town
277. Adios mi corazon
“Run to Mexico” – The Babys
278. I ain’t talkin’ ‘bout Chicago, I’m talkin’ about Mexico
279. Makin’ a run for Mexico
“The Seashores of Old Mexico” – George Strait
280. Start my life over on the seashores of old Mexico
281. I found what I needed on the seashores of old Mexico
“Stays in Mexico” – Toby Keith
282. What happens down in Mexico stays in Mexico
“South of the Border” – Ed Sheeran
283. Jump in that water, be free; come south of the border with me
South of the Border (Down Mexico Way) – Frank Sinatra
284. South of the border, down Mexico way
285. That’s where I fell in love, when the stars above came out to play
“That’s Why God Made Mexico” – Tim McGraw
286. And that’s why God made Mexico
287. A place where we can lay low
288. Where the Cuervo goes down nice and slow, and the warm winds blow
“Till It Snows in Mexico” – Reba McEntire
289. I’m going to love you until it snows in Mexico, or until the Rio Grande freezes over
Mexican Proverbs
Add some intrigue in your posts with these Mexican proverbs.
290. Más vale tarde que nunca
(Better late than never)
291. Camarón que se duerme se lo lleva la corriente
(The shrimp that falls asleep gets carried away by the current)
292. No hay mal que por bien no venga
(There is no bad from which good does not come)
293. El que mucho abarca, poco aprieta
(He who grasps too much holds little)
294. A mal tiempo, buena cara
(In bad times, put on a brave face)
295. Dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres
(Tell me who you walk with, and I’ll tell you who you are)
296. El que busca, encuentra
(He who seeks, finds)
297. Al mal paso, darle prisa
(To a bad step, hurry it along)
298. Perro que ladra no muerde
(A barking dog doesn’t bite)
299. El muerto al pozo y el vivo al gozo
(The dead to the pit, and the living to joy)
Famous Quotes about Mexico
Mexico is a country loved by many.
From Bob Dylan to Frida Kahlo, those who have visited Mexico and native Mexicans alike have summed up their thoughts about the country, the people, the culture, its essence, and its food.
Why not use their quotes about Mexico for your posts?
300. The beauty of Mexico lies in its diversity of cultures, landscapes, and people. – Diego Rivera
301. There is nothing like Mexico’s vibrant culture, its music, and its food. – Thalía
302. The heart of Mexico beats with a rhythm that captivates the soul. – Bob Dylan
303. The food, the people, the landscape—all are extraordinary in Mexico. – Julia Child
304. Mexico is a land of beauty and contrast, a place where history and modernity coexist. – Frida Kahlo
305. In Mexico, there’s a freedom in the air, a vibrancy that inspires creativity. – Anthony Bourdain
306. Mexico’s spirit is infectious; it’s a place where life is truly celebrated. – Jim Morrison
307. Mexico is a country of many colors and contrasts. – Enrique Peña Nieto
308. From the bustling streets to the serene beaches, Mexico is a feast for the senses. – Ernest Hemingway
309. The spirit of Mexico is in its people’s laughter, courage, and love for life. – Gael García Bernal
310. The colors of Mexico are like nowhere else, each telling a story of its own. – Andy Warhol
311. Mexico is a country that fills your senses and soul with its beauty and warmth. – Elizabeth Taylor
312. To understand the world, you must first understand a place like Mexico. – Carlos Fuentes
313. Every visit to Mexico enriches me with its historical depth and cultural vibrancy. – John Steinbeck
314. Mexico is a musical nation, with a heartbeat that resonates in every corner of its land. – Paco Ignacio Taibo II
315. Mexico is a mosaic of different realities and beauties. – Enrique Peña Nieto
316. Mexico is not just a place; it’s a feeling of warmth and welcome. – Alejandro González Iñárritu
317. Mexico’s history is a tale of resilience, culture, and identity. – Octavio Paz
318. In Mexico, everything on the street is sacred. – Carlos Monsiváis
319. Mexico is not just tacos and tequila; it’s an experience of colors, traditions, and warmth.
320. Mexico is a land where the magic is in the people, the culture, and the traditions.
321. Mexico is a place where the colors are brighter, the air is warmer, and the people are friendlier.
Mexico Themed Emojis
Here are some of the most common emojis you might be using when posting about your Mexico vacay.
🇲🇽 Mexico flag
💚 Green heart
🤍 White heart
❤️️ Red heart
People
🕺 Man dancing
💃 Woman dancing
Objects
🎉 Party popper
🎵 Musical note
🎶 Multiple musical notes
🩴 Flip flop
👙 Bikini
🐚 Shell
🪦 Headstone
Nature
🌺 Hibiscus
🌴 Palm tree
🌹 Rose
🏖 Beach with umbrella
🏝 Desert island
⛰ Mountain
🌄 Sunrise over mountain
🏜 Desert
🌅 Sunrise
🌇 Sunset over buildings
🌆 Cityscape at dusk
🏞 National park
🏙 Cityscape
☀️ Sun
🌞 Sun with face
🌊 Wave
🔥 Fire
✨ Sparkles
⭐ Star
🌈 Rainbow
Food and Drink
🍾 Bottle with popping cork
🥂 Clinking glasses
🥃 Tumbler glass
🍺 Beer mug
🍻 Clinking beer mugs
🍸 Cocktail glass
🍹 Tropical drink
🍷 Wine glass
🍗 Poultry leg
🍉 Watermelon
🍌 Banana
🍍 Pineapple
🌶 Hot pepper
🌮 Taco
🥑 Avocado
🥥 Coconut
🥭 Mango
🫔 Tamale
Transportation
✈️ Airplane
🚢 Ship
🛳 Passenger ship
⛵ Sailboat
🚤 Speedboat
⚓️ Anchor
Animals
🐦 Bird
🦜 Parrot
🐒 Monkey
🐵 Monkey face
🐙 Octopus
🐠 Tropical fish
🐟 Fish
🐬 Dolphin
🐳 Spouting whale
🐋 Whale
🦋 Butterfly
🦎 Lizard
Final Thoughts: Mexico Captions for Instagram
With these Mexico captions for Instagram, posting your photos couldn’t be any easier.
All you have to do is copy and paste, then go on to enjoying all the amazing things Mexico has to offer.
Bon voyage!
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