Where in Mexico is a nice place to visit?

Answer 1

Border towns like Tijuana are among the worse places in Mexico.

It depends on what your looking for. You list both beach resorts and cities.

There are a lot of good places to visit in Mexico. I have been to 19 states and Districto Federal.

The places you list are those whose names are best known outside of Mexico, not necessarily the best.

Even though I am an experienced traveler, I too was apprehensive about Mexico City. Earlier this year I saw apartments in a good neighborhood of Mexico City listed online fora very good price. I decided to plunge in and rented a place for the month of August. Before that I spent 8 days exploring monasteries in the state of Hidalgo. I found Mexico City safe, but I knew what areas to avoid and there is no reason for tourists to go into those areas with one exception.

However, there is a lot for you to se in Mexico without seeing Mexico City, Since you're skeptical, save it for another time when you have some experience.