The Mexican countryside is teeming with dense rainforests, dazzling beaches and more than 6,000 miles of pristine coastline, making it a haven for adventure travelers from around the world. Its geographical diversity lures people who rent luxury villas to step outside  their comfort zones and get their hearts racing as they careen down rapids, hike the tallest peaks and swim with dolphins. Here are a handful of things you can do to get your adrenaline fix between spa treatments, drinking cerveza and tanning in the tropical sunlight.

Hang 10 at Playa Zicatela

Nothing compares to the rush you feel when you catch your first wave of the day, and at Puerto Escondido's Playa Zicatela, beginners and advanced surfers can enjoy endless breaks and warm water for hours on end. The waves usually crash close to shore, so you can save yourself the tiring paddle and spend more time slicing through the water. Playa Zicatela is primarily a locals' beach, so you should brush up on proper surfing etiquette before getting into the water.

Cave diving in the Yucatan Peninsula

If you're a certified scuba diver, you don't have to be told about Mexico's amazing underwater worlds. Although the Pacific Ocean is brimming with unique aquatic creatures and coral reefs, the riverways beneath the Yucatan Peninsula provide an eerie and otherworldly environment unlike any other. Due to its limestone bedrock, this region sports thousands of sinkholes where divers can jump into a subterranean river - many of which still haven't been explored.

Those renting villas in Mexico should be safe about their underwater adventures and bring along a guide to wherever they end up diving.

Hiking through the jungle

If you're staying in Puerto Vallarta, you can hike to numerous archaeological sites situated in the middle of the jungle, from Alta Vista to the rim of El Copo volcano. Considered one of the most complex ancient sites in North America, Alta Vista dates back nearly 2,000 years and contains about 100 hand-chiseled rocks.

As you're swimming in one of the many waterfalls situated throughout the area - which sees minimal tourist traffic - feel free to take the best photos of your villa vacation. Whether you want to spend your vacation like a wilderness explorer or simple want to bask in Mexico's unparalleled beauty, hikes through the rainforests offer the best of both worlds.