World-class cuisine, ancient ruins, colonial cities and Caribbean beaches.
Mexico is vast and varied: the museums, markets and food scene of Mexico City; the culinary capital of Oaxaca; tequila-country Guadalajara; and the Caribbean beaches and cenotes around Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Ancient pyramids, vibrant crafts and some of the planet's best food are never far away.
Aztec ruins beneath colonial palaces, muralist masterpieces, and the beating heart of a 700-year-old city.
View Mexico City Guide →Seven moles, tlayudas, chapulines, and mezcal from the spiritual home of agave.
View Oaxaca Guide →Colonial plazas, iconic cathedral, and Orozco's most powerful murals.
View Guadalajara Guide →Caribbean turquoise, island hopping, world-class snorkelling, and underwater sculpture museums.
View Cancun Guide →Caribbean turquoise, island hopping, and world-class reef snorkelling.
View Playa Del Carmen Guide →December-April is the dry, sunny peak season, ideal for both the beaches and the highland cities. The May-October rainy season is greener and cheaper, with mostly afternoon showers.
A week covers Mexico City with day trips to pyramids and Oaxaca; pair the Yucatan beaches (Cancun, Playa del Carmen) with cenotes and ruins for another 4-5 days.
Absolutely, it is one of the world's great food and culture capitals, with extraordinary museums, markets and neighborhoods that rival any European city.