Mexico tailor-made holidays

Mexico is a truly diverse destination. From the stark, striking deserts and mountains of the north to the lapping shores of the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, Mexico will amaze you with distinctive natural, cultural and historical highlights.

Discover colonial charm in Mexico City, Oaxaca, and San Cristobal de las Casas and Mayan mysteries among the pyramids and ruins in Merida, Palenque and any number of other important archeological sites spread throughout the country.

Savour the tempting flavours of fiery Mexican cuisine on a culinary tour through the central heartland or escape to the beautiful Baja California Peninsula to soak up year-round sun and irresistible views over the Sea of Cortez.

The tempting Yucatan Peninsula is rich with ancient Mayan treasures - especially the enigmatic Chichen Itza - and blessed with the beautiful blonde-sand beaches and blue-eyed waters of the Riviera Maya, best enjoyed at any number of leading resorts.

At a glance

Flying time from UK
11 hours

Time zone
GMT -6, -7 and -8

Currency
Mexican peso (M$) = 100 centavos

Language
Spanish, Mayan, Nahuatl and other indigenous languages

Travel advice
Check the FCDO for visa & Covid-19 travel advice

Top itineraries in Mexico

Maya Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico

Highlights of Mexico

14-day tailor-made holiday from £4,240 pp incl. flights

Discover the legacy of the Aztec, Mayan and Spanish empires on this comprehensive tailor-made tour of Mexico’s finest sites, ideal for the first-time visitor.

Caribbean & Florida Keys with Regent Seven Seas

8-day luxury ocean cruise from £4,915 pp incl. flights

Escape the winter in style as you sail off the beaten track for a luxury voyage to Mexico, Belize and Honduras with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

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Top places to stay in Mexico

Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa

Contemporary resort

Maroma Resort and Spa, tucked away in a breathtakingly beautiful corner of the Yucatan Peninsula, offers pure escapism with a touch of Mayan magic.

Viceroy Riviera Maya, Mexico

Contemporary resort

Viceroy Riviera Maya is an adult-only resort in the heart of Mexico's stunning Mayan Riviera. The resort's magical jungle setting and fabulous beachfront location combine to create an ideal hideaway for couples and honeymooners alike.

Palazzo Restaurant at Royal Hideaway Playacar Resort

Royal Hideaway Playacar Resort, Mexico

Contemporary resort

Located just minutes from the shopping, dining and nightlife of Playa del Carman' popular 5th Avenue, the five-star all-inclusive Royal Hideaway Playacar Resort boasts a magical beachfront setting amidst landscaped tropical gardens on the edge of the Caribbean Sea.

Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa, Mayan Riviera, Mexico

Contemporary resort

Fun, friendly and all-inclusive with an outstanding array of facilities and activities, Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa is a popular resort for families, couples and friends alike. Designed in the style of a traditional hacienda, the resort enjoys a superb beachfront location amidst perfectly manicured g…

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Where to go in Mexico

Haciendas of Mexico

Mexico has a wealth of equisite establishments to stay at including a range of historic haciendas in some of the country's most beautiful and relaxing regions.

Copper Canyon & Northern Mexico

The green-hued cliffs of Copper Canyon are a genuine highlight northern Mexico, located between the states Chihuahua and Sinoloa.

Baja California

Baja California, a stretching peninsula on the border of California, is a wild region of unspoilt beaches and spectacular self-drives.

Mexico's Pacific Coast

Mexico's Pacific Coast is home to some of Mexico's most popular beaches. From the beautiful coast around Costalegre to the paradise of Puerto Vallarta with its cobblestone alleys, red tiled roofs and whitewashed walls, the region is one of pretty coves and bays, narrow stretches of sand, quaint fis…

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When to go to Mexico

The climate of Mexico is mostly warm and tropical, with rainfall lower in the arid and semiarid regions further north. Temperatures are typically lower in the mountainous central spine than on the coast. Mexico's location in mid latitudes means that the seasonal cycles are not so pronounced as they are in temperate zones, although the Northern Hemisphere's summer is aligned to the Mexican rainy season, and with November to February comes a drier, cooler season. Peak holiday times come from July to August, and around the Christmas period.

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Mexico articles

How to avoid high season crowds

Lots of destinations around the world have a best time to visit or a high season, when the majority of travellers arrive. Whilst these periods can often be driven by good reasons, there are also ways in which a savvy traveller can get away around these months, escape the crowds and save money. We r…
Guide to the World's Best Coffee Regions

Coffee is grown in about 70 countries around the world, so it's difficult to decide where the very best beans are produced. Here Guy Eardley-Wilmot, Coffee Taster at Sea Island Coffee spills the beans and takes us on a quick voyage around some of the world's main coffee growing regions.
World's Top Dive Sites

If you're feeling brave, then take to the seas surrounding the UK and dive off Skomer Island in Pembrokeshire, the Isle of Man, Scapa Floe or the Scilly Islands. If the idea of a dry suit doesn't appeal, head instead to our recommended top dive sites around the world, whether you're looking to swim…
Lonely Planet's best street food

Lonely Planet's The World's Best Street Food shows you where to find and how to make some of the world's most authentic and popular dishes.