A barefoot beach oasis with a captivating culture, irresistible foodie scene and ultra-luxe all-inclusive resorts.

Mexico is a fiesta of soulful food, carefree shores and underwater realms. There’s a beach for every mood, whatever your vibe, from rustic castaway islands to glamorous beach club hangouts. Beyond its aquamarine waters and white-gold sands, Mexico is full of culture and charisma. You’ll see it in its Aztec architecture, hear it in its mariachi rhythms and taste it in its sizzling streetside tacos.

Discover fascinating archaeological sites and ancient Mayan ruins, such as the forested relics of Coba and UNESCO-listed Chichen Itza, or get out on the water for marine adventures in search of whale sharks. Mexico is also the home of the all-inclusive resort and some of the world’s most spectacular hotels grace its palm-studded coastline.

We’ve travelled all over Mexico, so we can help you find the right setting, stays and sights to suit you.

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  • Home of all inclusive

    Take your pick from lively family resorts with waterparks and kids’ cooking classes to boutique adults-only hideaways where you arrive by yacht.

  • Laid-back island vibes

    Mexico is the go-to spot for a stress-free away-from-it-all escape, with a backdrop that was made for sleepy beach days and poolside relaxation.

  • Underwater world

    Alongside its caves, coral gardens and diverse marine life, Mexico also has an Underwater Museum featuring life-size sculptures.

  • Exceptional cuisine

    Mexico is a must for foodies, with everything from feisty chilli-stuffed tacos and lunchtime tortas to world-class farm-to-table cuisine to devour.

Mexico Regions

Our recommendations for the best places to visit in Mexico

Riviera Maya & Playa Del Carmen Holidays

The perfect palm tree, the ultimate beach, coconut water straight from the source… holidays to th...

Tulum Holidays

Blessed with beaches straight out of a glossy magazine overlooked by the haunting remnants of a M...

Isla Mujeres Holidays

Once the mythological home to the Mayan Goddess Ixchel, this slither of paradise just off the Can...

Isla Holbox Holidays

Isla Holbox (pronounced hol-bosh) is sun-kissed, slow-paced, car free and wonderfully rustic.

Cozumel Holidays

Mayan ruins, sun, sea and an unforgettable underwater world come together on Mexico’s most famous...

Holidays in Mexico

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  • Riviera Maya & Playa Del Carmen
  • 5 Star

Set in a private bay, this adults-only resort is a contemporary choice with many facilities.

From £1,617 p/p
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  • Riviera Maya & Playa Del Carmen
  • 5 Star

Catering specifically for families, Paradisus Playa del Carmen offers an excellent range of facilities and activities.

From £1,600 p/p
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  • Riviera Maya & Playa Del Carmen
  • 5 Star

A sleek and stylish all-suite hotel in a golden setting overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

From £1,698 p/p
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  • Riviera Maya & Playa Del Carmen
  • 5 Star

This rainforest-set Riviera Maya resort offers free access to some of the region’s best theme parks.

From £2,223 p/p
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  • Tulum
  • 4 Star

Floury sands are lapped by the Caribbean Sea at the family-friendly Dreams Tulum, a large hacienda-style resort commanding 44 acres of shimmering shoreline and tropical gardens.

From £1,476 p/p
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  • Riviera Maya & Playa Del Carmen
  • 5 Star

Enviable white sands and a fantastic Unlimited-Luxury® All Inclusive package.

From £1,932 p/p
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  • Riviera Maya & Playa Del Carmen
  • 5 Star

An all-suite resort with a focus on serenity, romance, body and mind.

From £3,164 p/p
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  • Riviera Maya & Playa Del Carmen
  • 5 Star

An adults-only haven with unlimited access to a host of adventure parks.

From £2,356 p/p
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  • Riviera Maya & Playa Del Carmen
  • 4 Star

A two-minute stroll from one of the Riviera Maya’s most glorious beaches, this intimate eco-glamping resort offers tranquility and comfort in an unspoiled natural setting.

From £1,160 p/p
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  • Isla Mujeres
  • 5 Star

A wellness focused retreat in an incredible setting between a yacht-dotted lagoon and the Caribbean

From £2,202 p/p

Whether you’re looking for a fly-and-flop holiday or a journey of discovery, Mexico is home to an array of all-singing, all-dancing resorts boasting cultural and nature experiences as well as stellar facilities.

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Coba & Tulum Exploration

Two sets of other-worldly Mayan ruins are the focus on this history-packed day out. First up is the forest-surrounded relics of Coba where you’ll find Quinta Roo’s tallest pyramid, Nohoch Mul, and a whole host of hidden ruins that are a joy to discover. Those with a head for heights can climb to the top of the pyramid and take in the incredible views from the top. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before you travel south to Tulum, one of Mexico’s most iconic ruins; the combo of a clifftop setting and Caribbean backdrop have made the site something of a cover star. Between the 13th and 15th Centuries, this Mayan settlement was a hub of international trade and a religious centre.

• Daily departures from Playa del Carmen
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Good to know
Museums are closed on Mondays.

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Encounter Sian Ka'an Nature Reserve

Quintana Roo’s natural landscapes are the focus on this full-day adventure. You’ll travel south to the breathtaking UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Sian Ka’an where tropical jungles meet wetlands, mangrove forests, lakes, lagoons and hidden cenotes. There are also picture-perfect tropical beaches and vibrant coral reefs just offshore. You’ll take a boat through the region’s coastal environments, passing through lagoons, mangrove forests and out to the vibrant coral reef. If the weather allows, you’ll have the chance to explore the Mesoamerican Reef, the world’s second largest barrier reef. A homemade lunch will be served on the beach and then there’ll be a bit of time to relax before returning to your hotel.

• Daily departures from Playa del Carmen
• Operates year-round
• Private experience

Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes and shoes and pack swimming gear and a towel. Please use biodegradable sun cream and insect repellent, use a reusable bottle for water and take some cash for tips and souvenirs.

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Unearth Chichen Itza

The ruins at Chichen Itza are arguably Mexico’s most iconic pre-Columbian relics and have been designated a New Wonder of the World. Over a thousand years ago, it was one of the largest Mayan cities that was reportedly home to a diverse community – a factor that’s likely to have led to the varying architectural styles within the site. In the company of an attentive English-speaking guide, you’ll explore ruins such as the Great Ball Court, the observatory El Caracol, and the 12-metre-high Temple of the Warriors with its hundreds of columns and stunning bas-reliefs that depict eagles, jaguars and warriors. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant and there’ll even be a chance to take a dip in a cenote – a natural sinkhole permanently filled with crystal clear water, and symbol of this corner of Mexico.

• Daily departures from Playa del Carmen
• Operates year-round
• Private experience

Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes and shoes and pack swimming gear and a towel if you wish to swim in the cenote. Please use biodegradable sun cream and insect repellent, use a reusable bottle for water and take some cash for tips and souvenirs.

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Discover Contoy & Isla Mujeres

A duo of Yucatan coast islands awaits on this full-day adventure from the Riviera Maya. Board a boat and hope over to bijou Isla Contoy, a haven for sea turtles and over 150 species of tropical birds. You can wander along the talcum-white beaches or swim or snorkel in the clear-as-glass sea (weather permitting). A laid-back lunch will be served on the shore before you transfer over to Isla Mujeres, another picture-perfect barrier island where you can swim, snorkel or browse the local shops and stalls which sell a host of Yucatan-made handicrafts. Throughout the day, you’ll be accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

• Daily departures from Playa del Carmen
• Operates year-round
• Private experience

Good to know
The island and nature reserve fee of US$ 20 is not included (amount subject to change) and will need to be paid on the spot on arrival. Please use biodegradable sun cream and insect repellent, use a reusable bottle for water and take some cash for tips and souvenirs. The consumption of alcohol is not recommended before or during this tour.

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Whale Shark Encounter

This marine adventure begins at sunrise when you are picked up at your hotel on Isla Mujeres and transferred to the boat that will whisk you up to Isla Holbox. The warm waters off the coast of this off-the-beaten-track island are home to Earth’s largest fish species, the whale shark, which can grow up to 14 metres in length. You’ll be on the lookout for these sedately swimming creatures as they feed on the abundant plankton and krill in the warm waters off the Yucatan coast and even have the chance to swim amid the giants if you so choose. You’ll then sail to a local beach for a ceviche lunch before returning to Isla Mujeres and your resort.

• Daily departures from Isla Mujeres
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Good to know
All equipment for swimming/snorkelling with whale sharks, including life jackets, is provided. Please use biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent and take your own swim wear.

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Discover Las Coloradas & Rio Lagartos

The wonderful colours of nature are on display during this full-day adventure to the northern reaches of the Yucatan peninsula. The first stop are the mangrove-lined waterways of the Ria Lagartos UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where you’ll take a wildlife-spotting boat ride. Keep an eye out for Morelet’s crocodiles, horseshoe crabs and vibrant flamingos paddling in the shallows. Later in the day, head to Las Colorades, a world of beautiful pink and orange lagoons that are used to harvest salt. The pans get their colour from the high concentration of algae and brine shrimp – the same organisms that give the flamingos their famous pink-hued feathers. There’ll be the chance to take an exfoliating and skin-enriching dip in one of the shallow salt pools before heading to a local village and one of the beautiful local beaches.

• Daily departures from Isla Holbox
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Good to know
Includes ferry and taxi service to Holbox hotel where this ezpernce Please use biodegradable sun cream and insect repellent. A US$ 5 tax for entry into the Rio Lagartos Reserve is payable as you board the transportation.

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The Birds Of Isla Holbox

Isla Holbox is famed for the myriad avian species that call this wonderfully rustic island – and its surrounding shallows – home. Hop on a boat and take a trip to the appropriately named Bird Island (Isla Pajaros), an islet off Holbox’s south coast. Try to spot ducks, pelicans, frigate birds and flamingos (April to October) as you cruise along the edge of the mangroves. Other non-feathered creatures that you may spot include iguanas and snakes, while plant species such as orchids are in abundance. You’ll have the chance to swim in the clear waters of Yalabau, a pool that’s fed by cooling spring water that was once believed to have age-defying properties. The final stop of the day is Passion Island, a castaway spot with swaying palms, hammocks, sun-kissed sands and a tower from which to spot more bird species from.

• Daily departures from Isla Holbox
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

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Get to know Cozumel and those important practicalities when planning your perfect holiday.

Capital
TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT -6 hours

CURRENCY

Mexican Peso

FLYING TIME TO DESTINATION

11 hours

RELIGION

No official religion but the majority of the population are Roman Catholic

LANGUAGE

Spanish

Where is Mexico?
Mexico is the southernmost and smallest country in North America. Its neighbouring countries are the USA and Guatemala and it has coastlines on the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean and Pacific.

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Yucatan coast
Stretching south of Cancun along the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula to Playa del Carmen, Tulum and beyond, the Riviera Maya is renowned for its miles of white sand beaches, all-inclusive resorts, the dramatic clifftop ruins of Tulum and fantastic ecological parks. Quieter than Cancun, the region is ideal if you’re searching for peace and relaxation with the opportunity to soak up the natural beauty, history and culture of the region. In Playa del Carmen, the Riviera’s largest resort town, you can enjoy watersports from the beach, sample the local catch-of-the-day at one of the casual beachfront restaurants and stroll around the cobblestone streets and shop for traditional handicrafts, jewellery and folk art on bustling Fifth Avenue.

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Islands
Just off the Yucatan coast are a handful of stunning islands, each with its own atmosphere. Lively and lovely Cozumel is just half an hour away by boat from Playa del Carmen and offers the perfect setting for world-class snorkelling and scuba diving. Opposite the popular Yucatan coast destination of Cancun is Isla Mujeres, a slice of paradise that’s has a rich mythological backstory, is wonderfully peaceful and is another top spot for underwater adventures. For a back-to-basics adventure, head up to the car-free and wonderfully rustic island of Holbox (pronounced hol-bosh) where you can bird watch, explore beautiful beaches by bike or just recline on talcum-soft sands.

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Diving and snorkelling
Mexico’s Yucatan coast is a highly regarded dive destination. Many dive sites, which regularly appear on ‘world’s best’ lists, are located just 10 to 15 minutes offshore. There are reef walls, caves, healthy coral gardens and even an underwater museum just off the shore of Cancun. A unique opportunity in this region of the world is diving in cenotes. These natural sinkholes are filled with water, both fresh and salt, and act as a gateway to a subterranean, subaquatic world with a vast network of underwater caves. Diving is a year-round activity in this part of the world with water average water temperatures rarely lower than 25 degrees Celsius

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Food and drink
Mexican cuisine hardly needs any introduction. It’s such an integral part of the local culture that it has been awarded Intangible Cultural Heritage status by UNESCO. Mesoamerican staples included corn, beans, avocado, sweet potato and chili pepper, while Europeans introduced meat such as chicken and beef, rice and dairy produce.

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