Mexico Holidays

If you're planning to visit Mexico, our Mexico Travel Specialists would love to chat with you about your travel aspirations and help you plan an itinerary of a lifetime. Whether that involves exploring lesser-known Mayan ruins from Yaxchilan to Bonampak or relaxing on beautiful beaches such as Riviera Mara, we'll tailor-make every detail - curating a seamless tour that's truly authentic and responsibly delivered.

To get started with what you'd like to experience, see our ideas for tailor-made holidays in Mexico.

There are plenty of Mexico family holidays which keep everyone entertained.

Some Mexico experiences of note include the Day of the Dead festival, the Copper Canyon train tour and whale watching in Baja California; each allow you to create some unforgettable family memories. The Latin American country is also home to plenty of beaches where you can enjoy watersports, in addition to snorkelling adventures in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef to observe various sea creatures.

Sharing a border with Mexico is Guatemala, where you continue your exploration into the Mayan world.

However, Mexico is an all-rounder when it comes to holidays, offering elements of culture, nature and beach. Both the Caribbean and Pacific Coast sides of this vast country work well for beach holidays.

In the east, Playa del Carmen offers some of the most pristine white sandy beaches for a Caribbean escape. Whereas in the west, Puerto Vallarta is home to charming beaches embraced by the Sierra Madre mountains, making it the perfect place for enjoying your Mexico Pacific Coast holidays.

Additionally, domestic flights allow you to combine the country's highlights seamlessly.

Wildlife experiences

Between January and March every year, you can head towards Baja California and the Sea of Cortes, where you'll enjoy perhaps some of the best whale watching experiences in all of the Americas.

Biosphere reserves such as Celestun and Sian Ka'an provide plenty of chances to see wildlife, too. Celestun is home to a huge variety of wildlife and birds, including a large flamingo colony. Whereas for Sian Ka'an, you're able to snorkel along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef to see marine turtle species.

Roaming the lush jungles and mangroves of the Yucatan Peninsula are five species of big cat, including jaguars, pumas, jaguarundis, margays and ocelots. The Maya once called the majestic jaguar "Balam", with it being one of the most sacred animals in Mayan culture, often depicted in archaeological sites.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites & cultural attractions

Holidays to Mexico wouldn't be complete without visiting the Yucatan’s major Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Uxmal, which offer fascinating insights into this ancient Mesoamerican civilisation. You can stay close to the archaeological sites or visit from Merida, or on day trips from the Riviera Maya.

Central Mexico is home to silver mining cities such as arty San Miguel de Allende and hilly Guanajuato, both of which have superbly maintained colonial centres. Further north is the Copper Canyon – a series of awesomely deep and wild canyons that are best experienced on the famous Copper Canyon Railway.

Mexico City & beyond

Most visitors to Mexico arrive in the capital city, Mexico City. There's so much to do and see while you're here. The outstanding Anthropology Museum is ideal preparation for Mexico's archaeological sites and the pre-Aztec city of San Juan Teotihuacan is an easy day trip you can do from the city.

South east of Mexico City, the charming town of Oaxaca is a popular stop with its fine colonial buildings, colourful markets and Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban. Or why not visit the verdant state of Chiapas, home to cool mountain highlands, lush jungle, coffee plantations and traditional Mayan communities?

The mysterious ruins of Palenque and colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas are also highlights. Simply speak with our Mexico holiday specialists over the phone to start putting together your itinerary.