Mexico

A major travel destination with Maya and Aztec ruins, colonial cities, Caribbean beaches and a rich food culture.

Mexico lies in southern North America, bordered by the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast, with the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea on either side. Its tourism resources are extremely rich: the historic centre of Mexico City and the pyramids of Teotihuacan; the Maya sites of the Yucatán Peninsula and the beaches of Cancún; the colonial character of Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende; the food and crafts of Oaxaca; and the Pacific resorts of Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta. The dry season from November to April is the best time to travel; the main gateways are the international airports of Mexico City and Cancún.

Destinations

Itineraries

Grand Yucatán Peninsula Loop – A complete road trip starting and ending in Cancún, looping through three states from white cities and fortified towns…
Southern Mexico: Mexico City to Mérida – Journey from the capital through Puebla, Oaxaca, and Chiapas to Yucatán, utilizing buses, flights, and the Maya Train.
Colonial Mexico: Mexico City to Guadalajara – Connect Mexico City, Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, and Guadalajara by bus.
Tren Maya: Cancún to Palenque – Skip the driving and ride the Tren Maya from the Caribbean coast all the way west to the Chiapas rainforest ruins.
Classic Yucatán Road Trip Loop – Pick up and drop off your car in Cancún, covering Tulum, Coba, Chichen Itza, Merida, and Uxmal in one week.
Oaxaca City to the Pacific Coast – Cross the mountains from Oaxaca City to the ocean, connecting Puerto Escondido, Mazunte, and Huatulco.
Guadalajara, Tequila & Pacific Coast – From the great western city through the Tequila region down to the coast, covering cities, wine country, ruins, and bea…
Bajío Wine Country & Colonial Towns Road Trip – A self-drive route from Querétaro through wine country, San Miguel de Allende, and Dolores Hidalgo to Guanajuato.
Mexico City–Puebla–Oaxaca Southbound – Head south from Mexico City to Puebla and Oaxaca, connecting ancient ruins, Baroque historic centers, and indigenous cu…
Querétaro to Guanajuato Colonial Highlands – Head north from Mexico City to explore the colonial historic cities of Querétaro, the wine country, San Miguel de Allen…
Mexico City, Puebla and Hidalgo – Mexico City's classics, including Teotihuacán, an overnight in Puebla, and a day trip to the Real del Monte basalt colu…
Baja California Sur Cape Loop – Start from San José and loop through Cabo Pulmo, La Paz, Todos Santos, and Cabo San Lucas.