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Introducing Mexico

Make the most of your time in Mexico.
Mexico is a vast and surprising destination. Yes, it has beautiful beaches and endless stretches of Pacific and Caribbean coast—but it also boasts 35,000 archaeological sites, 10% of the world’s biodiversity, and more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country in the Americas. It's a cultural melting pot of more than 50 indigenous ethnic groups, with endless tradition (and endless incredible cuisine). There's a side of Mexico to suit every traveler—let us help you find yours.

When is the best time to visit?
Seasons in Mexico vary from region to region. On the Yucatán Peninsula, December-April is when the weather is warm and dry. It's also the most crowded and expensive time to go. We recommend May-June, when crowds have thinned and the rainy season has yet to arrive. The same goes for Mexico's Pacific coast. For other parts of the country, like Puebla or Mexico City, May-October is the wet season—you can expect rain almost every day. Ask your specialist for more on what to expect during your visit. Learn more

Where should you go?
For ancient history, you can't do better than the Yucatán—archaeological sites here include the iconic Chichen Itzá, Ek Balam, and many more. This is an especially good area for a self-drive tour. If you're interested in community-based activities, engage in local culture with village visits to Chunhuhub or Nuevo Durango

Oaxaca is world famous for its culture, cuisine, and world-famous surfing beaches—and if culture is what you're after, you'll also want to put Mexico City, Puebla, and other colonial cities such as San Miguel de Allende on your list. Chiapas, San Luis Potosi, and Veracruz are access points to Mexico's natural world—think waterfalls, rivers, and deep jungle. The biosphere reserves such as Sian Ka’an and Calakmul are also outdoor adventure destinations.

How many days do you need?
Have we mentioned yet that Mexico is a big country? The more days you can spend, the better. With 5 days, stick to Mexico City and Puebla, or pick another region to immerse in—Oaxaca, Chiapas, or Veracruz make good stand-alone trips. Ten days means you can comfortably visit the Yucatán, combining it with either Campeche and Riviera Maya or Chiapas. A trip through the colonial cities would also be possible in 10 days.

The lucky travelers with 2 weeks (or more) will get to experience the diversity that defines Mexico, visiting several regions with different ecosystems and ethnic groups. Start in Baja California Sur and make your way to Chepe, pair Puerto Vallarta with Guadalajara, or dive into Oaxaca, Puebla, and Mexico City.

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Mexico Tours & Itineraries

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El Chiflón waterfalls, Chiapas
Map of Highlights of Chiapas - 10 Days
Highlights of Chiapas - 10 Days

Experience the best of Chiapas with this 10-day itinerary. Start with a mix of nature and culture in San Cristobal de las Casas with a walking tour of the city and day trips to Sumidero Canyon and Montebello Lakes National Park. From there, spend four nights in Palenque, where you’ll visit craft markets and archeological sites, and learn about the indigenous Tzotzil people.

The Church of San Servacio in the city of Valladolid
Map of Mexico City & Riviera Maya - 10 Days
Mexico City & Riviera Maya - 10 Days

This off-the-beaten-track adventure kicks off in Mexico City, where you'll learn the area's pre-Colombian history and visit mysterious temples built by the Aztecs and Mayans. From here, fly to the Riviera Maya to ramble in the colonial streets of Valladolid, dine on fresh cuisine, and chill out on the Caribbean Sea. Expect private guides and transportation throughout (except for your free day in Tulum).

Parque Labastida in the historic center of Oaxaca, Mexico
Map of Magical Oaxaca & the Pacific Coast - 10 Days
Magical Oaxaca & the Pacific Coast - 10 Days

Explore the cultural and natural highlights of Oaxaca on this ten-day itinerary around the region. You'll explore colorful marketplaces, see a 2,000-year-old tree, feel the spray of crystal-blue waterfalls, visit traditional villages in the Northern Highlands, learn how to make mole in a private cooking class, and spend the last few days on Oaxaca's idyllic Pacific beaches.

A colorful street in San Miguel de Allende
Map of Mexico's Ultimate Culture Tour - 14 Days
Mexico's Ultimate Culture Tour - 14 Days

This exciting Mexican road trip covers a whopping number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites—perfect for culture enthusiasts. Starting in Mexico City, you'll visit historic colonial towns, architectural sites, nature parks, and gorgeous interiors while making your way to both coasts with free time each evening to explore markets, restaurants, and art galleries on your own. This two-week itinerary is best suited for those who like to be on the move (a private driver and transfers are included).

Discover the vast Maya city of Uxmal on the Puuc Route
Map of Highlights of Mexico: From Mexico City to the Riviera Maya - 14 Days
Highlights of Mexico: From Mexico City to the Riviera Maya - 14 Days

Step back in time on this two-week itinerary highlighting ancient Aztec and Maya ruins. Along the way, you'll explore Mexico City, the colonial towns of Valladolid and Mérida, and the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya. Other adventures include snorkeling in freshwater cenotes, hiking up pre-Hispanic pyramids, and meeting with Indigenous locals to learn about Maya history and culture.

A cenote on the Yucatán Peninsula
Map of Culture & the Great Outdoors on the Yucatán Peninsula - 7 Days
Culture & the Great Outdoors on the Yucatán Peninsula - 7 Days

On this colorful trip plan, you'll experience Mexican culture in an authentic way. See the highlights of the Yucatán Peninsula, visit the archaeological sites of Chichen Itzá, Cobá, and  Xcambó, and view flamingos at Río Lagartos before finishing up in Mérida, where you'll go on a kayak tour and relax on the beach.

Make the Most of Your Time in Mexico

Have a fixed number of days? Maximize the things to see and do during your visit
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
How Many Days to Spend in Mexico

Five days is just enough time to enjoy the highlights of one region in Mexico. With a full week or 10 days, you can combine three or four areas to create an eclectic...

Cenote Dos Ojos on the Yucatán Peninsula
Map of 1 Week in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
1 Week in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

If you have a week to spend in Mexico, you can do a deep dive into one region like the Riviera Maya, or hop between two cultural hubs like Mexico City and Oaxaca. Explore the...

Ruins in Tulum
Map of 10 Days in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

If you have 10 days to spend in Mexico, you have time to mix cultural sightseeing with outdoor activities, culinary tours, and relaxing on the beach. Focus your time on Mexico...

Mexico Travel Advice

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Steps of the Temple of Kukulcán
The Ideal Day at Chichen Itza

Whether you’re peeling yourself off of your Cancun beach chair after four straight days of sun or just arrived in the Yucatan, the towering structures of Chichen Itza are...

Best Experiences in Mexico

Unique things to do, curated by kimkim specialists
Chichén Itzá
Explore Chichén Itzá
Private
Explore the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. With the help of a local guide, you'll make your way through this historical indigenous city, once the most revered center of worship and pilgrimage in the Yucatan...
Chichén Itzá
Sunrise at Chichén Itzá
Private
Rise early and chase the sunrise to the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Sunrise is an incredibly special time to explore this cluster of Mayan ruins, as you'll have the space nearly all to yourself and can enjoy it...
Playa del Carmen
Seafood Tasting Walking Tour
3 hours
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Small group
Meet your English-speaking guide in Playa del Carmen for a three-hour gastronomic walking tour focusing on local seafood delights. Begin by exploring a top pescadería and tostadería, sampling fresh and flavorful dishes alongside unique drinks. Continue to three renowned seafood restaurants, where...

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Visit the villages, meet the locals, and marvel at the beauty of Mexico's Copper Canyon
Map of Culture, Nature & Adventure in Mexico: Topolobampo, El Fuerte, Copper Canyon & Chihuahua - 8 Days
Culture, Nature & Adventure in Mexico: Topolobampo, El Fuerte, Copper Canyon & Chihuahua - 8 Days

Discover the best of Mexico's Sinaloa and Copper Canyon regions in just over a week. Start with dolphin spotting in Topolobampo Bay before continuing to El Fuerte for a walking tour of its historic center. Then, hop on the "El Chepe" scenic train to Cerocahui and marvel at the enormity and depth of the copper-green canyon ravines. Other highlights include extreme ziplining in Parque Barrancas, exploring the Valley of the Mushrooms, and visiting a Mennonite farm for lunch on your way to Chihuahua.

Look up at the towering rock formations in the Valley of the Monks and wait for sunset
Map of Historic Towns & Natural Wonders in Northern Mexico - 5 Days
Historic Towns & Natural Wonders in Northern Mexico - 5 Days

This action-packed, five-day itinerary offers a mix of cultural and scenic experiences. Start with a guided tour of Chihuahua's historic center to see landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral. Then, transfer to Creel to discover the Copper Canyon and its natural wonders, such as the Valley of the Monks. Continue to Posada Barrancas, where you can zipline over the canyon before boarding the luxurious Chepe Express. After the scenic train ride, explore El Fuerte's historic center on a walking tour.

Photograph the colorful architecture of Puebla and other historic cities on this 15-day tour
Map of Discovery Tour of Mexico: Historic Cities, Cultural Excursions & Traditional Cuisine - 15 Days
Discovery Tour of Mexico: Historic Cities, Cultural Excursions & Traditional Cuisine - 15 Days

Explore the best of Mexico's history, culture, and gastronomy on this 15-day tour. Start in Mexico City, where you'll stroll the Centro Histórico and cruise the canals of Xochimilco in traditional boats. Then, you're off to the colorful town of Guanajuato, home to the 17th-century Basilica of Guanajuato Cathedral. See the colonial architecture of San Miguel de Allende, learn to make mole in Puebla, and end with a mezcal tasting and guided biking excursion through the art-filled streets of Oaxaca.

Mexico Travel Maps

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10 Days in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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2 Weeks in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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7 Days in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Mexico
Travel specialist Charlotte Melun
active 6 hours ago

Charlotte Melun

Originally from France and cosmopolitan by nature, I love discovering the world. After many trips to the four corners of the world and living in different countries, I fell in love with Mexico....

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Travel specialist Hugo Romero
active 2 hours ago

Hugo Romero

Hi, I'm Hugo, and I’d be thrilled to help you plan your dream trip! With over 13 years of experience helping travelers on their plans and 7 years of living abroad, I’m passionate about sharing my...

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Travel specialist Diego Olivares

Diego Olivares

My name is Diego, I'm Mexican, I live in Mexico City and I'm a local specialist at Rutopía, Kim Kim's local partner agency. I like to travel while generating a positive impact on my country's...

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Travel specialist Andrea Gramai

Andrea Gramai

My name is Andrea and I am happy to take care of your travel plans. I am Italian but Mexican by adoption and I am at your disposal to help you discover this fabulous country, its beaches, its...

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Trip Reviews for Mexico

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

The guides provided were certainly of high ca...
Mexico | Jan 28 - Feb 8, 2026

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Harry(Harcharan) S.
Canada | Reviewed on Feb 09, 2026

The guides provided were certainly of high calibre particularly Fermin at Anthropology museum and victor who took us to Guanajuato.
The highlights were Rosario butterfly sanctuary,
Guanajuato and the Anthropology museum.
The charm of San Miguel was magical too.
The friendly Mexicans and the great food made the trip memorable.

Local specialist: Ana Sofía Lanz

Amazing trip to Yucatan!
Mexico | Jan 14 - Jan 22, 2026

James
James M.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Feb 08, 2026
This trip was AMAZING!! Every day was non-stop enjoyment – adventurous explorations of Mayan history & culture, beauty of all kinds, and delicious food.
We had about 9 different guides, and every single one was excellent, sharing lots of info, but always in an interesting way. Carlo, our driver for 3 days, proud Mayan speaking perfect English, was simply amazing, as a driver, assistant, and very knowledgeable ambassador for Mayan culture and people.
Valladolid and the archaeological...
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This trip was AMAZING!! Every day was non-stop enjoyment – adventurous explorations of Mayan history & culture, beauty of all kinds, and delicious food.
We had about 9 different guides, and every single one was excellent, sharing lots of info, but always in an interesting way. Carlo, our driver for 3 days, proud Mayan speaking perfect English, was simply amazing, as a driver, assistant, and very knowledgeable ambassador for Mayan culture and people.
Valladolid and the archaeological wonders of Chichen Itsa, Yaxunah, Ek Balam and Tulum were all fascinating, and the tours of them quite educational. This 77-year-old successfully climbed the 106 steep, narrow steps of Ek Balam's Acropolis, a former royal palace & temple, and the panoramic views of the surrounding jungle from the top were amazing!
Other highlights:
Imagine me comfortably, peacefully floating in the middle of the beautiful Lol-Ha Cenote.
A private boat ride in Rio Lagartos - Las Colorades was a wonderful adventure in nature - flamingos, mangroves, a great variety of birds perched along the shore, and getting up close to a few crocodiles.
Our private "cooking class" in Nuevo Durango was a rich traditional Mayan cultural & gastronomical experience.
Snorkeling at the Caribbean coral reef – enjoying seeing a big ray, several turtles (some getting very close), & lots of beautiful fish.
Being in an underground river surrounded by thousand-year-old stalactites and stalagmites - a fascinating experience.
Enjoying a wondrous variety of tacos and other foods during our food tour in Tulum.
In conclusion, we want to give all the people at kimkim and Rutopia who were involved in our journey High Accolades for a fabulous vacation. Ana Sofia patiently crafted a trip that was rich and full of marvelous activities, in a balanced itinerary that was structured perfectly to be full, but not tire us out in any way. It was full of Mayan culture, history, architectural wonders, natural beauty, fascinating wildlife, vivid colors, delicious food, basically non-stop enjoyment, and fun! The Real Hispano hotel is beaufiful, authentic, and conveniently located in colorful Valladolid. The Piedra Escondida in Tulum is a tropical secluded beach Paradise!
Ana Sofia patiently worked with us, really listened and understood our desires, concerns, and limitations. In a word, she cared about us and about creating an amazing trip for us. When a proposed activity or location wasn’t right, she cheerfully did more research and replaced it, leading to a truly personalized, nearly perfect, amazing trip of a lifetime!
And then there was Luz Maria from Rutopia, our loyal WhatsApp buddy, cheerfully and competently accompanying, supporting, and caring about us every day of the trip. What a gift! – giving us daily information, helping us in so many ways, answering our questions, really hearing our concerns, and fixing “problems” whenever possible. Just being there for us every day. Making sure that Ana Sofia’s beautiful plan was well implemented. Wow.

Hotel Review
Piedra Escondida
Tulum, Quintana Roo

Piedra Escondida in Tulum is Paradise! Hear and see the ocean from your porch. Step off into the powdery white sand of the virtually private secluded cove. See the palm trees swaying. Sit under old thatch umbrellas. Watch the endlessly fascinating waves. Enjoy being in the amazingly warm, beautiful Caribbean. Sit on the porch of the on-site restaurant, savoring wonderful breakfasts, fresh Caribbean seafood, and delicious Yucatan and Italian cuisine. Very helpful and friendly staff. What more could you ask for?

Authenticity & Character
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Location
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Ana Sofía Lanz

Despite a few health concerns that caused us ...
Mexico | Jan 14 - Jan 23, 2026

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Carol F.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Despite a few health concerns that caused us to cancel a few excursions, we had a wonderful trip and learned a lot about the Mayan culture and history, which was our objective. Everyone was especially helpful with Robin as she had difficulty walking after she fell a couple of times. Julio, our private driver, was kind and pleasant, always smiling. The guides were all very informative and helpful as well. We did experience bites from bed bugs somewhere along the way, and I learned I was... Read more

Despite a few health concerns that caused us to cancel a few excursions, we had a wonderful trip and learned a lot about the Mayan culture and history, which was our objective. Everyone was especially helpful with Robin as she had difficulty walking after she fell a couple of times. Julio, our private driver, was kind and pleasant, always smiling. The guides were all very informative and helpful as well. We did experience bites from bed bugs somewhere along the way, and I learned I was allergic to mosquito bites. But I guess that comes with the territory, so not a complaint. The planning for the trip with Charlotte was exceptional, and for that reason we would use kimkim again in the future.

Hotel Reviews
IKAL Tulum Hotel

This hotel is good for anyone looking for a more rustic Mayan experience. The room was like a Hobbitt's hut, with curved ceilings and cave-like interior, with very little light. I had to use the light on my camera to see inside my suitcase, even in daytime. If you have back problems or walking difficulty, this is not the place for you. We did like the fenced privacy and the outside private pool with jetted water. We experienced some bed bug problems here, though. The restaurant overlooking the beach was good, and the staff was very helpful. Would be an excellent choice if you are young with no health issues.

Authenticity & Character
Location
You have to pay a fee to get into the area every time you leave.
Staff
When one of us had a mobility problem, a staff member came to our hut and helped her walk out to catch our van.
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had bites from bed bugs here.
Hotel boutique Saastah
Valladolid

beautiful, peaceful hotel, excellent staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Staff in restaurant and front desk were very helpful. They helped us find a source for laundry and offered to arrange for a doctor when one of our party was ill.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room needed a more comfortable chair to sit in.
Hacienda Mérida
Mérida

Loved the old colonial feel of this hotel. Good location. Staff very helpful. Wish they had more comfortable chairs in the room, though.

Authenticity & Character
authenticity of chairs did not make them comfortable for anyone with a back problem
Location
in historic section of town
Staff
everyone was very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
at least one comfortable chair to sit in, some attention to clear out possibility of bed bugs
Activity Reviews
Boat tour in the Natural Reserve of Sian Ka'an
Boat tour in the Natural Reserve of Sian Ka'an
Mexico

This was our favorite tour. The guides were all helpful and accommodating. The area is beautiful with many birds to see. Very relaxing.

Quality of Experience
The area is beautiful, and there were many birds to see.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides were very attentive and helpful. One of us had trouble with mobility, and they made sure she was safe as she got in and out of the van and also the boat.
Transport
Punta Laguna
Punta Laguna
Mexico

The guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. The Mayan ceremony was meaningful. We did not see any wildlife though.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Uxmal site with an English speaking guide
Uxmal site with an English speaking guide
Mexico

The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was very accommodating when one of us had some difficulty walking. He found shady spots to sit when the heat became too much. We learned a lot about the Mayans.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Boat tour in Celestun
Boat tour in Celestun
Mexico

This was wonderful. We saw many beautiful flamingoes.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walking tour in Mérida with an English speaking guide
Walking tour in Mérida with an English speaking guide
Mérida

The guide was very informative. We learned a lot about the Mayans and their history. He altered the route when we asked and accommodated our slow walking.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Charlotte Melun

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