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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.

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.

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).

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

Step back in time on this two-week itinerary featuring ancient Aztec and Mayan ruins of Morelos and the Yucatán Peninsula. Along the way, you will explore Mexico City, the colonial towns of Valladolid and Mérida, and the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya. You will snorkel in freshwater cenotes, climb stone steps of Aztec pyramids, and meet with indigenous locals to learn about Maya history and culture firsthand.

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).

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 ten 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...

Colorful streets in Puerto Vallarta's historic center near Malecon and Playa de los Muertos
Map of 2 Weeks in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
2 Weeks in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas

With two weeks in Mexico, you have plenty of time to delve into more than one region—pair Mexico City with the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, for example—and to build your trip...

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...

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Walk along the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Tulum
2 Weeks in Mexico - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

With two weeks in Mexico, you and your family can explore ancient Maya ruins in Chiapas and the Yucatán Peninsula or dive into the sparkling waters of Costa Maya, where sailing and snorkeling await. Alternatively, experience the "magic" of Mexico's cities on a wide-ranging tour that takes you from the nation's capital to the Pacific Coast. Nature-loving families will discover Mexico's stunning biodiversity on an excursion of Baja California Sur, showcasing the country's beaches, waterfalls, and deserts.

Go on a road trip with the family to Mexico
Map of 1 Week in Mexico - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
1 Week in Mexico - 4 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

With one week in Mexico, you and your family can base yourself in Playa del Carmen and explore the beaches, underwater world, and ancient ruins of Tulum and Cobá, or opt for a stay in Oaxaca, delighting in the traditional workshops on offer. If you're after a more luxurious trip, spend your evenings in Puerto Aventuras and your days swimming with whale sharks and roaming Chichén Itzá. Or, for the ideal mix of nature and culture, split your time between Oaxaca and Santa María Huatulco.

Children can help release sea turtle hatchlings on the beaches of La Escobilla
Map of 10 Days in Mexico - 6 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Mexico - 6 Family-Friendly Itinerary Ideas

With 10 days in Mexico, you and your family can immerse yourself in the country's vibrant culture and ancient history on a classic Mexico family adventure or opt for an action-packed itinerary exploring the coastlines, ruins, and jungles of Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Foodie families will love attending cooking classes and visiting markets on a "flavors of Mexico" tour. And those looking to discover the fascinating underwater world should opt for an itinerary focused around the Yucatán Peninsula.

Mexico Travel Maps

Get the lay of land, and understand distances between the places you want to visit
Mexico map: 10 Days in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
10 Days in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Mexico map: 7 Days in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
7 Days in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Mexico map: 14 Days in Mexico - 5 Unique Itinerary Ideas
14 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 Leslie Pérez
active 1 day ago

Leslie Pérez

I am proudly Mexican and a travel passionate. I have had the opportunity to visit 25 different countries and during the past 4 years I have focused on exploring and sharing about the hidden...

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Travel specialist Jorge Reyna
active 1 day ago

Jorge Reyna

My name is Jorge, your local travel expert in Mexico. I love traveling, to experience new cultures and see the amazing diversity of this world. I studied tourism and take any opportunity I get to...

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Travel specialist Karen Quintero
active 9 hours ago

Karen Quintero

Holaaa! I'm Karen, proudly Mexican and native from a small city called Tlaxcala. In the last 4 years, I’ve been exploring Mexico and I love to share with the world the authentic Mexico that I’m in...

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Travel specialist Natalia Tavera Daza
active 7 days ago

Natalia Tavera Daza

I am a Historian and Master in Sustainable Tourism, passionate about Mexico and conservation. Originally from Colombia, I went to Mexico during my early years and deeply felt in love with the...

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Trip Reviews for Mexico

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Mexico discovered thanks to Jorge and the amazing guides
Mexico | Mar 19 - Mar 24, 2023

Martin
Martin S.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 29, 2023

Jorge was great to work with and he did a wonderful job in understanding what we were looking for and planning accordingly. The trip was amazing. Each guide we had was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and fun and showed us places we would never have discovered on our own. We had a wonderful outing in Teotitlán, hiking, bird watching and visiting a weaving family and having a wonderful lunch with them. We visited the paradisiacal Apoala with its blue lagoon and waterfalls , horse riding to... read more

Jorge was great to work with and he did a wonderful job in understanding what we were looking for and planning accordingly. The trip was amazing. Each guide we had was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and fun and showed us places we would never have discovered on our own. We had a wonderful outing in Teotitlán, hiking, bird watching and visiting a weaving family and having a wonderful lunch with them. We visited the paradisiacal Apoala with its blue lagoon and waterfalls , horse riding to the Dinosaur tracks was stunning and discovering Puebla City and Cholula and learning about the history, culture and beautiful churches was fascinating . It was a full five days filled with interactions, visits and sites we will never forget.

Hotel Reviews
La Catrina de Alcalá

Very clean, friendly staff and quiet.

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Casa Cantarranas
Tehuacan
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Casa Pepe Puebla
Puebla

Great room and amazing bathroom. Clean, friendly and perfect location.

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Activity Reviews
Hike and tour of the handicraft village of Teotitlán
Oaxaca

Margaux was an amazing guide and person. So much know and able to point out bursa to us we would never have seen. We did a wonderful hike and had lunch with a weaving family learning about weaving. We also visited a candle making workshop and the village of Teotitlán . It was the perfect day.

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Margaux was so knowledgeable, flexible, relaxed and fun
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Hike and swim in Santiago Apoala
Oaxaca

Such a beautiful paradise

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Our guide was great. A joy to be with and very flexible, interesting and knowledgeable
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In the Footsteps of Dinosaurs in San Juan Raya
Mexico

Quite a long horse ride down to the area with the dinosaur tracks . Fascinating to hear all about the history and geology. The guides were wonderful and very knowledgeable

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Puebla City Tour & Talavera History
Mexico

We were fascinated to visit Puebla and discover what a great city it is. The cathedral, the library , multiple churches, candy street and pottery. All amazing. Maria was lovely and very knowledgeable

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Discover the Magical town of Cholula
Mexico

It was wonderful discovering the churches here, especially the one coated in ceramics and fascinating to learn about the pyramids underneath the main church

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The guide was full of energy and knowledge and great fun. The driver was fantastic.
Transport
Very comfortable and friendly driver - Miguel
Local specialist: Jorge Reyna

Oaxaca and CDMX
Mexico | Mar 11 - Mar 18, 2023

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kenna n.
Winter Park, FL | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023

We really liked Anna and Leonadro. ( I did not go to Monte Alban < weloved staying at Parador San Miguel, Modrian and Hotel Maria Cristina. Lizbeth and Rena were very helpful

Local specialist: Rene Rodarte
Rene
Rene Rodarte
Local specialist in Mexico city | Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Hello Kenna!
We are so glad that you had a good time in Mexico! I'll make sure the hotels know that you loved your stay and we will look forward to assist in your next visit!

Rene

Great trip - very well done. We especially ...
Mexico | Mar 12 - Mar 16, 2023

Kimberly
Kimberly H.
Wallingford Center, CT | Reviewed on Mar 18, 2023

Great trip - very well done. We especially enjoyed Sian Ka'an and our tour guide Memo! Beautiful city and wonderful breakfast

Local specialist: Isabelle Bauer
Isabelle
Isabelle Bauer
Local specialist in Tulum | Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Dear Kimberly,

Thank you very much for your feedback! I am happy that you enjoyed your time in Tulum :)
I wish you all the best and I hope that you will visit Mexico again soon!
Isa and Rutopía team