Tacos, tortillas and tequila. Frida and fiestas. Mariachi and mezcal. And, yet, you’ve only just scratched the surface of Mexico.
There’s no way to cover it all in a week, month or year. So pick your destination and go deep into the local culture: exploring pre-Columbian powerhouses and modern marvels, eating with the town at street-side stands, and enjoying a warm welcome wherever you go.
For an out-and-out cultural getaway, there’s nowhere better than Mexico City. Here you can explore Frida Kahlo’s barrio Coyoacán, see Aztec ruins in the city center, and enjoy destination dining: much-lauded restaurants Pujol and Quintonil are good appetizers.
For a beachy break, the Yucatán Peninsula is a dream destination on the Caribbean coast. Beyond the Cancun resorts, there’s the yogi-favorite Tulum and the no-cars-allowed Isla Holbox. And don’t forget Chichen Itza – a New Wonder of the World – or the cenote sinkholes that dot this jungled land.
On the Pacific coast, Baja California offers world-class whale watching and desert adventures, while Puerto Vallarta hosts boutiques down cobbled roads and day excursions to hidden villages.
Head to Chiapas to crane your neck at the skyscraping cliffs of the Sumidero Canyon and to explore indigenous towns, while Oaxaca is – arguably – the culinary and craft capital of the country.
Get your teeth into this chili-shaped land on a small-group adventure with Trips by Culture Trip. Each is led by one of our knowledgeable Local Insiders with itineraries expertly curated to go beyond the tourist traps. There’s a getaway for every type of traveler, so whether you’re keen to watch lucha libre in the capital, swim wild cenotes in the Riviera Maya or trek between Tzotzil-Maya towns in Chiapas, there’s something for you.
