Mexico City, Tulum, Oaxaca, Yucatán — ancient civilisations, Caribbean coastline and extraordinary food.
✦ Plan My Mexico TripMexico is one of the world's most underrated travel destinations. Mexico City is a metropolis of world-class museums, extraordinary food and a cultural energy that rivals any capital on earth. Oaxaca is the heart of Mexican cuisine and indigenous culture. The Yucatán Peninsula holds Mayan ruins, cenotes and the turquoise Caribbean. Tulum has become a global design destination. Mexico rewards the curious traveller beyond the beach.
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November to April is the dry season and the best time to visit. The Yucatán and Caribbean coast are ideal December to March. June to October is hurricane season on the Caribbean coast.
One week covers Mexico City or the Yucatán. Ten days combines Mexico City with Oaxaca or the Yucatán. Two weeks gives a well-rounded experience of the country's diversity.
Mexico is best known for the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum, Mexico City's world-class museums and food scene, Oaxacan cuisine, the Yucatán's cenotes, Día de los Muertos celebrations, mezcal and tequila, and the Caribbean beaches of the Riviera Maya.
Yes — Tulum's boutique eco-hotels, a cenote swim in the Yucatán, a mezcal tasting in Oaxaca, a rooftop dinner in Mexico City's Roma neighbourhood. Mexico surprises couples who look beyond the beach resort.
Mexico is excellent value. A mid-range daily budget is $60–$100 USD per person. Budget travellers can manage on $30–$50. Tulum and Los Cabos are significantly more expensive. Oaxaca and Mexico City offer exceptional value.
November to April is the dry season and the best time to visit most of Mexico. The Yucatán and Caribbean coast are ideal December to March. Summer brings heat and humidity, and June to October is hurricane season on the Caribbean coast.
One week covers Mexico City or the Yucatán well. Ten days lets you combine Mexico City with Oaxaca or the Yucatán. Two weeks gives you a genuinely rounded experience of the country's diversity.
The main tourist areas — Mexico City's historic centre and Polanco, Oaxaca, the Yucatán, Los Cabos — are well-visited and generally safe. As with any destination, check current travel advice for your government and stay aware of your surroundings.
Mexico is excellent value. A mid-range daily budget is $60–$100 USD per person. Budget travellers can manage on $30–$50. Tulum and Los Cabos are significantly more expensive than the rest of the country. Oaxaca and Mexico City offer exceptional value.