In search of the Maya through Honduras, Belize, Guatemala & Mexico
Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico
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The temples of Chichén Itzá, swimming in aquamarine underground cenotes, Mexico City from the perspective of Frida Kahlo’s paintbrush or its exuberantly costumed processions for the Day of the Dead… On a tailor-made holiday with Audley, we won’t just show you the popular places to visit in Mexico. Our specialists, leaning on their experiences of travelling and living in the country, will help you decide on the places that speak most to you.
Ride the Copper Canyon railway to reach the wilderness of the Sierra Madre. Spy humpback whales breaching in the seas around Baja California. Go to church in tiny highland towns like San Cristóbal de las Casas, witnessing indigenous beliefs melding with Catholicism in shamanic ceremonies. Take a private cooking class in Oaxaca and learn how to make mole under the guidance of an expert chef.
The sleepy sands of Isla Holbox. The stately, Spanish colonial town of Morelia. Maya ruins smothered in jungle, deep in the Yucatán Peninsula. Travel at your own pace, in your own style, with the confidence that we’ll show you the best places to visit in Mexico.
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Suggested tours for Mexico
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Mexico could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
Suggested activities for Mexico
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Mexico.
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Private Whale watching Excursion to Magdalena Bay ![Humpback whale breaching, Baja California]()
Private Whale watching Excursion to Magdalena Bay
La PazPrivate Whale watching Excursion to Magdalena Bay
Baja is well known as a great place to whale watch. The grey whale spends summers in the waters off Alaska, and then heads 6,000 miles (almost 10,000 km) south to the warmer lagoons of Baja in January, February and March.
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Tulum Excursion ![Mayan watch tower, Tulum]()
Tulum Excursion
The Mayan RivieraTulum Excursion
The archaeological site of Tulum is spectacularly situated on a clifftop, majestically overlooking a palm-fringed beach and the turquoise Caribbean Sea.
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Excursion to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere ![Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve]()
Excursion to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere
The Mayan RivieraExcursion to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere
The Sian Ka'an Biosphere stretches for 4,500 sq km along the coast of Quintana Roo and is made up of savannah, mangroves, tropical forest and beautiful barrier reef skirting one edge.
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- 100% tailor-made tours
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Mexico, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for travelling to Mexico, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest FCDO travel advice.
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Mexico in pictures
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Experience the colonial charm of Mérida -
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Celebrate the Day of the Dead -
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Relax on the Mayan Riviera -
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Immerse yourself in the local culture -
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Enjoy a train ride through the Copper Canyon -
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Snorkel the cenotes along the Mayan Riviera -
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Climb the Aztec pyramids at Teotihuacán
Our expert guides to travelling in Mexico
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Mexico. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Mexico at its best.
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My travels in Mexico
Riding the El Chepe Railway, snorkelling in the calm waters off the sleepy beach town of Zihuatanejo, and trying out one of the world’s fastest zip-lines — Audley specialist Anna shows how you can get off the beaten track in Mexico.
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The best beaches in Mexico and Central America, country by country ![Tulum, Mexico]()
The best beaches in Mexico and Central America, country by country
The best beaches in Mexico and Central America, country by country
Thinking of including some beach time in your Central America trip? We outline the best beaches in each country and why we’re especially drawn to them — whether it’s for their sand, their snorkelling, or their ambiance.
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Family holidays in Mexico ![Temple of the Warriors, Chichén Itzá]()
Family holidays in Mexico
Family holidays in Mexico
Audley travel specialist Anna shares her tips for where to go and what to do on a Mexico family holiday. Focusing on the Yucatán Peninsula, she explains how you can combine beach time with wildlife watching and visiting ancient ruins.
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What to do in Mexico: our highlights guide ![Teotihuacán, Mexico]()
What to do in Mexico: our highlights guide
What to do in Mexico: our highlights guide
Mexico’s character is many-sided. From cosmopolitan colonial cities and vibrant markets to mountain wilderness, sleepy Caribbean islands, vast cacti-covered deserts and a wealth of intriguing ancient ruins, specialist Carolyn shares her highlights.
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Mexico’s Day of the Dead, demystified: a brief guide ![Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City]()
Mexico’s Day of the Dead, demystified: a brief guide
Mexico’s Day of the Dead, demystified: a brief guide
An overview of Mexico’s Day of the Dead, by one of our Mexico specialists. Jeff outlines where to go in Mexico for the most vivid celebrations, ways you can get involved in the festivities and — crucially — what you might eat.
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A first-timer's guide to Chichén Itzá ![Chichén Itzá]()
A first-timer's guide to Chichén Itzá
A first-timer's guide to Chichén Itzá
An ancient Mayan capital and the most famous of all the archaeological sites on the Yucatán Peninsula, Chichén Itzá is not to be missed on a trip to Mexico.
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Luxury holidays in Mexico ![Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City]()
Luxury holidays in Mexico
Luxury holidays in Mexico
Read our specialist's guide on Mexico luxury holidays, including the best ways to see its Maya ruins, towns and cities.
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Honeymoons in Mexico ![Ik-Kil]()
Honeymoons in Mexico
Honeymoons in Mexico
Famous for its white sand beaches, turquoise sea and Maya ruins, Mexico makes an ideal destination for your honeymoon. Plan your trip with Audley and we'll recommend the most suitable accommodation to make your stay a memorable one.
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From tacos to tejate: Mexican food experiences to try on your trip ![Oaxacan food market]()
From tacos to tejate: Mexican food experiences to try on your trip
From tacos to tejate: Mexican food experiences to try on your trip
Tacos, fresh tortillas, mole sauce, tejate, mezcal and more: Fenella from Audley’s Mexico team suggests experiences that might intrigue Epicurean-minded visitors to Mexico. All of them can be woven into your own tailor-made trip to the country.
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