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• There are loads of types of vacations in Mexico and the cost will depend on what type of trip you’re taking and for how long you’d like to stay. Here are the latest prices for a 3 night trip for 2 travelers: Top vacation $566; Family vacation $528; Romantic vacation $706; Luxury vacation $699; Budget vacation $297.

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Head to the coastline for some of the best Mexican travel packages with popular cities including Mazatlan, Cancun, and Playa del Carmen. Whether you're looking for cheap Mexican vacation packages or luxurious all-inclusive beachfront resorts, there will be perfect holiday accommodation to complement your next Mexican getaway.

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Visit Mexico in the fall when prices are inexpensive and the weather is more moderate. For a taste of the local culture, attend the popular "Day of the Dead" celebration on November 1st when you will find throngs of people lining the streets honoring the lives of the deceased with food, drinks, colorful themed costumes, and parties.

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The Grand Park Royal Cancun Caribe is known for it's customized service, classic Caribbean décor, and many outdoor excursions. Situated in the coveted La Isla inlet in the Cancun area, this hotel is just 15 miles from the airport, with many taxis offering affordably fixed fares. Mahekal Beach Resort is perfect for travelers looking to combine their intimate private accommodation with a bustling city nightlife in Playa del Carmen. The resort offers safe, non-stop transportation to and from Cancun International Airport for a seamless transition on your next Mexican trip.

For family vacations in Mexico:

Cozumel Palace all-inclusive resort has something for everyone in the family to enjoy from water sports to nightly shows. Located on the secluded Cozumel Island, this Caribbean hotel is easily accessible via Cozumel International Airport, with free airport transfers for qualifying guests.The Grand Oasis Palm in Cancun offers a comprehensive array of family-friendly amenities including a kids club with planned activities like arts and crafts, a game room, waterslides, and even a disco! Cancun International airport is just a 20 minute ride away and easily accessible via shuttle van or taxi.

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Occidental at Xcaret is an intimate eco-archaeological hotel with over 40 on-site attractions which combine the best of ancient Mayan culture with modern first-class amenities. Take advantage of the coastline views with a rental car for added flexibility when you travel from Cancun International Airport.Crown Paradise Club Hotel is a 5 star hotel just minutes from prime shopping centers which offers incredible Mexican travel deals when you book its all-inclusive packages. It's easy to pre-book your hotel shuttle for travelling between Cancun International Airport and Crown Paradise Club Hotel.

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Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay is the only AAA four diamond resort in Mazatlan, located in Northwestern Mexico along the Pacific coastline. Both Las Cabos and Mazatlan International Airports offer routine taxi and airport shuttles to nearby hotels. Iberostars Cancun is a stunning 5 star all-inclusive resort offering above-and-beyond facilities including a convention center, youth "star" camps, and comprehensive spa services. Just a 15-minute drive from Cancun International Airport, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service in their all-inclusive Mexico package deals.

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Ibis Cancun Centro offers inexpensive Mexican travel packages right in the center of one of the country's most popular tourist thoroughfares. For added savings, consider utilizing public transportation options that will give you more money for other out-of-town excursions.Hotel Plaza Revolucion in Mexico City puts you in the cultural center for a truly unforgettable trip. Subway line B will take you straight from the airport to your hotel's front door for a convenient way to skirt around the bustling traffic of Mexico's capital city.

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With an abundance of stunning resorts ranging from all inclusive to family friendly, finding a place to stay is the least of your worries. Four seasons of sunny weather also tips the scale in Mexico’s favor. Enjoy dancing the night away in Los Cabos, take in stunning views in Puerto Vallarta, explore the jungles of the Riviera Maya, snorkel off the coast of Cozumel and find out why Cancun became a world famous destination.

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Head across the border and make Mexico your next vacation destination. With cuisine as colorful as the culture, and scenery as spellbinding as the ancient Mayan sites, there is so much to see and do. For a cheap Mexico vacation package, head to Cancun for its popular nightlife and relaxing days on white sandy beaches, or if you’re looking for something a little more grownup, try laidback Tulum . Mexico City is a melting pot of arty neighborhoods, lively nightlife, and big city buzz. While over on the west coast’s Baja California peninsula, Cabo San Lucas is the scuba diving resort of choice.

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Spend your days sprawled out on powdery white sands and swimming in tropical waters with one of our Mexico Beach Vacation Packages . You’ll have your pick of spectacular shorelines for your Mexico vacation, like Akumal Beach in Akumal , Paradise Beach in Cozumel and Norte Beach on Isla Mujeres . Or soak up the sun on iconic stretches like Playa Ruinas in Tulum and Playa de los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta .

When it comes to choosing your seaside stay, Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun – All Inclusive – Adults Only in Cancun is hard to beat. Just moments from Marlin Beach , this 5-star oceanfront retreat features a spa, seven outdoor pools and suites with sea views. For something a little more budget-friendly, check out Illusion Boutique Hotel By Xperience Hotels . This option in Playa del Carmen is within walking distance of Playa del Carmen Main Beach and Mamitas Beach . To find your dream stay for your Mexico vacation, use our handy filters to search for ocean views, your preferred hotel star rating and more.

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Dreaming of a Mexico vacation full of rest, relaxation and indulgence? Book a Mexico Luxury Vacation Package . Choose from a range of upmarket accommodations like Nizuc Resort and Spa Hotel . Located in Cancun, this 5-star escape offers private beach access, five pools and a full-service spa. Stays don’t come much more luxurious than Viceroy Riviera Maya All Inclusive , nestled in the rainforest of Riviera Maya . Add this escape to your Mexico vacation package and kick back in a villa with your own private plunge pool, lounge in overwater hammocks and treat yourself at the spa.

For more ideas, check out our luxury hotels and resorts in Mexico . They come with the best of everything, from poolside bars and Champagne service to upmarket restaurants and round-the-clock concierge services. Use Expedia’s filters to search for 5-star properties with premium amenities like hot tubs, spas and pools. When you’ve found your favorite, bundle your accommodations, airfare and car rental into a Mexico vacation package for the ultimate luxury of convenience.

Where to Stay in Mexico

Whether you want to stay on a sun-drenched tropical beach, in a traditional mountain town or a bustling mega city, our southern neighbors have it all. Check out these top spots for your Mexico vacation:

• Mexico City : Steeped in culture and history yet cosmopolitan and contemporary, the nation’s energetic capital is an ideal base. Aztec ruins, colonial architecture, spicy cuisine and excellent museums lure travelers here.
• Oaxaca : Enjoy a more traditional taste of Mexico in Oaxaca, known for its colorful architecture, surrounding natural beauty, world-class gastronomy and festivals.
• Tulum : Come to this chic coastal town for the picture-perfect beaches, stay for the Mayan ruins, fantastic shopping, beautiful cenotes (sinkholes) and epic nightlife.
• San Cristobal de las Casas : Experience rich culture and history in this highland city. Wander its cobblestone streets, admire its colonial architecture and shop at artisanal markets.

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Fill your Mexico vacation with historic attractions, natural wonders, adventure and more. Here are some epic ideas for your itinerary:

• History : Marvel at iconic monuments including Pyramid of the Sun near Mexico City and Pyramid of Kukulkan in Chichen Itza .
• Entertainment : Add a Coco Bongo Show & Disco or a bar crawl tour to your Mexico vacation package for a night out in Cancun to remember. Or catch the incredible spectacle of a lucha libre (wrestling) show at Arena Mexico in Mexico City.
• Nature : Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Dos Ojos Cenote near Tulum, hike past glacial lakes at Nevado de Toluca National Park and discover the petrified waterfalls and mineral pools of Hierve el Agua in Oaxaca.
• Culture : Visit some of Mexico City’s first-class museums and galleries including Museo Nacional de Antropologia , Frida Kahlo House Museum and Palacio de Bellas Artes .

Need more inspiration? Our Things to Do in Mexico guide has an amazing range of activities and experiences that can be added to your vacation package.

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Mexico is a short to medium-haul flight away from many major U.S. cities, making it an ideal destination for a spontaneous getaway. For example, the flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) is just under 4 hours. If you’re taking off from Texas, a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) to MEX takes around 2.5 hours. Ready to go? Check out our Last Minute Vacation Deals and find your dream vacation package to Mexico. It’s as easy as entering your departure and destination cities and preferred travel dates, and seeing what deals are still available, sometimes with special discounts.

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Explore the Yucatan Coast with Tulum vacation packages

Tulum is both an archaeological wonder and a tropical paradise along the shores of the clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. From powder-soft white sand to watersports, from exploring ancient archaeological sites to enjoying craft cocktails at a popular beach bar, you'll find a whole world of experiences here. Tulum offers shopping, dining, history, amusement parks, and party-all-night vibes, so there's something for everyone, adults and kids alike.

Enjoy a vacation of the exciting, vibrant nightlife scene at Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is in many ways the heart of Mexican nightlife with thumping beats at nightclubs, famous DJs, live music, and strong drinks, but it also offers a world of natural wonder. You can see fantastic beaches, iconic rock formations, with superb photo ops for your Instagram. From forests and deserts right next door to snorkeling among colorful sea life, you'll never be at a loss for adventure.

Discover ancient culture and undersea ruins with Cancun vacation packages

Cancun offers endless stretches of soft sand and endless blue waters and features vast archeological ruins that date back thousands of years. It's a true melding of ancient and modern with Aztec culture alive in local markets and on display at the El Rey Archaeological Zone. You can swim with dolphins or snorkel underwater art exhibitions. A trip to Cancun is a trip you'll treasure for years.

Explore the Riviera Maya strip with vacation packages in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is a famous resort town that draws hundreds of thousands every year to enjoy the scenic northern Yucatan Coast. You can enjoy hiking in a lush rainforest, visiting ancient ruins, soaking up unique local culture and relaxing on stretches of cotton-soft sand on the shores of the clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean. From shopping and dining to extreme outdoor adventures, you're sure to make thrilling memories.

Vacation in a premiere resort town along the Pacific in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is a premier resort town famous for its thriving nightlife, endless beaches, and plenty of water sports and outdoor adventure opportunities. Whether you're in it for the surfing and paddleboarding, the snorkeling and scuba diving, you want to shop in local malls, or you want to dance, drink and party the night away, you'll find a world of fun here.

Relax on vacation on the Caribbean resort coast at Riviera Maya

Riviera Maya opens the door to exploring the northern Yucatan peninsula and is famed as a popular resort area. Here you can get pampered as all your needs are met and be just steps from swimming pools, spas, sparkling sandy beaches, hot tubs, and even yoga retreats. The bars and clubs come alive in the evenings, and the arts and cultural scene shine during the day.

Explore outstanding ecotourism with a vacation package at Xcaret

Xcaret is a privately owned park focused entirely on eco-tourism adventures, where you'll get up close to rare plants and animals and learn about the importance of our relationship with nature. You can sail down a river through a replica Mayan village with arts, crafts, and even an equestrian show. Learn about Mexican cultural traditions, and at the end, enjoy a spa to soothe your muscles and prepare for tomorrow.

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Commune with nature, explore ancient ruins and learn about Mayan culture at this popular theme park, home to a natural underground river.

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Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, is believed to have appeared on the site of this church, making it an important pilgrimage site for many Catholics.

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Popular places to visit in mexico, xcaret eco theme park.

Commune with nature, explore ancient ruins and learn about Mayan culture at this popular theme park, home to a natural underground river.

Learn about the history of Zócalo, one of the top monuments in Mexico City. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this vibrant area.

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

You can learn more about the history of Mexico City when you make a stop at a top site like Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this culturally rich area.

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• Los Cabos : You can leave your worries behind you at a reputable hotel such as the Luxury Suite in Le Blanc Los Cabos - ALL Inclusive , The Two Bedroom Suite or The Three Bedroom Suite . Then, wander around popular sights such as The Arch.
• Puerto Vallarta : Home to a range of big-name attractions, this is a key stop on any good Mexico itinerary. If you're only here for a short while, you can't miss Malecon. Stay at a top hotel such as the BellView Hotel Boutique , the BASIC-HOTEL or the Hacienda San Angel .
• Playa del Carmen : If you're unfamiliar with this destination and are uncertain where to spend your evenings, we can help you out. The La Armonia by Bunik , the Hotel Maya Turquesa and the Sahara Hotel are awesome choices. All have friendly service and are handy to renowned attractions such as Xcaret Eco Theme Park.
• Cancun : For some of the best service around, make a booking at the Selina Cancun Downtown , the Hotel Parador or the Hotel Plaza Caribe . You can uncover more of this destination's most unique sights with the cash you save, beginning with Delfines Beach.
• Mexico City : Renowned attractions such as Zocalo, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Chapultepec Park are all good reasons to add this buzzing destination to your Mexico must-see list. There are many places to base yourself here too — the Gran Hotel Ciudad De Mexico , the NH Collection Mexico City Centro Histórico and the Best Western Majestic are excellent choices.
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Mexico warms the soul with sunny days, colorful culture and amazing activities in numerous destinations. On the East Coast, Cancun and Riviera Maya are known for their sprawling beaches, cultural diversity, delicious food, historical Mayan sites and so much more.

On Mexico's West Coast, the sun, sand and immensity of the Pacific Ocean offer many attractions — the gorgeous fairways of Los Cabos, the beauty of Mazatlan, the cobblestone streets of Puerto Vallarta, the exquisite resorts of Riviera Nayarit and the simple pleasures of Ixtapa. Vacations to Mexico offer something for everyone.

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A favorite vacation package that allows you to experience the best of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Combine: Mexico City (high-altitude capital of Mexico, known for its historic sites such as Templo Mayor and more) and Cancun (best-known for its white sand beaches, near-perfect weather, and bright blue waters, is the Acapulco of Mexico's Gulf Coast). A flight connects these destinations. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Hotel for 2 nights in Mexico City
• Flight from Mexico City to Cancun
• Hotel for 3 nights in Cancun

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Other Mexico Vacation Packages

Oaxaca - San Miguel de Allende

6 nights from $672*

Enjoy picturesque Mexico with this vacation package; combining a stay in beautiful Oaxaca (considered the gastronomic capital of Mexico ; with the mole and its most famous export;-the Mezcal- the base of the worldwide tequila!). It is also the most ethnically and linguistically diverse state of Mexico and one of the most preserved and astonishing pre-Hispanic cities) and San Miguel de Allende (located in the far eastern part of Guanajuato, Mexico. It is known for its well-preserved Colonial and Spanish architecture, its cobblestone streets and creative cuisine . Visitors can explore most of the city on foot, wandering its quaint streets and shopping for handicrafts such as pottery, woven baskets, and embroidered clothing). These destinations are connected by intercity flights and private airport/hotel/airport transfers. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Hotel for 3 nights in Oaxaca
• Flight from Oaxaca to Guanajuato Airport
• Transfer from Guanajuato Airport to Hotel in San Miguel de Allende
• Hotel for 3 nights in San Miguel de Allende
• Transfer from Hotel in San Miguel de Allende to Guanajuato Airport
• Please Note that transfers in San Miguel de Allende are not included.

Guanajuato and Acapulco by Air

6 nights from $465*

Two amazing cities, full of history and passion, in one incredible vacation package across Mexico . Start with a pleasant stay in Guanajuato (a city in central Mexico, known for its silver mining history and colonial architecture). After that, catch a flight to Mexico's Pacific Coast area and spend amazing days under the sun in Acapulco (a dazzling beach resort, with a various tourist sites and a wide variety eateries where you can enjoy the local cuisine). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Hotel for 3 nights in Guanajuato
• Flight from Guanajuato to Acapulco
• Hotel for 3 nights in Acapulco

Mexico City and Riviera Maya by Air

6 nights from $460*

A journey to these two cities full of tradition and rich history are at your disposal in this customizable package in Mexico . Combine Mexico City (Capital of Mexico, full of history with many well-known and respected museum and places, like the Zocalo), and; Riviera Maya (a stretch of Caribbean coastline on Mexico’s northeastern Yucatán Peninsula). A flight connects these cities. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Transfer from Cancun Airport to Riviera Maya Hotel
• Hotel for 4 nights in Riviera Maya
• Transfer from Riviera Maya to Cancun Airport

Mexico City and Oaxaca by Air

6 nights from $234*

A trip along the flavor, color and history in Mexico! . Combine fantastic stays in Mexico City (its historic center, better known as Zocalo, is declared World Heritage by UNESCO and is the heart of a living culture of Aztec capital city: The ancient Tenochtitlan . A stroll through the buzzing downtown area reveals the capital’s storied history, from pre-Hispanic and colonial-era splendor to its contemporary edge) and Oaxaca (considered the gastronomic capital of Mexico ; with the mole and its most famous export;-the Mezcal- the base of the worldwide tequila!. It is also the most ethnically and linguistically diverse state of Mexico and one of the most preserved and astonishing pre-Hispanic cities). A flight connects these cities. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Hotel for 3 nights in Mexico City
• Flight from Mexico City to Oaxaca

Mexico Suggested Vacation Packages

Monterrey and Acapulco by Air

6 nights from $308*

An exciting adventure through Mexico ! Discover Monterrey (one of the largest cities in Mexico and is known as a modern industrial and technological hub) and Tulum (known for being one the last cities built and occupied by the Mayans and popular beach destination). These destinations are connected by flights. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Hotel for 3 nights in Monterrey
• Flight from Monterrey to Acapulco

Guadalajara and Guanajuato by Air

6 nights from $260*

A journey to these two cities full of tradition and rich history are at your disposal in this customizable package in Mexico . Combine Guadalajara (known for tequila and mariachi music, both born in Jalisco, the state of which Guadalajara is the capital) and Guanajuato (a city in central Mexico, known for its silver mining history and colonial architecture) . A flight connects these cities. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Hotel for 3 nights in Guadalajara
• Flight from Guadalajara to Guanajuato

San Miguel de Allende - Mexico City - Los Cabos

7 nights from $885*

A wonderful combination of beautiful cities in Mexico . From Guanajuato Airport a transfer will take you to San Miguel Allende (located in the far eastern part of Guanajuato, Mexico. It is known for its well-preserved Colonial and Spanish architecture, its cobblestone streets and creative cuisine . Visitors can explore most of the city on foot, wandering its quaint streets and shopping for handicrafts such as pottery, woven baskets, and embroidered clothing). Get back to Guanajuato Airport to fly to the capital city, Mexico City (its historic center, better known as Zocalo, is declared World Heritage by UNESCO and is the heart of a living culture of Aztec capital city: The ancient Tenochtitlan . A stroll through the buzzing downtown area reveals the capital’s storied history, from pre-Hispanic and colonial-era splendor to its contemporary edge). Finally, catch a flight to Los Cabos (located at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, with 350 sunny days a year, Los Cabos is Mexico's ultimate seaside escape . It's endless summer at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, and surfers, golfers, divers, and hikers come here for year-round water sports and outdoor activities). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Hotel for 2 nights in San Miguel de Allende
• Flight from Guanajuato to Mexico City
• Flight from Mexico City to Los Cabos
• Hotel for 3 nights in Los Cabos

Oaxaca and Tulum by Air

6 nights from $984*

Explore Mexico as you enjoy some of its most iconic cities. Combine Oaxaca (the most ethnically and linguistically diverse state of Mexico and one of the most preserved and astonishing pre-hispanic cities and famous for the tequila) and Tulum (known for being one the last cities built and occupied by the Mayans and popular beach destination). These destinations are connected by Flight. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Flight from Oaxaca to Cancun
• Hotel for 3 nights in Tulum

Mexico City - San Miguel de Allende

6 nights from $789*

See beautiful Mexico through those two popular destinations! . Combine stays in: fantastic capital Mexico City (its historic center, better known as Zocalo, is declared World Heritage by UNESCO and is the heart of a living culture of Aztec capital city: The ancient Tenochtitlan . A stroll through the buzzing downtown area reveals the capital’s storied history, from pre-Hispanic and colonial-era splendor to its contemporary edge); and San Miguel Allende (located in the far eastern part of Guanajuato, Mexico. It is known for its well-preserved Colonial and Spanish architecture, its cobblestone streets and creative cuisine . Visitors can explore most of the city on foot, wandering its quaint streets and shopping for handicrafts such as pottery, woven baskets, and embroidered clothing). These destinations are connected by an intercity flight and private transfers. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Flight from Mexico City to Guanajuato Airport

Mexico City and Monterrey by Air

A journey through beautiful cities in Mexico at your disposal in this vacation package. Visit Mexico City (high-altitude capital of Mexico, known for its historic sites such as Templo Mayor and more); and Monterrey (one of the largest cities in Mexico and is known as a modern industrial and technological hub). These destinations are connected by flights. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Flight from Mexico City to Monterey
• Hotel for 3 nights in Monterey

Guanajuato and Tulum by Air

6 nights from $519*

Mexico Highlights! Visit Guanajuato a central city, well-known for its cultural and historical attractions. Next, Tulum known for being one the last cities built and occupied by the Mayans and popular beach destination. These destinations are connected by flights. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Flight from Guanajuato to Tulum
• Transfer from Cancun Airport to Hotel in Tulum
• Transfer from Hotel in Tulum to Cancun Airport

Mexico City and Ixtapa by Air

6 nights from $503*

A wonderful escape to Mexico awaits you, visiting these two fantastic cities. Begin your relaxing stay in Mexico City (Capital of Mexico, full of history with many well-known and respected museums); next, spend your days soaking in the glorious sunshine in Ixtapa (on the central west coast of Mexico, is a world-class resort city with its nice beach, sunny weather as the main hub for all activities). A flight connects these destinations. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Flight from Mexico City to Zihuatanejo
• Transfer from Airport in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo to Hotel in Ixtapa
• Hotel for 3 nights in Ixtapa
• Transfer from Hotel in Ixtapa to Airport in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo

Guadalajara and Oaxaca by Air

6 nights from $280*

Discover the fascinating Mexico with this holiday package. Combine Guadalajara (known for tequila and mariachi music, both born in Jalisco, the state of which Guadalajara is the capital) and Oaxaca (considered the gastronomic capital of Mexico, Oaxaca is best known for its seven classic varieties of mole and tequila). These destinations are connected by flights. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Flight from Guadalajara to Oaxaca

Miami and Riviera Maya by Air

6 nights from $559*

An exciting adventure through Florida and Mexico at your disposal in this package. Discover Miami (well known for its beaches, such as Miami Beach and South Beach, as well as endless shopping opportunities) and Riviera Maya (a stretch of Caribbean coastline on Mexico`s northeastern Yucatan Peninsula). Flights connect these destinations. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Hotel for 3 nights in Miami
• Flight from Miami to Cancun
• Transfer from Cancun Airport to Hotel in Riviera Maya
• Hotel for 3 nights in Riviera Maya
• Transfer from Hotel in Riviera Maya to Cancun Airport

Oaxaca - Mexico City - Los Cabos by Air

7 nights from $542*

Food, tequila, history and long coastline with white sand with this package around Mexico . Start in Oaxaca (considered the gastronomic capital of Mexico ; with the mole and its most famous export;-the Mezcal- the base of the worldwide tequila!. It is also the most ethnically and linguistically diverse state of Mexico and one of the most preserved and astonishing pre-Hispanic cities); after that, visit Mexico City (its historic center, better known as Zocalo, is declared World Heritage by UNESCO and is the heart of a living culture of Aztec capital city: The ancient Tenochtitlan . A stroll through the buzzing downtown area reveals the capital’s storied history, from pre-Hispanic and colonial-era splendor to its contemporary edge); and finally, Los Cabos (located at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, with 350 sunny days a year, Los Cabos is Mexico's ultimate seaside escape . It's endless summer at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, and surfers, golfers, divers, and hikers come here for year-round water sports and outdoor activities). Connect each destination with flights. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Hotel for 2 nights in Oaxaca
• Flight from Oaxaca to Mexico City

Mexico City - San Cristobal de las Casas

6 nights from $488*

An inspiring combination of traditional cities across Mexico!. Visit Mexico City (it's historic center, better known as Zocalo, is declared World Heritage by UNESCO and is the heart of a living culture that exudes everything accumulated since the founding of Tenochtitlan as well as its fantastic cuisine. A stroll through the buzzing downtown area reveals the capital’s storied history, from pre-Hispanic and colonial-era splendor to its contemporary edge) and, after that, travel to San Cristobal de las Casas (a town in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, surrounded by mountains. The town it is known for its well-preserved colonial architecture, such as the centuries-old, yellow San Cristobal Cathedral on the Parque Central and its narrow, cobblestone streets of the traditional neighborhoods). These destinations are connected by an intercity flight and private airport/hotel/airport transfers. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

• Flight from Mexico City to Tuxla-Gutierrez/Chiapas
• Transfer from Tuxla-Gutierrez/Chiapas Airport to Hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas
• Hotel for 3 nights in San Cristobal de las Casas
• Transfer from Hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas to Tuxla-Gutierrez/Chiapas Airport

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Cities in mexico.

Mexico City

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There are so many things Mexico is known for. Tourists come to Mexico for varied experiences, from beach getaways to cities and towns chock-full of history . Those who come to Mexico to enjoy the beaches love to partake in water sports such as diving, snorkeling, surfing, yachting , and parasailing , and a growing number of visitors also enjoy outdoor recreational eco-tours , many of which combine pyramids and temples built by the Mayans . Spanish colonial influence is evident in many of Mexico`s cities and towns, and colonial buildings are just a stone`s throw by the temples and sacred grounds built by both the Mayans and the Aztecs . No matter where you go in Mexico, it is a great place for shopping at every price point, from Liverpool luxury department store to small, locally-owned souvenir shops . Visitors to Mexico also take the time to sample many Mexican dishes (the more the better!), complete with shots of delicious tequila and mezcal .

Tourists typically visit Mexico a region at a time and explore from there, so the best places to recommend depend on which part of the country you want to visit. If you are arriving in Mexico City , spend a few days exploring this beautiful capital city and then head south to Oaxaca or northwest to Guanajuato and charming San Miguel de Allende . If you want to visit the Riviera Maya , fly into colonial gem Mérida or the nightlife mecca of Cancún and explore further to such sights as Chichén Itza, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel Island , and Tulum . Those who head west from Mexico City should take time to visit Guadalajara , Puerto Vallarta , and Mazatlán . Visitors to Baja California love to see such tourist spots as Los Cabos , Tijuana , and Ensenada . If you`re combining Tikal in Guatemala with your stay in Mexico, stop by the quaint town of San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas state.

We recommend seeing Mexico during the dry season , which corresponds to the period of time between December and April . Pacific and Atlantic hurricane seasons occur between June and November, which is the rainy season for much of the country. Prices will be lower but humidity and rain chances will be at their highest. The dry season is also the high season, so if you are looking for a better deal, you might want to consider summer and autumn.

We recommend approximately 7-10 days based on what you want to see and do. We offer flexible vacation packages so you can select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities. We suggest a minimum of 3 nights in Mexico City, along the Pacific Coast, and on the Riviera Maya.

We recommend seeing Mexico by air and by private transfer . While it is possible to rent a car and drive in many parts of Mexico, it may come as a culture shock for Americans, as driving over the speed limit is the norm and this may frazzle people whether they are on highways or in big cities. Mexico`s road system is not developed to the same extent seen in the United States, making cross-country road trips more difficult in terms of not just amenities along motorways but also in terms of safety (many stretches of highway are not illuminated at night). Let trusted drivers pick you up from your hotel or the airport in late-model, air-conditioned luxury instead, taking the guesswork out of getting from Point A to Point B. Note: You will notice police checkpoints set up along motorways leading up to major towns and cities; don`t be alarmed, the police are checking for trafficking of illicit drugs, and most times travelers who present themselves as if they are tourists are immediately waved through the checkpoints without any further inquiry.

The currency of Mexico is the Mexican peso (written in shorthand as $, MXN$ or MXP). U.S. dollars are not legal tender and are not accepted in most shops, but many tourist-geared shops and resorts accept payment in U.S. dollars, usually on a more disadvantageous exchange rate than the current rate at banks. We recommend paying and tipping in Mexican pesos as much as possible in order to make your funds on vacation stretch for a longer period of time. Be prepared to arrive with the correct currency on hand or make sure to retrieve pesos on arrival, which you can do at a number of ATMs in the airport and across the country. (The ATMs with the best exchange rates are typically ones operated by Banco Santander (red) and Citigroup/Banamex (gray).) There are currency exchange desks at many locations throughout the country as well, some offering competitive exchange rates in relation to ATMs.

Spanish is the official language of Mexico. English speakers will be found in most places there are a lot of tourists, such Mexico City and other major cities, historic sites, resorts, and major shopping districts popular with tourists. English is also popular with younger Mexicans who routinely consume media from the U.S. and U.K., many times with English audio and Spanish subtitles. It may be more difficult to find people who speak English in smaller towns or in shops away from tourist zones, but most Mexicans are accommodating and will work with tourists who are positive and pleasant in their interactions with them. Be prepared to learn basic Spanish phrases like hello/goodbye, please/thank you, how much is it?, where is the bathroom, and the numbers from 1-10 and 50, 100, and 1,000. To say `Do you speak English?`, say ` ¿Habla inglés? `

Mexico City and Cancun by Air (6 nights)

Mexico Vacation Packages. Book Top itineraries: Idyllic Islands of Mexico, Ancient Ruins of Mexico, Charming Towns near Mexico City, Colonial Cities of Mexico, City and Beach Holidays in Mexico, Central Mexican Highlands. Best Mexico flexible Trips: Oaxaca - San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato and Acapulco by Air, Mexico City and Riviera Maya by Air, Mexico City and Oaxaca by Air, Oaxaca and Tulum by Air, Oaxaca - México City - Los Cabos by Air.

Includes: Hotel for 2 nights in Mexico City , Flight from Mexico City to Cancun, Hotel for 3 nights in Cancun

Oaxaca - San Miguel de Allende (6 nights)

Enjoy picturesque Mexico with this vacation package; combining a stay in beautiful Oaxaca (considered the gastronomic capital of Mexico ; with the mole and its most famous export;-the Mezcal- the base of the worldwide tequila!). It is also the most ethnically and linguistically diverse state of Mexico and one of the most preserved and astonishing pre-Hispanic cities) and San Miguel de Allende (located in the far eastern part of Guanajuato, Mexico. It is known for its well-preserved Colonial and Spanish architecture, its cobblestone streets and creative cuisine . Visitors can explore most of the city on foot, wandering its quaint streets and shopping for handicrafts such as pottery, woven baskets, and embroidered clothing). These destinations are connected by intercity flights and private airport/hotel/airport transfers.

Guanajuato and Acapulco by Air (6 nights)

Two amazing cities, full of history and passion, in one incredible vacation package across Mexico . Start with a pleasant stay in Guanajuato (a city in central Mexico, known for its silver mining history and colonial architecture). After that, catch a flight to Mexico's Pacific Coast area and spend amazing days under the sun in Acapulco (a dazzling beach resort, with a various tourist sites and a wide variety eateries where you can enjoy the local cuisine).

Mexico City and Riviera Maya by Air (6 nights)

A journey to these two cities full of tradition and rich history are at your disposal in this customizable package in Mexico . Combine Mexico City (Capital of Mexico, full of history with many well-known and respected museum and places, like the Zocalo), and; Riviera Maya (a stretch of Caribbean coastline on Mexico’s northeastern Yucatán Peninsula). A flight connects these cities.

Mexico City and Oaxaca by Air (6 nights)

A trip along the flavor, color and history in Mexico! . Combine fantastic stays in Mexico City (its historic center, better known as Zocalo, is declared World Heritage by UNESCO and is the heart of a living culture of Aztec capital city: The ancient Tenochtitlan . A stroll through the buzzing downtown area reveals the capital’s storied history, from pre-Hispanic and colonial-era splendor to its contemporary edge) and Oaxaca (considered the gastronomic capital of Mexico ; with the mole and its most famous export;-the Mezcal- the base of the worldwide tequila!. It is also the most ethnically and linguistically diverse state of Mexico and one of the most preserved and astonishing pre-Hispanic cities). A flight connects these cities.

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• Oaxaca and Tulum by Air (6 nights from $984)
• Mexico City - San Miguel de Allende (6 nights from $789)
• Mexico City and Monterrey by Air (6 nights from $260)
• Guanajuato and Tulum by Air (6 nights from $519)
• Mexico City and Ixtapa by Air (6 nights from $503)
• Guadalajara and Oaxaca by Air (6 nights from $280)
• Miami and Riviera Maya by Air (6 nights from $559)
• Oaxaca - Mexico City - Los Cabos by Air (7 nights from $542)
• Mexico City - San Cristobal de las Casas (6 nights from $488)
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• San Cristobal de las Casas - Mexico City - Los Cabos (7 nights from $659)
• Guadalajara and Monterrey by Air (6 nights from $216)
• Guanajuato - Mexico City - Oaxaca by Air (6 nights from $536)

Mexico Tours & Trips

Peel back the lucha libre mask and you’ll find a patchwork of cultures and customs mixed into one flavor-filled country.

The gregarious locals are just as likely to pull you up for a dance at one of Mexico City ’s hip-shaking salsa clubs as they are to show you the way to one of the country’s many ancient ruins , all with a casual ‘hola’ and an inviting smile. While our tours get you up close with locals, they also show you the best sights from on and off the gringo trail. You can party until dawn in Playa del Carmen , eat your way into a food coma in colorful Oaxaca , or, best of all, kick back with a horchata in the lazy seaside port of Merida .

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Mexico at a glance

Capital city.

Mexico City (population 8.7 million)

129.9 million

(GMT-06:00) Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey - New

CALLING CODE

Electricity.

Type A (North American/Japanese 2-pin) Type B (American 3-pin)

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Best time to visit mexico.

Mexico is generally most pleasant between September and June in the cool, dry season. July and August can be very hot and humid, but perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and lazing on the beach. These are, however, the busiest months for travel as this is the time of the North American school holidays. Highland areas such as Chiapas and Oaxaca tend to be cooler year-round, with cold nights.

Read more about the best time to visit Mexico

Culture and customs

Mexico lays claim to one of the richest and most historic cultures in the world. Characterized by strong regional identity, locals are affiliated directly to the region they hail from with each region having its own unique customs, cuisine and even language dialect. Despite this, national identity is still strong with all Mexicans sharing common bonds over their love of sport, dance, food and religion. With most of the country belonging to the Roman Catholic religion, religious festivals and celebrations are plentiful in Mexico. Parades, street fairs and parties held in honor of local saints are commonplace, and offer travelers the chance to witness the customs and rituals of this vibrant culture.

Eating and drinking

One of Mexico's biggest draws is its food and drink. From Oaxaca's indigenous staples to the sizzling street food of Mexico City, there's almost too much choice for the hungry traveler. By the end of your Mexico tour, you'll know your tacos from your tamales, your enchiladas from your elote and your tequila from your mezcal.

Eat your way through this vibrant country on our  9 day Mexico Real Food Adventure.

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Geography and environment

Mexico shares land borders with the  United States ,  Belize  and  Guatemala , and has an extensive coastline that runs along the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

Featuring a wide variety of natural environments, Mexico is home to tracts of tropical rainforests, vast areas of low-lying plains and deserts, volcanic mountains and temperate beaches and lagoons.

Mexico's capital and major cities are typically built up, busy and lively – with a vast network of public transport, highways and roads. Rural areas, on the other hand, are distinctly less developed, with small-scale housing, unsealed roads and rustic farms.

History and government

Early history.

People have been living in Mexico for more than 13,000 years. Mesoamericans occupied the area early on, with archaeological evidence pointing towards Mesoamericans leading a hunter-gatherer existence. Maize farming is thought to have become commonplace by 1500 BC, which led to the farming of other commodities as well. A variety of cultures contributed to the early history of Mexico, with the Olmec, Toltec, Maya, Teotihuacan and Aztecs all bringing unique cultural, religious and artistic styles to the region, with the Mayan and Aztec Empires having the greatest (and most enduring) impact on the region. 

Mayan society can be traced back to 300 BC, while the Aztecs enjoyed prosperity from 1325 to around 1521 AD. Many ancient ruins and constructions from these periods are still standing all throughout Mexico and can be visited and viewed today. By the 16th century, the Spanish had arrived in Mexico and what followed was a period of colonialism that lasted nearly 300 years. 

During this time, Mexico was seen as a part of ‘New Spain’ along with Cuba and Puerto Rico. This was not a particularly good time for Mexicans who (under colonial law) were generally not allowed to travel outside of Mexico and were denied access to education. Mexico achieved independence from the Spaniards after the War of Independence (1810-1821) but peace was short-lived as two decades later the Mexican-American War brought more confrontation and armed conflict to parts of Mexico.

Recent history

Mexico’s Revolution of 1910 - 1921 was a period of instability, marked by political turmoil and bloodshed. More recently, Mexico has enjoyed an economic resurgence after decades of economic hardship, which lasted from the 1970s to the mid-1990s. The earthquake of 1985 didn’t help matters, with wide-scale damage and loss of life compounding the economic problems and political uncertainty of Mexico. Currently, Mexico is benefiting from a period of improved economic conditions, although the gap between the wages earned by Mexicans and their northern neighbors continues to widen. Mexico is now operating in a free market economy and the growth of tourism, agriculture and industry has ensured an improved economy for the country, although financial inequality still exists within.

Memorable moments of Mexico

1. ramble among the ruins.

A visit to the famed ruins of Chichen Itza reveals history, ancient architecture, and wildlife in equal measure. Walk through the complex and hear jungle animal calls as colorful birds fly among the canopy. This is a stirring experience to treasure.

2. Bittersweet bites

The cult of chocolate is well and truly alive in Oaxaca! The flavors here are simply phenomenal and unlike mass-produced chocolate in the Western world. Spiced with chili, cinnamon and cloves, you won’t soon forget the taste of Oaxacan chocolate.

3. Sunshine and snorkeling

Mexico’s Caribbean coastline showcases expanses of clear blue water, white sand beaches, vibrant reefs and plenty of sunshine. Snorkeling over colorful fish and sun-lit coral is simply unforgettable.

4. Mountain majesty

The cooler climate and fresh mountain air of San Cristobal de las Casas provides some respite from the city heat. Chilling out in this relaxed and visually stunning area is a magical Mexican moment.

5. Bus buddies

Catching a local bus in Mexico is a never-ending source of amusement. Overcome the language barrier and make friends with local commuters to pass the time.

6. Tequila!

No visit to Mexico is complete without downing a little bit of the national drink. While you may not remember every detail the morning after, good times and memorable holiday snapshots are guaranteed when tequila is involved.

7. Volcanic splendor

Mexico’s volcanic landscapes are photo-worthy and awe-inspiring. Hiking past rocky escarpments and surreal scenery is a rewarding travel experience to remember.

8. Village people

Sharing smiles and laughs with locals while strolling through the rural villages of Mexico is a simple, yet memorable way to see the real heart of Mexico - its people.

9. Mariachi melodies

Sway to the unique sounds of Mexico’s mariachi music in the streets and cafes of Mexico. The rhythms and beats will live in your heart for years to come.

10. To market, to market

Witness Latin America’s time-honored commercial traditions unfold in Mexico’s well-patronized markets. Hear the banter of stallholders, smell the fragrant scent of sizzling meat and admire the colorful array of wares on offer.

Top places to visit in Mexico

This coastal town is well-known for its incredible cliff-top Mayan temple ruins with expansive ocean views. But outside of architectural wonders, Tulum also has quite a few natural wonders. Spend some time exploring Tulum's numerous cenotes and caves for unforgettable snorkeling and diving.

Explore Tulum on our 8 day Yucatan Peninsula Adventure or on our 8 day Premium Mexico Yucatan Highlights tour.

Numerous significant architectural sites, baroque churches and impressive cultural displays may have landed Oaxaca the badge of Unesco World Heritage Site, but in recent years, the city has gained notoriety as a culinary destination. Make sure to try regional specialties like tlayudas, mole and mezcal.

Get a taste of Oaxaca on our 9 day Mexico Real Food Adventure.

3. San Cristobal

Set in a valley surrounded by pine forests, San Cristóbal de las Casas has a bright yellow cathedral, pastel houses and buildings draped in deep pink bougainvillea, making it one of Mexico's most colorful cities. Stop by the local markets to browse locally-made handicrafts with colors that rival those of the city itself.

Explore this colorful city on our 15 day Best of Mexico tour.

Travelers will be delighted with the range of good quality shopping available in Mexico. As usual, the markets offer some of the most cost-effective and fun ways to shop, although Mexico’s cities also showcase some excellent boutiques and galleries for more costly purchases. 

It's a good idea to check with your local customs officials to ensure that you are able to bring certain items back into your home country. The United States and Canada generally have strict customs laws.

Things to buy in Mexico

1. Tiles, ceramics and earthenware

Mexico has a longstanding tradition of creating good-quality pottery. Hit the artisan markets for colorful pots, vases and jugs. Don’t forget to pack carefully.

2. Bright textiles

Woven textiles can be found almost everywhere in Mexico. Hand-woven rugs, blankets, scarves, and ponchos are great reminders of your time in Mexico.

The silver in Mexico is among the world's best. Rings, necklaces and bracelets featuring bold Aztec designs are popular choices.

4. Lucha Libre masks

This Mexican wrestling phenomenon is growing in popularity worldwide, so grab a colorful wrestling mask - it’s a great souvenir for kids (and big kids) at home.

Festivals and events in Mexico

Mexico is the land of the fiesta and the locals will find any reason to party. Whether they're celebrating independence, the saints or the dead, you can expect vibrant colors, lively music and a whole lot of dancing. One to keep an eye out for is the Autumn Equinox, when crowds gather at Chichen Itza to witness the sunlight and shadows play tricks on this ancient relic. During the autumn (and spring) equinox, the sun moves across Chichen Itza, illuminating parts of the temple to reveal the moving body of a snake. Not seen on any other days, this natural spectacle draws thousands of pilgrims.

Read more about festivals in Mexico

Public holidays that may impact travel include:

Constitution Day

Benito Juarez’s Birthday Memorial

Independence Day

Revolution Day Memorial

Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe

Please note dates of  Mexico's public holidays  may vary.

Further reading

Mexico travel faqs, do i need a covid-19 vaccine to join an intrepid trip.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

When is the best time to visit Mexico?

Mexico is a country of varied landscapes and altitudes and the best time to visit depends on a variety of factors, the first of which is where you actually want to go.

Is it safe to visit Mexico?

Mexico has long been a popular tourist destination and most travelers do not run into any trouble. There are, however, areas that experience high levels of violent crime as a result of lawlessness and drug trafficking. That said, you can rest assured that Intrepid would not take you anywhere unless we were convinced it was safe.

Do I need a visa to travel to Mexico?

All tourists traveling to Mexico need a tourist permit, but not all need a visa. Citizens of the US, EU, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand are among those who do not need a visa and can obtain a tourist permit on arrival.

Is tipping customary in Mexico?

Tipping is expected in most parts of Mexico. The service workers typically earn a low wage and rely on tips to earn a decent living. We recommend leaving 10–15 percent at restaurants (if the service charge is not already included), 5–10 percent of your room cost for housekeepers, and a few dollars for porters, bartenders and guides.

What is the internet access like in Mexico?

Internet access is good in Mexico with wi-fi available in most accommodations, bigger restaurants, airports and in some public spaces. It’s also easy and affordable to buy a local SIM card for the duration of your Mexico tour.

Can I use my cell phone in Mexico?

If you wish to use your cell phone while in Mexico be sure to activate global roaming before leaving your home country. You should also check with your provider regarding any charges you may incur when overseas.

If you wish to purchase a local SIM card in Mexico, your phone must first be unlocked. For more information on local SIM cards, please read about   internet access in Mexico .

What are the toilets like in Mexico?

It's likely that you will encounter different types of toilets while traveling in Mexico. Western-style flushable toilets are commonly found in high-end resorts, hotels and restaurants, while squat toilets are common in rural areas and homes. Be prepared by carrying your own supply of toilet paper and soap, as these aren't always provided.

Can I drink the water in Mexico?

We do not recommend drinking the water in Mexico.

For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water and fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead. Ask your leader where filtered water can be found; some hotels we stay in may have drinking water available, often boiled to use for tea or coffee.

It’s also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and to peel fruit and vegetables before eating.

Are credit cards widely accepted in Mexico?

Credit cards are generally accepted in Mexico at large stores and most mid- high-range hotels. Some cafes, bars and restaurants may accept card too, but the places with real character – and the best local food – tend to be cash only.

What is ATM access like in Mexico?

ATMs are available across towns and cities in Mexico. Travelers should not encounter trouble finding an ATM but be wary of international transaction fees. For your own safety, try to use ATMs in daylight hours.

What is the weather like in Mexico?

Mexico is renowned for its sunshine and sandy beaches, but the weather can vary depending on the region you’re traveling to and the time of year.

Is Mexico safe for LGBTQIA+ travellers?

Mexico is becoming increasingly more accepting of same-sex relationships and has laws in place to protect those that identify differently, but it remains a country of strong Catholicism that has historically been hostile towards the local LGBTQIA+ community.

For more detailed and up-to-date advice, we recommend visiting  Equaldex  or  ILGA  before you travel.

If you are travelling solo on an Intrepid group tour, you will share accommodation with a passenger of the same gender as per your passport information. If you don’t identify with the gender assigned on your passport, please let us know at time of booking and we’ll arrange the rooming configuration accordingly. A single supplement is available on some tours for travellers who do not wish to share a room.

Is Mexico accessible for travelers with disabilities?

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. We’re always happy to talk to travelers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them towards the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

Tourist destinations in Mexico including Mexico City and the resort areas on the Yucatan Peninsula are seeing an increasing number of hotels, restaurants and tourist sights fitted out to accommodate travelers with limitations. That said, it can still be difficult for those with mobility issues and visual and hearing issues, particularly on public transport. We recommend using taxis to move around locally and flying between cities if possible unless, of course, you are on an Intrepid Mexico tour.

If you do live with a visual, hearing or other impairment, let your booking agent or group leader know early on so they’re aware and suitable arrangements can be made. As a general rule, knowing some common words in the local language, carrying a written itinerary with you and taking to the streets in a group, rather than solo, can help make your travel experience the best it can be.

What should I wear in Mexico?

What you pack for your Mexico tour will depend on where you are traveling to. Mexico City, for example, will be much cooler than the coastal areas of Playa del Carmen or Tulum, thanks to its high altitude. In the winter, it can drop down towards freezing at night while reaching 73°F during the day, so it’s important to be prepared for both ends of the spectrum.

What's the accommodation like in Mexico?

Traveling with Intrepid is a little bit different. We endeavor to provide travelers with an authentic experience to remember, so we try to keep accommodation as unique and traditional as possible.

When traveling with us in Mexico you may find yourself staying in a basic hotel.

Intrepid prefers smaller character-filled hotels and guesthouses than hotel chains. When on vacation in Mexico, enjoy staying in small hotels owned and run by friendly locals.

Does my trip to Mexico support The Intrepid Foundation?

Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. In fact, we make a donation on behalf of every traveler. Trips to Mexico directly support our foundation partner, Gastromotiva Mexico.

Gastromotiva Mexico

Gastromotiva Mexico is tackling food scarcity and homelessness while promoting a sustainable food movement. Donations help them provide nutritious, balanced meals to community shelters for vulnerable people such as women affected by domestic violence and refugees.

Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

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1. costco travel, 2. travelocity, 3. southwest vacations, 4. funjet vacations, 5. cheapcaribbean.com, 8. apple vacations, 10. united vacations, price comparisons, final thoughts.

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Mexico is a fantastic vacation destination offering gorgeous beaches , sprawling resorts, fantastic water activities, and so much more. Plus, it’s close to the U.S., so it’s easy to get to from most of the country. It’s also a destination that’s ripe with amazing package deals.

These deals, which consist of a flight and a hotel stay, can often save a lot of money over booking those elements separately — we’ve found that a package often costs less than booking just the hotel separately (scroll down to our price comparison section to see the numbers)!

In this post, we’ll go over 10 of the best websites that you can use to find Mexico vacation packages and deals. We’ve done the research, so you should be able to quickly find a great vacation package that fits your budget.

Costco Travel is a great place to search for Mexico vacation package deals. Yes, you’ll need a Costco membership to book, but it can be worth it for the savings and bonuses you could get.

Take this example we found for a stay at JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa. In addition to a $99 Costco shop card, this deal comes with a $50 spa credit, a $50 food and beverage credit, and free dining for kids 11 and under. Those extra benefits far outweigh the cost of a basic $60 Costco membership .

Even better, with the $120 per year Executive membership, you’ll earn 2% back (up to $1,000) on your Costco purchases, including Costco Travel purchases. You could earn enough bonuses from just 1 trip to pay for either level of Costco membership and then some.

Bottom Line: What’s great is that while you’ll need a Costco membership to purchase a travel package, you can search Costco Travel without a membership . That means you can do price comparisons to see if you’re saving money before having to pay for a membership. For more information on how it all works, check out our guide to using Costco Travel .

Travelocity is a popular online travel agency. As with many sites, it’s powered by Expedia, so the search functions may look quite familiar. While it may look the same, the prices can be different than what you’d find on Expedia.

You may see a note on some of your search results saying you’ll save 100% on a flight when booking this package. Generally, we’re skeptical of these claims, so we did some math to see if this was an accurate claim.

Much to our surprise, it was more than accurate! While this package deal for 2 people costs $3,105.07, the hotel cost more than the package at $3,422.37 when booked separately! The flights were $978.40 in total. If you booked the hotel and flights separately, you’d pay $4,400.77 — that’s $1,295.70 more than the package deal. Wow!

Be sure to scroll down to the bottom to see how this package price stacks up to the prices on other websites. For more information, check out our guide to booking travel and saving money with Travelocity .

Bottom Line: Regardless of what type of Mexico package you choose, always be sure to pay with a credit card that will help you earn points and perks on your vacation .

Southwest Airlines flies to 4 popular destinations in Mexico — Cancún, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta, and Los Cabos.

If you want to fly Southwest, you’ll have to search for a flight and hotel separately or book through Southwest Vacations because Southwest flights don’t show up on any third-party websites .

The good news is that when you book through Southwest Vacations, you’ll earn Southwest points for your purchase ! Unfortunately, you can’t use Rapid Rewards points to book your vacation, but this can still be a great option for Southwest fans.

You can do a traditional search or, if you’ve got some flexibility, you can search the best deals available. Just click on Deals > Mexico & Caribbean deals on the homepage.

While you’ll find great prices there, many of these packages are only offered on specific dates, so you may need to tweak your travel plans to take advantage of these offers.

Bottom Line: You’ll earn Rapid Rewards points on any package booked through Southwest Vacations, however, you can’t book a Southwest Vacations package with points. Get all the details in our guide to booking Southwest Vacations .

Mexican vacations are one of the specialties of Funjet Vacations , so it’s a great website to explore. What’s nice is that it’s easy to search for deals in lots of different Mexico locations with just 1 click.

Funjet Vacations offers a lot of all-inclusive resorts, so you may see those at the top of your search results — just scroll down a bit if you’d prefer a traditional hotel.

During the checkout process, you’ll be able to add extras such as trip protection, airport transfers, a rental car, and even sightseeing tours and excursions.

Hot Tip: If you decide you’d rather use points and miles for your Mexico vacation, check out our guides on how to fly to Mexico with points and miles and the best Mexico hotels to book with points .

Yes, there are plenty of spots in Mexico that aren’t part of the Caribbean, but CheapCaribbean.com is still a great website to use.

If you’re not quite sure where in Mexico you’d like to go, just select Mexico from the Destinations tab on the home page to see a list of deals all over the country . You can then scroll through everything that’s available or use the filtering options to narrow your results.

Hot Tip: If you need some travel inspiration, check out these popular all-inclusive resorts in Mexico .

Expedia is a popular site for booking travel for a reason — it’s easy to use and often has great deals. You can customize your vacation package to include flights, hotel, and/or a rental car.

You’ll see many options to filter your search results, including by properties that offer free cancellation. Plus, Expedia has a great map feature if you’d like to find a hotel in a specific location.

Expedia even has its own rewards program called One Key . With this program, you’ll be able to earn and use points on eligible trips and gain access to special member pricing. This is a nice way to earn rewards when you’re not participating in a hotel chain’s loyalty program.

Orbitz is a tried-and-true online travel agency that’s easy to use and often has great deals. One of the nice things about using Orbitz is that it has its own rewards program, which comes in handy if you tend to book hotels through a third-party website. You’ll earn Orbucks on all of your purchases, which can then be applied to hotels booked through the site.

Keep in mind, though, if you book a hotel that has its own loyalty program (such as Hilton, Marriott, or Hyatt) you won’t earn points or elite night credits when you don’t book direct. Plus, any status you already have may not be recognized. If you aren’t chasing elite status or worried about collecting hotel points, that might not be an issue, but it’s something to keep in mind.

For more information, including how the Orbitz Rewards program works, check out our guide to booking travel with Orbitz .

Hot Tip: If you book a hotel that has its own loyalty program such as Hilton, Hyatt, or IHG, you won’t earn hotel loyalty points or earn elite credit for your booking with a third party. Plus, any status you already have may not be recognized.

Apple Vacations is another website that has lots of deals on Mexico vacation packages. If you’ve got some flexibility, you can scroll through the list of deals by clicking on Destinations > Mexico on the homepage. However, you’ll notice that those deals all have specific travel dates that they are valid for.

If you have set travel dates, you can use the regular search feature on the homepage.

Hot Tip: When you book a hotel through a third-party website, you may have to pay additional fees, like resort fees, at the hotel. Be sure to read all of your package information carefully, because it’s not always obvious that there may be additional charges.

Kayak is a metasearch engine that searches all of the other sites so you can quickly get a sense of where to find the best deal. It’s a very useful tool to search for flights and hotels, but it’s also a great way to find vacation packages.

Just select Packages on the home page and then you can enter a specific resort or search by city or country.

Once you get your search results, you’ll be able to see which website is offering each deal. Then you’ll be transferred to that website to finish your booking.

Whenever you decide to book a flight, hotel, or vacation package through Kayak, always check the price on the mobile app. Often you’ll find mobile-only deals and Kayak’s new loyalty program, KAYAK Explorer is only available through the app.

Hot Tip: For more information, refer to our complete guide to using Kayak to book travel .

United Vacations is a great place to search for Mexico vacation packages, especially if you’re a fan of United or live near a United hub. While the downside of this site is that you’re limited to United flights, that can be a positive for some.

Like many other sites, you can add extras such as trip protection and even sightseeing excursions during the check-out process. The unique thing about booking through United Vacations is that when you provide your MileagePlus number at booking, you’ll earn United miles on your vacation package.

Plus, United Vacations has deals on hotels and resorts in 25 different locations in Mexico. If you’re not sure exactly where you want to go, start at the dedicated Mexico vacations page for some ideas and to search for featured deals.

Bottom Line: You’ll earn United MileagePlus miles when you book a vacation package through United Vacations, but you can’t redeem miles for any part of your trip.

Now that we’ve gone over some of the best websites to use, let’s take a look at the numbers. We priced out 2 different vacation packages on each website to see which one offered the best deal. Here’s what we found.

Package #1: 7-night stay for 2 people at JW Marriott Los Cabos plus roundtrip flights between Chicago (ORD) and Los Cabos (SJD)

Package #2: 7-night stay for 2 people at Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa by AMR Collection All-Inclusive plus roundtrip flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancún (CUN)

As is the case in most of these price comparisons, the results vary quite a bit. As you can see, there is no single website that always has the best deal. Funjet Vacations had the cheapest price on the Los Cabos package , but one of the highest prices on the Cancún package. Kayak had the lowest price on the Cancún package  but was in the middle of the pack for the Los Cabos package.

However, when you compare these prices to the price of booking the hotel and flight separately, all of these packages saved money . In the first package example, if you were to book the JW Marriott Los Cabos directly it would cost $3,324.59! That’s more than any of the package deals and doesn’t even include a flight!

The cost of the hotel in package #2 if booked separately was $3,415, which is close to what you’d pay for a package, just without the flights.

The lesson here is twofold. First, you’ll most likely save money by booking a package deal . Second, there’s no one website that will always have the best price, so you’ll need to check out a few options before you book.

Mexico is a perfect destination for a beach vacation and there are lots of websites offering great package deals to the country’s most popular spots, including Cancún , Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta.

While you can often save money by booking a package deal versus a flight and hotel separately, there’s not a single website that always has the best prices. When you’re ready to book, price out your trip on a few different sites to see where you can get the best deal. If you start with some of the websites we discussed, here you’re sure to find a great vacation package that will save you money.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do i get the best deal on a mexican vacation.

To get the best deal on a Mexican vacation, try looking at package deals that include a hotel stay and flights. Booking a package often saves a ton of money — sometimes it’s even less than booking just the hotel. You can also use online travel agencies or metasearch engines such as Expedia, Funjet Vacations, or Kayak to price out the best package deals.

How much does a vacation in Mexico cost?

The cost of your Mexico vacation will depend greatly on what type of hotel or resort you book. You can find everything from budget accommodations to luxury resorts that will suit just about any budget. Use a metasearch engine such as Kayak to price out a couple of different options to get a sense of what you can expect to pay.

Is a vacation package cheaper?

While a vacation package isn’t always cheaper, our research has revealed that more often than not, it’s cheaper to book a package deal including a flight and hotel stay. Be sure to price out your trip on a few different websites before booking to make sure you’re getting a deal that works for you.

Where can I get the best vacation package deals for Mexico?

There are so many places to find vacation packages for your trip to Mexico that it can be overwhelming. We’ve picked out 10 that consistently offer great deals, so any of these sites would be a great place to start:

• Apple Vacations
• CheapCaribbean.com
• Costco Travel
• Funjet Vacations
• Southwest Vacations
• Travelocity
• United Vacations

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A huge country, located in the southern part of North America, Mexico ignites the imagination with images of Mariachi bands, idyllic beaches and mysterious Mayan Ruins , such as those of Chichen Itza, Tulum,  and Palenque . Mexico shares borders with the United States, Belize,  and Guatemala, and has coastlines on the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, ensuring a fantastic mix of beach resorts, one of the country’s premier attractions. With a population numbering more than 120 million inhabitants, Mexico is a notoriously populous country and in fact the world’s largest Spanish-speaking nation.

The country is also home to one of the largest cities in the world, the sprawling metropolis of Mexico City, a high-altitude capital known for its 13th-century Aztec Templo Mayor and the baroque Catedral Metropolitana de México . Many vacation packages to Mexico begins in this monumental city, although another must-see urban center is the city of Guadalajara , which has a distinctly traditional Mexican atmosphere and is known for its production of tequila . With a world-renowned cuisine, fantastic arts scene, modern cities, amazing archaeological sites, and unspoiled beaches, especially along the Yucatan Peninsula , it is no wonder that vacations to Mexico are becoming increasingly popular.

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As one of the five cradles of civilization , Mexico is perhaps most famous for the significance of its ancient communities and advanced Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Maya, Aztec,  and Teotihuacan. The Teotihuacan’s were among the first of Mexico’s major ancient civilizations, who began building their impressive capital near modern-day Mexico City in around 100 BC.

Without a doubt, the country’s most famous citizen was the Mayans , who thrived between 250 and 900 AD , when they built elaborate cities, invented a calendar system and produced written languages. A tour of Mexico often includes the well-preserved ruins of the cities and temples built in this historic era. This civilization is remembered for its pyramid temples and complex religious practices and their empire was centered in one geographical area covering all of the Yucatan Peninsula , modern-day Guatemala , Belize and parts of the Mexican states of Tabasco and Chiapas , as well as the western part of Honduras and El Salvador.

The size and organized nature of the civilization ensured that it was relatively secure and was able to flourish for an impressively long period of time. Sadly, the Maya empire collapsed around the 10th century, possibly due to overpopulation and exhaustion of natural resources, shortly followed by the rise of the later Aztec civilization. The turning point for the history of Mexico came in the early 16th-century , with the arrival of Spanish Conquistadors , who colonized and took over a large proportion of the Aztec empire, with much of the indigenous population facing devastation from the onslaught of European diseases.

Following on from the conquistadors, missionaries arrived later in the century and converted many of the indigenous to Catholicism , marking a move away from the ancient religions and practices of Mexico’s great civilizations. The country was renamed ‘ New Spain’ by the colonists and acted as an important base for further Spanish exploration in the Americas. During the following centuries, modern Mexican culture developed, especially in the areas of architecture, traditions, and identity. By the early 20th-century, the Mexican people were tired of the inequality that plagued their country and a 10-year revolution, between 1910 and 1920, resulted in a number of social reforms and eventually in the re-establishment of communal farming practices, an important part of Mexican heritage.

Today, it is clear that the struggles faced by the Mexican people have fostered a strong sense of national identity and a huge amount of pride in the people for their ancient roots. A multi-center holiday to Mexico is the most popular way to experience the different sides of life in the country, and the history which has shaped it.

Nature in Mexico

If Mexico’s fascinating history is not appealing enough, then its abundant nature and biodiversity is sure to impress you. In fact, Mexico is one of just 17 ‘Megadiverse’ countries in the world and the natural wealth of its wildlife and ecosystems are one of the major attractions for visitors on a holiday to Mexico. An amazing 707 reptile, 438 mammals and 26,000 plant species can be found in the country and the 34 biosphere reserves and 67 national parks serve to protect and support these impressive populations in the 4th most biodiverse country in the world. Native species include spider monkeys, vaquita porpoise sea cows, an endangered species found in the Gulf of California , ocelots, the rare Quetzal bird, and the Mexican grey wolf.

Mexico is home to environments ranging from mountains to rainforests, volcanoes, deserts, reefs and mystical cenotes, and each environment has its own unique activities, wildlife and attractions to enjoy. From whale-watching on the Yucatan Peninsula to marveling at swarms of Monarch butterflies in the Rosario Sanctuary of Anganguero and wildlife spotting in the Lacandona Jungle, Mexico’s natural abundance can be experienced in any number of ways. Admiring the Copper Canyon and its unique geological formations in Chihuahua, enjoying a boat ride on Lake Chapala, the largest freshwater lake in the country and visiting the petrified waterfalls of Oaxaca’s Hierve el Agua or the firefly forests of Tlaxcala are just some of the most unmissable experiences on a tour of Mexico.

Culture in Mexico

The three colors of Mexico’s flag hold important messages about Mexican identity; green represents the hope and victory of the people, white represents the purity of the country’s ideals and red represents the bloodshed of the nation's heroes, who fought for the freedom of their country.

Mexican culture is much loved around the world and known for its lively traditions and exciting music scene. Religion plays a big role in the lives of everyday people, especially Christianity , and there are a number of important Mexican saints, whilst traditional festivals, such as the Day of the Dead have ignited the imaginations of millions worldwide. On the Day of the Dead, a celebration held annually on the 2nd November, families gather together to remember their deceased relatives and to help their loved ones in their spiritual journey.

Households often decorate an altarpiece with offerings and photos of their passed relatives. The blend of both indigenous and Spanish influences has resulted in a rich gastronomic tradition and a wealth of folk arts and crafts, characterized by colorful embroidery, pottery, and woven baskets and rugs. Mexico is also well known for producing a number of world-renowned artists, such as Frida Kahlo, known for her iconic self-portraits and surrealist modern art, and her husband Diego Riviera , famed for his murals and depictions of life in Mexico.

A vacation package to Mexico will open your eyes to the rich culture, amazing biodiversity and fascinating history of this huge country as you walk through atmospheric temple ruins, swim in the turquoise waters of the many mystic cenotes or taste Tequila in its place of origin. After the excitement of visiting the country’s sights and attractions, relaxing on the tranquil beaches of the Riviera Maya whilst listening to the rhythms of the Mariachi band is the perfect way to unwind.

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Mexico is the 14th largest country in the area in the world, has 10,000 kilometres/6000 miles of coastline and is ethnically made up of a mixture of Spanish and Indigenous peoples. Historically, it has grown from a melting pot of 300 years of many cultures including the Spanish Conquistadores and the advanced civilizations of the Mayan and Aztec Indians.

Why visit Mexico?

Mexico is a tourist-oriented very diverse destination offering many excellent beach resorts, amazing archeological sites, colourful  colonial cities , sophisticated metropolises and natural beauty in its varied terrain, all to be enjoyed on a Mexico vacation. Whatever reason one has to visit the country on a Mexico vacation package, it is well worth combining pleasure and culture both provided in abundance in this destination. If the prime reason for a visit is sea, sun and sand, one is spoiled for choice. On the Pacific Ocean Coast, there is an array of excellent and attractive resorts such as Acapulco, a sophisticated and urban destination, the smaller resorts of Mazatlan and Manzanillo plus the resorts of the Baja Peninsula with its dramatic sea and landscapes, remote deserts and dormant volcanoes including the popular Cabo San Lucas. On the Atlantic Coast, in the Yucatan Peninsula are also a number of excellent resorts such as Cancun and Playa del Carmen. An advantage to these would be to explore the Peninsula laden with archaeological treasures and Colonial cities. The resort of Cozumel offers clear blue waters with wonderful coral reefs perfect for scuba diving or snorkelling on a Mexico vacation.

What are the top resorts to visit in Mexico? Pacific Coast

Puerto Vallarta was first put on the map by Hollywood stars Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. It is a very picturesque resort. The town itself has cobblestone streets, white-walled houses and red-tiled roofs. In Puerto Vallarta, you can enjoy spectacular sunsets. Mazatlan is a mixture of culture and history within a modern destination. It is known worldwide as a sport fishing destination. Visitors can enjoy surfing, horseback riding, mountain biking, bird watching and golf in Mazatlan as well as its 25 kilometres/16 miles of golden beaches. Zihuatanejo retains the feel of an authentic Mexican small fishing town in a beautiful setting as the Sierra Madre mountains are close by. Popular activities include scuba diving, surfing, and deep-sea fishing. Located on the southern tip of Baja California, Los Cabos is a favourite getaway for Hollywood stars and celebrities who enjoy the gorgeous scenery and luxurious resorts. Only a few of Los Cabos' beaches are suitable for swimming, but there are plenty of other activities such as whale watching, sport fishing, and golfing.

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On a Mexico vacation, the  Yucatan Peninsula  contains a number of popular beach resorts which include Cancun , a fairly recently man-made resort dating back to 1970 before which it did not exist, Cozumel with its excellent scuba diving and snorkelling sites and  Playa del Carmen , one of the fastest-growing resorts on the peninsula with luxury residential condominium buildings, restaurants, boutiques and entertainment venues.

What are the top cities or places to visit? Mexico City

The capital, Mexico City deserves several days to really make good use of the many attractions of North America’s largest city by population. The historic centre is a good starting point for Mexico vacations with the majestic Zocalo, the largest square in Latin America and the third largest in the world after Tien An Men Square, Beijing and Red Square, Moscow. Nearby is the Aztec Temple Mayor. The city boasts one of the largest parks in the world in the beautiful and lush Chapultepec Park, home to several museums and art galleries including the renowned National Museum of Anthropology with its amazing collection. It also houses a zoo, a castle and several lakes. In the near-lying suburbs are atmospheric San Angel with its cobblestone streets, upscale restaurants and boutiques, Coyoacan, an arts district and previously home to artists, Frida Kahlo and Diego Riviera plus Leon Trotsky and Xochimilco known as the Mexican Venice with its canals. Just outside Mexico City is the Teotihuacan Mayan archaeological site with its Pyramid of the Sun and also Taxco, a very pretty town known for its silverware and jewellery.

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Guadalajara

Guadalajara is the second largest city in the country with a colonial downtown. It is the home of Mariachi music and Tequila. The cathedral here built first in the 16th Century took 50 years to complete and rivals the one in Mexico City. The mural "The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin" by Bartolome Esteban Murillo must be seen. The Plaza de Los Mariachis is where you will find several mariachis bands who offer their music for a small fee.

Puebla, south-east of Mexico City, surrounded by volcanoes and snow-capped mountains, is a colonial city worth visiting on a Mexico vacation. It is known for its colonial architecture as well as being famous for its ceramics. The Catedral de Puebla is widely considered to be one of the country’s best with its tiled roof. The Museo Amparo has one of the finest collections of Mexican art in Latin America with everything from pre-Hispanic art to modern-day pieces.

Oaxaca is a city located about 480 kilometres/300 miles south of Mexico City. Oaxaca city’s pleasantly mild climate, due to its altitude of 1560 metres/5000 feet above sea level, is but one of many reasons to visit it on a Mexico vacation. Rich in history and culture, Oaxaca is a fascinating destination where you can appreciate ancient civilizations, colonial art and architecture and vibrant cultural traditions. It is especially known for its indigenous peoples and culture as well as its prehistoric ruins, baroque churches and monasteries and indigenous markets.

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The Spanish Colonial era lasted around 300 years between 1521 and 1821. During this period, many cities and towns in Mexico inherited the style of architecture and ambience of the Spanish influence which can be experienced today on Mexico vacations. Some of the major Colonial cities are San Miguel de Allende, probably the most attractive colonial city in the country situated north of Mexico City on the “Colonial Route". The narrow cobblestone streets, leafy courtyards and well-preserved 17th and 18th Century buildings make this a pleasant city to spend time in. It is a town that has developed a following among artists. San Luis Potosi is an old silver mining city with its colonial inheritance of magnificent buildings, art and public spaces and Guanajuato is a gem named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO with its genuine Spanish Colonial look, style, and feel and atmosphere.

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Mayan Sites

Just outside Mexico City is the Teotihuacan Mayan archaeological site with its Pyramid of the Sun and also Taxco, a very pretty town known for its silverware and jewellery. 

San Miguel de Allende is probably the most attractive colonial city in the country situated north of Mexico on the “Colonial Route". The narrow cobblestone streets, leafy courtyards and well-preserved 17 th and 18th-century buildings make this a pleasant city to spend time in. 

Puebla, southeast of Mexico City is another colonial city worth visiting on a Mexico vacation. It is surrounded by volcanoes and snow-capped mountains and is known for its pottery and colourful ceramic tiles.

Guadalajara is a graceful city with a colonial downtown. It is the home of Mariachi music and Tequila. Oaxaca in the southern part of Mexico is a charming city full of culture with a rich and colourful history. Check out the indigenous market and the ruins of Monte Alban, a pre-Columbian archaeological site. In contrast, on a Mexico vacation, consider a train journey through the wild and exotic Copper Canyon in the Sierra Madre Mountains (an extension of the Rocky Mountains in the US).

Mexico Travel Information

At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to a Mexico vacation.

Learn about the  history  and  culture  of Mexico, the must-try  food and drink,  and  what to pack  in your suitcase. Read about Mexico's  nature and wildlife ,  weather  and  geography,  along with  'Country Quickfacts'  compiled by our travel experts. Our  globetrotting tips , as well as our  visa and health  information, will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Mexico for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Mexico vacations  today!

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Cruise to Mexico and find everything from volcanoes, jungles and deserts and beaches, to enjoy outdoor and urban adventures of all kinds. Head to  museums to see the surreal works of Frida Kahlo and ancient artworks excavated from the Maya civilization. Or see Mayan ruins up-close-and-personal — remnants of ancient temples, like Chichen Itza and Tulum, stand just a stone's throw from pristine beaches, so you can take a soak or a surf after your history lesson. And be sure to immerse yourself in the colonial architecture, bustling parks and lively, spice-fragrant marketplaces in Mexico City, Puebla, and Cancun. Discover the magic with a Mexico cruise.

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Discover why Mexico is one of the most impressive civilizations in the world when you experience its Mayan ruins at Tulum, Ek Balam or Chichen Itza and its Aztec roots at Tenochtitlan and Templo Mayor, harkening back thousands of years of history.

It's easy to get in touch with Mother Nature when you're in Mexico. Tours take you through cenotes, expansive underground caverns, or on rainforest safaris where you can spot iguanas, macaws and other colorful wildlife.

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Reach the beach and soak, surf or snorkel in Mexico's clear waters, then stroll over soft sands and discover ancient ruins by the sea in places like Cozumel and Cabo San Lucas. More seascapes are found in Playa Progreso in Yucatan, Costa Sur in Puerto Vallarta, Cacaluta in Huatulco and Mahahual in Costa Maya, all of which provide those frame-ready vistas synonymous with Mexico.

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Mexico's cities and towns offer a wealth of cultural gems. You'll find everything from high art to colorful villages brimming with life and tradition on your cruise to Mexico.

DIG INTO LOCAL LIFE

Mexico's sprawling urban areas show you the lively side of this rich country. Stop by Mexico City, Cuernavaca, Cancun or Puebla to see the bustling streets filled with restaurants, bars and stores, the busy plazas with vendors offering local food and candy, and the charming colonial neighborhoods with colorful flowers dripping from balconies.

From colorful skull souvenirs — a throwback to the ancient practice of honoring passed-on ancestors — and charming sombreros to Mayan temples and colonial-era architecture, Mexico is a treasure trove of the visual arts. You can get a glimpse of the country's most renowned artist, Frida Kahlo, at the Frida Kahlo Museum in Playa del Carmen.

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Mexico is a kaleidoscope of unique regional cuisines, all equally flavor-packed. In Oaxaca, taste your way through the varieties of rich mole sauces, and in Yucatan explore fresh flavors in dishes heavy with citrus and spice, like cochinita pibil, the shredded pork that fills one of Mexico's most-loved taco styles.

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Mexico is ready for you to explore at any time of year. In general, the weather is best between December and April — there's little rain, and the temperatures are very comfortable. The wet season starts in May and ends in October, while hurricane season (affecting mostly the Caribbean side) starts in June and runs until November.

When you travel to Mexico, one of the best ways to enjoy the country is by immersion. Try the local food, shop the local markets, and choose excursions that allow you to spend time getting to know a specific neighborhood, historic site or natural wonder.

Learn a few phrases in Spanish and speak to waiters, vendors, tour guides and everyday people. Ask about places to eat, the history or the music. Get out of your comfort zone and reach out to the people who know the country best — they can let you know where to go for the best price on that souvenir you're seeking or which beachside spot makes the best margarita.

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Haggling on prices at local markets is par for the course here — just make sure you know a few words of Spanish, and don't ask the vendor to go unreasonably low.

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FOR THE FOODIE'S SABROSO IS THE WORD

Sabroso means delicious, which is synonymous with Mexico's cuisine. Known the world over for its originality when it comes to multilayered flavors that focus on spice, Mexican food boasts dishes like mole, cochinita pibil and tacos al pastor. When in Mexico, go where the locals are eating and enjoy the salsas, the spices and the crunch.

MOLE POBLANO

A saucy and popular delicacy, mole poblano is made with chili peppers and chocolate and is poured over chicken and then topped with sesame seeds.

Tamales are a steamed masa, or a corn-based dough filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, chili peppers or fruits. The masa is wrapped inside of a leaf and steamed. Discard the leaf and chow down on the stuffed dough for a traditional treat.

CHILAQUILES

Fried tortillas take a swim in spicy red salsa or refreshing green salsa for a savory dish commonly enjoyed during breakfast.

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In Mexico, you can explore an array of culturally unique cities like Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Cozumel, as well as cruise ports such as Huatulco, Costa Maya and the Yucatan. And the best way to get to know these places is by arriving from the water.

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10 Best All-inclusive Resorts for Families in Mexico

These top all-inclusive resorts in Mexico were designed with the entire family in mind.

Peter A Panopoulos Diaz / Paradisus Cancun

Mexico is one of the most popular destinations in the world for family getaways, thanks to its wealth of sandy beaches, warm water, and a dizzying array of activities. It's also one of the easiest countries to access from anywhere in the United States. From Los Cabos to Puerto Vallarta and the Mexican Caribbean, most families in the United States can be somewhere on the ground in Mexico in four hours or less — a significant plus when the entire brood is in tow.

Finding a family-friendly, all-inclusive resort in Mexico is easy, but choosing the right one gets a bit more complicated. That's because Mexico is genuinely overflowing with fabulous all-inclusive, family-friendly resorts. From the Baja Peninsula's rugged desert landscape to the Mexican Caribbean's gentle turquoise waters, families looking to get away together on a hassle-free beach vacation will be spoiled for choice.

Our picks for the best all-inclusive, family-friendly resorts in Mexico are a combination of Travel & Leisure award winners and editor-loved properties. They are known for their standout service, gorgeous design, location, and, of course, their kid-friendly offerings. Discover our picks for the best all-inclusive, family-friendly resorts in Mexico.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Grand Velas Resorts

Also available to book at Hotels.com

This all-suite hotel has a stunning 1,000-foot stretch of white sand beach.

There are many activities for kids and teens, but not as many evening activities for adults.

Grand Velas Riviera Maya is among the most sophisticated in the Mexican Caribbean if not all of Mexico. But for a resort with such elevated style and class, it also happens to be one of the best all-inclusive resorts for families in Mexico and a 2023 World’s Best Awards winner.

The 491-suite resort sits between 80 acres of mangrove forest and a powdery, soft white-sand beach. Suites are spread out across three buildings (two of which are family-friendly), and each building acts like a mini hotel within a hotel, with separate pools, gyms, and restaurants. Families will feel right at home in the Ambassador and Grand Class sections, which have the largest pools and several different restaurants. The Ambassador building is also the closest to the beach. Both buildings, however, have kids' clubs and many connecting rooms. Most restaurants have kid-friendly sections on the menus, as well. This is undoubtedly one of the country's most luxurious and family-friendly all-inclusive resorts.

The Details:

• Distance to Cancun airport: 33 miles
• Facilities for Families: Kid’s Club, Teen’s Club, and Baby Concierge
• Gratuities: Yes
• Rates: Start at $1,315

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

Also available to book at Expedia.com

A sprawling spa offers 20 treatment rooms and hydrotherapy facilities.

The resort can often be fully booked and crowded.

If an all-inclusive resort can achieve Grande Dame status, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has made the cut. One of the icons of the Riviera Nayarit coastline and another World’s Best Award winner , Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has set the bar on a luxury all-inclusive resort experience.

The 265-room resort features all suites, each with a balcony, ocean views, and plenty of sun-drenched space. The resort's focal point is its central infinity pool, which tiers down three levels before spilling out to a spectacular beach — one of the best in the Bay of Banderas. Like its Riviera Maya counterpart, the facilities for families are fabulous here. Kids and teens have separate clubs, while a baby concierge helps outfit parents with everything from strollers to bassinets. Six restaurants serve everything from casual beach food to fine dining French, Italian, Mexican, and Pan-Asian. The 20-treatment room spa is a posh playground for adults with plunge pools, hydrotherapy, and dozens of holistic treatments.

• Distance to Puerto Vallarta airport: 7 miles
• Wi-Fi: Included
• Facilities for Families: Kid’s Club, Teen’s Club, Baby Concierge
• Gratuities: Included
• Rates: Start at $909

Hotel Xcaret Mexico

A huge selection of activities, restaurants, and airport transfers are included in the room rate.

It is one of the largest resorts in the Riviera Maya.

Few family-friendly all-inclusive resorts do it as well as Hotel Xcaret Mexico. That's likely why this resort topped our World's Best list for 2023. The massive upscale, family-friendly resort is one of the largest in the area, with 900 gorgeously designed rooms. But for a resort of this scale, one of the things that struck me most is how boutique it can still feel — maybe that's because it has so many different places for guests to hang out in or to disappear so that no area ever feels overcrowded.

The sprawling grounds are designed to look almost prehistoric, with stony-faced facades, thick tropical foliage, and even a denote-inspired river surrounded by canyon walls on either side. (This serene spot is where you'll find the luxe spa, by the way.) Ten restaurants, eight bars, and a kids' club round out the amenities. But perhaps the best perk for families is that the resort offers unlimited, all-inclusive access to any of the Grupo Xcaret theme parks — transportation included. Zip-lining, ATV tours, themed shows, and water parks are all part of the package, and families can go as many times as they want during their stay.

• Distance to Cancun airport: 41 miles
• Facilities for Families: A kids’ club and unlimited access to all Grupo Xcaret parks included in the room rate
• Rates: Start at $900

Grand Velas Los Cabos

All rooms offer ocean views and private terraces.

The beach here is not swimmable, which is common for Los Cabos.

Los Cabos leaves travelers positively spinning when it comes to choosing high-end resorts. But Grand Velas Los Cabos has the market cornered for all-inclusive, luxe resorts for families. It also earned a spot on our World’s Best Awards list in 2023.

The beachfront, classy hotel exudes understated elegance at every turn, but with plenty of kid-friendly amenities, it is anything but stuffy. Rooms are oversized and modern but cozy and relaxed, with ocean and pool views from all the balconies. Many rooms even come with private plunge pools. Grand Velas aficionados will recognize signature restaurant concepts Frida, Lucca, and Piaf, but signatures to the resort are Velas 10 and Cocina del Autor. A decked-out kids club features everything from Wii and Xbox to activities like jewelry-making and treasure hunts. Teens have a separate, sleeker space with pool tables, air hockey, a dance floor, and its own cafeteria. Adults can check into the spacious spa or lounge at the central multi-level pool deck.

• Distance to San Jose del Cabo airport: 20 miles
• Facilities for Families: Kid’s Club and Teen’s Club
• Rates: Start at $1,552

Mahekal Beach Resort

This beachfront resort is within walking distance of Playa del Carmen’s legendary Fifth Avenue.

Rooms do not have televisions.

A stretch of fluffy, white sand and rows of palapa-topped bungalows shrouded by shady groves of palm trees will have you forgetting that you're at a resort smack in the heart of downtown Playa del Carmen. Mahekal Beach Resort, forever one of my favorite all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and a World’s Best winner in 2023, offers guests the best of both worlds. It enjoys one of the most beautiful beaches in Playa del Carmen but is also steps from the buzzy, energetic Quinta Avenida, lined with fabulous restaurants, bars, and entertainment. Families love this resort for the prime beachfront location, boho-chic beachfront bungalows, the family-friendly pool, and proximity to downtown attractions.

• Distance to Cancun airport: 35 miles
• Facilities for Families: Ping pong, pool, ceramic painting, and a family-friendly pool
• Rates: Start at $543 for all-inclusive

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort

This resort has one of the best locations in Puerto Vallarta with the most stunning views of the Bahia de Banderas.

Guests of neighboring adults-only Hotel Mousai can use the facilities at Garza Blanca, but not the other way around.

I rarely advocate going to Puerto Vallarta and staying in an all-inclusive resort, but I will happily make the exception for Garza Blanca Preserve. I love this resort for families because of its spectacular location, generously sized rooms, and many adventure-based activities.

Puerto Vallarta and the Bay of Banderas are some of the best destinations for nature lovers and active travelers, and Garza Blanca Preserve puts families at the doorstep of all the action. Each of the 165 rooms at the resort spoils guests with the prettiest ocean views, plus the lush, jungle-covered mountains of the Sierra Madre. Three pools are on the property: two at the beach and one in the middle section between Garza Blanca and its adults-only sister resort, Hotel Mousai. In front of the resort is a small, white sand beach, which allows guests to launch kayaks directly from the shoreline and explore the coves and natural landmarks surrounding the resort. Hiking trails abound in the area, and the hotel staff is on hand to help point you in the right direction.

The resort does not have a dedicated kids club, but families who love spending time together with plenty of onsite things to do will feel right at home here. A new shopping village recently opened between Garza Blanca and Hotel Mousai, featuring a handful of locally sourced boutiques, a vintage-inspired carousel, and several restaurants.

• Distance to Puerto Vallarta airport: 10 miles
• Facilities for Families: Kid’s Club
• Rates: Start at $992

Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa

Palladium Group

This beachfront resort offers something for everyone in the family, including a kid's pool, an impressive spa, and a beautiful stretch of sand.

The size of the resort means a lot of walking to get around.

Just 30 minutes north of the busy Cancun Hotel Zone puts travelers in a quieter, more secluded part of the Mexican Caribbean: the idyllic, bleached beaches of Costa Mujeres. Here, the Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres is a sprawling resort that will entertain families at every turn.

The 670-suite resort has 10 restaurants, 19 bars, a palatial spa, and lots of activities for kids. While the property is quite large, it has a whimsical design with man-made canals where boats ferry guests around. Of course, you can always walk or take a golf cart to get from place to place. The best option for families here is to book the Family Selection suites, which operate like a hotel within a hotel and are geared toward kids.

Unique amenities include access to a fun zone with video games, cooking classes, arts and crafts, a personalized mini-bar selection, and a special milk-and-cookies service before bedtime. Adults who are part of Family Selection will have access to the more exclusive restaurants at the next-door sister resort, TRS Coral Hotel.

• Distance to Cancun airport: 21 miles
• Facilities for Families: A Family Selection option that includes exclusive VIP services just for families
• Rates: Start at $912

Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos

Costea Photography / Hard Rock Hotels

Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos offers a huge array of options and activities for families.

The beach here is not suitable for swimming.

Hard Rock has quite a few hotels across Mexico — all of which beckon travelers to unleash their inner rockstar. However, their Los Cabos resort turned a few heads when it opened in 2019. The 639-room resort glows like a neon-lit oasis surrounded by the stark desert beauty of the Baja Peninsula. Directly facing the resort is the crashing Pacific, which, while not safe for swimming, adds another level of drama to the scene and a booming soundtrack.

Guests may not be able to swim in the ocean (which is typical for Cabo), but Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos makes up for it with its impressive pools — five of them, including water slides and swim-up bars. While adults browse the eight dining options or get a signature massage at the Rock Spa, kids will kick back at the Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club, Teens Club, or even the on-site bowling alley. Of course, the Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos guests can expect the same glitzy rock star memorabilia, music-themed activities, and rooms with outdoor hydro spa soaking tubs.

• Distance to San Jose del Cabo airport: 35 miles
• Facilities for Families: Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club, Teens Club, Music Lab, Bowling Alley
• Rates: Start at $626

Paradisus Cancun

Also available to book at Tripadvisor.com

A dedicated family concierge can help to upgrade your stay with perks and amenities.

Rooms could use a refresh.

It's hard to miss Paradisus Cancun while driving down Cancun's Hotel Zone. It's the collection of five gleaming white pyramids that overlook a stunning stretch of beach. Fortunately, the hotel holds your attention well past its dramatic architecture. The 525-room Paradisus Cancun is a luxury all-inclusive resort on one of the best beach fronts in Cancun. While rooms could use a refresh, they are spacious, offering ocean or lagoon views.

Amenities are overwhelming, from many restaurants and bars to the beach, a massive pool, a nine-hole golf course, and a YHI Spa. But families are at a real advantage here, thanks to the Family Concierge services that can be booked to elevate a stay with additional in-room amenities and family-friendly activities. Guests can communicate with their Family Concierge to assist with things throughout the day, whether to guarantee bookings at preferred restaurants or help schedule activities and day trips. Kids are gifted with special beach kits, kid-size bathrobes and slippers, special bathroom amenities, milk and cookies at turn-down, and children's beverages in the minibar. Kids can even request a PlayStation in the room.

• Distance to Cancun airport: 12 miles
• Facilities for Families: Family Concierge, Kids amenities and activities program
• Rates: Start at $567

Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto by Danzante Bay

This under-the-radar all-inclusive resort has one of the most stunning locations on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez.

Unless you can fly into the Loreto airport, it is a very far drive from Los Cabos.

It's always a surprise to me that Loreto, Baja California Sur, is not busier than it is. It has an international airport, after all. But among those who love this sleepy town along the coast of the Sea of Cortez, no one is complaining. Loreto is one of those special places that you hope stays as perfect as it is forever, with sandy streets, a laid-back vibe, and prime real estate overlooking the crystalline waters of the Sea of Cortez.

About six hours north of Cabo San Lucas, you won't find strings of hotels and resorts here. But you will find one in particular that is the jewel in the crown: Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto. Shielded by towering mountains on one side and overlooking the spectacular island-strewn Danzante Bay on the other, this gorgeous hotel sits on nearly 4,500 acres of natural beauty, including secluded Capri-like coves, pristine beaches, five pools, a sprawling 39,000-square-foot spa, and an 18-hole golf course designed by Rees Jones. A $42 million investment in 2022 saw the revamp of 338 suites and the addition of a new wing with 158 new rooms.

Families love this resort for the sheer volume of things to do, from snorkeling or kayaking right offshore to the Loreto Bay National Marine Park to a lengthy list of activities designed exclusively for kids — think kids' yoga, pool games, movie time, nature walks, dance lessons, and even Spanish lessons for kids. Theme nights at the resort are fun for the whole family, with live performances of family-favorite musicals and Mexican-themed fiestas.

• Distance to airport: 25 miles from Loreto International Airport; 317 miles from Los Cabos
• Wi-Fi: Free in the common areas
• Facilities for Families: Dedicated kids activities, water sports, family-friendly shows and theme nights
• Gratuities: Not included
• Rates: Start at $714

Know Before You Go

Consider the season.

Mexico is open for business year-round, but some times are better to visit than others. Optimal weather in the beach destinations is usually November through April. The weather turns scorching and humid around July through August. September and October are often hurricane season, and you may also have to consider sargassum season in Cancun, which is April through October.

Amenities sometimes outweigh location

A beachfront hotel is lovely, but sometimes Mother Nature has another plan. Most beaches in Los Cabos, for example, are unsafe for swimming. If you visit Cancun during sargassum season, the beach could be messy with seaweed. Picking a resort chock-full of amenities and a gorgeous pool scene will ensure everyone finds something to do.

Beware of the time share

Many hotels and resorts in Mexico also have timeshare desks on property, with salespeople on staff who look to recruit new timeshare holders. If buying a timeshare is not on your agenda, then it's okay to state you are not interested. Salespeople can be notoriously aggressive, and it is OK to firmly but respectfully say no.

How We Chose These Hotels

With hundreds of family-friendly all-inclusive resorts across Mexico, choosing the best can be challenging. Several hotels made this list because they've earned a spot in our annual World's Best awards, in which hundreds of thousands of T+L readers vote on their favorite hotels across the globe.

In addition to these award-winning properties, author Meagan Drillinger contributed her expertise. She has spent 15 years covering Mexico from coast to coast and has personally visited hundreds of resorts nationwide. Her selections focused on the quality of guest experience, as well as the design of the resort, thoughtful touches, and family-friendly services and amenities. Drillinger has reviewed hundreds of hotels in Mexico and around the world in her time as a travel writer.

And as with all hotel roundups, editors ensure all hotel recommendations we make align with our core T+L Hotel Values .

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Best places to visit in mexico for 2023-2024.

With year-round warm weather and diverse destinations ranging from metropolitan Mexico City to the sands of Tulum, Mexico boasts vacation spots that appeal to all sorts of visitors. To help you determine which locale is best for you, U.S. News compiled this list of the best places to visit in Mexico by factoring in cultural attractions, food options, beaches, water-based activities and nightlife, along with traveler votes and expert opinions. Vote for your favorite vacation spots below to help us determine next year's ranking. (Note: The U.S. Department of State advises against traveling to certain Mexican states due to crime; check the  website  for updates before booking your trip, and be cautious if you decide to travel.)

Zihuatanejo

Isla mujeres, isla holbox, mexico city, playa del carmen.

Located on Mexico's Pacific coast, Zihuatanejo offers travelers an authentic Mexico experience full of brilliant sunsets and laid-back vibes. In this fishing village, shopaholics can buy local handicrafts (think: ceramics and woodcarvings), and foodies can savor fresh fish tacos and ceviche along the beach. The city's Playa La Ropa serves as the main beach and stands out because of its clean, family-friendly atmosphere. Playa Larga, another excellent beach option, is set slightly outside of town, so it offers a quieter atmosphere and plenty of room to sprawl out. Just off the coast, divers and snorkelers can pick from several dive sites brimming with marine life.

Home to Mexico's most famous waterfront Mayan ruins, Tulum appeals to history buffs and water lovers alike. Positioned along a coastal stretch of the Riviera Maya, about 40 miles south of Playa del Carmen, Tulum offers some of the best hotels in Mexico , ranging from small boutique hotels to wellness retreats to all-inclusive resorts. Regardless of where you stay, you can spend time lounging on some of the world's most beautiful beaches (try traveler-approved Playa Paraíso or Playa Ruinas), exploring ancient ruins (consider booking a daytrip to nearby Chichén Itzá for a larger-scale site) and swimming in secluded cenotes, unique underwater caves located around the Yucatán Peninsula.

This island is probably best known for two things: coral reefs and cruise ships. Travelers love this destination's brilliant blue water and laid-back beaches, plus its abundance of water sports activities. Numerous outfitters and resorts offer kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling gear. While you could spend every minute in the water or on the beach with a good book, Cozumel is also a quiet place to learn about Mayan culture. Visit the Mayan ruins at San Gervasio archaeological site for a dose of pre-Hispanic history.

Ixtapa's curved coastline is packed with hotels, restaurants and nightlife, giving the Pacific coast city (located just north of Zihuatanejo) a bustling vibe. Playa El Palmar, the main beach, often proves better for sunset strolls and people-watching than swimming or snorkeling due to the strong waves. Still, warm, clear and generally gentle water and coral beds farther offshore make Ixtapa one of the best places for beginner scuba enthusiasts. Anyone interested in the area's history should also explore the Archaeological Museum of the Costa Grande, a small museum that details the various cultures and events that make the region unique. 

A great option for a weekend stay or a quick daytrip tour , Isla Mujeres is set off the coast of Cancún and offers beautiful beaches perfect for relaxation and coral reefs ready for exploration. In fact, it's one of the best places to go snorkeling in the world thanks to a unique underwater museum and one of the world's largest coral reefs (home to all sorts of colorful fish). See marine life from another perspective on a glass bottom boat. When you want to catch some rays, Playa Norte is the most popular beach, framed by white sand, turquoise water and swaying palm trees.

Quiet beaches, a relaxed atmosphere and stunning crystal-clear water are some of Isla Holbox's standout attributes. This up-and-coming slice of paradise is perfect for travelers looking to truly get away from it all, thanks to its car-free, off-the-beaten-path location. Isla Holbox is situated off the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula and only 26 miles long. Expect quaint boutique hotels, stretches of white sand beaches (Playa Punta Cocos and Punta Mosquito are two top spots), opportunities for snorkeling and sailing, and more than 100 species of birds, including vibrantly colored flamingoes.

About 25 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, Sayulita is a small beach town known for awesome surfing conditions and scenic stretches of sand. If you've never surfed before, sign up for a lesson from a local to learn. Visitors can also go whale watching, snorkeling, scuba diving, horseback riding or zip lining, or hop on a relaxing boat tour. After a day of fun in the sun, head into town to check out the local art galleries and grab a bite to eat at one of the tasty restaurants (Sayulita is a burgeoning foodie destination), which feature everything from cheap eats to fine dining.

Anglers recognize Manzanillo as a world-class deep-sea fishing destination for anyone searching for sailfish and marlin, but many types of travelers will enjoy a trip to this Pacific coast destination, located 170 miles south of Puerto Vallarta. The city's two bays mean there is no shortage of beaches for visitors to swim and sunbathe on: Top spots include Playa la Audiencia and Playa Salagua. Water sports like snorkeling and kayaking are also popular activities to enjoy here. If you have time, visit the small town of Barra de Navidad (about 30 miles northwest) for charming hotels, restaurants and stores along the beach. 

Dreamy white sand , nightclubs, all-inclusive resorts and inexpensive flights from the U.S. make Cancún a go-to spot for spring breakers and vacationers seeking an easy beach getaway. But this city on the Yucatán Peninsula also sits close to lush jungles and tranquil cenotes, making it an excellent option for nature lovers. Not to mention, travelers will find diverse and cheap street food served from various carts in the downtown area. Visiting in fall or winter will ensure you see this city (one of the most-visited spots in Mexico) in its most tranquil light, but December through April is when the weather is closest to perfect.

Ornate baroque and neoclassical buildings, busy plazas and colorful homes are everywhere you turn in this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. Guanajuato, situated about 50 miles west of San Miguel de Allende, is known for its subterranean streets and tunnels, which you can explore on a walking tour or at your own leisure. After admiring the city's cobblestone roadways and charming colonial architecture, grab a souvenir or bite to eat at the bustling Mercado Hidalgo. If you enjoy art, arrive in October when the popular Festival Internacional Cervantino takes place.

As the capital of Yucatán, Mérida's rich culture is visible around every turn. White stone mansions line Paseo de Montejo (the city's main street), while vibrant Sunday markets provide a taste of old-world Mexico. Those looking for Mayan ruins are also in luck; many ancient archaeological sites are in close proximity, including the famed Chichén Itzá just 75 miles east. Meanwhile, museum and art enthusiasts praise El Gran Museo del Mundo Maya de Mérida, as well as the city's art galleries and local murals. When it comes to lodging, travelers will have their pick of quaint boutique hotels.

The most populous city in Mexico is steeped in history and culture. Mexico City boasts delectable cuisine, ancient Aztec sites and world-class hotels – all at fairly low costs – but if you feel like splurging, you'll find an array of high-end shops along the tree-lined Avenida Presidente Masaryk in the Polanco neighborhood. Must-see attractions in Mexico City include the Zócalo, the Palace of Fine Arts, Chapultepec Castle and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. And if you want to eat your way through the city, consider signing up for a food tour .

For a vacation packed with authentic character, head to Puebla. This city, which sits about 80 miles southeast of Mexico City, is filled with colonial architecture and numerous churches, but its main draws are its stunning Talavera pottery, its historical forts and museums, and its sweet and spicy cuisine. Visitors must try mole poblano (made with numerous ingredients, including chiles, meat, chocolate, cinnamon and garlic) and chiles en nogada (chiles stuffed with beef and served with a walnut sauce and fruit like peaches, apples and pomegranate seeds). When the sun sets, venture to Callejón de los Sapos to listen to live music.

Playa del Carmen boasts an exciting food scene, with eateries dishing out everything from delectable tacos and tostadas to sushi and expertly cooked seafood, plus an even hipper bar culture. What's more, this destination in the Riviera Maya beckons to vacationers with its soft white sand blanketing its beaches and its stunning shoreline views. Visitors can also bike to a nearby cenote for a refreshing dip or hit the links at one of the numerous surrounding golf courses. All-inclusive resorts , vacation rentals and boutique properties abound in Playa del Carmen, too, giving travelers plenty of options to find the best fit for their preferences and budgets.

This secluded vacation spot is known for its luxurious lodging options (from vacation rentals to high-end hotels like the St. Regis and the Four Seasons), golf courses and charming beaches, such as El Anclote and Playa de Punta Mita. The small resort village of Punta Mita sits on a peninsula in Banderas Bay and most appeals to travelers seeking a relaxing atmosphere. Those interested in scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and surfing will be able to enjoy those activities here as well. If you're visiting between December and March, book a whale watching tour for a chance to see humpback or orca whales.

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You take this tour for the butterfly experience. Even though environmental factors made this year a lesser year the experience was awesome. The first sight we went to had no live butterflies. The scheduled second sight had no butterflies but they found us a place that had a lot of butterflies. To see so many butterflies was great. This tour is much less expensive than so many other options. The food, accommodations and tour guide/driver were very good. To get to the butterflies is a pretty significant hike at altitude, so make sure you can handle the physical demands. This tour also included anthropology and archeology components that were not our interest area. If you are booking for next year, ask questions about the number of butterflies relative to previous years and I would avoid the last weeks as the butterflies sometimes leave early, as they did this year.

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Small tour, offered all sites I wanted to see. Great value for money and very knowledgable guides.

A great tour is for those who love hiking and are in Mexico City, the difficulty of hikes increases with each one you take finishing with La Malinche, a full-day hike where you will reach the summit (we also opted to climb to Nevado de toluca, for iztaccihuatl you would need a 2-day hike as it's more technical so we went till gate 4 only). make sure to acclimatize to the altitude a couple of days in Mexico City before. The organization and communication from the company was great and our guide Jorge was also very professional, accommodatingand and with nice sense of humor.

Fue una experiencia unica. Desde el inicio el tour a las piramides y la Basilica de la Virgen de Guadalpue.

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Mexico tightens travel rules on Peruvians in a show of visa diplomacy to slow migration to US

Mexico has begun requiring visas for Peruvians in response to a major influx of migrants from the South American country

BOULEVARD, Calif. -- Julia Paredes believed her move to the United States might be now or never. Mexico was days from requiring visas for Peruvian visitors. If she didn't act quickly, she would have to make a far more perilous, surreptitious journey over land to settle with her sister in Dallas.

Mexico began requiring visas for Peruvians on Monday in response to a major influx of migrants from the South American country, after identical moves for Venezuelans, Ecuadorians and Brazilians. It effectively eliminated the option of flying to a Mexican city near the U.S. border, as Paredes, 45, did just before it was too late.

“I had to treat it as a emergency,” said Paredes, who worked serving lunch to miners in Arequipa, Peru, and borrowed money to fly to Mexico's Tijuana, across from San Diego. Last month smugglers guided her through a remote opening in the border wall to a dirt lot in California, where she and about 100 migrants from around the world shivered over campfires after a morning drizzle and waited for overwhelmed Border Patrol agents to drive them to a station for processing.

Senior U.S. officials, speaking to reporters ahead of a meeting of top diplomats from about 20 countries in the Western hemisphere this week in Guatemala, applauded Mexico's crackdown on air travel from Peru and called visa requirements an important tool to jointly confront illegal migration.

For critics, shutting down air travel only encourages more dangerous choices. Illegal migration by Venezuelans plummeted after Mexico imposed visa requirements in January 2022, but the lull was short-lived. Last year Venezuelans made up nearly two-thirds of the record-high 520,000 migrants who walked through the Darien Gap, the notorious jungle spanning parts of Panama and Colombia.

More than 25,000 Chinese traversed the Darien last year. They generally fly to Ecuador, a country known for few travel restrictions, and cross the U.S. border illegally in San Diego to seek asylum. With an immigration court backlog topping 3 million cases, it takes years to decide such claims, during which time people can obtain work permits and establish roots.

“People are going to come no matter what,” said Miguel Yaranga, 22, who flew from Lima, Peru's capital, to Tijuana and was released by the Border Patrol Sunday at a San Diego bus stop. He had orders to appear in immigration court in New York in February 2025, which puzzled him because he said he told agents he would settle with his sister on the other side of the country, in Bakersfield, California.

Jeremy MacGillivray, deputy chief of the Mexico mission of the U.N.'s International Organization for Migration, predicts that Peruvian migration will drop “at least at the beginning” and bounce back as people shift to walking through the Darien Gap and to Central America and Mexico.

Mexico said last month that it would require visas for Peruvians for the first time since 2012 in response to a “substantial increase” in illegal migration. Large-scale Peruvian migration to Mexico began in 2022; Peruvians were stopped in the country an average of 2,160 times a month from January to March of this year, up from a monthly average of 544 times for all of 2023.

Peruvians also began showing up at the U.S. border in 2022. The U.S. Border Patrol arrested Peruvians an average of about 5,300 times a month last year before falling to a monthly average of 3,400 from January through March, amid a broad immigration crackdown by Mexico.

Peru immediately reciprocated Mexico's visa requirement but changed course after a backlash from the country's tourism industry. Peru noted in its reversal that it is part of a regional economic bloc that includes Mexico, Chile and Colombia.

Adam Isacson, an analyst at the Washington Office on Latin America, said Peru's membership with Mexico in the Pacific Alliance allowed its citizens visa-free travel longer than other countries.

It is unclear if Colombia, also a major source of migration, will be next, but Isacson said Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is in a “lovefest” with his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, while his relations with Peru's government are more strained.

Colombians are consistently near the top nationalities of migrants arriving at Tijuana's airport. Many find hotels before a guide takes them to boulder-strewn mountains east of the city, where they cross through openings in the border wall and then walk toward dirt lots that the Border Patrol has identified as waiting stations.

Bryan Ramírez, 25, of Colombia, reached U.S. soil with his girlfriend last month, only two days after leaving Bogota for Cancun, Mexico, and continuing on another flight to Tijuana. He waited alongside others overnight for Border Patrol agents to pick him up as cold rain and high winds whipped over the crackle of high-voltage power lines.

The group waiting near Boulevard, a small, loosely defined rural town, included several Peruvians who said they came for economic opportunity and to escape violence and political crises.

Peruvians can still avoid the Darien jungle by flying to El Salvador, which introduced visa-free travel for them in December in reciprocation for a similar move by Peru's government. But they would still have to travel over land through Mexico, where many are robbed or kidnapped.

Ecuadoreans, who have needed visas to enter Mexico since September 2021, can also fly to El Salvador, but not all do. Oscar Palacios, 42, said he walked through Darien because he couldn't afford to fly.

Palacios, who left his wife and year-old child in Ecuador with plans to support them financially from the U.S., said it took him two weeks to travel from his home near the violent city of Esmeralda to Mexico's border with Guatemala. It then took him two months to cross Mexico because immigration authorities turned him around three times and bused him back to the southern part of the country. He said he was robbed repeatedly.

Palacios finally reached Tijuana and, after three nights in a hotel, crossed into the U.S. A Border Patrol agent spotted him with migrants from Turkey and Brazil and drove them to the dirt lot to wait for a van or bus to take them to a station for processing. Looking back on the journey, Palacios said he would rather cross Darien Gap 100 times than Mexico even once.

Associated Press writer Christopher Sherman in Mexico City contributed.

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FILE - Migrants begin their journey north in hopes of reaching the U.S. border, in Tapachula, Chiapas state, Mexico, April 23, 2023. Mexico President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador and Guatemala President Bernardo Arvalo met Friday, May 17, 2024, in this Mexican border city to tackle issues of shared interest, foremost among them immigration. (AP Photo/Edgar Hernandez Clemente, File)

TAPACHULA – Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Guatemala President Bernardo Arévalo were meeting Friday in this Mexican border city to tackle issues of shared interest, foremost among them immigration.

Arévalo, who took office earlier this year, noted that they were meeting in the same city where his father Juan José Arévalo, a former president of Guatemala, had met with his Mexican counterpart, Manuel Ávila Camacho, in 1946.

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“We want a border that unites, a border that unites our people, the Mexican people and the Guatemalan people, a border that allows us to develop and grow together, with reciprocal benefit, trust, enthusiasm and collaboration,” Arévalo said.

But both countries are under pressure from the United States to increase control of their shared border to help control the flow of migrants north. The border also carries security concerns, as so many do.

Before their meeting – the first for the two leaders -- López Obrador said he was worried about security in the border area. Two Mexican cartels have been battling for control in the area, causing death and displacement in remote, rural areas as they try to assert control of the drug, migrant and weapons flows through the area. He said Guatemala was concerned too and the leaders would discuss how to address it.

The encounter also comes at a time of intense diplomatic activity between the United States and Mexico and with other countries in the region as the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden tries to get a handle before the November election on migration to the U.S.-Mexico border that reached record levels in late 2023.

Mexico Foreign Affairs Secretary Alicia Bárcena said Tuesday that Mexico, the United States and Guatemala are in agreement that they will direct more resources to the Mexico-Guatemala border, accelerate development programs, commerce and job creation. She also said Mexico would discuss issuing more temporary work visas to bring Guatemalan labor to Mexico.

Perhaps to that end, López Obrador announced Friday that Mexico plans to extend a cargo train line that spans a narrow isthmus its the south to the Guatemalan border. He also repeated his interest in eventually extending his Maya Train legacy project to Guatemala’s Peten jungle, something Arévalo’s predecessor declined.

For migrants headed north, the critical points in their journey tend to be the Darien Gap on the border of Colombia and Panama where 500,000 migrants – mostly Venezuelans – crossed last year and then again at the Mexico-Guatemala border.

Panama’s President-elect José Raúl Mulino has promised to shut down traffic through the Darien. To what extent he can remains to be seen.

On Friday, Panama’s outgoing immigration chief said the country was incapable of carrying out mass deportations.

“We can’t make it massive because of the high cost and the coordination you have to do with the other countries,” Samira Gozaine, director general of Immigration said. “If we could deport all of those who enter we would do it.”

Bárcena, Mexico’s foreign minister, said the shared Mexico-Guatemala-Belize border is also important. But it is similarly challenging to police.

The border is long, mountainous and remote, filled with blind crossings for migrants and their smugglers. Those are many of the same routes currently being disputed by the Jalisco and Sinaloa cartels.

“We want to make that border space an exemplary space … no walls,” Bárcena said. “The people should feel they entered a country that is pleasant, that can offer them opportunities.”

Migrants have typically found traversing Mexico anything but pleasant. They are repeatedly robbed and kidnapped by organized crime and systematically extorted by Mexican authorities, who in recent years have either tried to contain them in the south or return them there time and again until they exhaust their resources.

The same day Bárcena spoke, Carlos Campos, a Venezuelan travelling with his wife sister and nieces and nephews, was flown from Mexico City back to Tapachula after trying to hop a train north.

“They sent us back and we’re (north) again,” he said as they made their way out of Tapachula.

AP writers María Verza in Mexico City and Sonia Pérez D. in Guatemala City contributed to this report.

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Álvaro Enciso places crosses at sites where migrants are known to have died in the borderland, this cross represents the death of Nolberto Torres-Zayas just east of Arivaca, Arizona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Torres-Zayas died of hyperthermia in 2009, not far from a Humane Borders water cache that had been vandalized and drained. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

Álvaro Enciso places crosses at sites where migrants are known to have died in the borderland, this cross represents the death of Nolberto Torres-Zayas just east of Arivaca, Arizona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Torres-Zayas died of hyperthermia in 2009, not far from a Humane Borders water cache that had been vandalized and drained.

NOGALES, Ariz. – It's easy to walk south from the U.S. into Mexico. What's hard is going the other way.

A team of NPR journalists experienced that for ourselves, on a bright day in March when we passed easily through a legal port of entry that separates Nogales, Arizona, from Nogales, Sonora.

We walked alongside trucks carrying goods between the two countries. This border is a boon for businesses on both sides, recently making Mexico the United States' biggest trading partner . But it's also been the source of a major political headache: the arrival of millions of migrants from across the Americas and elsewhere in the world seeking to enter the U.S.

We came here to glimpse a small part of the border on a typical day.

We entered Mexico through a quiet pedestrian access point at the Nogales port of entry, and continued about 100 yards to a shelter where dozens of migrants waited with hopes of crossing la frontera – the U.S. border, marked with large green highway signs.

Cars drive south from the port in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

Cars drive south from the port in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Children played on a concrete floor at the entrance to the Kino Border Initiative. It was lunchtime, and volunteers milled among long tables, offering drink refills and tortillas to families bundled up in fleeces and jackets.

We met the nonprofit's executive director, Joanna Williams, in the dining area. On the left side of the room are migrants who have been in Nogales a few days or less, she explained; on the right are travelers stuck in limbo.

"We have some people who have been here for months," Williams said.

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The flow of asylum seekers from around the world has overwhelmed the U.S. government's capacity to hear their cases. Multiple presidents have addressed the problem in different ways. In 2019, President Trump's administration told asylum seekers to remain in Mexico, waiting south of the border for U.S. court hearings to determine their status.

Presidents Trump and Biden both used emergency powers during the pandemic to turn away many asylum seekers. Now that those powers have expired, Biden's administration has urged some people to apply for asylum from their home countries—and urged overland migrants to apply for entry by making appointments on CBP One, a U.S. government phone app.

Migrants rest for a moment at the Kino Border Initiative shelter in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

Migrants rest for a moment at the Kino Border Initiative shelter in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Today hundreds, even thousands, of people reach this part of the border on a daily basis, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducts only 100 asylum interviews per day in Nogales, Williams said.

"They have to apply for an appointment every single day," Williams said. "It takes the families about five or six months for that request to be granted – unless they win the [interview] lottery."

A couple seated at a nearby table had just won that lottery, securing an interview with Customs and Border Protection in Nogales. Carla and Jose, who traveled from Venezuela with their two children, were instructed to show up at the port of entry to speak with agents about their case. (NPR agreed to only use Carla and Jose's first names to maintain their privacy during the asylum process.)

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Carla and Jose hoped the CPB interview would mark the end of a dangerous and costly journey they made by bus, foot and train through at least seven countries.

They made the trek with a family they were related to by marriage – a couple and their 10-year-old daughter – after they heard it would be safer to travel in a group through treacherous jungle in Colombia and Panama. Along the way, Carla said, authorities extorted them on both sides of the border between Guatemala and Mexico, demanding fees up to $200 per person.

Migrants and tourists walk past the entrance to the Mariposa port in Nogales, Arizona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

Migrants and tourists walk past the entrance to the Mariposa port in Nogales, Arizona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Still, it was worth the risk and expense, said Nohelis, a woman whose family had traveled alongside Carla and Jose.

"In Venezuela it's difficult for us to find food and well-being, especially for the kids," Nohelis said. "We have to be allied with the government. If you're not aligned with one of them, you don't get certain benefits."

Everyone in the group said they had family living in the U.S. already — in Carla's case, an adult daughter in Florida. Her family hoped to go there next,after their appointment with Customs and Border Protection, which was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. the following day.

The family agreed that if they were admitted to the U.S., we would meet again there.

Our team started back along the road north. We bought a pink frozen paleta, a popsicle, from a man pushing a cart on a busy road. As we approached the Nogales port of entry, officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection asked if we were U.S. citizens. When we said we were, they waved us through without asking to see identification. A few yards inside the United States, agents did ask for passports. Our photographer, reporter and producer showed their IDs, then we were sent on our way.

U.S. Border Patrol

Carla and Jose represent a challenge for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security because their story is repeated so many times. To get an overview, we visited the regional headquarters of one of the relevant DHS agencies — the U.S. Border Patrol, the law enforcement body that operates under Customs and Border Protection.

John Modlin, the sector's chief patrol agent, arrived at a conference room prepared with statistics.

In this sector of the border, agents apprehended about 60,000 migrants in the 2019 fiscal year , most of them from Mexico, Modlin said. That was a lot, but manageable, he added.

CBP's Tucson sector is headquartered on the Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

CBP's Tucson sector is headquartered on the Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

That number tripled in 2021, and sextupled in 2023, according to federal data .

"If we continue at this rate, we'll probably hit 700,000, maybe 800,000 apprehensions in the Tucson sector this year," Modlin said.

For every migrant that used to arrive in the Tucson area, six now come, from Mexico and around the world. They're pushed and pulled by political upheaval, violence, economics, and shifts in U.S. policy — both real and perceived.

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Many who cross the border tell agents that President Donald Trump's departure from office encouraged them to think the U.S. would be more open, Modlin said.

Meanwhile, cartels in Mexico expanded their human trafficking business across the world, appealing to would-be asylum seekers on social media, Modlin said. Their marketing campaign has lured many more thousands of migrants from troubled countries all over the world, many drawn by hopes of receiving asylum protections.

CBP Tucson sector chief John Modlin poses for a portrait in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

CBP Tucson sector chief John Modlin poses for a portrait in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

"What we have seen is a tremendous increase in the amount of people that are claiming fear," Modlin said. "When this was 85%, 90% Mexican nationals, our 'total fear' numbers were probably 1% or 2% across the entire sector. Now, 95% of the in-custody populations are claiming fear."

Migrants are human chattel for Mexico's drug cartels, Modlin said.

Guides who work for the cartels offer to lead entire families across the border through the desert. Many vulnerable travelers are dropped off in remote stretches of hostile land, left for patrollers to discover.

"[The cartels] recognize that when they send these groups over, and those groups are in distress, we respond to it, but it will take hours for us to get to where they're at," Modlin said. "It's all very well thought-out by the people on the south side, who have no regard for life. They've already been paid. To them, whether that person makes it or dies in the desert, they don't care."

Last year, so much of the border force was busy processing migrants, CPB had to close a regular border crossing for lack of personnel .

The border fence has been littered with razor wire in Nogales, Arizona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

The border fence has been littered with razor wire in Nogales, Arizona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Modlin said processing has also taken away from the agency's mission to combat drug trafficking through remote areas, though federal data show that most narcotics are seized at official ports of entry, not between them .

More than 340,000 migrants have arrived in the Tucson sector since November 2023 . Those admitted through the CBP One app will be able to work legally in the U.S. while they wait for months – possibly years – for hearings in backlogged immigration courts.

Last winter, Congress drafted a far-reaching immigration plan that included hiring more border agents. The measure failed after Presidential candidate Trump instructed Republicans to block their own bill, so he could campaign on the issue. This spring, Congress slipped in new funding as part of an overall budget plan, though the challenge remains as immense as the Arizona desert.

Hostile terrain

The land along Highway 286 is dotted with wooden crosses, marking the locations where migrants have died.

Kirk Astroth pointed them out to us as we trundled south toward the border in a truck equipped with a giant water tank.

"We're going off-road here," announced Astroth, a volunteer with the migrant aid group Humane Borders. He veered onto a rocky path lined with thorny mesquite that scratched the doors and windows of his truck. The long scrapes left behind have a nickname: Arizona pinstripes.

Álvaro Enciso places crosses at sites where migrants are known to have died in the borderland, these two are on a hill just a couple miles south of Three Points, Arizona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

Álvaro Enciso places crosses at sites where migrants are known to have died in the borderland, these two are on a hill just a couple miles south of Three Points, Arizona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

The truck is thoroughly pinstriped after many trips like this. Astroth pulled over to refill a blue water barrel decorated with a sticker of the Virgin Mary.

"We always take a water test first," Astroth said, sampling a few drops from the barrel. He grimaced. "Tastes like chlorine. But it's better than dying."

Authorities found the remains of more than 3,300 migrants in Southern Arizona between 1990 and 2020, according to the Pima County Medical Examiner . Many migrants choose to travel through the desert to avoid a long wait at an official port of entry, even though the government says that will count against them in their eventual asylum hearings. Humane Borders is one of several humanitarian groups that leaves water along commonly used routes.

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Sometimes people vandalize the water stations, Astroth said. Over the years, he's encountered U.S. citizens in the desert who consider themselves unofficial border security.

"They shoot our barrels. They stab the barrels with screwdrivers. They put pen knives in them, throw them – sometimes they just kick the spigots off," Astroth said. On more than one occasion, armed men in the desert have told Astroth that humanitarian volunteers like him are "no better than getaway car drivers at a bank robbery," aiding and abetting illegal immigrants, he said.

Kirk Astroth has been volunteering for Humane Borders for nine years in the Altar Valley, Arizona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

Kirk Astroth has been volunteering for Humane Borders for nine years in the Altar Valley, Arizona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

"We're not trying to help people elude anything," Astroth said. "We're just trying to prevent people from dying."

Humane Borders does not publish maps showing its water stations – that would give vandals a shortcut, Astroth said. But the group does publish maps showing where migrants have died in the desert.

So far in 2024, the Arizona OpenGIS Initiative for Deceased Migrants has added 32 newly discovered remains to its database. The list is likely to grow as summer heat sets in.

Waiting for a day in court

As we drove around southern Arizona, NPR producer Lilly Quiroz called Carla and Jose, the Venezuelan couple we met the previous day in Mexico. They said they were in line, awaiting their appointment with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Later, they told us their family had made it through.

They said they caught a late-night bus to a shelter on the U.S. side – Casa Alitas, run by Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona. We met them there, where they were standing at the edge of a giant room filled with 400 green cots.

Migrants wait to be reunited with family members and sponsors at Casa Alitas in Tucson, Arizona on Friday, March 29, 2024. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

Migrants wait to be reunited with family members and sponsors at Casa Alitas in Tucson, Arizona on Friday, March 29, 2024.

A partially deflated football lies under some chair at a Casa Alitas facility in Tucson, Arizona on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

A partially deflated football lies under some chair at a Casa Alitas facility in Tucson, Arizona on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Carla and Jose both were beaming, despite staying awake all night. They said they waited for hours at the border with people from all over the world – Russians, Haitians, Cubans, before they were told they could enter the U.S.. They thanked God.

Then the couple's day got even better. Carla's daughter in the U.S. told them she would cover plane tickets to bring the family to her home in Orlando. Jose, sifting through documents in a bag, showed us documents from the federal immigration service.

"You are ordered to appear before an immigration judge..." began the official letter from the U.S. Department of Justice.

The letter provided the address to a federal government office in Orlando, where they are to report for a hearing.

"We're hoping the judge is graceful, and gives us the opportunity to live in this great country," Carla said, speaking through an interpreter.

Her family has ample time to prepare. The hearing is scheduled for November 18, 2027.

Footprints adorn the outside of the Mariposa port in Nogales, Arizona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Ash Ponders for NPR hide caption

Footprints adorn the outside of the Mariposa port in Nogales, Arizona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

The audio version of this story was produced by Lilly Quiroz. The digital version was edited by Obed Manuel with help from Alfredo Carbajal.

Clarification May 7, 2024

An earlier version of this story noted that an NPR team walked across the border without being asked to show passports. The story now reflects that border agents asked for passports at a later, second checkpoint a few yards inside the United States.