Mexico travel guide




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Our Mexico Vacations
Mexico bespoke vacation, Cultural Heartlands and Caribbean Coast
Explore one of Latin America' most vibrant destinations
Mexico vacation, Mexico City and the Yucatán
12 day exploration of Mexico City and Yucatán
Mexico small group vacation, a food adventure
Get an authentic taste of Mexico on this 8 day tour
Baja sea kayak adventure in Mexico
Explore the Worlds Aquarium on Baja's Sea of Cortez
Mexico small group vacation, culture & beach
2 week discovery Mexico's Aztec, Zapotec & Mayan cultures .
Mexico & Cuba Tour
Fun, sun, history and culture in Mexico and Cuba.
Central America vacation
Explore some of the very best Aztec & Mayan sites
Mexico sea kayaking vacation
Adventure on the waters of Espiritu Santo
Mexico multi-activity and whale adventure
Active adventure with wildlife in Mexico
Guatemala & Mexico overland vacation
Discover Mayan ruins and pristine beaches of the Caribbean
Mexico, Belize & Guatemala tour, Mayan encounter
Travel through paradise between the Yucatan & Guatemalan.
Mexico tour, small group
Zapotec communities, Mayan culture & modern museums
Day of the Dead festival vacation, Mexico
Celebrate the Day of the Dead Festival in Mexico
Highlights of Mexico small group vacation
Experience the Day of the Dead Festival in Oaxaca
Mexico tour with Day of the Dead Festival
Explore rainforests and volcanic islands
Family self drive vacation in Mexico
Our family vacation to Mexico’s Yucatán
Yucatan archaeology and history tour
Discover the archaeology and history of Mexico!
Small group wildlife tour in Mexico
Experience the beautiful wildlife of Mexico!
Yoga & cooking vacation in Mexico
Yoga, culture & cuisine in the vibrant mountains of Mexico
Cancun whale shark vacation, Mexico
Whale shark adventure of a lifetime in Cancun
Baja & the Sea of Cortes adventure cruises, Mexico
Small ship cruise to see the whales and wilderness of Baja
Monarch butterfly tour in Mexico
Amazing natural event in Mexico: Monarch butterfly migration
Yucatan biking vacation in Mexico
Discover the colourful Yucatan Peninsula by bike
Highlights of Mexico and Cuba vacation
Explore Mexico City, the Yucatan coast & Cuba
Anchorage to Tierra Del Fuego tour by overland truck
Epic overland trip from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego
Mexico food vacation
Discover the best street food that Mexico has to offer
18-29s vacation in Central America
Explore Mexico, Belize and Guatemala
What we rate & what we don't
Palenque
Nature & national parks
Indigenous culture
San Cristobal de las Casas
Whale watching
The Mayan Trail
Oaxaca
Mexican food
Cancun
Eco everything
Golf
Cruise ships
Our top Mexico Vacation
Mexico bespoke vacation, Cultural Heartlands and Caribbean Coast
Explore one of Latin America' most vibrant destinations
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Food, shopping & people
Eating & drinking
If you get a chance to do a culinary tour, just do it.Agua Tehuacan is the country’s most famous mineral water, named after the town in Puebla where its volcanic source is located.
It’s not all tacos and fajitas in Mexico. Check out arrachera, a really tender cut of steak. Usually served with plantain and guacamole.
Elote is cornucopia, if ever there was one - corn on the cob with lots of cheese and other dressings piled on top.


People & language
Gifts & Shopping
Mexican Fairtrade products include coffee, honey, cocoa, sugar and quinoa.Buy a top tequila – look out for “100 percent agave” on the label.
Dulce de leche or cajeta is a sugary caramel, similar to condensed milk. Buy it in small wooden boxes on market stalls, for the sweetest gift ever.
Buy wood carvings and unique black pottery in Oaxaca.
Taxco is the town for silver – look out for .925 stamp for quality.
Artisanal leatherwork is Valladolid's finest export.


How much does it cost?
Dinner in a sit down restaurant: £6
Entry fee to Chichen Itza: £4
Local beer: £0.75
Kilo of oranges: £0.50
Rafting trip: £35-50