A vacation in Mexico can be an unforgettable experience, both for you and your family. Be it nature travel, history travel or shopping, Mexico includes a little of everything like dreamy beaches, rich marine life, Mayan temples, delicious food and a amazing nightlife. Welcome to Mexico.
Cities
Mexico City - capital, one of the three largest cities in the world!
Teotihuacan - In the state of Mexico, near Mexico City. Enormous site with several large pyramids.
Tulum - Mayan coastal city with spectacular Caribbean vistas.
UxmalUxmal - Impressive Mayan city-state in the Puc Region
How to get there
Plane - There are hundreds of daily flights linking Mexico to cities large and small throughout the world.
Car - American automobile insurance is not accepted in Mexico; however it is easy to obtain short-term or long-term tourist policies that include the mandatory liability coverage, together with theft and accident cover for your vehicle and, often, legal assistance cover. Should you decide to drive to Mexico, the Transport and Communications Secretariat website has free downloadable road maps.
Bus - Greyhound offers tickets from the US to major Mexican cities, including Monterrey, Queretaro, Durango, Mazatlan, Torreon, Mexico City with onwards travel with Grupo Estrella Blanca south of the border and vice verse from Mexico north.
Where to sleep
Soul Beach Boutique Hotel & Spa,The Soul Beach Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa Playa del Carmen invites you to immerse yourself in this world of sensations of pleasure from one of the most select corners of the Riviera Maya: a 5-star spa hotel in Playa del Carmen designed for your comfort.
O' Tulum - Adults Only, Delve into the trails of Xcaret to discover how the Mayan jungle and the culture of Mexico combine into more than 50 exciting attractions. Located on the seashore, in the Riviera Maya and very close to Cancun, Xcaret has activities for everyone.
Grand Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta, The luxury Grand Hotel Wagner is full of old-world charm. This prestigious hotel set in the heart of Palermo, near the Politeama Theatre, the pedestrian area and many top-class shops and restaurants.
What to do and see
Lagoon Sailing Tour
- Explore the lagoon of seven colors and see the majestic views of its nature in a seventeen foot catamaran.
Tulum and Cenotes Tour - Explore the history of the ancient Maya civilization. Then refresh at the famous Cenote Dos Ojos.
Teotihuacan Day Tour - Explore ancient Teotihuacan, and climb the pyramids of the Sun and Moon.
What to eat
Sopes - corn patty topped with a wide variety of ingredients such as chicken, cheese, mashed beans, and various hot sauces.
Mole - Mild to medium chili based sauce made with cocoa and a hint of peanut over meat, usually served with shredded chicken or turkey.
Chilaquiles - tortilla chips with a green tomatillo, or red tomato, or mild chili sauce, usually served with chicken or eggs on top or within. Usually a mild dish.
Huaraches - a bigger (think shoe shaped) version a gordita.
What to drink
Mezcal - Similar to tequila but distilled from oven-cooked agave
Beer - Try the Modelo Especial (medium lager), or the Negra Modelo (darker, flavorful ale)
Cafe con leche - Usually one part coffee to one part steamed milk, is very popular.
