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Cancun and Riviera Maya Cozumel

About Mexico

Travel to Mexico once and you’ll be hooked forever. More than just archetypal symbols of tequila, mariachi guitars and rainbow coloured Oaxacan rugs, this warm and beautiful country offers many attractions, stemming much further than its stunning Caribbean and Pacific landscapes, white and gold sand beaches and intriguing Mayan history. Like fine and rare wine, this country should be savoured. Mexico is a holiday dream.

Our Travellers Guide

Beaches in Mexico
Miles of white sand and turquoise surf characterise the Caribbean coastline, while traditional Mexican fishing villages and golden tropical bays face the Pacific Ocean. A beach lover’s paradise, there is no shortage of sandy shores, lofty palms and warm, year-round holiday sunshine.

Sports
Some of the best scuba diving sites in the world are found just off Mexico’s Riviera Maya, whilst Puerto Vallarta is every watersports enthusiast’s dream, with snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing and boogie boarding. Alternative sports range from horseriding, parachuting, fishing and jungle trekking, a holiday for every sports fan.

Local tastes
Expect everything from international fine dining and fast food outlets to open-air Mexican tavernas. Local restaurants serve up a huge variety of filled corn and flour tortillas, which are usually eaten with fiery salsa mix, delicious guacamole and a cool glass of beer. In a country where they mix chilli with chocolate, hot and spicy is definitely the way to go on this holiday.

Evening flavour
Cancun is a thriving holiday hot spot for loud bars and all night dancing, with the aptly named ‘Zona de Fiesta’, Party Zone, being every night owl’s haven. Mexico’s Riviera Maya, on the other hand, is where the Caribbean meets Ibiza-style chill out lounges, where you will find contemporary beach bars offering soothing rhythms, atmospheric lighting and perfect ice-cold Margaritas. Puerto Vallarta has a fantastic combination of both.

Best buys
Cancun is fantastic for milling around American-style malls and designer boutiques, with plenty of opportunities to people-watch from stylish outdoor cafés. Playa del Carmen and Puerto Vallarta are much more down to earth, where bartering for woven rugs, handmade hammocks and jewellery, in their busy markets and shop-lined streets, is part of everyday life.

Live the Experience
Explore the ancient Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza on the Yucatan Peninsula. Scuba dive at the world famous Palancar Reef, located beside the island of Cozumel. Swim with dolphins in Cancun. Admire the beautiful Cathedral of Guadalupe from a cobble stone plaza in historic Puerto Vallarta. Watch dolphins jumping waves as you sail across the spectacular Bay of Banderas, the world’s seventh largest bay. Spot experience humpback whales along the Pacific coastline, during the winter holiday months.

When to go: The dry season is from November to April, the hottest and wettest months are from May to October.
GMT: - 5 hrs
Language: Spanish.
Currency: $ Mexican peso.
Dates for the diary: Constitution Day - All of Mexico celebrates with parades and fireworks on the 5th February.

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