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From Caribbean waters to ancient ruins, sprawling Mexico City to beachy Los Cabos, Mexico is a diverse land of colour, flavour and fantastical landscapes. Whether you plan to travel far and wide or pick the perfect beachside spot for some well-deserved relaxation, there’s no shortage of world-class destinations across Mexico to choose from.
The great news is that Mexico has something for everyone. Beach-lovers can find dreamy resorts with lagoon pools and direct beach access along the Mexican Riviera or opt for the crystalline waters and magnificent marine life of Baja California with a stay in Cabo San Lucas. For a classic Caribbean experience, Cancun has an abundance of exclusive options, while nearby Tulum offers a more relaxed atmosphere – and some of the region’s most spectacular cenotes, or freshwater swimming holes. Culture enthusiasts will want to spend some time exploring the many museums and galleries of Mexico City and sampling the sensational regional cuisine of Oaxaca City’s famous markets.
A short journey outside of Mexico City, Teotihuacan is one of the best preserved and most instantly recognisable set of ruins in the country. Linking the Temple of Quetzalcoatl with the Pyramids of the Moon and Sun is the eerily named Avenue of the Dead – a major thoroughfare for an ancient civilisation that predates the Aztec Empire. In the Yucatan, the stepped pyramids of Chichen Itza attract countless visitors to the remains of this once great Mayan city. On the outskirts of Oaxaca City, the archaeological zone of Monte Alban offers a fascinating glimpse at the millennia-old Zapotec civilisation.
With some of the most beloved culinary contributions in the world, Mexico delivers a feast of regional cuisines for foodies to enjoy. Coastal towns like Mazatlan are renowned for their fresh seafood, while bustling Mexico City has acclaimed fine dining, piquant street foods and stylish speakeasies. The culinary capital of the country is Oaxaca City, where quesillo cheese, fresh produce like avocadoes and tomatoes, and a wide array of mezcal have earned this town its flavourful reputation. I’s also credited as the birthplace of chocolate – a heritage kept alive by local artisan chocolate makers, and through plentiful cacao-based specialty drinks found at the city’s innumerable markets.
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