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Mexico bite-sized trips

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Mexico is an exciting mix of beaches, vibrant cities and intriguing ancient history, and you’ll find a little bit of everything in our curated bite-sized trips. Pick your favourite ones below and your personal travel specialist will create a tailor-made holiday just for you. Alternatively, you can choose one of our ready-made itineraries.

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“Aside from its epic coastlines, jungle-cloaked ruins and amazing food, what stuck with me the most from my travels in Mexico were the friendly and helpful people I met along the way. I can’t wait to go back!”

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Mexican Chichen Itza pyramid

The Mayan Route to Chichen Itza

Itinerary:
Chichen Itza - Merida - Campeche
Duration:
5 days / 4 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £469 per person (excluding flights)

Journey from the Caribbean coast across the Yucatan peninsula to Campeche, on the Gulf of Mexico, via the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza.

Journey from the Caribbean coast across the Yucatan peninsula to Campeche, on the Gulf of Mexico, via the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza.

Mexican Chichen Itza pyramid

Flavours of Puebla

Itinerary:
Puebla
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £244 per person (excluding flights)

Puebla is widely regarded as Mexico’s capital of food, with some of the best restaurants in the country and specialities which you won’t find anywhere else. It’s also a charming city with some wonderful colonial architecture and a thriving modern culture too.

Puebla is widely regarded as Mexico’s capital of food, with some of the best restaurants in the country and specialities which you won’t find anywhere else. It’s also a charming city with some wonderful colonial architecture and a thriving modern culture too.

Tulum ruins on edge of rocks next to sea

Tulum: Ruins and Cenotes

Itinerary:
Tulum
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £ 289.- per person (excluding flights)

Ancient ruins, crystal-clear cenotes and vibrant local flavours, this is the perfect place to spend a few days relaxing.

Ancient ruins, crystal-clear cenotes and vibrant local flavours, this is the perfect place to spend a few days relaxing.

Tulum ruins on edge of rocks next to sea

Mexico Palenque ruins

Passage to Palenque

Itinerary:
Palenque
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £175 per person (excluding flights)

Visit the ancient temples of Palenque – surrounded by dense jungle and widely considered to be one of the best Mayan sites in Mexico.

Visit the ancient temples of Palenque – surrounded by dense jungle and widely considered to be one of the best Mayan sites in Mexico.

Mexico Palenque ruins

The Lagoon of Seven Colours

Itinerary:
Lake Bacalar
Duration:
2 days / 1 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £234 per person (excluding flights)

Settle down for an evening beside the bright blue waters of Laguna Bacalar.

Settle down for an evening beside the bright blue waters of Laguna Bacalar.

Colours and Culture of Mexico City

Itinerary:
Mexico City
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £179 per person (excluding flights)

Mexico City; beautiful, bustling, chaotic and impressive. You’ll stay in an historic hotel close to the palaces, parks and museums, and one of the best things about the downtown Mexico City is that it can all be explored on foot.

Mexico City; beautiful, bustling, chaotic and impressive. You’ll stay in an historic hotel close to the palaces, parks and museums, and one of the best things about the downtown Mexico City is that it can all be explored on foot.

Colonial Charms of Oaxaca

Itinerary:
Oaxaca
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £169 per person (excluding flights)

Oaxaca (pronounced wa-ha-ka) is a city with indigenous and colonial influences, a thriving art scene and a fascinating, spirited history.

Oaxaca (pronounced wa-ha-ka) is a city with indigenous and colonial influences, a thriving art scene and a fascinating, spirited history.

Mexico Isla Holbox sea hammocks

Hangout on Holbox

Itinerary:
Isla Holbox
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £540 per person (excluding flights)

Holbox is an idyllic island off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and a little slice of tropical bliss. There are virtually no cars or proper roads here, and the hotels, bars and restaurants are all pretty low-key.

Holbox is an idyllic island off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and a little slice of tropical bliss. There are virtually no cars or proper roads here, and the hotels, bars and restaurants are all pretty low-key.

Mexico Isla Holbox sea hammocks

San Cristobal village

Colourful Markets & Indian Villages – San Cristobal

Itinerary:
San Cristobal
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £169 per person (excluding flights)

San Cristóbal is the capital of Mexican Indian culture – an attractive old city nestled in a lush highland valley, with pine forests all around.

San Cristóbal is the capital of Mexican Indian culture – an attractive old city nestled in a lush highland valley, with pine forests all around.

San Cristobal village

Playa del carmen beach palm trees boats Mexico

Welcome to the Mexican Riviera

Itinerary:
Playa del Carmen
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £189 per person (excluding flights)

Spend a couple of nights acclimatising to the tropical heat in sunny Playa del Carmen.

Spend a couple of nights acclimatising to the tropical heat in sunny Playa del Carmen.

Playa del carmen beach palm trees boats Mexico

Palenque Ruins

Jungles, Temples and Waterfalls

Itinerary:
Palenque and Chicanna
Duration:
4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £295 per person (excluding flights)

Dive into Mayan ancient ruins as you explore Palenque, Calakmul and Chicanna on this four-day trip. Cool off in beautiful waterfalls surrounded by lush jungle, learn about the immense history in this unique area of Mexico and soak up the stunning scenery.

Dive into Mayan ancient ruins as you explore Palenque, Calakmul and Chicanna on this four-day trip. Cool off in beautiful waterfalls surrounded by lush jungle, learn about the immense history in this unique area of Mexico and soak up the stunning scenery.

Palenque Ruins

Jalcomulco View

Rapids Down the River!

Itinerary:
Jalcomulco
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £194 per person (excluding flights)

The mountainous region of Jalcomulco near Xalapa isn’t just renowned for its coffee plantations, but also for its breathtaking ravines and rivers, creating the perfect setting for an exhilarating rafting experience.

The mountainous region of Jalcomulco near Xalapa isn’t just renowned for its coffee plantations, but also for its breathtaking ravines and rivers, creating the perfect setting for an exhilarating rafting experience.

Jalcomulco View

Lizard in Puerto Escondido

Laid-back Puerto Escondido

Itinerary:
Puerto Escondido
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 139.- per person (excluding flights)

Puerto Escondido is the perfect place to unwind, soak up the laid-back atmosphere and enjoy scenic views of the Pacific coast. Watch pro surfers conquer the waves or give it a go yourself, this coastal gem has something for everyone.

Puerto Escondido is the perfect place to unwind, soak up the laid-back atmosphere and enjoy scenic views of the Pacific coast. Watch pro surfers conquer the waves or give it a go yourself, this coastal gem has something for everyone.

Lizard in Puerto Escondido

Puerto Angel beach palm trees

Pacific Coast Beach Break

Itinerary:
Puerto Angel
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
from £149 per person (excluding flights)

Discover the tranquility of Puerto Ángel, a hidden gem nestled on the Pacific coast. Here, palm trees line the rocky bay, creating a picturesque setting for relaxation. Immerse yourself in the vibrant charm of the village and stay in a characterful hotel, offering breathtaking views.

Discover the tranquility of Puerto Ángel, a hidden gem nestled on the Pacific coast. Here, palm trees line the rocky bay, creating a picturesque setting for relaxation. Immerse yourself in the vibrant charm of the village and stay in a characterful hotel, offering breathtaking views.

Puerto Angel beach palm trees