Mexico - Rich history and vibrant culture
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Mexico

Rich history and vibrant culture

130M
Population
2M km²
Area
Nov-Apr
Best Time
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Mexico Travel Essentials

Best Time to Visit

WinterSpring
Months: November-AprilDry season with pleasant temperatures. Summer can be hot and humid, with hurricane risk on coasts.

Important Dates

Dry Season
November to April
Best weather nationwide - peak tourist season
Day of the Dead
November 1-2
Iconic celebration honoring deceased - incredible in Oaxaca and Michoacán
Semana Santa
Easter Week
Major holiday - beaches crowded, book well ahead
Hurricane Season
June to November
Risk on Caribbean and Pacific coasts - check forecasts

Safety

Moderate (6/10)Tourist areas are generally safe, but research specific regions
Tips:
  • Emergency number: 911
  • Stick to tourist areas and use ATMs inside banks

Money & Costs

$50.00/dayBudget-Friendly
Cards: Widely accepted
Tipping: 10-15% at restaurants, tip in pesos

Cities in Mexico

Explore the cities we visited in Mexico and discover unique experiences in each one.

Experiences in Mexico

Chichen Itza
Easy

Chichen Itza

Stand before the mighty pyramid of Kukulcán at Chichen Itza — one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and the most iconic archaeological site of the ancient Maya civilisation.

Full day
ArchaeologicalCulturalUNESCO
Le Canyon De Sumidero
Easy

Le Canyon De Sumidero

Cruise through the Sumidero Canyon — towering cliff walls rising over 1,000 metres from the Grijalva River, home to crocodiles, monkeys, and spectacular rock formations in Chiapas.

Half day
NatureScenicWildlife
Les Cascades D'agua De Azul Et De Misol Ha
Easy

Les Cascades D'agua De Azul Et De Misol Ha

Visit the stunning waterfalls of Agua Azul and Misol-Ha near Palenque — cascading turquoise waters framed by lush tropical jungle in the heart of Chiapas.

Full day
NatureWaterfallsScenic
Les Ruines D'uxmal
Easy

Les Ruines D'uxmal

Discover the ruins of Uxmal — a masterpiece of Puuc-style Maya architecture, with the iconic rounded Pyramid of the Magician rising above the Yucatan jungle.

Half day
ArchaeologicalCulturalUNESCO
Les Ruines De Palenque
Moderate

Les Ruines De Palenque

Explore the ancient Maya city of Palenque — a UNESCO World Heritage site rising from the dense Chiapas jungle, with some of the finest architecture and sculpture the Maya ever produced.

Half day
ArchaeologicalCulturalUNESCO
Mont Albán
Easy

Mont Albán

Climb to the ancient Zapotec capital of Monte Albán — a UNESCO World Heritage site perched on a mountain ridge above Oaxaca, with sweeping views of the valley below.

Half day
ArchaeologicalCulturalUNESCO
Teotihuacán
Moderate

Teotihuacán

Walk the Avenue of the Dead at Teotihuacán — climb the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon at one of the largest and most impressive archaeological sites in the Americas.

Half day
ArchaeologicalCulturalUNESCO