Americas
Mexico
A fascinating country beyond the Riviera Maya
Explore the Republic far beyond the Riviera Maya: Mexico City, Oaxaca, Guadalajara, Chiapas. Or, if that's what you're after, explore the Riviera and the Yucatán like never before.
The trip moves between two rhythms that take turns without overlapping: the quiet wonder of swimming down into a cenote among roots and light filtering through a crack in the rock, and the stillness of an unplanned afternoon facing the Caribbean in Holbox or Tulum. There are mornings at Chichén Itzá or Ek Balam before the buses arrive, with local guides who explain Maya stonework from within the culture, not from a museum placard. There are cobblestone streets in Guanajuato or San Miguel de Allende, where the pace slows down, on foot, stopping at a market or a sweet shop with no plan beyond wandering. And there are always, at the end, a few beach days with nothing to check off, so the whole country can settle before heading home. It suits travelers who want to see Mexico in depth, without staying only at the beach or only among the ruins.
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Experiences
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Swimming with whale sharks in Holbox
Snorkeling alongside the whale shark, the largest fish in the ocean, off the coast of Holbox.
View experience: Swimming with whale sharks in Holbox
Between May and September, the waters off Holbox and Isla Mujeres see the largest concentration of whale sharks in the world — the largest fish in the ocean, completely harmless, feeding on plankton at the surface. With snorkel gear and a certified guide, the boat trip allows swimming alongside several specimens up to 12 meters long, in one of the most singular wildlife experiences in the entire Mexican Caribbean.
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Chichén Itzá before everyone else
Private entry to Chichén Itzá before the general opening, with a swim afterward in a community-run cenote.
View experience: Chichén Itzá before everyone else
Chichén Itzá opens its doors ahead of other visitors for a private guided visit to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with plenty of time to appreciate El Castillo, the Sacred Cenote, and the Great Ball Court without the crowds that arrive by mid-morning. The visit closes with a swim in the nearby Yokdzonot Cenote, managed by the Maya community itself, with its turquoise waters beneath a canopy of hanging roots.
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Teotihuacán from above
A hot air balloon flight at dawn over the pyramids of Teotihuacán.
View experience: Teotihuacán from above
A hot air balloon rises at dawn over the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon at Teotihuacán, with the sacred city stretching out silently beneath the first light of day and the Valley of Mexico waking up around it. On landing, a toast closes the experience before heading down to walk the Avenue of the Dead, with the archaeological site now in full swing.
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Street serenade with the Guanajuato estudiantina
A sung procession through the alleys of Guanajuato led by a traditional estudiantina.
View experience: Street serenade with the Guanajuato estudiantina
At nightfall, a group of estudiantina musicians — the tuna, dressed in capes and colored ribbons in 16th-century university style — leads a sung walk through Guanajuato's cobblestone alleys, with guitars, tambourines, and the city's legends told right there in the street. It's the traditional way to experience Guanajuato at night, amid laughter, live music, and the echo of its underground alleyways.
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From Tlaquepaque to a tequila distillery
Craft workshops in Tlaquepaque and a tasting at a historic tequila distillery.
View experience: From Tlaquepaque to a tequila distillery
A day between two symbols of Jalisco: Tlaquepaque, Guadalajara's artisan quarter, with its ceramics and blown-glass workshops right on the street, and a historic distillery in the town of Tequila itself, where you follow the agave process from field to glass, tasting included.
Itinerary ideas
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12 days
Authentic Mexico and Riviera Maya
Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Guadalajara, Tequila, Riviera Maya
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Mexico City as the entry point, with the Museo Nacional de Antropología, the Zócalo, and the pyramids of Teotihuacán, followed by a route through the colonial interior — San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, and Guadalajara — with a visit to a tequila distillery in the town of Tequila itself, and a beach finale on the Riviera Maya.
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13 days
Exploring the Yucatán in Full
Valladolid, Ek Balam, Chichén Itzá, Mérida, Campeche, Ruta Puuc, Uxmal, Tulum, Cozumel
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A road trip through the Maya heart of the Yucatán: a community tour in Ek Balam, the Ría Lagartos Reserve by private boat among flamingos and crocodiles, Chichén Itzá at dawn, the Puuc Route to Uxmal, and a finale between the cenotes of Tulum and snorkeling in Cozumel.
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11 days
Beach and Ruins on the Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya, Tulum, Chichén Itzá, Cobá, Sian Ka'an, Cozumel
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The whole stay at an all-inclusive resort on the Riviera Maya — Playa del Carmen or Tulum, your choice — with the Tulum ruins overlooking the Caribbean as the first stop, and day trips filling out the rest of the trip: Chichén Itzá at dawn with private entry, the ruins of Cobá and Punta Laguna with a swim in a cenote, the Sian Ka'an reserve by boat through mangroves and canals, snorkeling on the reefs of Cozumel, and a Maya cleansing ritual as a symbolic close to the trip.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to travel to Mexico?
From November to April, in the dry season, with sunny days and little rain. It is the best period to combine cities, heritage and Caribbean beaches. The rest of the year rains more. If your dates are different, I'll tell you which areas and what pace still work well.
How long should a trip to Mexico last and how long does it take to get there?
Between 11 and 13 days lets you combine the capital, a colonial town and a few beach days without rushing. There is a direct flight from Spain, to Mexico City or Cancún, of 10 to 11 hours. A final stretch on the coast, with no plan, helps the trip not to end tiring.
Do I need a visa to travel to Mexico with a Spanish passport?
Not for tourism. You enter as a visitor without authorisation to carry out paid activities, and you need a passport valid for the whole stay. If you hold dual Spanish-Mexican nationality, you must enter and leave with your Mexican passport. As of November 2026 that is what Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs states; check its official page before travelling.
What language and currency are used in Mexico?
The language is Spanish, which makes travelling from Spain much easier, so you won't need an interpreter or a bilingual guide to get around. The currency is the Mexican peso (MXN). Before you leave I'll tell you what to carry in cash and what to pay by card at each stage of the trip.