Travelling Mexico: travel guide and advice

5 reasons to travel to Mexico

Mexico is a bucket list destination. It's an attractive country where there's something for everyone.

1.
The heart of Maya culture
2.
Stunning colonial towns
3.
Some of the best beaches in the world
4.
Mexican food
5.
Mexico City, a culturally rich melting pot

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Luxury Beaches, And Mayan Ruins

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Places of interest

David Debrincat

Agua Azul

A series of turquoise-coloured waterfalls located a few kilometres from the famous...

Francois Vioud

Amecameca

Amecameca sits at 2,480 metres altitude in Mexico DF. Visitors come here not only...

Juliane Schultz

Bacalar

The crystal-clear turquoise lagoon of the Riviera Maya: a genuine paradise on earth

Nina Montagné

Is this the destination for you?

If you like your tacos and enchiladas and want to learn about pre-Hispanic culture, see traditional towns or laze on idyllic beaches, then a trip to Mexico is on the cards. Try to learn some Spanish beforehand. If you don't want to, then holiday north of the border.

You should go if

You want to plunge yourself into Mexico City's buzz and culture
You love Mexican food
The Maya fascinate you and you want to visit their incredible sites.
You love idyllic, untouched beaches
You prefer modern resorts like Cancun or Acapulco
You like the charm of colonial towns

You shouldn't go if

You're looking for a destination that's not too touristy
You've just started a diet
You don't (or don't want to) speak Spanish
You think that Mayan culture should stay in the past and pyramids are not your thing
You don't have at least three weeks available

Culture and Discovery

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Sian Ka'an, a cooperative of women in Mexico

Mexico is brimming with natural and cultural treasures for those visitors keen to discover the country's authentic side. There's no shortage of UNESCO World Heritage site...

Laetitia Santos 11 March 2016

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