Mexico Travel Guide
Before you can relax on the tropical beaches of Cancun or explore the incredible Maya ruins of Chichen Itza, there's some necessary holiday preparation you'll need to do first and here's a good place to start. Our Mexico travel guide covers everything from when to go and what to see, to what visas you'll need and tips on health, currency, voltage and more. You can also see what multi-country touring options we offer that include Mexico and learn more about the style of our tours to the land that gave us tequila, somberros and mariachis.
Best Places to Visit
Don't miss these top attractions from the capital city to the country's world wonder
Best Time to Visit
Plan the perfect time to go with our guide to the seasons and festivals taking place
Top Travel Tips
All the essentials are covered here from vaccinations to currency, food to voltage
Central America Tours
From Mexico to Costa Rica, browse our selection of Central America tours
Recommended Reading
- The Labyrinth of Solitude
by Octavio Paz - The Years with Laura Diaz
by Carlos Fuentes - Mexico: Democracy Interrupted
by Jo Tuckman
Facts about Mexico
- In San Luis Potosi there is a dish called el zacahuil, which is a 3ft tamale weighing 150 pounds.
- Hot chocolate was originally the drink of the Gods and was introduced to the rest of the world by Mexico.
- Back in 1913 during the space of just one single day, Mexico had three different presidents.
Mexico Travel Advice for U.S. Travelers
The safety of our travelers is of prime importance and we closely monitor current travel advice for Mexico. We recommend that you check the latest travel updates from the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs when planning your trip.
Flying to Mexico from the States:
As one of America's closest neighbors, the average flight time to Mexico is just 4-5 hours depending on whether you're departing from the east or west coast of the States. Most of our Mexico group tours start or end in Cancun with one itinerary that starts in Mexico City and there are plenty of direct flight options between these cities and the States. Airlines flying direct to both Cancun and Mexico City from Los Angeles include American Airlines, United and Aeromexico while from New York you can fly with Delta and Jet Blue. Indirect flights are often cheaper with a transit stop made en route and there are numerous options from cities across the States. Check out Kayak for flight deals from the U.S. to Mexico.
Useful Online Resources:
The official Mexico Tourist Organisation site and the latest Mexico Weather Updates from the BBC.