Mexico
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Mexico

Riviera Maya cenotes, Pacific surf and Mexico City tables

Families·Beach weeks·Culture
The brief

Mexico, end to end — Riviera Maya cenotes, Pacific surf and Mexico City tables.

Mexico is three countries. The Riviera Maya for the cenotes and the long beach week (Hotel Xcaret, Rosewood Mayakoba). Riviera Nayarit on the Pacific for the surf and the One&Only. Mexico City for the design hotels, Pujol, Quintonil and a long museum afternoon.

Easy direct flights, exceptional food, and a culture deeper than the all-inclusive coast lets on.

FamiliesBeach weeksCultureFood & wineCouples
When to go

A year in Mexico

Dec – Apr
High

Peak Riviera Maya, perfect weather, whale shark season starts.

May – Jun
Shoulder

Warm sea, lighter resort calendar, jungle in bloom.

Jul – Oct
Low

Hurricane window on the Caribbean side, Pacific reliable.

Nov
Late

Day of the Dead season, ideal cultural weeks.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in Mexico

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

Resorts & regions

Where to go in Mexico

The chapters we book most often — pair two or three for a classic week, or commit to a single one for the slow-travel version.
Cancún & Costa Mujeres
No. 01The Caribbean

Cancún & Costa Mujeres

White-sand beaches, family resorts and easy Caribbean arrivals.

NIZUC Resort & Spa · Waldorf Astoria Cancun · The St. Regis Costa Mujeres

Riviera Maya & Mayakoba
No. 02The Caribbean

Riviera Maya & Mayakoba

Jungle, lagoons, beach resorts and some of Mexico’s finest stays.

Rosewood Mayakoba · Banyan Tree Mayakoba · Fairmont Mayakoba

Playa del Carmen
No. 03The Caribbean

Playa del Carmen

Beach days, cenotes, parks and polished family-friendly resort experiences.

Hotel Xcaret México · Hotel Xcaret Arte · Grand Velas Riviera Maya

Tulum
No. 04The Caribbean

Tulum

Design hotels, beach clubs, ruins and a softer bohemian Caribbean mood.

Hotel Esencia · Be Tulum · La Valise Tulum

Los Cabos
No. 05The Caribbean

Los Cabos

Desert-meets-ocean scenery, dramatic coastlines and refined resort living.

One&Only Palmilla · Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort · Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal

Riviera Nayarit & Punta Mita
No. 06The Caribbean

Riviera Nayarit & Punta Mita

Pacific beaches, jungle resorts, surfing towns and sunset-facing stays.

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita · One&Only Mandarina · Susurros del Corazón

Mexico City
No. 07The Caribbean

Mexico City

Art, dining, museums, design hotels and a beautiful cultural city stop.

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City · The Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City · Sofitel Mexico City Reforma

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