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Vacation in Mexico : Highlights & Travel Tips

Mexico is a richly varied destination that draws travelers with its blend of ancient history, vibrant culture, dramatic landscapes, and world-famous cuisine. From the turquoise Caribbean waters of the Riviera Maya to the colonial streets of San Miguel de Allende and Guanajuato, the country offers experiences for nearly every style of trip. What makes Mexico especially memorable is the way archaeological wonders, lively city life, traditional markets, and beach escapes all exist within easy reach, giving visitors a chance to experience both deep cultural heritage and laid-back coastal beauty.

Highlights include exploring Maya and Aztec sites such as Chichén Itzá and Teotihuacán, tasting regional dishes like tacos al pastor, mole, and fresh ceviche, and enjoying destinations such as Mexico City, Oaxaca, Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, and Los Cabos. Travelers can snorkel in cenotes, watch sunsets over the Pacific, join local festivals, and shop for handmade crafts in colorful artisan towns. For practical planning, Spanish is helpful though widely visited areas are tourist-friendly, intercity buses are often comfortable and affordable, and it is wise to use official transport, carry cash for smaller businesses, stay aware of regional safety guidance, and pack for varied climates depending on whether you are heading to beaches, highland cities, or desert regions.

Best time to travel Mexico

The best time to visit Mexico is from January through April, with January and February standing out as the strongest months based on popularity data. This period generally offers pleasant weather in many regions, making it ideal for combining city sightseeing, cultural travel, and beach time before the hotter and rainier months later in the year.

All travel reports from Mexico

Workout and Mexican Christmas

Long time, no see 🙈 I apologize for not contacting you for a while. In case you were worried: No, I was not kidnapped - No, I was not shot by Mexican drug gangs. 💪 On the...

Mexico #2 - Cozumel Island

about couchsurfing and sea turtles

El Panchan, Palenque

We followed the tip of an expat from America and headed to Palenque after a last day at the beach in Playa del Carmen. Our bus ride started at 5:00 p.m. and lasted all night. We...

The City of Mexico - or a city that seems to have no end

I had already been in Mexico City after my 26-hour flight from Australia. Due to my jet lag and because the city is just so unbelievably huge, we hadn't really seen much in the...

Santuario de las Luciérnagas - The Fireflies Mating

Another little trip we took from our residence in Tlaxcala was to visit the Santuario de las Luciérnagas (Firefly Sanctuary). July is the high season in the firefly forest, as...

san cristobal & puerto escondido

vo vüune empfohle bini ouso im bundesstaat chiapas wük nid enttüscht worde. san cristobal isch e kuuli koloniaustadt und e gueti basis zum paar tolli usflüg zmache. e bootstour...

Costa Maya

Tulum - Bacalar - Mahahual The journey continues. And after the intense World Cup, there is once again time to update the blog. After Valladolid, I would have liked to go to the...

Mexico Day 15 - Into the Pyramid

The last day in Puebla had arrived and we had to say goodbye to our host families. Some of us had received gifts which had to be packed securely in our suitcases. Once all the...

Mexico Day 13 - Rehearsals upon rehearsals

After breakfast, our host families brought us back to Humboldt School between 7:30 and 8 a.m. We were taken to a kind of auditorium where we waited for all the latecomers. Once...

Mexico Day 4 - Live concert on the radio

Despite the excitement of last night, everyone had a good night's sleep and gathered happily for breakfast. Before the buses left again at 10 o'clock, everyone went to the...

Mexico: Tulum

All enjoy the view

Mexico: Cancun

Just a few minutes after arriving in Cancun (or Cääncuuun, as the Americans call it), it was clear to us: this was not our world. Not at any time of the year, especially not...

Mexico: sun, music and beach

We had two destinations in Mexico, Huatulco and Cabo San Lucas. Both places differ in their development, as while Huatulco has only built the port with a pier for cruise ships...

Cancun/ Isla Mujeres- overpriced! and overrated?

So now we are in Mexico. The country that so many people have raved about. Hmmm, somehow we just don't feel the vibe. Cancun can be easily described in two words: expensive and...

Cumulative

After our standard breakfast of cornflakes, we drove to the small village of Chemuyil where our guide Brian was already waiting for us. We met the other two members of the tour...

Time out for two... Let's continue through Mexico: Tulum & Punta Allen

Tulum is a beautiful little Mexican town that embodies the typical vibe of hippie-eco-vegan culture. There are diverse hotels and restaurants adorned with tropical plants and...

Day of the Dead CDMX

2.11.22 There are festivities, exhibitions, and parades for the Day of the Dead starting from 22.10.22 in Mexico City, reaching their climax on 1.11. and 2.11. History: The Day...

Day 25: Diving Trip in the Caribbean

First Dive in the Caribbean Sea

Last Stop - Mexico City (22nd + 23rd Mar.)

After the culinary adventures in Lima, it's time to head off to our final stop of our long journey - we're going back to Mexico City for 2 nights. At 05:15, our taxi picks us up...

Playa del Carmen - Last full day together (02.03.2022)

Sun, sand, sea and finally ice cream...

Cozumel - exploring the island (28.02.2022)

A round trip on one of the most visited islands in Mexico...

Tour to Chichèn Itzà & Valladolid (26.02.2022)

On the trail of the Mayas and Bobos...

Tour to Coba & Merida (25.02.2022)

From culinary delights in a trendy city...

From Playa del Carmen to Tulum (21.02.2022)

Our first full day in Mexico - many impressions, tacos, and more...

Goodbye Costa Rica & Good Morning Mexico (19+20.02.2022)

Goodbye green oasis and wildlife and welcome to Mexico...

Ruinous - Chichen Itza

The main reason for my trip to Yucatan was a visit to Chichen Itza, the most famous Mayan ruins in the world. Accompanied by a sensational campaign, the 'New 7 Wonders of the...

Picturesque Merida

If I were to compare Merida to a district in Berlin, purely theoretically... although I can't think of a situation where I would seriously be forced to compare Mexican cities to...