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Mexico

The Caribbean coast & Mayan history

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Overview

Mexico’s Caribbean coast has white sand, warm sea and some of the best-value luxury all-inclusive resorts anywhere. Cancún, the Riviera Maya and Tulum are the favourites.

Beyond the beach there are Mayan ruins, cenotes for swimming, and colourful towns to explore.

Mayan ruins above turquoise water at Tulum, Mexico
Flight time
About 10–11 hours direct to Cancún
Best time to go
December–April; June–November is hurricane season
Time difference
UK −6 hours (Cancún)
Currency
Mexican peso; US dollars widely accepted

Highlights

Where to stay

  1. Riviera MayaPlaya del Carmen and adults-only luxury resorts
  2. CancúnLively hotel zone and long beaches
  3. TulumClifftop Mayan ruins and boutique hotels
  4. Chichén ItzáOne of the New Seven Wonders of the World
  5. Cenotes & Isla MujeresNatural swimming holes and island day trips

Ideal for

Couples, honeymooners, families and all-inclusive lovers.

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