Holidays in Mexico

Holidays in Mexico combine archaeological treasures, pristine beaches, lush forests, colonial architecture, and volcanic landscapes. Mexico City, the country's capital, is a vibrant, buzzing city with soaring skyscrapers, Aztec ruins, magnificent museums and colonial palaces. The capital's most popular sights include the 17th-century colonial church of San Diego, the National Anthropological Museum, the Aztec ruins of Xochimilco, and the Museum of Modern Art.

Cheap holidays to Mexico often centre round the stunning beaches of the Riviera Maya. The popular resorts of Cancun and Cozumel are renowned for their powdery white-sand beaches, azure seas, and unrivalled scuba diving. More than two million tourists choose holidays in Cancun every year, drawn to its pristine beaches and nearby archaeological riches. Holidaymakers in Cancun can laze on the beach in the morning and explore the ancient city of Chichen Itza in the afternoon. Covering four square miles, Chichen Itza was the centre of Mayan life between 750 and 1200 AD.

Holidays in Mexico feature a wealth of attractions. Tourists can visit Guadalajara, Mexico's second largest city, to explore its charming historic centre and attractive colonial architecture, take a trip to Acapulco to watch the brave divers launch themselves from the cliff-top, or explore the charming cobbled stone streets and whitewashed houses of Puerto Vallarta. Mexico's energetic nightlife offers something for everyone, from traditional Mariachi bands and fajitas to beach bars and thumping nightclubs. The most lively day of the year is November 1st, the Day of the Dead, in which colourful parades and festivals fill the streets.