Mexico holiday
Travel tips, best time to visit & highlights for your Mexico holiday in North America
Mexico surprises with its depth: Mayan ruins in the jungle, Caribbean dream beaches, cenotes for swimming, spicy tacos, and one of the liveliest cultures in the world.
Capital
Mexico City
Language
Spanish
Currency
Peso (MXN)
Time zone
UTC-6
Flight time from DE
approx. 11–12 hours
Entry requirements
Passport, 180 days visa-free
Deals for Mexico:
Which hotels in Mexico are recommended?
Selected hotels and holiday accommodations in Mexico — with images, reviews, and direct booking links with our partners.
Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Puerto Morelos, Mexiko
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres
Punta Sam, Mexiko
Grand Park Royal Cancun
Cancun, Mexiko
Nizuc Resort & Spa
Cancun, Mexiko
Catalonia Riviera Maya Resort & Spa Hotel
Puerto Aventuras/Riviera Maya, Mexiko
Zoëtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun
Isla Mujeres, Mexiko
Sandos Caracol Eco Resort
Playa del Carmen / Playacar, Mexiko
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas - Adults only
Cancun, Mexiko
What are the highlights of Mexico?
The best-known highlights of Mexico include Cancún & Riviera Maya, Chichén Itzá, Mexico City, Oaxaca, Cenotes.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Cancún & Riviera Maya
Caribbean turquoise, all-inclusive resorts, Mayan ruins of Tulum right by the sea.
Chichén Itzá
The most famous Mayan pyramid – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Mexico City
22 million people, Frida Kahlo, Teotihuacán, and the best taco scene.
Oaxaca
Mexico's culinary capital: mole, mezcal, and colorful markets.
Cenotes
Natural limestone caves filled with crystal-clear water – a magical swimming experience.
Hotels in Mexico
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
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When is the best time to visit Mexico?
The best time to visit Mexico is December–April (dry season). In summer: 28–35°C. In winter: 22–30°C.
Recommended travel time
December–April (dry season)
Summer
28–35°C
Winter
22–30°C
How much does a holiday in Mexico cost?
A holiday in Mexico costs roughly 30–50€ per person per day (excluding flights) on a budget, 50–100€ mid-range and 100–250€ for luxury travel.
Average cost per person per day (excluding flight)
Budget
30–50€
Hostel, street food, public transport
Mid-range
50–100€
Hotel, restaurant, excursions
Luxury
100–250€
Boutique hotel, fine dining
How long is the flight from Germany to Mexico?
From Germany you reach Mexico in approx. 11–12 hours.
What travel tips are there for Mexico?
Insider knowledge to make your holiday better.
Street tacos are safe and the best Mexico has to offer
Visit cenotes early in the morning – fewer tourists
ADO buses are comfortable and cheap for long distances
Always drink bottled water – never from the tap
Día de los Muertos (Nov 1-2) is an unforgettable experience
What do people eat in Mexico?
Typical dishes in Mexico are Tacos al Pastor, Mole, Guacamole, Tamales, Churros, Mezcal/Tequila.
These dishes you must try!
Which regions and places in Mexico are worth visiting?
42 regions, cities and highlights in Mexico
Cities
Bacalar
Bacalar is Mexico's best-kept secret — a small town on the 'Lagoon of Seven Colors', shimmering in endless shades of blue, turquoise, and emerald. The 55 km long freshwater lagoon …
Chihuahua
Chihuahua is the capital of the largest state in Mexico with the same name and the gateway to one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the world: the Barrancas del Cobre …
Ciudad Juárez
Ciudad Juarez is located on the Rio Grande opposite El Paso, Texas, and together with the American neighboring city forms one of the largest binational metropolitan areas in the …
Ecatepec
Ecatepec de Morelos is the most populous municipality in Mexico, with over 1.6 million inhabitants, located in the northern metropolitan area of Mexico City in the State of …
Guanajuato
Guanajuato is Mexico's most colorful city — a UNESCO World Heritage gem in a narrow valley where vibrant colonial buildings cling to the steep slopes in all the colors of the …
Holbox
Holbox is the car-free dream island in the Gulf of Mexico that still retains the charm of a sleepy fishing village. Instead of cars, golf carts and bicycles roll along the sandy …
León
León is the largest city in the state of Guanajuato in central highland Mexico and is known as the Leather Capital of the World (Capital Mundial del Calzado). The city produces …
Los Cabos
Los Cabos is the glamorous gateway to Baja California Sur and one of the most spectacular coastal towns in the world - a place where the arid desert meets the deep blue Pacific …
Monterrey
Monterrey is the industrial capital of Mexico and one of the most dynamic cities in Latin America — nestled in a dramatic valley between the rugged limestone massifs of the Sierra …
Oaxaca (City)
Oaxaca is Mexico's culinary and cultural capital — a claim that is no exaggeration. The city in the southern highlands, surrounded by the Sierra Madre del Sur, combines colonial …
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is Mexico's most charming Pacific pearl — a city that has maintained its authentic Mexican character despite its popularity as a beach destination. Nestled between …
San Cristóbal de las Casas
San Cristóbal de las Casas is the magical colonial city in the highlands of Chiapas at 2,200 meters — one of the most authentic and culturally rich cities in Mexico. The colorful …
Santiago de Querétaro
Santiago de Querétaro is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996 for its exceptionally well-preserved old town. …
Tijuana
Tijuana is Mexico's most dynamic border city and lies directly at the US border with San Diego, California. With over 1.8 million inhabitants, it is the largest city in Baja …
Zapopan
Zapopan is a large city in western Mexico and part of the Guadalajara metropolitan area in the state of Jalisco. Although administratively independent, Zapopan and Guadalajara …
Mexico City
Mexico City, one of the largest metropolises in the world, is a cultural melting pot full of contrasts: Aztec temple ruins stand next to colonial cathedrals, ultramodern …
Cancun
Cancun on the Caribbean coast of Mexico combines turquoise blue sea, a vibrant party scene, and ancient Maya culture into a travel destination of superlatives. The …
Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, once a sleepy fishing village on Mexico's Caribbean coast, has developed into the cosmopolitan heart of the Riviera Maya — with the perfect balance of Caribbean …
Oaxaca
Oaxaca in southern Mexico is a cultural powerhouse where indigenous traditions, pre-Columbian history, and one of the most exciting culinary scenes in Latin America converge. The …
Guadalajara
Guadalajara is Mexico's second-largest city with over five million inhabitants and the birthplace of Tequila and Mariachi – two of the country's most famous cultural symbols …
San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende has been repeatedly voted the most beautiful city in the world and enchants visitors with perfectly preserved colonial architecture, colorful facades in warm …
Merida
Merida is the capital of the state of Yucatan and is nicknamed The White City – partly due to the radiant white colonial buildings, and partly because of the traditional white …
Puebla
Puebla de los Angeles is a UNESCO World Heritage city east of Mexico City and a jewel of colonial architecture with over 2,600 protected buildings. The city is world-famous for …
Beaches
Sayulita
Sayulita is a colorful surfer village on the Pacific coast of Mexico — a relaxed bohemian paradise with perfect beginner waves, vibrant street art alleys, and an international …
Tulum
Tulum on the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Riviera Maya is the place where ancient Maya history and bohemian chic magically combine. The archaeological site of Tulum sits atop a …
Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is Mexico's surfing capital and one of the most exciting coastal towns on the Pacific coast of the state of Oaxaca. The famous Playa Zicatela produces the feared …
Playa Norte
Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres is regularly voted the most beautiful beach in Mexico and one of the best beaches in the world – and anyone who has felt the powdery white sand between …
Islands
Socorro (Revillagigedo)
The Revillagigedo Islands (officially Archipiélago de Revillagigedo), often simply called 'Socorro', are Mexico's most remote natural wonder and one of the best diving areas in …
Isla Mujeres
Isla Mujeres is the relaxed counterpart to bustling Cancun – a Caribbean island only seven kilometers long and 650 meters wide, reachable by ferry in just 20 minutes, yet …
Cozumel
Cozumel is Mexico's largest Caribbean island and one of the world's best diving spots, attracting divers from all continents. Jacques Cousteau made the island world-famous in the …
Isla Holbox
Isla Holbox is Mexico's best-kept secret – a car-free island in the Yum Balam nature reserve, where the Caribbean meets the Gulf of Mexico, creating a unique ecosystem. Sandy …
Regions
Yucatan
The Yucatan Peninsula is one of the most fascinating regions of Mexico, combining millennia-old Maya culture with turquoise Caribbean waters, magical cenotes, and a unique cuisine …
Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya stretches over 160 kilometers along the Caribbean coast from Cancun to Tulum and is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Turquoise waters, …
Baja California
Baja California is a peninsula over 1,250 kilometers long between the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California, offering a dramatic mix of desert landscapes, secluded beaches, …
Chiapas
Chiapas is Mexico's southernmost and most original state – a land of dense jungles, misty highlands, and vibrant indigenous cultures that feels like its own world. Here, the …
Quintana Roo
Quintana Roo is Mexico's easternmost state and the home of the entire Mexican Caribbean coast – from the mega-resorts in Cancun to the bohemian Tulum and the little-visited …
Areas
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and the most famous archaeological site in Mexico, attracting over two million visitors from around the globe each year. …
Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan – the city where humans became gods – was once the largest metropolis of the pre-Columbian world with over 100,000 inhabitants and is now one of the most significant …
Copper Canyon (Barrancas del Cobre)
The Barrancas del Cobre – the Copper Canyon – is a vast system of six interconnected gorges in the Sierra Madre Occidental in the state of Chihuahua, which together are larger, …
Cenotes of Yucatan
The cenotes of Yucatan are a unique natural phenomenon worldwide – thousands of natural limestone sinkholes filled with crystal-clear groundwater, interconnected by the longest …
Palenque
Palenque is one of the most atmospheric Maya sites in the world – located in the steaming jungle of Chiapas, surrounded by the calls of howler monkeys, colorful toucans, and lush …
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Mexico is one of the most popular travel destinations in North America, offering Beach, Culture, Food and much more. The best time to visit Mexico is December–April (dry season), when the weather is ideal for exploration and relaxation. With a daily budget starting from 30–50€ (Budget) to 100–250€ (Luxury), Mexico is suitable for various travel budgets.
From the capital Mexico City, Mexico can be excellently explored. The official language is Spanish, and the currency is Peso (MXN). From Germany, you can reach Mexico in approx. 11–12 hours. Whether you want to try culinary highlights like Tacos al Pastor, Mole, Guacamole, visit top attractions, or simply enjoy the atmosphere: Mexico has something for every type of traveller.
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