Mexico
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Mexico is a beautiful country with a rich cultural history, with everything from arid desert to lush tropical rainforests, bustling cities to the idyllic beaches of the Yucatan peninsula. Mexico is an intense and highly rewarding travel destination influenced by the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilisations - visit well preserved and amazingly sited ruins scattered across the country, often receiving only a few visitors and still surrounded by dense rainforest jungle.
The Mexican climate is enjoyable all year round, but October to May is generally the most pleasant time to visit. Humidity is at its highest from July to September, when showers can occur on the Gulf Coast.
Riviera Maya, Yucatan Peninsula
- The Mexican Caribbean offers beautiful white sand beaches, turquoise waters and amazing coral reefs.
- Ideal for couples and families wanting a relaxing location.
- Within easy reach of ancient Mayan ruins and archaeological sights.
- Luxurious hotels.
- Fabulous snorkelling and diving.
- Local and International cuisine.
- Water sports including sport fishing and diving.
Rosewood Mayakoba
128 villas dotted among natural lagoons which lead to the mangroves and the Caribbean Sea. Agave Azul, a tequila lounge, which has 100 different types of tequila. Lagoon suite features large entrance hall, large bathroom, bedroom with views over the lagoon and to the other side a courtyard housing outdoor shower. There is a separate lounge with huge plasma TV and views overlooking deck, plunge pool and steps to the lagoon. The sumptuous Presidential suite has three double suites each with a terrace and swimming pool, an enormous beach-front living room, study, kitchen and TV room, a favoured haven for celebrities. Beachfront restaurant, Punta Bonita, provides a beautiful setting being just a few steps from the ocean. Rosewood Sense Spa is situated on its own island with treatment rooms and unique freshwater caves together with gym, sauna, steam room and spa restaurant.
Fairmont Mayakoba
Located on the Yucatan peninsula in the province of Quintana Roo, near the town of Playa del Carmen. The 401 elegant rooms in the main hotel are modern in design with a distinct Mexican influence, and all are air-conditioned with separate bath and shower, private furnished balcony, 32" flat screen TV and CD player. Two storey “casitas” of two to four rooms plus 30 suites and two presidential suites, all accessible by boat or golf buggy. The Fairmont Mayakoba boasts an excellent selection of facilities including an 18 hole Greg Norman designed golf course and the Willow Stream Spa. 5 pools and four restaurants. Beachfront restaurant.
Banyan Tree
Opening in February 2009, the Banyan Tree features 132 masterfully designed villas with outdoor sunken baths and Jacuzzi, private pool and spacious terrace overlooking beautiful lagoons, fairways, mangroves and the Caribbean Sea. The Banyan Tree Spa’s facilities include a state-of-the-art hydrotherapy facility. Exclusive private beach club with restaurant and pool. Thai cuisine at the signature restaurant, Saffron.
Viceroy Mayakoba
Opening in 2010, this ultra-exclusive hotel features 164 intimate, lavish villas. The Beachfront Villas boast views of the Caribbean Sea and offer immediate access to a secluded beach. The Lagoon Villas overlook the golf fairways. Each romantic hideaway is stylishly designed and furnished offering luxurious amenities. Glass doors lead onto private patios each with their own inifinity edge pools, walk-in wardrobes, indoor and outdoor showers, state-of-the-art technology and plasma TV. An exclusive range of facilities including a Greg Normal Signature Championship Golf Course, swimming pool, gourmet restaurant, cocktail lounge and water taxi to its own Viceroy Beach Club, which includes a full-service spa and waterfront restaurant and bar.
Maroma Resort & Spa
Romantic thatched dwellings hide away in colourful gardens, the ambience of the Maroma is that of stepping into a beautiful private home. Three restaurants offer a range of cuisine to suit all tastes, facilities include the Kinan spa and a complimentary boat trip to the nearby coral reefs for snorkelling. Only 35 minutes from Cancun Airport.
The Tides
This eco-conscious hideaway offering barefoot luxury is soulful and child-free. Make your way to reception down a remote track, and on to a spiritual spa and find thirty palapa-roofed villas crafted from stone, wicker and wood, each complete with private plunge pool and indoor and outdoor showers. A unique experience on the Riviera Maya.
Mandarin Oriental
a fabulous hideaway where luxury, chic and natural beauty are in complete harmony. The 128 guestrooms, within a series of villas are all linked by courtyards and offer the calming site of water, be it the Caribbean sea, turquoise tributaries or the hotels’ sacred freshwater lake. Deluxe rooms offer massive plasma screen, iPod docking station and large outdoor bath. Beachfront casitas overlook the ocean and have sundeck with plunge pool. Two-storey villas overlook the lagoon and feature rooftop pools. 7 restaurants and bars await you including its fine dining restaurant overlooking the lagoon and its own sushi bar. 25,000 square foot Spa, one of the biggest along this stretch of coast, offers 11 treatment rooms, 3 couples’ suites, fitness centre, outdoor pool.
Suggested Touring Itinerary - Mexico City, Oaxaca, Palenque, Yucatan, Playa del Carmen.
- Day 1 - Depart UK, transfer to Mexico City for 3 nights.
- Day 2 - Sightseeing of Mexico City - a sprawling metropolis which is home to nearly 20 million people.
- Day 3 - Excursion to Teotihuacan - in its day the world’s sixth largest city.
- Day 4 - Fly to Oaxaca, city sightseeing including Monte Alban. Oaxaca for 2 nights.
- Day 6 - Fly to Tuxtla, drive to San Cristobel de las Casas for 1 night.
- Day 7 - Drive to Palenque, visit the ruins. Palenque for 1 night.
- Day 8 - Drive to Merida via Villahermosa. Merida for 3 nights.
- Day 9 - Excursion to Chichen Itza -sight of the famous Mayan pyramid.
- Day 10 - Excursion to Uxmal.
- Day 11 - Drive to Playa del Carmen for 4 nights.
- Day 13 - 14 Free time to relax in Playa del Carmen.
- Day 15 - Depart Mexico via Mexico City.
- Day 16 - Arrive back in the UK.
This itinerary is meant primarily to inspire you - we can tailor make a holiday to suit your needs, and to take you to the places you wish to visit. Please let us know your requirements, and we can provide you with a quotation for high quality travel arrangements based around exactly what you want to do.
Copper Canyon
Four times larger than the Grand Canyon, the canyon is home to over 50,000 semi nomads, and best known for its remarkable train line. Departing from the coastal town of Los Mochis the train makes its way over 39 bridges, through 86 tunnels and scales passes in excess of 8000 feet. The scenery passed en-route to Chihuahua, the train’s final destination, is nothing short of spectacular.
Hacienda de Los Santos
Created out of the renovation and expansion of three Spanish Colonial mansions, this unique property is a great place to stay. Set in 6 acres of landscaped grounds, the hotel is in a remote location in the Sierra Madre Mountains, and boasts4 outdoor swimming pools.
Mexico City
Mexico City is a sprawling metropolis home to approaching 20 million residents, with an historically rich city centre - walk around the well laid out plazas, marvel at the many opulent churches and cathedrals or take time out in a traditional café bar to watch the world go by.
Four Seasons Hotel, Mexico City
this is a sanctuary amongst the bustle of Mexico City, located in the historic central district. The style is that of a colonial hacienda, with newly refurbished, elegantly appointed, rooms and suites facing a beautifully landscaped courtyard. Close by are the designer boutiques, galleries and restaurants of the swish Mazarik Avenue.
Fact File
Time difference: GMT -6 hours
Currency: Mexican Peso, the US Dollar is widely accepted
Flying Time: 11 hours 40 mins to Mexico City, 15 hours 15 mins to Cancun (with stopover)
Capital: Mexico City
Weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp (°C) | 31 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
| Rainfall (inches) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
