Mexico is a large, Spanish speaking country that spans North and Central America and borders USA, Belize and Guatemala. Mexico has incredible biodiversity and offers excellent opportunities for wildlife and nature lovers. Active adventurers will enjoy the diverse range of landscapes that include glaciers, volcanoes, rainforests and deserts. A tailor-made holiday in Mexico is a fantastic opportunity to combine the country’s natural heritage with the colourful Mexican culture, exciting cuisine and warm, fiesta loving people.
The Yucatan peninsula offers lush rainforests, beautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear cenotes, an abundance of Mayan Ruins. Whale sharks can be viewed from boat trips in Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres in the summer months, the very loud Yucatan howler monkey can be found in the jungles and an array of brightly coloured bird species including motmots, trogons, tanagers and flamingos. The island of Cozumel offers excellent snorkelling and diving and is the start of the Mesoamerican barrier reef that stretches from the Yucatan to Honduras.
Chiapas neighbours the Yucatan (easily combined within one itinerary) and is home to many indigenous cultures including modern day Maya and a visit to these villages is a fascinating experience. Chiapas boasts rainforests to the west with impressive Mayan ruins such as Palenque and to the east mountains to hike and impressive tree lined canyons parted with rivers that can be explored by boat.
The Oaxaca region, once home to the ancient Aztecs, is known for its exciting cuisine with many dishes using chocolate and Oaxaca cheese. Mezcal made from the Agave plant is also produced here. The vibrant culture here is reflected in colourful festivities and handicrafts. The scenery is spectacular from the Pacific coast beaches to the Sierra Madre mountains covered in pine and oak forests.
Mexico City is a vibrant capital is built on the ruins of the ancient Aztec capital. Ancient ruins coexist with modern architecture, a thriving arts scene and world class museums, not to mention the exceptional cuisine.
A visit to Baja California and the Sea of Cortez is a must for wildlife lovers, Baja California is a peninsula in northwestern Mexico and the Sea of Cortez is a biologically rich body of water that separates the peninsula from mainland Mexico. The peninsula has stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife and the Sea of Cortez has incredible marine life including sea lions, whale sharks, many species of dolphin, gray whales, humpback whales and even migratory blue whales.
Direct flights are available from the UK to Mexico City and Cancun year round.
There are more options available via hubs in the US such as Miami and Houston. Contact us to quote for best airline prices to include in your tailor-made trip that is bespoke to your interests and timings.