Holidays in Mexico

Holidays in Mexico - Destination Profile

Mexico covers a surface of 761 thousand square miles and is divided into 31 states and the federal district. At present time it has a population of more than 100.000 people. The country is bordered in the south by Guatemala and Belize and in the north by the United States of America. It is surrounded by 4 coasts: The Sea of Cortes, the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.

Mexico has so many different faces that the traveller can never count on finding the 'real' Mexico. It does not exist. Instead a thousand different Mexico's are interwoven into the fabric of the fascinating and ultimately elusive country. The stunning white sandy beaches, combined with huge shopping malls, plenty of restaurants and a vivid nightlife all set alongside ruins from the Mayan era, create a paradise for holidaymakers.

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Holidays in Mexico - Things to see

Chicken-Itza: Spend a full day exploring the most spectacular of all Mayan archaeological sites. The impressive complex includes the famous "Kukulcan" pyramid, the wall skulls, the Sacrificial well, the observatory, the Monk's cloister and the largest ball game field in the world, where a whisper can be heard at a distance over 100 yards, due to the remarkable acoustic qualities of this structure.

XCaret Full Day: A marvellous Eco-archaeological park where you can enjoy a "Mayan" swim, floating safely on the surface of the rivers, or a dip in the Caribbean sea plus lagoons, natural pools and cenotes. Browse through a botanical garden and nursery; visit the amazing aquarium and the wild bird-breeding aviary.

Cancun: There are also two sets of ancient Mayan ruins in Cancun's hotel zone, which are worth a look. The Zona Arqueologica El Rey (on the west side of Boulevard Kukulcan) consists of a small temple and several ceremonial platforms. Yamil Luum (near Sheraton Cancun) is far more run down but in a beautiful location.

Holidays in Mexico - Things to do

Jungle Tour: Two and a half hours of guaranteed fun! Drive your own speedboat for 90 minutes through the mangroves with our experienced guide. He will take you to a coral reef where you will enjoy the colourful underwater world on a 45 minute snorkeling tour.

Caribbean Carnival: A spectacular Afro-Caribbean show, with audience participation, games and prizes, dancing, live music, dinner buffet, open bar, limbo contest and much more. All of this at the exotic location of our private beach club "El Pescador" in Isla Mujeres. Transportation to and from the island on the newest, prettiest, safest and most comfortable boats in Cancun, "Caribbean Cabaret" and "Caribbean Cabarete II".

Wet and Wild Park: Spend a fantastic day in this superb water park with water slides, wave pools, stingrays and sharks. Just a few things to keep you entertained.

Watersports: Mexico is naturally a haven for water sports of all kinds. Just about every kind of water sport is available here. Almost every beach has vendors that offer parasailing, banana rides, jet skis and other varieties of small watercraft.

Sports fishing: Most areas of Mexico offer some excellent sport fishing, deep sea fishing in the outer Caribbean for sailfish, marlin, dorado, wahoo, grouper and bluefin tuna. The many nearby inlets, flats and lagoons give anglers a chance to try their luck at catching tarpon, snook, permit and some hard fighting bonefish.

Diving: If diving or snorkeling is on your agenda you have certainly come to the right place. The waters of the Caribbean are noted for their clarity. Some of the worlds most famous reefs are just a short distance from your hotel. There are underwater national parks and many, many dive sites that are easily accessible from many of the nearby beaches or islands.

Holidays in Mexico - Eating/Drinking

Mexico is an open gate to the dream vacation. It boosts state-of-the-art hotel facilities among the coolest clubs, bars and malls some feet away from the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Eating and Drinking: Within the fascinating mosaic of Mexican cuisines, one that stands out because of the diversity of its flavourings and the enormous creativity used in the preparation of its dishes is that from the Mexican south-east, shaped by its dual Maya and Spanish legacy.

Choosing a restaurant is the most difficult part of the evening and diners are spoilt for choice.

Wonderful Cancun dining is Mexico 's gift to the world, and the Mexicans take cooking very seriously.

You can find just about anything to eat with any kind of ambiance. Many of Cancun restaurants have live music and decor that when combined with the cuisine and excellent service makes for a memorable dining experience.

It only takes an afternoon stroll by the Boulevard Kukulkan where you will not only get your appetite whetted but you'll be seduced by the architecture and the settings: breathtaking sunsets on the lagoon's piers, candlelit Mayan gardens, avant-garde verandas in glass, teak and frosted glass, elegant and fresh indoors with thematic decor as well as the genuine smile from the people that will serve you, will make more than impossible resisting to treat yourself.

There is a wide variety of exotic fruits such as papayas, mangoes, guavas, zapotes, pineapples, mameyes and tunas (juicy prickly pears, fruit of the cactus).

Imported spirits are expensive; local spirits probably give better value for money. The best buys are rum and gin. European aperitifs are produced in Mexico and are of excellent quality; and, of course, there is tequila (made from maguey, a variety of cactus). It is traditionally drunk neat with a pinch of salt and a bite of lemon, and makes an excellent cocktail-base. Mexico's coffee liqueur, kahlua, is world famous. Hidalgo, Domecq and Derrasola are good Mexican white wines, whilst Los Reyes and Calafia are excellent reds. Mexico is a producer of good beer; both the dark beers and the light beers are worth sampling.

Nightlife: The fun doesn't stop when the sun goes down, it just begins!! Nightlife is very vibrant and exciting and features a large variety of top-name entertainers, international shows, jazz groups, rock groups, traditional Mexican music and dancing, Spanish flamenco dancers and gypsy violinists.

Holidays in Mexico - Climate

Mexico is home to one of the world's most sunny climates, but as if to compensate for that, occasionally there is strong winds and rain during the months of September, October and November. But don't worry about that. It's nearly guaranteed that you will see the sun every day of your stay.

The average annual temperature of Mexico is 25.5 degrees Celsius (78 degrees Fahrenheit).

Frequently daytime highs range into the eighties and overnight lows will see the high fifties and low sixties. In July, August and September, visitors can enjoy spectacular views of the sky, which can change from overcast to clear in minutes. From November to April, there are usually blue skies and a cool northern wind.

Max Temp C	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Mexico	29	31	32	33	33	32	31
London	13	16	20	22	21	19	13
Sunshine Hours	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
Mexico	8	9	9	11	12	9	8
London	5	6	7	6	6	5	3

Mexico Holidays - View 5 Day Forecast

Holidays in Mexico - Transport

Buses: Mexico has a good bus network and you can generally get anywhere you might want to go. If you want to book tickets in advance you can do so through the Ticket Bus reservation service (Tel. 8007028000, www.ticketbus.com.mx).

Taxis: Taxis can be hailed on the street and are generally good value. If the taxi has a metre check that it is working before you begin the journey. If it isn't, make sure you decide on the cost before you set off. Don't be afraid to haggle, if your Spanish (or the driver's English) will allow you to.

Holidays in Mexico - Shopping

Haggling for a better price is very common in the markets of Mexico. When trying to get a better price, do not insult the quality of the vendor's product. Instead focus on the fact that there are other vendors who will give you a better price.

The Mexican Caribbean offers a world of shops for you to choose from in its various destinations. The diversity in the stores is truly wide, from colourful and folkloric markets to elegant and fine boutiques.

Mexican handicrafts are impossible to resist. Good buys include pottery and glassware which are traditionally made and very reasonable priced.

Mexico is also one of the largest producers of silver in the world. There is an extremely wide range of jewellery available throughout the country.

Shops: Monday-Friday (09:00 - 14:00) and (16:00 - 20:00)

Duty Free: The following goods may be imported into Mexico by persons over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty: 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of pipe tobacco; 3l of wine, spirits or beer; a reasonable amount of perfume or eau de toilette or lotions for personal use; a photo, movie or video camera for non-residents and up to 12 unexposed rolls of film or video cassettes; goods up to the value of US$300 or equivalent.