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MEXICO
Itinerary Overview
Days 1 - 3
Charming Mexico City
Days 4 - 7
BEST TIME
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
BEST TIME
Days 8 - 12
Centuries of Architecture
Oaxaca & San Cristobál de Las Casas
Highlights of Your Journey
Days 1 - 3
Your opening days in Mexico City immerse you in the layers of history from Aztec Tenochtitlan to modern megalopolis, culminating with pre-Hispanic pyramids that predate the capital by centuries.
Day one centers on the Zócalo, one of the world's largest city squares built atop the ceremonial heart of Aztec Tenochtitlan, where the 1934 Palacio de Bellas Artes showcases both Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture. Sample tacos al pastor, a fusion dish created by Lebanese immigrants in the 1960s that perfectly represents Mexico City's cultural melting pot.
Your second day honours Mexico's most famous artist with visits to the Frida Kahlo Museum in her lifelong home, Casa Azul, followed by colonial Coyoacán and the ancient canal system of Xochimilco, where Aztec chinampas (floating gardens) still function after 1,000 years. Day three ventures to Teotihuacán, the "City of the Gods" built between 100-450 CE, where you'll climb the Pyramid of the Sun, once the largest structure in the pre-Columbian Americas, before returning for mezcal tasting celebrating Oaxaca's ancient distilling traditions.
Days 4 - 7
Days four through eight transport you from Oaxaca's indigenous markets and Zapotec ruins to colonial San Cristóbal and the dramatic landscapes of Chiapas.
Your fourth day begins in Oaxaca City, founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1529 but inhabited by Zapotec peoples for over 2,500 years, where evening rooftop dining overlooks colonial architecture. Day five explores Monte Albán, the ancient Zapotec capital that dominated the valley from 500 BCE to 800 CE, followed by traditional markets where indigenous vendors have sold goods for centuries and mole tastings of the complex sauce that requires up to 30 ingredients.
The sixth day features Hierve el Agua's petrified waterfalls, mineral formations created over thousands of years, combined with visits to mezcal distilleries where agave has been transformed into sacred spirits since pre-Columbian times. Day seven brings travel to San Cristóbal de las Casas, founded in 1528 and named after Bartolomé de las Casas, the Spanish priest who defended indigenous rights. Your eighth day explores Sumidero Canyon, where the Grijalva River carved limestone walls up to 1,000 meters high, creating one of Mexico's most dramatic natural monuments.
Days 8 - 12
Your final days in Yucatán reveal Maya civilization's architectural achievements while enjoying Caribbean cenotes and colonial Mérida's cultural blend.
Day nine introduces Mérida, founded in 1542 on the Maya city of T'ho, where limestone mansions reflect the henequen boom that made this the wealthiest city in Mexico during the early 1900s. The Plaza Grande showcases Spanish colonial architecture built with stones from Maya temples, while Yucatecan cuisine blends Maya, Spanish, and Lebanese influences. Your tenth day combines swimming in cenotes, the sacred water-filled sinkholes that Maya peoples considered gateways to the underworld, with visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites like Uxmal, built between 600-900 CE, or Chichén Itzá, home to the famous El Castillo pyramid that demonstrates Maya astronomical knowledge. Day eleven offers coastal relaxation at Progreso, Mérida's port since 1871, or Celestún, where pink flamingos gather in biosphere reserves protecting 6,000-year-old ecosystems. Your twelfth day provides final market explorations in Mérida before departure, perhaps sampling cochinita pibil, the slow-roasted pork dish that represents Yucatán's culinary heritage spanning over 500 years.
Day 1
Your opening days in Mexico City immerse you in the layers of history from Aztec Tenochtitlan to modern megalopolis, culminating with pre-Hispanic pyramids that predate the capital by centuries.
Day one centers on the Zócalo, one of the world's largest city squares built atop the ceremonial heart of Aztec Tenochtitlan, where the 1934 Palacio de Bellas Artes showcases both Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture. Sample tacos al pastor, a fusion dish created by Lebanese immigrants in the 1960s that perfectly represents Mexico City's cultural melting pot.
Your second day honours Mexico's most famous artist with visits to the Frida Kahlo Museum in her lifelong home, Casa Azul, followed by colonial Coyoacán and the ancient canal system of Xochimilco, where Aztec chinampas (floating gardens) still function after 1,000 years. Day three ventures to Teotihuacán, the "City of the Gods" built between 100-450 CE, where you'll climb the Pyramid of the Sun, once the largest structure in the pre-Columbian Americas, before returning for mezcal tasting celebrating Oaxaca's ancient distilling traditions.
Days 2 - 4
Days four through eight transport you from Oaxaca's indigenous markets and Zapotec ruins to colonial San Cristóbal and the dramatic landscapes of Chiapas.
Your fourth day begins in Oaxaca City, founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1529 but inhabited by Zapotec peoples for over 2,500 years, where evening rooftop dining overlooks colonial architecture. Day five explores Monte Albán, the ancient Zapotec capital that dominated the valley from 500 BCE to 800 CE, followed by traditional markets where indigenous vendors have sold goods for centuries and mole tastings of the complex sauce that requires up to 30 ingredients.
The sixth day features Hierve el Agua's petrified waterfalls, mineral formations created over thousands of years, combined with visits to mezcal distilleries where agave has been transformed into sacred spirits since pre-Columbian times. Day seven brings travel to San Cristóbal de las Casas, founded in 1528 and named after Bartolomé de las Casas, the Spanish priest who defended indigenous rights. Your eighth day explores Sumidero Canyon, where the Grijalva River carved limestone walls up to 1,000 meters high, creating one of Mexico's most dramatic natural monuments.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days in Yucatán reveal Maya civilization's architectural achievements while enjoying Caribbean cenotes and colonial Mérida's cultural blend.
Day nine introduces Mérida, founded in 1542 on the Maya city of T'ho, where limestone mansions reflect the henequen boom that made this the wealthiest city in Mexico during the early 1900s. The Plaza Grande showcases Spanish colonial architecture built with stones from Maya temples, while Yucatecan cuisine blends Maya, Spanish, and Lebanese influences. Your tenth day combines swimming in cenotes, the sacred water-filled sinkholes that Maya peoples considered gateways to the underworld, with visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites like Uxmal, built between 600-900 CE, or Chichén Itzá, home to the famous El Castillo pyramid that demonstrates Maya astronomical knowledge. Day eleven offers coastal relaxation at Progreso, Mérida's port since 1871, or Celestún, where pink flamingos gather in biosphere reserves protecting 6,000-year-old ecosystems. Your twelfth day provides final market explorations in Mérida before departure, perhaps sampling cochinita pibil, the slow-roasted pork dish that represents Yucatán's culinary heritage spanning over 500 years.
Days 4 - 7
Days four through eight transport you from Oaxaca's indigenous markets and Zapotec ruins to colonial San Cristóbal and the dramatic landscapes of Chiapas.
Your fourth day begins in Oaxaca City, founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1529 but inhabited by Zapotec peoples for over 2,500 years, where evening rooftop dining overlooks colonial architecture. Day five explores Monte Albán, the ancient Zapotec capital that dominated the valley from 500 BCE to 800 CE, followed by traditional markets where indigenous vendors have sold goods for centuries and mole tastings of the complex sauce that requires up to 30 ingredients.
The sixth day features Hierve el Agua's petrified waterfalls, mineral formations created over thousands of years, combined with visits to mezcal distilleries where agave has been transformed into sacred spirits since pre-Columbian times. Day seven brings travel to San Cristóbal de las Casas, founded in 1528 and named after Bartolomé de las Casas, the Spanish priest who defended indigenous rights. Your eighth day explores Sumidero Canyon, where the Grijalva River carved limestone walls up to 1,000 meters high, creating one of Mexico's most dramatic natural monuments.
Days 8 - 12
Your final days in Yucatán reveal Maya civilization's architectural achievements while enjoying Caribbean cenotes and colonial Mérida's cultural blend.
Day nine introduces Mérida, founded in 1542 on the Maya city of T'ho, where limestone mansions reflect the henequen boom that made this the wealthiest city in Mexico during the early 1900s. The Plaza Grande showcases Spanish colonial architecture built with stones from Maya temples, while Yucatecan cuisine blends Maya, Spanish, and Lebanese influences. Your tenth day combines swimming in cenotes, the sacred water-filled sinkholes that Maya peoples considered gateways to the underworld, with visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites like Uxmal, built between 600-900 CE, or Chichén Itzá, home to the famous El Castillo pyramid that demonstrates Maya astronomical knowledge. Day eleven offers coastal relaxation at Progreso, Mérida's port since 1871, or Celestún, where pink flamingos gather in biosphere reserves protecting 6,000-year-old ecosystems. Your twelfth day provides final market explorations in Mérida before departure, perhaps sampling cochinita pibil, the slow-roasted pork dish that represents Yucatán's culinary heritage spanning over 500 years.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £3000 pp, per night
Mexico City - Oaxaca - San Cristóbal de las Casas - Mérida
Days 1 - 3
Charming Mexico City
Days 4 - 7
Oaxaca & San Cristobál de Las Casas
Days 8 - 12
Centuries of Architecture
Trip Highlights
Days 1 - 3
Your opening days in Mexico City immerse you in the layers of history from Aztec Tenochtitlan to modern megalopolis, culminating with pre-Hispanic pyramids that predate the capital by centuries.
Day one centers on the Zócalo, one of the world's largest city squares built atop the ceremonial heart of Aztec Tenochtitlan, where the 1934 Palacio de Bellas Artes showcases both Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture. Sample tacos al pastor, a fusion dish created by Lebanese immigrants in the 1960s that perfectly represents Mexico City's cultural melting pot.
Your second day honours Mexico's most famous artist with visits to the Frida Kahlo Museum in her lifelong home, Casa Azul, followed by colonial Coyoacán and the ancient canal system of Xochimilco, where Aztec chinampas (floating gardens) still function after 1,000 years. Day three ventures to Teotihuacán, the "City of the Gods" built between 100-450 CE, where you'll climb the Pyramid of the Sun, once the largest structure in the pre-Columbian Americas, before returning for mezcal tasting celebrating Oaxaca's ancient distilling traditions.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days celebrate Mexico City's architectural evolution and panoramic perspectives, from Art Deco skyscrapers to Habsburg castles that crown urban forests.
Day five ascends Torre Latinoamericana, Mexico City's first skyscraper completed in 1956, for views across the Valley of Mexico where Aztec island-city Tenochtitlan once controlled lake transportation networks. Colonial churches like the Metropolitan Cathedral, built over 250 years beginning in 1573, demonstrate Spanish architectural ambitions using stones from demolished Aztec temples.
Your sixth day explores upscale Polanco neighborhood's modern galleries and boutiques, then climbs to Chapultepec Castle, the only royal castle in the Americas where Emperor Maximilian I briefly ruled Mexico during French intervention (1864-1867), offering final panoramic views over this remarkable metropolis where ancient and modern Mexico converge.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four blend pre-Columbian archaeology with colonial neighborhoods and world-class museums, revealing Mexico's layered cultural heritage from ancient civilizations to modern artistic achievements.
Day two explores Teotihuacán, the "City of the Gods" that flourished from 100 to 650 CE as Mesoamerica's largest city with 200,000 inhabitants, where the Pyramid of the Sun ranks among the world's largest pyramids. Your third day floats through Xochimilco's trajineras (colorful boats) along canals that preserve Aztec chinampas (floating gardens) agricultural system, then explores Coyoacán's colonial cobblestones where Spanish conquistadors established Mexico's first municipal government in 1521.
Day four visits the National Museum of Anthropology, housing the world's finest collection of pre-Columbian artifacts including the Aztec Sun Stone, then continues to the Frida Kahlo Museum in her Casa Azul, where Mexico's most famous artist lived and painted works that defined 20th-century Mexican identity.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days celebrate Mexico City's architectural evolution and panoramic perspectives, from Art Deco skyscrapers to Habsburg castles that crown urban forests.
Day five ascends Torre Latinoamericana, Mexico City's first skyscraper completed in 1956, for views across the Valley of Mexico where Aztec island-city Tenochtitlan once controlled lake transportation networks. Colonial churches like the Metropolitan Cathedral, built over 250 years beginning in 1573, demonstrate Spanish architectural ambitions using stones from demolished Aztec temples.
Your sixth day explores upscale Polanco neighborhood's modern galleries and boutiques, then climbs to Chapultepec Castle, the only royal castle in the Americas where Emperor Maximilian I briefly ruled Mexico during French intervention (1864-1867), offering final panoramic views over this remarkable metropolis where ancient and modern Mexico converge.
Days 4 - 7
Days four through eight transport you from Oaxaca's indigenous markets and Zapotec ruins to colonial San Cristóbal and the dramatic landscapes of Chiapas.
Your fourth day begins in Oaxaca City, founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1529 but inhabited by Zapotec peoples for over 2,500 years, where evening rooftop dining overlooks colonial architecture. Day five explores Monte Albán, the ancient Zapotec capital that dominated the valley from 500 BCE to 800 CE, followed by traditional markets where indigenous vendors have sold goods for centuries and mole tastings of the complex sauce that requires up to 30 ingredients.
The sixth day features Hierve el Agua's petrified waterfalls, mineral formations created over thousands of years, combined with visits to mezcal distilleries where agave has been transformed into sacred spirits since pre-Columbian times. Day seven brings travel to San Cristóbal de las Casas, founded in 1528 and named after Bartolomé de las Casas, the Spanish priest who defended indigenous rights. Your eighth day explores Sumidero Canyon, where the Grijalva River carved limestone walls up to 1,000 meters high, creating one of Mexico's most dramatic natural monuments.
Days 8 - 12
Your final days in Yucatán reveal Maya civilization's architectural achievements while enjoying Caribbean cenotes and colonial Mérida's cultural blend.
Day nine introduces Mérida, founded in 1542 on the Maya city of T'ho, where limestone mansions reflect the henequen boom that made this the wealthiest city in Mexico during the early 1900s. The Plaza Grande showcases Spanish colonial architecture built with stones from Maya temples, while Yucatecan cuisine blends Maya, Spanish, and Lebanese influences. Your tenth day combines swimming in cenotes, the sacred water-filled sinkholes that Maya peoples considered gateways to the underworld, with visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites like Uxmal, built between 600-900 CE, or Chichén Itzá, home to the famous El Castillo pyramid that demonstrates Maya astronomical knowledge. Day eleven offers coastal relaxation at Progreso, Mérida's port since 1871, or Celestún, where pink flamingos gather in biosphere reserves protecting 6,000-year-old ecosystems. Your twelfth day provides final market explorations in Mérida before departure, perhaps sampling cochinita pibil, the slow-roasted pork dish that represents Yucatán's culinary heritage spanning over 500 years.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £3000 pp, per night
Mexico City - Oaxaca - San Cristóbal de las Casas - Mérida
Days 1 - 3
Charming Mexico City
Days 4 - 7
Oaxaca & San Cristobál de Las Casas
Days 8 - 12
Centuries of Architecture
Trip Highlights
Days 1 - 3
Your opening days in Mexico City immerse you in the layers of history from Aztec Tenochtitlan to modern megalopolis, culminating with pre-Hispanic pyramids that predate the capital by centuries.
Day one centers on the Zócalo, one of the world's largest city squares built atop the ceremonial heart of Aztec Tenochtitlan, where the 1934 Palacio de Bellas Artes showcases both Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture. Sample tacos al pastor, a fusion dish created by Lebanese immigrants in the 1960s that perfectly represents Mexico City's cultural melting pot.
Your second day honours Mexico's most famous artist with visits to the Frida Kahlo Museum in her lifelong home, Casa Azul, followed by colonial Coyoacán and the ancient canal system of Xochimilco, where Aztec chinampas (floating gardens) still function after 1,000 years. Day three ventures to Teotihuacán, the "City of the Gods" built between 100-450 CE, where you'll climb the Pyramid of the Sun, once the largest structure in the pre-Columbian Americas, before returning for mezcal tasting celebrating Oaxaca's ancient distilling traditions.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four blend pre-Columbian archaeology with colonial neighborhoods and world-class museums, revealing Mexico's layered cultural heritage from ancient civilizations to modern artistic achievements.
Day two explores Teotihuacán, the "City of the Gods" that flourished from 100 to 650 CE as Mesoamerica's largest city with 200,000 inhabitants, where the Pyramid of the Sun ranks among the world's largest pyramids. Your third day floats through Xochimilco's trajineras (colorful boats) along canals that preserve Aztec chinampas (floating gardens) agricultural system, then explores Coyoacán's colonial cobblestones where Spanish conquistadors established Mexico's first municipal government in 1521.
Day four visits the National Museum of Anthropology, housing the world's finest collection of pre-Columbian artifacts including the Aztec Sun Stone, then continues to the Frida Kahlo Museum in her Casa Azul, where Mexico's most famous artist lived and painted works that defined 20th-century Mexican identity.
Best Luxury Hotels in Mexico: Conte's Seasonal Picks for 2025
Paradero Todos Santos
Baja California Sur, Mexico
Paradero Todos Santos is a striking, design-driven retreat nestled on approximately 5.5 acres of farmland in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The hotel features 35 suites, ranging from garden suites with outdoor soaking tubs and hammocks to dramatic rooftop suites with panoramic terraces and “star nets” for stargazing. Architects Ruben Valdez and Yashar Yektajo crafted Paradero with a brutalist-inspired aesthetic, using beige concrete, tornillo timber, and custom metalwork to echo the desert landscape.
Dining at Paradero is centered around Tenoch, a restaurant helmed by Chef Eduardo Ríos that celebrates Baja’s flavours with Mexican, Japanese, and French influences, sourcing produce from the on-site garden and nearby farms. For wellness, the Ojo de Agua spa offers open-air treatment spaces, hot and cold dipping pools, traditional temazcal steam rituals, and sound healing - all set within a lush oasis of palm trees.
Etéreo, an Auberge Collection
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Etéreo, Auberge Collection is a serene, art-infused luxury resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, nestled in the protected mangroves of the Kanai development just south of Cancún. It has 75 guest rooms, including studios, suites and penthouses, all of which offer ocean or forest views, with floor-to-ceiling windows, large terraces, and many with private plunge pools or sky-decks.
Etéreo offers three main dining venues (plus more casual outlets), featuring refined Mexican cuisine with Mayan influences. Signature restaurant Itzam, wrapped around a centuries-old tree, is open-air and elegant, while Che Che brings a Japanese–Peruvian (“nikkei”) twist, and El Changarro serves laid-back, beach-side fare. Wellness is centred on SANA, an Auberge Spa, which has seven treatment rooms on terraces above the mangroves. The spa is deeply rooted in Mayan traditions: there’s a clay room, herbal steam, salt rooms, a “cenote-inspired” pool, and rituals inspired by local healing practices.
One&Only Mandarina
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
One&Only Mandarina is a secluded luxury retreat perched on 80 acres of rainforest cliffs along Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. Rather than traditional hotel rooms, it features 105 villas and treehouses, each with its own private plunge pool, butler service, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame jungle or ocean vistas. The resort is deeply rooted in place: its spa is tucked into a volcanic-rock garden, using indigenous motifs and offering traditional healing experiences, including a temazcal sweat lodge and mud baths.
Culinary offerings include Carao, a signature restaurant by renowned chef Enrique Olvera serving modern Mexican cuisine on a clifftop, plus Alma, a more casual, Mediterranean-influenced garden-to-table spot; the Jetty Beach Club offers grilled seafood, and the treetop bar serves cocktails high in the canopy. Wellness is a highlight here: the spa has six treatment rooms, a fitness studio, yoga palapa, sauna, cold plunge, and signature Tata Harper treatments inspired by pre-Hispanic traditions.
Four Seasons Punta Mita Resort
Punta Mita, Mexico
Four Seasons Punta Mita is an exquisite beachfront resort located on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Set within a private, gated community, the resort offers stunning views of the bay and surrounding mountains. With spacious rooms, private villas, and world-class amenities, guests can indulge in luxury and relaxation.
The resort features two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, exceptional dining options, and a tranquil spa. Whether exploring local culture, lounging on pristine beaches, or enjoying water sports, Four Seasons Punta Mita offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, making it an ideal destination for discerning travelers.
Rosewood Mayakoba
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Set within the lush beauty of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Rosewood Mayakoba is a serene escape where luxury and nature coexist effortlessly. The resort features spacious villas and suites, each offering private plunge pools and stunning views of the surrounding waterways, mangroves, and lagoons.
Guests can explore the tranquil environment via electric boats or enjoy world-class dining, rejuvenating spa treatments, and tailored wellness experiences. The resort’s commitment to sustainability enhances its intimate, eco-conscious atmosphere, creating the perfect place to unwind, reconnect with nature, and indulge in extraordinary service and style.
Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection
Cabo, Mexico
Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, part of Auberge's Resorts Collection, offers a luxurious fusion of relaxation, adventure, and natural beauty along the breathtaking coastline of Cabo. The resort features spacious villas and bungalows, each designed to maximise the stunning views of the Sea of Cortez.
With world-class amenities, guests can enjoy private beach access, vibrant coral reefs for snorkeling, and personalised wellness experiences. Exceptional dining and attentive service further elevate the experience, ensuring every moment is tailored to the guests' desires. At Chileno Bay, tranquility and adventure come together, creating a truly unforgettable escape.
