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Baja Whale Safari by Land and Sea

This eight day, land and liveaboard holiday to Baja California effortlessly combines a raft of unforgettable wildlife experiences.

8 days from £4,495pp

Blue whale tail as whale dives, Baja California, Mexico

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Mexico’s Silver Cities & the Pacific Coast

Unveiling the enchanting Silver Cities of Mexico, this route journeys from bustling Mexico City to coastal Punta Mita. Encompassing coffee stops in sunny plazas, expertly guided tours of Teotihuacan and even private visits to artists’ homes, this customisable itinerary is designed to…

13 days from £6,895pp

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Epic Maya Journey: Mexico, Guatemala & Honduras

An exploration of the ancient Maya sites of Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras, this route strikes the perfect balance between ancient temples, dense jungles and dazzling lakes. Unveil some of the most visually stunning landscapes in the Americas and a series of world-renowned…

20 days from £8,215pp

Scarlet Macaw, Copan Mayan Ruins, Honduras

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Highlights of the Yucatan Peninsula

An exploration of Mexico’s idyllic Yucatan Peninsula, from its Mayan ruins and turquoise ocean to its wildlife reserves and colonial cities, this journey strikes the perfect balance between ocean-side relaxation and archaeological discoveries.

13 days from £5,175pp

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Uncover the secrets of southern Mexico while travelling between ancient Zapotec capitals and fertile valleys, taking a boat journey through a 1,000-metre-deep caiman-filled canyon, interacting with friendly market-sellers and touring one of the most important Mesoamerican sites in the Americas.

Mexico’s Southern Route

20 days from £9,145pp

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Copper Canyon & Baja California

Travel to Mexico’s little-visited Copper Canyon, exploring its extraordinary network of passageways on foot and horseback, before moving on to the place that explorer Jacques Cousteau called “the world’s aquarium”. This is the archetypal adventure for whale-loving wayfarers and those seeking to…

16 days from £6,040pp

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Great Whales of Baja California

A thrilling sailing voyage around what explorer Jacques Cousteau called “the world’s aquarium”, an exploration of Baja California and the Sea of Cortez is the archetypal adventure for whale-loving wayfarers.

7 days from £3,400pp

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Baja Whale Safari by Land and Sea

This eight day, land and liveaboard holiday to Baja California effortlessly combines a raft of unforgettable wildlife experiences.

8 days from £4,495pp

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Mexico’s Silver Cities & the Pacific Coast

13 days from £6,895pp

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Epic Maya Journey: Mexico, Guatemala & Honduras

20 days from £8,215pp

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Highlights of the Yucatan Peninsula

13 days from £5,175pp

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Mexico’s Southern Route

20 days from £9,145pp

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Copper Canyon & Baja California

16 days from £6,040pp

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Great Whales of Baja California

7 days from £3,400pp

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Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Las Alcobas £££££

Mexico
City

Las Alcobas is located in the lively and fashionable district of Polanco. This former 1950s apartments residence has been recreated as a modern 35 room hotel finished to very high specifications. All rooms have wired and wireless internet connections, luxury bedding, TV, DVD and CD entertainment and theatre systems from BOSE and luxury bathrooms. A personal concierge service is available throughout your stay.

Posada del Hidalgo £££££

Mexico
City

Posada del Hidalgo is a beautifully-converted colonial mansion located in the heart of El Fuerte. Situated below the old Fort, the building dates back to 1890 and is believed to be the site of the original home of ‘EL Zorro’ the Don Diego de la Vega. Today the hotel has 54 rooms split between new and old parts of the house. The latest rooms are located around a well-tended garden where the fountain statue of El Zorro stands, while the old part of the house has the original rooms, most with high ceilings and set around an inner courtyard. All rooms have private bathrooms and air-conditioning.

Be Tulum £££££

Mexico
Beach and Island Escapes

Be Tulum is a boutique hotel in the heart of the Tulum Hotel Zone, popular with a younger crowd. Its welcoming reception in the pretty gardens leads to a stunning fine white sand beach. This boutique hotel has 20 beautifully decorated rooms, some with private plunge pool others with a jacuzzi. All have a terrace or a balcony. Socialising happens at the beach club with a beach shack bar, open grill kitchen and inviting pool. Movie nights are occasionally held on the sand. The bars and restaurants of Tulum town are a 5-minute taxi ride away, as is the archaeological site which can be visited day or night. The Yaan Spa is not to be missed.

San Jose Cholul Hacienda £££££

Mexico
Boutique

Hacienda San José built in 1888 by Francisco Mejia Jaramillo, great grandfather of the current owners is one of the most ancient and better-preserved houses in the Yucatan Peninsular. The hacienda is a traditional house of the ‘eje cafetero’ whose history dates back three centuries and is evidenced in its construction and furnishings. A journey back in time, in this coffee producing area, is triggered by the fine period decoration of the social areas and eleven bedrooms with private bathrooms. This boutique hotel also offers a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, massage and anti-stress treatments, a restaurant with international cuisine and horseback rides upon request.

Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada £££££

Mexico
Boutique

Casa de Sierra Nevada is a unique hotel located in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, having been created by the joining together of several sixteenth-century mansions. Patios, fountains, blooming flowerpots, brick or stone floors and antique pieces alternate with contemporary Mexican-style decoration. There are 18 rooms, all in their own style but very luxurious, an inviting outdoor swimming pool, beautifully manicured gardens and an equestrian centre. The hotel’s restaurant is recognised as one of the finest in Mexico.

Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico £££££

Mexico
City

The art nouveau Gran Hotel occupies a central location overlooking Mexico City’s historic Zocalo. There are 60 rooms and a rooftop terrace with views of the Government Palace and Mexico City’s Cathedral. President Porfirio Diaz opened the building as a trading centre in 1899 and the impressive Tiffany stained glass atrium ceiling for which the hotel is famous was added in 1908. The building became a hotel in 1968 when Mexico hosted the Olympics.