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Meilleure période · Nov – avr (saison sèche) Voyages dès · 2 339 € Voyages proposés · 1

Mexico Tour: Mexico City to the Caribbean in 14 Days

Mexico goes from Mexico City's taco stands and mariachi to Oaxaca's mezcal distilleries and the highland streets of San Cristóbal, then flies you to the Caribbean for Isla Holbox, Chichén Itzá, jungle cenotes and snorkelling with turtles at Tulum. Two weeks, three very different Mexicos, one group leader handling the lot.

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The route: capital, highlands, then the Caribbean

Day 1 you land in Mexico City and settle in; day 2 is spent in the streets, food and culture of the capital, with a traditional dinner and mariachi. Day 3 takes you to colonial Puebla for a moonlit walking tour and on towards Oaxaca, where day 4 is markets and street food and day 5 is a mezcal distillery tour. Day 6 swims the petrified waterfalls and natural pools of Hierve el Agua, and day 7 reaches San Cristóbal de las Casas in the Chiapas highlands, with a Sumidero Canyon boat tour, an indigenous community visit and a cooking class with a local family in this part of the trip. Day 8 you fly to Cancún, day 9 arrives on car-free Isla Holbox and day 10 is a boat tour looking for flamingos. Day 11 moves to Playa del Carmen, day 12 is Chichén Itzá and cenote swimming, day 13 is snorkelling with sea turtles at Tulum and a beach club, and day 14 you depart or stay on.

Where you sleep and what is included

Thirteen nights are covered: two nights in a central Oaxaca hotel, two in a colonial-style hotel with an outdoor terrace in San Cristóbal, three in a Playa del Carmen beach hotel with a pool, and the rest in the capital and on Holbox. Rooms are twin, double or triple share with ensuites. The price includes 12 meals, a group leader from airport pickup, all transport including the internal flight from the highlands to Cancún, and every listed activity, with no pay-on-arrival extras. Groups are around 30 travellers. Pack a jumper for the cool highland nights, reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes for the cenotes, and a snorkel mask you trust for Tulum. Flights to Mexico, travel insurance (required by the operator), visas and personal spending are extra.

Best time to visit Mexico

November to April is the dry season across the route and the most comfortable time to travel: clear skies in the highlands, warm Caribbean water and the lowest humidity on the coast. December and January are peak on the Yucatán, so beaches and cenotes are busiest then. May to October is hotter and wetter, with afternoon storms rather than all-day rain, and the Caribbean coast sits in hurricane season from roughly June to November, so watch forecasts if you travel late in the year. The highlands around San Cristóbal are cool year-round, especially at night, so pack a layer even in summer.

Getting there from Australia and extending the trip

There are no direct flights from Australia to Mexico; most routes connect through the United States, usually Los Angeles or Dallas, or through Canada. Fly into Mexico City for the start and out of Cancún, which is a short transfer from Playa del Carmen where the trip ends. Check current entry requirements for your passport for Mexico and for any transit country, since US transit has its own rules. Playa del Carmen is a natural launch pad for more travel: the ferry to Cozumel, buses south to Bacalar and Belize, or simply more cenote days. Many travellers tack a week on the coast onto the end.

Money and budget beyond the tour

Mexico uses the peso. Cards are fine in hotels, bigger restaurants and tourist areas, but markets, street food, cenotes and small-town shops run on cash, so carry pesos and withdraw from bank ATMs rather than standalone machines. With 12 meals, all activities and transport covered, your variable spend is the remaining meals, drinks, souvenirs and tips. Street food is cheap and excellent, so eating well does not have to cost much. Tipping around ten to fifteen percent in restaurants is standard, and small tips for guides and drivers are appreciated. Budget for travel insurance, which the operator requires, and for optional extras on free days such as a beach club day bed or an extra cenote.

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What does Viva Mexico include?

Thirteen nights of accommodation, 12 meals, a group leader from airport pickup, all transport including the internal flight to Cancún, and every listed activity: Mexico City exploration and a mariachi dinner, the Puebla walking tour, Oaxaca markets and a mezcal distillery, Hierve el Agua, the Sumidero Canyon boat tour, a Chiapas community visit and cooking class, the Holbox boat tour, Chichén Itzá, cenote swimming and snorkelling with turtles at Tulum.

How much is a Mexico tour?

The 14-day Viva Mexico trip is from 2 339 € per person. International flights, travel insurance, visas and personal spending are extra.

When is the best time to go to Mexico?

November to April is the dry season and the most comfortable time for both the highlands and the Caribbean coast. Summer is hotter and wetter, and the coast is in hurricane season from around June to November.

Is Mexico safe for backpackers?

The route sticks to well-travelled destinations and you are with a leader and a group of around 30 the whole way. Use registered taxis, keep valuables low-key, avoid wandering alone late at night and follow your leader's local advice, and most travellers have no issues.

Do I need a visa for Mexico?

Check current entry requirements for your passport on Smartraveller or with the Mexican embassy, and check the transit rules for any country you connect through, as most flights from Australia route via the United States.

Is the internal flight included?

Yes. The flight from the highlands to Cancún on day 8 is part of the package, along with all other transport in Mexico.

Is Viva Mexico good for solo travellers?

Yes. Rooms are twin, double or triple share, the group is around 30, and shared meals, boat tours and a cooking class mean you are never on your own unless you want to be.

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