Travelers to Mexico typically plan a trip for 9 to 12 days when combining Mexico City with the Yucatán Peninsula. If you're not interested in the Yucatán Peninsula, five to seven days are enough for your Mexico City trip. Even travelers with limited time can see the highlights in as few as four days. Check the below favored Mexico City trips.
Whether you’re peeling yourself off of your Cancun beach chair after four straight days of sun or just arrived in the Yucatan, the towering structures of Chichen Itza are calling. Combine a visit to this Wonder of the World with a swim in a cenote and hands-on food and art experiences to educate yourself about Mayan culture both past and present.
Five to eight days is a great length for a Mexico trip with stops in Puerto Vallarta. You can enjoy extra activities at each stop or a few days in another region like Guadalajara, Mexico City, or Sayulita with more time. See more ideas for Puerto Vallarta itineraries below.
June is an ideal month for the traveler who likes to explore authentic Mexico. If you want to experience a different Mexico - this is the time. Enjoy sightseeing and festival celebration in colorful San Miguel de Allende, go cenote diving in Cancún, and visit several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. June is the sea turtle nesting season, with several species making their appearance. Head to Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres, or Cancún for the best sea turtle experience. To escape the heat, visit the Mexican Highlands and enjoy history, culture, and hiking.
For most travelers, five to eight days is the perfect amount of time for a Mexico trip with stops in Playa del Carmen. It's also possible to hit the highlights in four days if you don't mind a fast-paced journey. Travelers with more time can enjoy extra sights and activities at each stop or explore more of the country—some favored itinerary extensions include Valladolid, Tulum, or Mexico City. Get inspired with the below Playa del Carmen trip ideas.
Six days to a week is a great length for a Mexico trip with stops in Tulum. If you don't mind a fast-paced journey, you can see the highlights of this route in less time—as few as four or five days. With more time, you can enjoy extra activities at each stop or a few days in another region like Valladolid, Mexico City, or Puerto Morelos. See more ideas for Tulum itineraries below.
For most travelers, six to 10 days are the perfect amount of time for a Mexico trip, with stops in both Tulum and Playa del Carmen. It's also possible to hit the highlights in five days if you don't mind a fast-paced journey. Travelers with more time can enjoy extra sights and activities at each stop or explore more of the country—some of our favorite itinerary extensions include Valladolid, Mexico City, or Puerto Morelos. See more ideas for Tulum and Playa del Carmen itineraries below.
Travelers to Mexico typically plan a trip for 11 to 14 days when combining Mérida with Mexico City, Valladolid, and Tulum. If you're not interested in Mexico City, Valladolid, and Tulum, five to seven days is enough for your Mérida trip. Check out our favorite Mérida trips below.
For most travelers, eight to nine days is the perfect amount of time for a Mexico trip, with stops in both Mexico City and Tulum. Travelers with less time can hit the route's highlights in a week, which makes for a fast-paced journey. Travelers with more time can enjoy extra sights and activities at each stop or explore more of the country—some favored itinerary extensions include Valladolid, Playa del Carmen, or Mérida. See more ideas for Mexico City and Tulum itineraries below.