Choose from our Mexico tours and visit the land of the Maya. Join a tour through Mexico and you will soon notice how diverse this country is. From small, traditional Indian villages to tourist resorts, from deserts to tropical rainforests and rustic Mayan temples to bustling Mexico City. A land of many contrasts and highlights. A trip through Mexico provides a variety of activities and attractions.
Those who travel in Mexico can savour one of the best preserved Mayan cities: Chichén Itzá. Here you will find many pyramids and temples that once formed the center of this ancient Mayan city. The main pyramid is "El Castillo" which is a phenomenon for those who are interested in astrology. The buildings at Chichen Itza are decorated with impressive sculptures – a feast for the eyes!
Merida is an old colonial city that you can explore. As the group travels through Mexico you'll find some magnificent monuments, such as a number of palaces. Get a sense of the real Mexican atmosphere at the covered markets in and around the main square of the city. Music fills the streets and parks, there is a great buzz! Souvenirs are very easy to find in this town and after some haggling, you can take the best ones home.
While travelling through Mexico you will also visit the magical Mayan complex at Palenque. It is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the new world and enjoys a wonderful location in the middle of the jungle. Be sure to visit early in the morning and you will hear the howler monkeys and birds awaken and everything is even more magical!
You are bound to enjoy your stay in the colourful colonial town of San Cristobal de las Casas. The centre has plentiful restaurants, buzzing bars and coffee houses and you can learn a lot about the traditions of the different Indian villages at the Na Bolom museum and by exploring the local market. During the renowned festival ‘’Los dias de los muertos’’, San Cristobal is the place on the tour where you can witness first-hand how the celebrations unfold.
Of course there are the beaches as well, another highlight of any Mexico tour. You stay in the resort town of Playa del Carmen on the Yucatán Peninsula. The white sand beaches and turquoise waters are just superb and from here you have excursion options to dive or snorkel at the island of Cozumel, in sea brimming with colour. The ruins of Tulum, atop a cliff with views out to sea, can also be visited during your time in Playa del Carmen.
Are you going to travel to Mexico? Then you know it will be the trip of a lifetime. Rich culture, amazing and mystical history, beautiful scenery and brilliant beaches, Mexico tours have it all!