Colonial Heritage
Exploring the charming hillside towns and cities of Central Mexico is the best way to get to know a very different side to the country.
From pristine Caribbean and Pacific beaches, to rugged mountains, canyon railways of the interior, dense jungle, fresh water cenotes and Mayan ruins of the Yucatan; all of these combine to create one of Latin America's most fascinating countries.
Close your eyes and think of Mexico and what comes to mind?
Pristine white sandy beaches, lapped by turquoise green waters and fringed by languid palm trees lazily swaying in the warm afternoon breeze? It's what tempts visitors from far and wide, but venture inland and experience a country with a fascinating history, with extraordinary Mayan and Aztec ruins, and where sleepy hillside colonial era towns are brought to life by bustling markets.
At the heart of the country is a buzzing capital city, rich in contemporary art and with a burgeoning street food scene. The resorts of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula are among the best in the world, miles upon miles of unspoilt beaches; beyond the magnificent coastline, lies a remarkable country waiting to be explored.
We invite you to browse our selection of escorted Mexico holidays below. These itineraries aim to showcase the best of the country, based on our first-hand experiences and those of our travellers over time. All can be tweaked to suit your personal interests and aims - please call us to discuss your trip and ask us your questions.
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The Mirador Tour
14 Nights from £3,646
A land steeped in ancient history, colonial past and scattered with Mayan and Aztec pyramids. We include the stunning Chiapas region with villages nestled in mountains
Private Individual Tour
The Cenote Tour
14 Nights from £2,596
Explore the austere and palatial pyramids of ancient Mayan civilisations, discover colonial cities, isolated Haciendas and unwind on the beaches
Private Individual Tour
The Palapa Tour
10 Nights from £1,668
Visit the Aztec remnants of the past; Tulum, Calakmul for the pyramids of mighty civilisations, small villages, Chichen Itza, the walled city of Campeche and colonial Merida
Private Individual Tour
The Zocalo Tour
12 Nights from £1,995
Explore Aztec and Mayan pyramids, small villages, cosmopolitan Mexico City and the Yucatan peninsula with colonial history and a wide variety of stunning beach resorts
Private Individual Tour
The Sisal Tour
14 Nights from £4,976
Opulent country Haciendas are now luxury hotels for you to experience. Visit massive Mayan pyramids, archaeological sites, colonial cities and unwind by the Caribbean Sea
Private Individual Tour
The Ninos Mayas Tour
13 Nights from £2,594
Discover the fortress cities built by the ancient Mayas with huge pyramids and the pioneers in the observation of the universe. After the culture, relax on the beach!
Private Individual Tour
The Aztec Tour
8 Nights from £1,192
A wonderful combination in the south of Mexico: Explore trendy Mexico City with it's colonial heritage and colourful markets - and the magnificent pre-Aztec pyramids
Private Individual Tour
The Balam Tour
14 Nights from £2,736
Journey the backroads discovering seldom visited corners of the Yucatan. History unfolds in the colonial splendour of Merida and pyramids of ancient civilisations.
Private Individual Tour
The Viceroy Tour
7 Nights from £1,391
Explore Mexico City and the nearby pre-Aztec pyramids at Teotihuacan. Discover the magical towns where revolutionary history, cobbled streets and colonial architecture abound
Multi-country Landmark Tour
The Ambos Mundos Tour
12 Nights from £2,979
A wonderful contrast exploring both Cuba and the impressive Mayan pyramids of the Yucatan, both sharing an elegant Spanish colonial heritage
Multi-country Landmark Tour
The Zapotec Tour
21 Nights from £4,462
Journey to mighty Aztec and Mayan civilisations, from Mexico to Guatemala admiring ancient pyramids, colourful markets and colonial architecture
Multi-country Landmark Tour
The Pacal Tour
15 Nights from £4,642
Visit Mayan villages, colourful weavers and the massive pyramids built by powerful civilisations that mysteriously abandoned their cities to the encroaching jungle
Mirta and Amid, our guides in Mexico, were both amazing!
Everything was excellent. Our guide Jose told us so much about La Paz, Mexico: He was passionate about the place he's living and done his job well. We were lucky to have somebody like him.
Our Group Tour Leader, Carlos, was very informative, always pleasant and helpful. Marita, our guide in Mexico City, was also very good and delightful.
Carlos, our guide, was just terrific, he adapted himself very well to the needs of the random quintet of travellers he found himself leading.
Our guide, Raul Gonzalez, was not only a very good driver-guide and always reliably on time, but also had an amazing knowledge of all places visited and the history of Mexico.
Carlos was an excellent guide - Well suited in interests and age to our group. He showed interest in our comments and enquiries. Very helpful when I had a couple of days illness on the journey.
All the arrangements you made worked perfectly and there was never a moment when we were unsure of what was happening next. All the agents in Mexico, Belize & Guatemala were extremely professional.
Juan Martinez, our guide in Mexico City, was outstanding! Really knowledgeable, friendly and a real character! 10 out of 10 and 100 % reliable.
Where to Visit in Mexico
Popular locations and hidden gems
Chichen Itza
Chichen Itza is a world-famous Mayan archaeological site in the Yucatan Peninsula, it is remarkably well-preserved.
Tulum
Tulum is an ancient Mayan village surrounded by a defensive wall, perched on 15m high cliffs overlooking the sea.
Playa del Carmen
With Caribbean beaches and lively night-life, Playa del Carmen is a great place to relax at the end of your trip.
Riviera Maya
Secluded beaches and crystal-clear waters define the Riviera Maya, home to some of the Yucatan's best beach resorts.
Cancun
Cancun is a popular Caribbean resort and is also the main airport for international flights into the Yucatan.
Holbox
Holbox is a quiet island off the coast of northern Yucatan, an oasis of peace with an abundance of natural attractions.
Isla Mujeres
Across the bay from Cancun, Isla Mujeres is great for strolling between quiet beaches and enjoying stunning sunsets.
Merida
Mérida is the capital of the Yucatan, a vibrant city with Mayan and colonial heritage, surrounded by sisal haciendas.
Campeche
Campeche is Mexico's only walled city, with colourful Spanish architecture, imposing forts and old cobbled streets.
Chicanná & Calakmul
These lesser visited Mayan archaeological sites are located close together in dense jungle, in the state of Campeche.
Celestún
On the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Celestún's large nature reserve is home to thousands of pink flamingos.
Uxmal
Buried deep in tropical rainforest, Uxmal's large and impressive ruins are noted for their distinctive Puuc style.
Valladolid
Valladolid is a pleasant colonial city, a great base from which to explore the northern Yucatan away from the crowds.
Haciendas of the Yucatan
Explore the Yucatan from a traditional hacienda, steeped in colonial heritage and set within extensive gardens.
Palenque
Set amid jungle in Chiapas State, the Palenque ruins show some of the highest levels of Mayan craftmanship in Mexico.
San Cristobal & Sumidero Canyon
San Cristóbal is nestled in a fertile valley in south-east Mexico, amid pine forests, farmland and mountains.
Tehuantepec
Tehuantepec links Oaxaca with San Cristobal, via the dry isthmus and lush mountains of the Chiapas state.
Oaxaca
Oaxaca is an artistic city in south Mexico, noted for its indigenous culture, colonial heritage and Zapotec ruins.
Mexico City
Mexico's capital is dynamic and cosmopolitan, with huge Aztec pyramids and hillside colonial towns nearby.
Taxco & Cuernavaca
These nearby attractive colonial cities offer a year-round temperate climate and easy access from the capital.
Queretaro
Querataro is a popular starting or finishing point for those seeking to explore the colonial cities of central Mexico.
Puebla
Close to Mexico City, laid-back Puebla offers exquisite cuisine and an abundance of impressive colonial architecture.
San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel is a beautiful city, close to the capital, with classic colonial buildings and a towering cathedral.
Puerto Vallarta
This laid-back resort town is surrounded by lush mountains, golden beaches and the warm Pacific ocean.
Costa Careyes
Costa Careyes is an exclusive private resort, with an unspoiled eight-mile-stretch of idyllic Pacific Coast.
Manzanillo
Manzanillo's miles of peaceful pristine golden beaches are some of the most beautiful on the Pacific coast.
Zihuatanejo
Laid-back Zihuatenejo is beloved for the pristine beaches of its bay, well-protected from open ocean.
Acapulco
Acapulco is a lively and glamorous resort city on the Pacific coast, with an array of attractions and activities.
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