Detailed review for those who want to relax in Mexico! When and where is the best time to go on vacation? Weather and seasons. Where to find the best resorts. Prices in 2020 and tourist tips. Resort map and video about Mexico.
Mexico is a country with ancient history and unique culture. Its coastline is famous for its sandy palm-fringed beaches stretching along the shores Pacific Ocean And Caribbean Sea. Despite the long and expensive flight, Russian tourists boldly explore this destination for recreation.
When to go on vacation to Mexico
On the coast all year round warm: during the day +30°C, at night +20°C. Significant temperature fluctuations are observed in the mountainous regions of the country, and this should be taken into account when planning excursions inland.
Seasons in Mexico
From May to September (sometimes until October) lasts rain season: strong gusty winds blow, large amounts of precipitation fall, especially in the south of the country. Holidays in Mexico in the low season are good because nature blooms and delights with bright colors. Do not think that you can give up on a beach holiday at this time: as a rule, it rains during the day or at night for no more than two hours (sometimes it can be very short), and in the morning it is warm and sunny. The evenings are dry and cool. Not all regions are subject to tropical rainstorms; they mainly occur in the highlands, in the south of the country and coastal areas south of the Tropic of Cancer.
Starts at the end of July hurricane season, the danger of which remains until the end of October. The Pacific coast is most often affected by hurricanes, less often the Gulf Coast and the Yucatan Peninsula.
Dry and clear weather is established from November to March - these are the cold months, by local standards. According to tourists, best vacation in Mexico at this exact time: the rainy season is over, the sea is warm and comfortable, there is no extreme heat. Many tourists come from Europe, Canada and the USA, and prices reach their maximum. Below we will tell you more about the weather in Mexico in different months.
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Weather in Mexico in March, April and May
At the beginning of spring, the air temperature tends to +30...+33°C. The temperature of the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean is +25°C, the Caribbean Sea is +27°C. Early spring in Mexico is the perfect time to beach holiday on the coast, since the humidity is not yet as high as in summer, rain is rare, and there is no threat of hurricanes yet. Holidays in May are already overshadowed by the beginning of the rains, the water and air temperatures become 1-2°C higher.
Weather in Mexico in June - September
Summer in Mexico is hot and humid, in Acapulco, Cancun and Riviera Maya during the day +32...+34°С, water in the Caribbean Sea +29°С, in the ocean +27°С. It rains frequently, and from mid-summer the risk of hurricanes increases.
Weather in October - November
From mid-October, the intensity of rain decreases and hurricanes subside. Temperatures remain at summer levels. In November, in most Mexican resorts the heat drops to +29°C, with the exception of Acapulco.
Weather in December - February
Winter in Mexico is the best time for a beach holiday. The weather on the coast is ideal: in Cancun, Riviera Maya +28°C during the day, in Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta +31°C. Water in the Caribbean Sea is +27°C, in the ocean +24°C. Snow may fall in the mountains, in Mexico City up to +20°C.
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Where is the best place to relax in Mexico?
Tourists prefer the resorts and beaches of the Caribbean, although the Pacific Coast is considered less crowded.
The most visited resort on the Caribbean coast in Mexico is. Why do tourists choose to vacation in Cancun? It is located on a long and narrow sand spit. One part coastline overlooks the bay, where the water is always calm. The second part has strong waves; surfers and young people like to relax here. There are excellent hotels and developed infrastructure, and it is also convenient to visit archaeological sites from Cancun (for example, the pyramids in Tulum and the ruins of the city of Coba).
Riviera Maya is a 140-kilometer tourist area with wide beaches south of Cancun. Among vacationers in Mexico, the young resort of Playa del Carmen, which grew up on the site of fishing villages, has gained the greatest popularity. There are spacious, uncrowded beaches here, with all conditions for snorkeling and diving. Nearby are the Shel-Ha and Shkaret national parks.
Video about a popular resort in Mexico - Riviera Maya
The island is very popular among diving and fishing enthusiasts: there is a huge coral reef, luxury hotels and dive clubs. Most of The islands are occupied by jungle.
The country's busiest resort is located on the Pacific Coast - Acapulco. In the last century, it was the favorite resort of American millionaires, and still many tourists coming to Mexico prefer to relax there. The city is famous for its hot climate and active nightlife. Here are the best casinos, discos, restaurants and bars.
Los Cabos is an elite resort. The main contingent of vacationers are wealthy Americans. Here are the most expensive hotels, and the price level is higher than in Acapulco. Athletes and SPA lovers prefer to relax in Puerto Vallarta.
If you want a relaxing beach holiday in Mexico, pay attention to the resorts of Punta de Mita, Costa Alegre, Huatulco and Puerto Escondido on the Pacific coast.
Prices for holidays in Mexico - 2020
Let's tell you a little about prices for holidays in Mexico in 2020 using the example of the most popular resort - Cancun.
Food. Eating at an inexpensive restaurant will cost from $3 to $7 per person; in mid-price restaurants, dinner for two with alcohol will cost about $30-35.
Breakfast in inexpensive establishments in the hotel area costs from 2 to 5.5 $, budget lunch - from 3.5 to 8 $, dinner - 6-10 $ per person. Want to eat even cheaper? Move away from the tourist area. If you are staying in an apartment and have a kitchen, you can save money by sometimes cooking yourself. Fruits and vegetables are cheap in Mexico.
Video - Grocery prices in a supermarket in Mexico
Hotels. Are you planning a vacation to Mexico during high season? Better book in advance. If you want to live on the coast in a hotel area (that is, on a sandy strip), be prepared to pay a tidy sum for a hotel: the average price is about $80 per night for a double standard. Although there are budget hotels (from $40 per room) and promotions in mid-price hotels at early booking. If you decide to stay in the city itself, you can find a room for about $20 per night. We recommend searching for a hotel on Roomguru.ru, it finds the best price.
Transport. Ticket for public transport- $0.5 per trip. A taxi from the airport to the Cancun hotel area costs approximately $40-50 (you can order a transfer online from $35), a bus from the airport costs $5-8.
Entertainment and attractions. Swim with dolphins costs from $160 (45 minutes). Fishing - from $150. Excursion to Chichen Itza - from $80 per person. Entry tickets to attractions - about $4-5.
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Prices for tours to Mexico in 2020
How much does an all-inclusive holiday in Mexico cost in 2020? Tours from Moscow to Cancun all inclusive in high season they cost from 220 thousand rubles for two people (14 nights, 3-5* hotels, 1 line). All-inclusive packages in 5-star hotels - from 280 thousand rubles for 14 nights.
Exactly half the price - from 110 thousand rubles - you can relax if you live in downtown Cancun in a 2* hotel without meals (14 nights). Full board in a 5-star hotel in the hotel zone costs from 188 thousand. If you want to save money on your vacation in Mexico, it is better to go in the off-season or off-season. You can try to catch a last minute tour.
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Things to do? Entertainment and excursions
Lovers active rest in Mexico they will be able to go surfing, diving and fishing. For those who love shopping, explore local boutiques and markets. For young people leading an active nightlife, there are nightclubs and discos.
Museums will also delight you, art galleries and colonial architecture. An unforgettable trip will be to the capital - Mexico City, a city that, in terms of number historical monuments may well compete with Rome. Tourists in their reviews advise that while on vacation in Mexico, be sure to visit National Palace, Constitution Square, Cathedral, Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Frida Kahlo House Museum, Templo Mayor Museum and Three Cultures Square.
No less exciting are trips to ancient settlements: the Mayan pyramids in Teotihuacan, Chichen Itza and other places. Such trips will take a whole day, but the resulting impressions are worth it. In addition, Mexico has a large number national parks and nature reserves that you can visit with your children.
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Holidays in Mexico with children
The flight from Russia to Mexico takes at least 12 hours, so not all parents decide to do so long journey with baby. At the same time, the Riviera Maya, according to tourists, is ideal for families with children. There are long wide beaches, hotels with well-groomed green areas and a mini-club for children; nearby is the Xcaret nature reserve with turtles, a butterfly park and pink flamingos.
A lot of family hotels affordable price range in Playa del Carmen and on the island. Schoolchildren will be interested in attractions and excursions to ancient cities. From the age of 10 you can take your first diving training.
In which vacationers are treated to luxurious sandy beaches, unusual bright cities and mysterious pyramids. Mexican resorts can be chosen to suit any, even the most demanding taste.
Many people, coming here for the first time, cannot get rid of the feeling that they have already been here. And this is not surprising. After all, many have seen numerous commercials that were filmed in these heavenly places. Coconut palms, clean and warm sea water, snow-white sand and gentle sun - all this can be found on the coasts of Mexico.
Why do many people choose to vacation in Mexico?
Mexico is a paradise on Earth, where first-class resorts, tropical nature and five-star hotels are concentrated in a small area of the planet. Every year a huge number of tourists choose this country as their holiday destination.
Mexico is a vacation on the best coasts of the Riviera Maya and Cancun, these are monuments of ancient civilizations, this is diving and fishing, tequila, surfing, disco, Mexican cuisine. This is the whole of Mexico, where smells, tastes, colors - everything is bright, juicy and clean. Just have time to enjoy it.
It is a country with a colorful mixture of three cultures: Caribbean, Indian and Spanish. Mexico attracts tourists with its interesting culture, history, exotic cuisine, and amazing architecture. But most tourists come here because of the amazing coastline.
General characteristics of the beaches of Mexico
According to Mexican law, all beaches are state property, therefore they are public.
Such attractions of the country are divided into two large groups: the Caribbean coast and the Pacific coast.
The beaches of the Caribbean coast are famous for their white sand, warm sea. Most of them are protected by reefs. This is Cancun.
The beaches of the Pacific coast are famous for surfing enthusiasts. In addition, they amaze with the beauty of their waters and huge waves.
The flavor of Mexico is the opportunity to combine relaxation on the beach and excursions to the ruins of ancient Indian cities. For example, the resort of Tulum combines precisely these unique features. Not far from it is the famous resort complex which is considered the center of the Mayan Riviera.
Close to the Riviera is the world famous resort of Cancun, which offers nightlife, hotels and beautiful beaches. Next to this resort is the Island of Women, which is shrouded in romantic legends and traditions.
For lovers of secluded have a relaxing holiday The beaches of the Pacific coast are suitable: Punta de Mita, Los Cabos, Huatulco, Costa Alegre. There are also places for surfing lovers: Puerto Escondido and Oaxaca. And of course, the pearl of the Pacific coast is Acapulco, the most visited resort in the country.
All beaches in Mexico are free, public, and sandy. On the territory of any of them there are numerous cafes and restaurants that offer to taste unique Mexican dishes with an abundance of hot chili peppers and local spices.
The main component of all the coasts of Mexico is the safety of swimmers. Many of them are located in the open sea, and this creates the danger of underwater currents. There is a system for alerting vacationers about weather conditions:
- a black or red flag means danger, you cannot swim with them;
- yellow flag - indicates changing weather conditions, caution must be exercised;
- green - normal conditions, swimming is allowed;
- white - excellent conditions, you can engage in any kind of water activities.
According to vacationers and tourists who leave reviews on the Internet, the best beaches in Mexico are: Cancun, Acapulco, Los Cabos, Cozumel, Riviera Maya beaches, Hidden Beach, Puerto Vallarta beaches.
Cancun
The most popular resort in Mexico, which is one of the ten most popular resorts in the world. It is located on the Yucatan Peninsula on a sandy spit and is famous for its white sandy beaches, clear sea water and tropical exotic plants.
The resort is dotted with first-class hotels and hotels. The recreational season here is year-round; the temperature difference between winter and summer is only a few degrees.
Cancun consists of two parts: the city center and the hotel area. Local residents live in the center; the hotel area is built only for vacationers and tourists. There are more than 50 five-star hotels in the area. Fitness centers and sport complexes, nightclubs and discos, as well as other entertainment establishments in the resort area.
The sand spit on which Cancun is located is divided into two components: short and long. The sea in the first part is calm and quiet. The coast of the long part of the spit is not protected from the ocean. That's why there are waves here all year round.
Acapulco
Another world famous resort in Mexico is Acapulco. It was at this resort that a huge number of beach series and romantic commercials were filmed and are being filmed. Acapulco is located near the capital of Mexico. Therefore, this resort is considered purely Mexican. A mild warm climate, sandy beaches, clear lagoon waters - this is all the resort of Acapulco. The bay is one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
In addition, Acapulco is a city with a long history. In 1530, Spanish ships were built here. Acapulco in the 16th century was the second important port of the newly discovered territory.
Acapulco and Cancun are the most oldest resorts countries. But the Acapulco resort gained worldwide fame only in the early 60s, when Hollywood stars began to visit Mexican beaches. This is the favorite resort of Robert de Niro and Madonna. It was the favorite vacation spot of Marilyn Monroe and other celebrities.
Acapulco is a night resort. Nights of carnivals and entertainment that last until dawn. But besides such life, the resort is known for a huge number of small beaches, often with isolated bays and hidden shores, where you can swim in privacy in silence, far from the bustle of large cities.
Los Cabos
Los Cabos is an elite young and expensive resort in the country. Mostly wealthy Americans come here to vacation. There are practically no local residents here. Los Cabos is famous for its snow-white hotels, exotic nature, fishing and diving.
Elite golf courses are equipped here, desert safaris are organized in jeeps, you can do any kind of water sports. In addition, there are unique sand and coral reefs. At any hotel you can buy a tour for first-class sea fishing: sailfish, marlin, black perch. From January to April, you can watch whales coming into the bay from the shore.
Cozumel
The largest coral island in Mexico. Almost the entire territory of the island is a national reserve. The resort is unique in that the entire island is buried in the jungle, there are a lot of fishing huts on the beach, and the ruins of the Mayan civilization have been preserved.
The resort is also famous for its underwater world. This is one of the largest coral reefs (its length under water is about 700 kilometers), second in size only to the Great Coral Reef of Australia. This resort is very popular among divers, both professional and amateur. In addition, the best and most dangerous diving sites in the world are located here - the many kilometers of underwater caves of Santa Rosa and Punta Sur.
The underwater world of the resort includes about 700 species of reptiles, 220 species of amphibians, 200 species of tropical fish. At depth, divers can fully enjoy the beauty of the landscapes and test themselves from a professional point of view.
Beaches of Riviera Maya
There are 6 beaches on the Riviera Maya coast. Each of them has its own zest and its own unusual flavor: Maroma, Akumal, Tulum, Sian Kaan, Boca Paila, Puerto Morelos.
Maroma is a beach on the Yucatan coast, from the border with Belize to the resort of Cancun. Turquoise water and sandy white beaches, calm warm sea water, hectares of jungle. This is the most beautiful resort peace.
Akamul has two beaches: one in Half Moon Bay, the second in Akumal Bay. Coast with turquoise water, very calm water, but with a rich underwater world. The resort attracts with the opportunity to swim with turtles.
Tulum - snow-white sand, ruins of Mayan fortifications, turquoise water - one of the best beaches in Mexico. Here you can easily combine swimming and sunbathing on the coast with a visit to the ruins of an ancient settlement.
Sian Ka'an is a biosphere reserve beach. They are a continuation resort complex Tulum. The coast is isolated mangroves. Suitable for secluded relaxation and communication with nature.
Boca Paila is one of Mexico's romantic beaches, where a tropical idyll combines with sea beauty. Not far from the coast is the Boca Pile cottage - one of the best for fishing. In addition, it provides first-class services and comfortable rooms.
Puerto Morelos is a fishing village. Famous for its secluded beach. It is very wide, not crowded with vacationers. An ideal place to relax and swim in clean, clear, calm water. Favorite place divers. The reefs are 500 meters away from the shore. Local fishermen bring lovers of the underwater depths to the reefs.
Hidden Beach
Off the coast of a small island in the Pacific Ocean is
It is located inside the rocks of one of the islands of the Marieta archipelago and resembles a large pool carved into an open-topped cave. It is called “hidden” because the rock walls block the beach from the outside world.
It's perfect for lovers and was originally called the "Beach of Love" in Mexico. This unique place Thanks to the Internet, it became famous throughout the world.
Amazing imagination and richness underwater world. More than a hundred species of fish live here. You can meet stingrays sea turtles, octopuses, dolphins, humpback whales.
The easiest way to get to Marieta Island and Mexico's Hidden Beach is to join a tour. This is a boat trip along the Marieta Archipelago, which includes a visit to the romantic seaside.
Beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta is a resort city located on the coast of Banderas Bay. The city was founded in 1851. Today, its ancient buildings harmoniously coexist with modern, ultra-fashionable hotels.
The resort is very popular among lovers of diving, water sports, fishing and windsurfing.
There are about ten beaches along the coast of Puerto Vallarta. The most popular of them are Destiladeras and La Manzanilla. They are famous for their large number of vacationers and developed tourist infrastructure. But the most popular is Los Muertos Beach. It is the largest in the resort and is located near the old town.
The Internet is replete with numerous reviews about the beaches of Mexico. Tourists who have visited this country note that all the vacation spots are very picturesque, the water is clean and transparent. There is also the opportunity to combine a beach holiday with a cultural one. In addition, this is a paradise for divers.
All the resorts of Mexico with their history, ancient ruins, exotic gastronomy, vibrant nightlife, as well as the quiet romantic coasts and lagoons, attract millions of tourists here every year. Mexico is ideal for a romantic honeymoon or holiday with children, or simply for an unforgettable vacation alone.
I saw the good, the bad, the incomprehensible, and the beautiful in Mexico. The wonders of nature here merged with a heavy crime situation, poverty and a low level of education, but I decided to focus only on the good during the trip. is very colorful country, more than half of which are simply dangerous for travel. However, the snow-white beaches of Cancun, the colonial architecture of Guanajato, Mexico City - one of the largest cities in the world, the Mayan pyramids and surfing on the Pacific Ocean lure tourists here from year to year.
I would like to say that Mexico is an ideal country for a holiday, but it is not. The disadvantages that are present here push Mexico to the bottom of the list resort countries, it is easily inferior to prosperous Turkey, European Spain, atmospheric Italy, vibrant Greece, amazing Australia, but can still help you expand your horizons.
But still, you shouldn’t expect from Mexico the comfort and civilization of a European country, American service like in Miami or Italian hospitality. Mexico – controversial, sometimes dusty and dangerous, sometimes fantastic beautiful country, requiring some caution from tourists.
Beach holiday
It’s also worth a look here as part of a big Mexican tour, because visa-free stay is given for a whole six months! Also, if Quintana Roo is not suitable for you due to low waves, it is better to go to the Pacific coast. 
So, here you can not only relax on the beach, but also ride on fairly high waves. It is best to choose a city for a stop, and then from there explore various surfing spots that may be to your liking. People come here for “wild Mexico” big waves Pacific Ocean or just escape from everyday life.
Best time It's summer to come here. At this time of year it is hot, fun and full of tourists. True, in this part of the country you can find less developed beaches and resort towns with less developed infrastructure than in Quintana Roo.
California is bright and noisy, parties and bars
The peninsula belongs to Mexico and is divided into two parts - in the northern part, right next to the border, there is the city of Tijuana, where Americans come when they plan to drink much more alcohol than usual over the next week. 
Alcohol in Mexico is much cheaper than in Mexico. People go to Tijuana simply for cheap alcohol, noisy fun, nightclubs and bars. The season here starts on July 1 and lasts until about August 30, since most tourists are students. 
In the southern part there is the resort of Cabo (Cabo San Lucas), popular among Americans, which is also famous for its noisy parties, nightclubs and bars open until the morning.
Weddings are held in expensive hotels in Cabo; here you can spot Hollywood stars on vacation, couples who came for an anniversary or Honeymoon. Compared to Tijuana, Cabo is elite resort. The season in southern California begins on June 1 and ends around November 1, with sea water warmest in August and September.
Historical regions
Mexico also has tourist regions focusing on history and architecture. One of them dates back to the ancient Indian pyramids, the other to the era of the colonial Spanish power.
Yucatan - Mayan pyramids
Climb the pyramid, watch the sunrise in a hammock in the camp in front of it, have breakfast with authentic Mayan cuisine and immerse yourself in the atmosphere ancient world, which has come down through millennia, can be found in Yucatan. 
The Yucatan Peninsula is famous not only beach resorts in the Quintana Roo region, but also the sights of the Mayan era - pyramids, religious buildings, ancient buildings and cities. 
It is in the Yucatan that Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Calakmul, Izamal, Acanseh, Bolonchen de Rejon are located. The Mayan city can also be conditionally attributed to this region. In general, people go to Yucatan for history and mysticism. Best time to visit of this region– winter, since at this time of year the heat subsides and long excursions become less tiring.
Guanajato - Colonial Empire
An amazing atmosphere awaits you in the small towns of central Mexico. Here, surprisingly, this country resembles the old quarters of cities in Europe.
But don't be surprised by the romantic narrow streets and traditional, well-preserved buildings in this part of the country. This region has been specially restored for tourists and shows Mexico as it could be, and not what it actually is. 
In the Guanajato region there are two very interesting cities- the eponymous Guanajato and San Miguel for those who want to visit Mexico for the colonial atmosphere, architecture, Catholic churches and the special mood of the dark ages. 
This area is located 250 km northwest of Mexico City and is not very popular among Europeans. Most tourists here are Mexicans and Americans. People come here for the medieval atmosphere, narrow streets and authentic culture. Best season The best time to visit this region is winter, also due to the fact that it is not so hot at this time of year.
Vacation with children
For Europeans, it is preferable to organize a holiday with children in Cancun. Usually there are direct flights here without transfers or with one transfer, for example, in New York. However, in general it remains one of the unfavorable places to holiday with children. For the most part, Mexicans themselves, as well as Americans, use these resorts simply due to the lack of opportunity to fly to Europe for the weekend, to Disneyland Paris, to the beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean or to sunny Turkey. 
Despite the presence of a large number of fun places for families with children in the Quintana Roo region (, Tulum), I would not recommend flying here with children (even teenagers), because you can always give preference to a more civilized society and cleaner places.
Yes, and the beaches in Mexico are dirty enough that, in principle, children are not allowed to play on the sand, building sand castles, and the number of diseases and incidents of intestinal infections suggests that children here are very, very vulnerable.
Dangerous and non-tourist areas
Some areas in central Mexico are strongly discouraged by the Ministry of Tourism for foreigners to visit. At the same time, mind you, for any purposes, including tourism. Below is a map where these areas are marked in red and orange. First of all, they are famous for increased drug trafficking; there are numerous cases of child abduction, slave trade, clashes between armed gangs and cartels right on the streets, in ordinary areas.
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In addition, there is no pleasant beach holiday in Veracruz (huge seaport, dirty water), Mazatlan (drug trafficking), Puerto Vallarta (drug trafficking, gang violence, thefts) for foreigners. Visit these regions only at your own risk.
Visiting a country of picturesque natural landscapes, popular soap operas and tequila has become a dream for many. In the homeland of the Aztecs there is something to see and where to have a good time - the resorts of Mexico on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific coast are very popular.
Resort towns of the Caribbean on the map
This modern resort with well developed infrastructure. There are a large number of hotels, bars and restaurants there. Cancun is surrounded by several national parks.
The locals are especially admired beaches. They are covered with white sand and are federal property. Entrance to the beaches is free. They are equipped with sun loungers, hammocks and sun loungers. The strip of beaches is conventionally divided into:
- safe(no waves);
- extreme(with waves).
The absence of waves on the beaches is explained by the fact that there is an island in their path Isla Mujeres.
The length of safe beaches is 10 km, and there are no undercurrents in these places.
The Cancun coastline is great for families with children. Among best safe beaches:
- Pearl. This is the most clean beach Cancun. It is equipped with everything you need and is located on the 2nd km of the Hotel Zone. On the beach there are cafes, restaurants and a relaxation area in the shade;
- lobster. The most visited and well-equipped beach of the resort. Located on the 5th km of Kukulkan Boulevard;
- Linda. Popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Located next to entertainment center El Embarcadero and the Folk Art Museum;
- Turtle. The sea near this beach is turquoise. There is an indoor flea market on the beach.
The flight time from Moscow to Cancun on a direct flight is 13 hours. Near the resort is located one of the centers of Mayan civilization - Tulum. You can swim in the depths with dolphins and see the beauty of the underwater world at national park Shel-Ha.
Island of Women
This place is located opposite the Cancun resort. The island is 8 km long and 700 meters wide. The main attraction of the resort is Cancun Underwater Museum. The island got its name because of the large number of statues of goddesses that were once located on it.
In the north of the island there are sandy beaches, and in the south there is a rocky, steep coast. You can get to the island by ferries, which depart from different piers and beaches from 1 to 9 km of Cancun.
All restaurants, shops and hotels on the island are located on the street, which is the only one at the resort.
Riviera Maya
From Cancun to Tulum along the Caribbean Sea stretches hundred-kilometer coastal strip, which was called the Riviera Maya. Along its entire length there are resorts that are very popular among European tourists. The most visited of them:
The best resorts on the Pacific Coast: where is the best place to relax?
The country's Pacific resorts represent it West Coast. Its length is several thousand kilometers. Many of the best resorts located in this part of Mexico are well known to Russians from numerous TV series that were popular in the 2000s.
Acapulco
Before the development of Cancun as a resort, Acapulco was considered tourist capital countries. This vacation spot is loved by politicians, stars of show business, cinema and theater. Here you can rent a luxury villa or apartment overlooking the ocean for your holiday.
Translated, the name of the resort means "a place where large reeds grow".
Extreme lovers entertain themselves in Acapulco with diving rocks of La Quebrada. Tourists interested in history will discover Fortress San Diego at the resort. It was built in the city in 1616. The city has many clubs, restaurants, a water park and a gorgeous botanical park.
Mazatlan
One of largest ports on the Pacific Ocean. The resort is actively developing and should soon become the best in Mexico. More than 400 thousand people live in the city, whose main source of income is tourism.
The longest beaches in the country are located here. The beach is popular among surfers Playa Otas Altas. It is called the high wave beach.
The largest number of bars and restaurants can be found in the area of the beaches of Kamenny Island.
Located near Mazatlan natural Park, called Crested Jay Sanctuary.
Huatulco
This resort area has 9 bays and 42 sandy beaches, most of these beaches are wild. They are all very clean.
This place is popular among local residents And Canadians. Most flights from foreign countries arrive here from Vancouver.
The resort is considered the most quiet and sunny place in Mexico. The city is located surrounded by amazingly picturesque hills and rocks. They come to its shores cruise ships, and also here they prepare the most delicious mojito in the country.
The main feature local hotels- fish restaurants. In order to stay at the Huatulco Hotel, you need to book rooms in advance.
You can do this using this search form. Enter city name, check-in and check-out dates, and number of guests.
Los Cabos
The resort is famous for its white sandy beaches, pristine desert and rocky cliffs. There are 20 magnificent beaches on the coast. One of them, Palmia beach, is especially popular among photographers.
The most famous beach in Los Cabos - Chileno. Next to it there is an amazingly beautiful reef. The beach is well equipped and has a well-developed infrastructure.
From June to December, turtles swim to the beaches of Los Cabos. They lay eggs in the sand and hatch their offspring.
Cabo San Lucas
The resort is considered the best on the peninsula. The water in the bays of Cabo San Lucas has amazing azure color. The city itself is like an American enclave in the country. Almost 90 foreign tourists arrive at the resort from English-speaking countries.
This is a modern resort with well-developed infrastructure. On its coast you can not only sunbathe, but also surf, sport fishing and diving.
Beach holiday in Mexico
According to existing legislation in Mexico, all beaches in the country belong to the state or hotels. Almost all of them are protected by reefs and are divided into three zones: Gulf Coast, Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
The best beaches - photos
All beaches are located in picturesque lagoons and bays. Some of them are completely protected from waves. Some of the best beaches in the country include:
Also among the best are the above-described snow-white Kanuna beaches. All of them are protected from waves and are perfect for families with children.
Nudist recreation areas
Finding a secluded beach in Mexico is not difficult. The best of them is the hotel beach Hidden Beach Resort . This is not just a beach, but a luxury nudist resort located an hour's drive from Cancun airport.
Initially, the Hidden Beach Resort Au Naturel Club 5* hotel was built as a place for intimate relaxation.
Hidden Beach is a member nudist recreation associations. Throughout the resort you can walk in costumes of Adam and Eve.
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Mexico resorts have recently attracted more and more travelers from different corners globe. Some are attracted by the opportunity to discover a never-before-seen beach holiday, others like to get acquainted with the culture and traditions of an exotic country, and there are those who can’t wait to personally try the delights of local cuisine, which, according to rumors, may well be considered a real paradise for gourmets.
However, this article will not only describe the best resorts in Mexico. The reader will get a lot useful information about how to make your vacation even more interesting and educational.
Section 1. Why Mexico?
First of all, it should be noted that this is actually amazing country, characterized by contrast. Today, extreme poverty and luxury of large cities are closely intertwined here.
Ideas about this state are quite diverse. For some, this is a vacation spot with gorgeous beaches and villas, famous resorts, diving and windsurfing. Others are attracted by the beauty of the tropics and the opportunity to plunge into the history of ancient civilizations, see mysterious pyramids and other mysterious monuments.
According to tourism brochures, this destination offers its guests the best coastal areas that meet world standards. The country is famous for its cultural heritage, tequila, sombrero and passionate TV series.
Mexico is the homeland of the Aztecs, Olmecs, Mayans and Zapotecs, who had a huge impact on history and left behind many secrets. Some of them still remain unexplained. Most scientists believe that ancient civilization arose due to an alien presence. One of the anomalous places in Mexico is the “Zone of Silence,” which exists at the same latitude as the pyramids of Egypt and the Bermuda Triangle. Strange phenomena occur in this zone, radio equipment turns off and the clock stops.
But for some tourists popular resorts Mexico is also associated with poverty and slums in the suburbs of large populated areas. This is another part of the state and unprepared travelers definitely shouldn’t go there.
As we can see, almost everyone can find something they like. The only inconvenience for tourists is the country’s remoteness from Europe and the duration of the flight with transfers. But all this is easily compensated by the impressions received during the trip.
Section 2. What hotels offer guests the best resorts in Mexico?
Tourism occupies an important place in the country's economy. The classification of hotels by level of service is controlled by the state itself. Although this primarily applies to modern hotel complexes.
However, you should be prepared for the fact that in Mexico there are many non-standard hotels located in ancient estates or palaces. Their owners, however, offer comfortable rooms with modern equipment.
If you have decided for yourself the answer to the question of which resort in Mexico to choose, then it’s time to choose a suitable hotel.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that the most budget accommodation option is accommodation in 1-2* hotels, where small rooms with modest decoration are provided. Such rooms, as a rule, do not have air conditioning, TV or comfortable furniture. Despite this, 2* hotels differ from 1* hotels. Many 2* hotels have swimming pools.
Hotels with a star rating higher than three are closer to the European category of service provision. When choosing a stopping place, read in advance the interior view of the apartment, the list of available services and reviews. In addition to traditional hotels, in the country you can find hotels with additional classifications - “grandtourist” and “special category”.
The first group includes expensive hotel complexes, located mainly in the resorts of Acapulco and Riviera Maya. The most expensive and elite in Mexico are the complexes marked with a “special category”, which offer their guests exclusive types of recreation.
Section 3. Let's taste the holiday
Resorts in Mexico, as a rule, are impossible to imagine without getting acquainted with local dishes.
In general, the country's cuisine is actually distinguished by its gastronomic diversity. However, one should also take into account the fact that each region has its own preferences in the choice of products and dishes.
Thus, in the northern part of the state, the main food of residents is beef and goat meat. The process of cooking meat is reminiscent of the American method (most often barbecue type). Central Mexico favors a variety of seasonings and dishes made from beans and corn. Meat is also included in the diet. Southern provinces are influenced by Caribbean cuisine, where they love spicy vegetables and chicken dishes. The closer to the coast, the more popular fish and seafood.
But over the centuries, unchanged components national cuisine What remains are chili peppers, corn tortillas and beans. And the most favorite delicacy for Mexicans is “canas asadas” - a piece of fried sugar cane. The strong drink tequila brought real fame to Mexico.
Mexican wines, made mainly using European technologies, are also in demand. Other popular drinks include horchata (made from rice flour), iced hibiscus tea and champurado hot chocolate. The south of the country is famous for its excellent coffee.
From all of the above we can conclude: a holiday in Mexico, whose resorts are now extremely popular, will also be interesting for those who like to eat tasty and satisfying food.
Section 4. Which holiday is right for you?
The resorts of Mexico, descriptions of which can be found in almost all the most popular tourist brochures in the world, are distinguished by their diversity. Although, according to vacationers, they can, in principle, be divided into two main categories.
So, the main resorts in Mexico are located in the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. The most famous of them:
- Acapulco;
- Riviera Maya (Cozumel Island and Playa del Carmen);
- Los Cabos;
- Puerto Vallarta.
It is worth paying attention to the fact that each of them is good and interesting in its own way. In addition to beach holidays, these tourist destinations have their own characteristics.
For example, Acapulco is famous for its expensive hotels and monuments of Spanish colonization, night parties and discos, restaurants and water activities. Convenient beaches are ideal for families with children.
To get acquainted with the history of the Mayan civilization, you should go to the Riviera Maya. This resort has famous luxury hotels and the best beaches.
Still, Mexico is amazing and unique. The resort of Cancun, for example, in addition to its amazing beaches, is also notable for its ancient sights. The island of Cozumel is known for its coral reefs, which attract divers.
Section 5. Luxury vacation in Cancun
The large resort city of Cancun is located on the Yucatan Peninsula. This real paradise for lovers of nightlife - restaurants, night bars, casinos, discos and incendiary afterparties.
For tourists there are golf and tennis courts, bicycle rentals and other entertainment. The most beautiful corner of the resort is the Nichupte Lagoon, which separates the city from the hotel area. Here you can take yacht trips or spend time in a bar or restaurant. Their terraces offer magnificent views of the lagoon. In the north of Cancun there are ruins of ancient Mayan settlements.
Hotels offer lovers special programs for organizing wedding ceremonies, performed according to the internal laws of a state such as Mexico. This is why resorts on the Caribbean Sea are famous for their huge number of newlyweds. By the way, in order for this marriage to be recognized as valid, say, in America or Europe, it will simply need to be legalized in its home country.
Section 6. What awaits us in Acapulco?
The resorts of Mexico, reviews of visits to which are usually positive or even enthusiastic, are impossible to imagine without this locality.
Acapulco is one of the most popular tourist destinations countries. It is not without reason that the city is considered the “night capital” of Mexico. It is a place of entertainment, casinos, bars and restaurants that comes alive as night falls. His fiery discos are known throughout Mexico. Famous DJs and artists from all over the world come here. In addition to entertaining shows, tourists can take excursion trips to historical attractions.
On the mountain is Cathedral"Chapel of Peace", built during the period of Spanish rule. Next to it stands a majestic cross, blessing sea travelers. In the 17th century San Diego fortress. located historical Museum, and you can get acquainted with objects of Indian culture at the Museum of Archeology. IN national reserve Papagayo is home to a water park. Taking a boat trip on a glass-bottomed boat to Roqueta Island, you can see the statue of the Holy Virgin of Guadalupe (the patroness of sailors) under the water.
Section 7. The miracle called Riviera Maya
Mexico can offer its guests many unforgettable places. It is not without reason that the resort cities of this country are extremely popular. Here you can find something to suit every taste and budget, as they say.
For example, the snow-white beaches of the Riviera Maya stretch from Cancun to Tulum. The main settlements in this region are Playa del Carmen and the island of Cozumel. Mostly tourists from Europe vacation here.
It should be noted that these places are ideal for family vacation and diving activities. Free time can be devoted to sports games, SPA treatments or excursions. The resort town of Playa del Carmen, located in the center of the Riviera Maya, is popular among young people.
Mexico also attracts vacationers in this part with its beaches and coral reefs, the ruins of ancient Indian settlements (Chichen Itza, Ekbalam, Tulum), included in the UNESCO list. You should definitely visit the Shel-Ha nature reserve, famous for its unique karst lakes and stalactite dungeons.
In the ecological park Xcaret there is an aquarium museum, a turtle farm, butterfly and orchid parks, and an island of jaguars. Here you can frolic with dolphins, go scuba diving or swim along an underground river. Particularly striking are the flocks of pink flamingos that live in the bay near the fishing village of Rio Lagartos.
Recently open park Xplor invites visitors to experience extreme rafting along the warm rivers of the underground. The river leads to natural wells that served as a source of water for the Mayans. In addition, other adventures await you in the park: ziplining, jungle treks and walks along suspension bridges.
Section 8. Los Cabos - a place worth visiting
In fact, Mexico's resorts are diverse and unique. What to choose for your next vacation? Why not discover something new?
Between the cities of San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo it stretches for almost 40 km resort area Los Cabos. This relatively young resort is considered one of the most expensive. The climate of Los Cabos is different from other resorts in Mexico. Here it is drier, which creates favorable conditions for relaxation. Luxurious hotels surrounded by greenery, excellent sandy beaches and the sea are perfectly combined with the desert dunes.
Many hotels are part of global hotel chains with an all-inclusive system. Each of them differs in architecture and design. Golf courses, swimming pools, restaurants and bars are open to tourists, and various show programs are organized. From January to April, huge whales swim to the shores of Los Cabos, which can be observed right from the coast.
Section 9. Puerto Vallarta and Cozumel
On the shores of the largest Bay of Banderas is the colonial city of Puerto Vallarta. You should pay attention to the fact that the most fashionable hotels in the resort are concentrated in the Marina Vaillarta area, south of the center.
Find the most budget options Accommodation is possible in the area of new Vayarta. Some of the hotels operate on an all-inclusive basis. Usual life here it proceeds calmly and measuredly; organizations provide for a siesta in the afternoon. But with the arrival of darkness, the city comes to life, incendiary parties begin and evening trade opens. Particularly good locality from October to May.
It is impossible to imagine Mexican resorts without the island of Cozumel, which is suitable for a relaxing and beach holiday. Thanks to its coral reef, it is popular with scuba diving enthusiasts. There are many inexpensive hotels here, mainly aimed at tourists involved in water sports and diving, who, as a rule, are not particularly picky and do not need luxury apartments.
For more discerning holidaymakers, there are luxury hotel complexes with accommodation in bungalows in the western part of the island.
Section 10. Diving and surfing
We have described all the main resorts in Mexico. What to choose depends on each individual traveler, or rather, on his tastes, preferences and financial situation.
The magnificent underwater landscapes and coral reef inhabitants of Mexico's coastal waters attract divers from all over the world.
On the island of Cozumel, in the Marine Coral Park, there is a coral reef that is the second largest on the planet in terms of its size. And the unusual Sea of Cortez is home to many rare and exotic fish. The famous explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau dubbed it “the aquarium of the world.”
On the coasts of the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico there are many interesting places for wreck divers. The Yucatan Island attracts with its underground rivers. Mexican dive spots: Cancun, Cozumel, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen.
Almost all resorts in Mexico are suitable for walking on the waves. Surfing competitions often take place here. The most famous surf beaches are in Cancun, Merida, Riviera Nayarit, and Puerto Escondido.
