Ride through history in vibrant Mexico City on a traditional tram. Older children can explore the centre on an electronic scooter. A highlight is a trip to the mysterious pre-Aztec site of Teotihuacán, with its amazing pyramids.
Fly to the rugged hills of Chiapas and colonial San Cristóbal de las Casas, and drive out to explore the indian villages where the people still wear richly embroidered costumes.
By road to Palenque, stay close to the ruins and discover this unique Mayan site, with its towered palace and pyramid tomb. Drive on to Villahermosa via the Olmec heads at Parque La Venta.
Ride a horse-drawn carriage through Yucatán’s colonial capital Mérida; drive to the Mayan site at Chichén Itzá, with stepped pyramids to climb and ghoulish sculpted skulls and jaguar heads. Head to the Caribbean resort of Playa del Carmen, visit Tulum’s ruined temples and glide by boat through the wildlife-filled wetlands of the Sian Ka-an Biosphere.
We've been there
Why take the kids? My son’s words say it all:
"Walking and climbing the pyramids (at Chichén Itzá) reminded me of my PlayStation games and the stories I have read on the Egyptian pyramids, only better." Antonio Vaquero, Training and Development Manager.
Where do you sleep?
12 nights: 3 nights Mexico City, 2 nights San Cristóbal, 2 nights Palenque, 2 nights Mérida, 3 nights Playa del Carmen
A bit more time?
This is a busy itinerary, but you might like to include Baja California - the Pacific coast peninsula - where you can go whale-watching, up close and personal with these magnificent creatures (in season, Dec to Apr).
What do you eat?
Mexico’s most popular dishes include corn tamales (stuffed pancakes) and tortillas, beans and chili.
Weather watch
The climate in Mexico varies according to altitude; low-lying areas are hot – the Yucatán is at its coolest and least humid in the busy period from Dec to Feb.
Did you know?
Tequila has a high enough ethenol content to help take the edge off even the hottest chilli, such as the Habenero which have been found with heat readings in excess of 295,000 scoville units… and that’s hot !
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