North America

Mexico

Mayan ruins, Caribbean beaches and remarkable food.

Famous for

  • Mayan ruins
  • Cancún beaches
  • Cenotes
  • Tacos
  • Day of the Dead

Best time: November to April.

Places to visit

Riviera Maya

Playa del Carmen, Tulum and reef snorkelling.

Yucatán

Chichén Itzá, colonial Mérida and freshwater cenotes.

Mexico City

Museums, markets and a world-class dining scene.