Four days in Mexico City, planned like a friend would: the historic center, Chapultepec, Coyoacán with Roma and Condesa, and Teotihuacan, with current fares, ticket prices and what to book ahead.
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Seven days on Mexico’s Caribbean coast with two bases, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, covering Cozumel, cenotes, Akumal’s turtles and two Maya sites, with road times, costs and booking notes.
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Four days in Tulum, planned by someone who has done the trip: the ruins at opening, the best cenotes, the right base, the seaweed calendar and what each part of the trip really costs.
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Where to stay in Cancun, which beaches suit which traveler, the day trips worth your time and why five nights is the right length, with current fares, fees and costs.
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Mexico is the easiest international trip for most Americans: short flights, strong resort infrastructure and a range from beach resorts to world-class cities. The key is picking the right region.
Compare Cancun, Riviera Maya and Tulum, then add Mexico City or a Pacific coast stop like Puerto Vallarta or Los Cabos. Each guide includes where to stay, transfers and how to avoid the common tourist traps.
Cancun is the easiest, with the most flights and the widest range of resorts. Riviera Maya is quieter with better cenotes, Tulum is boutique and pricey, and Mexico City is a world-class city with great museums and food.
December to April is high season, while hurricane season runs June to November, with the highest risk in August to October.
Start with: Cancun travel guide, Riviera Maya, Tulum, Mexico City
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