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Mexico is a popular long-haul travel destination with so much to offer, from stunning paradise beaches and nature to famous ancient ruins and museums. This world-class country is filled with culture and Latin American charm. It’s also a foodie’s paradise with incredible restaurants and street stalls serving up signature Mexican dishes. Brightsun Travel offers a great choice of luxury holidays to Mexico.
Our holiday packages feature hotel stays in Cancun, located on the Yucatán Peninsula along a stretch of the Caribbean Sea with luxurious all-inclusive beach resorts, entertainment hubs, and thrilling outdoor adventures such as water sports and wildlife spotting excursions. Another option for a Mexico holiday is the country’s capital Mexico City - one of the oldest cities in the Americas and one of the largest cities in the world, built over Aztec ruins with fascinating archaeological sites and colonial buildings.
Hamburgo 195, Juárez, 06600 Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, Mexico
Blvd. Kukulcan KM. 11.5, Punta Cancun, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Carretera Cancun-Chetumal Km. 36.5, Riviera Maya, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
Carretera a Punta Sam 5.2, 77400 Cancún, Mexico
In south Mexico lies the spacious coastal resort of Cancun, established on the Yucatan Peninsula in 1974 as a tourist town. It has excellent amenities for visitors including world-class accommodation, restaurants and bars. There are also entertaining music and cultural festivals held throughout the year. Cancun is famous for being a tropical paradise with around 150 miles (241 kilometres) of white sandy beaches. The resort has a variety of watersports and outdoor adventures such as pony trekking in the surrounding rainforests. Cancun is also near to ancient Mayan ruins dating back to 300 AD.
Mexico City is one of the largest urban developments in the world. It has a thriving, modern culture of international restaurants, theatres and street performers. The Angel of Independence statue overlooks the Paseo de la Reforma, the main shopping boulevard and home to many exclusive boutiques and designer brands. Mexico City also has several UNESCO World Heritage sites including the floating Lake Gardens of Xochimilco. The historic Old Town is very picturesque, with Spanish colonial architecture dating back to 1650. There are many important Aztec sites such as Templo Mayor in the centre of the city.
Currency: You’ll be spending Mexican Pesos.
Language: Spanish is the official language.
Local Time: Five hours behind GMT.
Flight Time from the UK: Approximately ten-and-a-half hours to Cancun, eleven hours to Mexico City.
Tourist Information: Visit the official Mexican tourist information site for lots of helpful information regarding upcoming events, where to go, what to do, and how to get around.
Health/Travel Restrictions:To travel to Mexico, British citizens need a valid passport. A visa is not required. For up to date travel advice and health recommendations visit the government’s travel advice for Mexico.
A. Recommended vaccinations include Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Rabies and Typhoid.
A: Mexico is usually regarded as budget-friendly.
A: The Day of the Dead which is held annually on 2nd November.
A: From December to April when the weather is dry and not quite so hot.
A: Follow official government travel advice, seek trustworthy local advice about safe districts and join organised excursions if visiting Mexico.
A: Yes, visas must be applied for when travelling to Bahrain. Arrange yours with Brightsun Travel.
A: Tourists should always dress respectfully.
A: From December to March when the weather is cooler.
A: Crime is relatively low.
A: Yes, but being drunk and disorderly is not acceptable.
Cancun is ideal for outdoor activities. Scuba diving and snorkelling enthusiasts love to explore the local Mesoamerican Barrier Reef where there are corals, tropical fish and turtles. The Underwater Museum features submerged sculptures which are slowly being colonised by fish and other sea creatures. Near Cancun are many cenotes, underwater collapsed caves that form idyllic pools. Cenote Siete Bocas at Puerto Morales is only one hour away. Take a thirty-minute drive to the ruins of Ancient Mayan culture at El Meco. The ruins of a Mayan temple can also be seen on the Isla Mujeres, near the Cancun coast.
One of the most impressive Aztec sites to visit is Teotihuacan, where many temples survived the Spanish Conquest. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the city's most beautiful cathedrals. Its most revered relic is a woven image of Mary which miraculously appeared on a cloak in 1531. There is also a museum devoted to the colourful paintings of Mexican life by the artist Frida Kahlo. Popular ways of exploring Mexico City include boat cruises on the river and bicycle tours of the city. Outdoor activities include hiking, pony trekking, and visiting the Cacahuamilpa Caves in the nearby National Park.
It's generally hot and sunny all year. June's the hottest month at an average of 28°C (82°F),while January's the coldest at 23°C (73°F). May is usually the driest month, October the wettest.
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