Mexico

Jungles, deserts; teeming cities, one-street pueblos; fiesta fireworks, Frida’s angst: Mexico conjures up so many vivid images. And the reality lives up to the expectation. -Lonely Planet

Mexico is a nation which is both well-known and undiscovered at the same time. It is a place of gorgeous beaches and excitable night-life,that much is common knowledge to most, but it is also much more diverse and complex than many people think. Its landscapes range from ethereal cloud forests to barren, desert terrain and its cities, from party cities like Cancun to cultural hubs such as the capital, Mexico City.

It’s a country packed with culture and history. Its pre-Hispanic civilizations built some of the world’s great archaeological monuments, from Teotihuacán’s towering pyramids to the exquisitely decorated Maya temples. The Spanish colonial era left beautiful towns full of tree-shaded plazas and richly sculpted stone churches and mansions. Modern Mexico has seen a surge of great art from the likes of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Top-class museums and galleries around the country document Mexico’s fascinating history and its endless creative verve. Popular culture is just as vibrant, from the underground dance clubs of Mexico City to the wonderful handicrafts of the indigenous population.

Cancun

Pristine white beaches, home of the Mayan archaeological wonders, turquoise seas, a bountiful underwater world, and world-class vacation amenities

A decidedly modern Mexican city, Cancun is probably Mexico’s most well known andwell developed vacation spot. While many Mayan ruins and just a short drive away from the bustling resort town you are set firmly in the 21st century when you’re out and about in Cancun. A long sliver of white sandy beach jutting out from the mainland, Zona Hotelera is a 14 kilometer stretch of paradise and where most of the top resorts are situated. Cancun is for relaxation, sun bathing and snorkelling, good food and why not? A little culture as well!

Puerto Vallarta

Enjoy the physical beauty of Pacific Mexico's prettiest resort town, where cobblestone streets disappear into emerald green hills with the big, sparkling bay below. -Fodor's Guide

Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s liveliest and most sophisticated resort destinations. Stretching around the sparkling blue Bahía de Banderas (Bay of Flags) and backed by lush palm-covered mountains, one couldn’t ask for a better place to while away a cosmopolitan vacation. Each year millions come to laze on the dazzling sandy beaches, browse in the quirky shops, nosh in the stylish restaurants and wander through the picturesque cobbled streets or along its enticing malecón. If the pretty town beaches aren’t enough, you can venture out on cruises, horseback rides, diving trips and day tours – and be back in time for a late dinner and an even later excursion to one of the many sizzling nightspots on offer.

Mexico City

Rising from the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City offers a unique collision of contemporary city life and historic preservation.

Considered by many as the cultural centre of Latin America, Mexico City is distinct and vibrant. Here you will sample some of everything that the Mexican culture has to offer. Its culinary scene is exploding, the many museums beckon you to visit -a highlight is the stunning Museo Nacional de Antropología, the Centro Historico is also surely worth your visit and so many other experiences await eager explorers both in the city and in the region surrounding it!

Package Includes

• Flights from Cyprus
• 4 nights in Cancun
• 4 nights in Puerto Vallarta
• 2 nights in Mexico City
• 5 star hotels
• All taxes and fees

Mexico City photograph by Francisco Diez