Holidays to Mexico
Mexico holidays are the ultimate fiesta, and everyone’s invited. With white-sand beaches, Mayan ruins, margaritas on tap and tacos to drool over, Mexico is the piñata of holidays – all you have to do is hit it up!
Bangin’ beaches
With sun-kissed shores and turquoise seas, Mexico takes beach holidays up a notch. So grab your favourite sombrero and celebrate the sunshine.
On the Caribbean side, Cancun’s beaches are where paradise meets party central. The Pacific coast, meanwhile, is all Baja California and beaches – think Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco.
Party ‘til the tequila sunrise
If fun times and fiestas are the focus of your cheap Mexico holiday, you can’t beat Cancun. Nights out here start with cervezas for pre-drinks in the Zona Hotelera, the city’s wild party district.
You can then continue the party with happy hours and salsa dancing at Señor Frogs. And make sure not to miss a cabaret show at the iconic Coco Bongo, Mexico’s mecca of madness.
Temples of swoon
Exploring Mexico’s ancient ruins is like stepping into a real-life Indiana Jones adventure. Meander around the Mayan temples of Chichén Itzá, where El Castillo (the Pyramid of Kukulkan) stands like the world’s most impressive birthday cake.
Or check out those Aztec legends who built their pyramids at Teotihuacan, just outside Mexico City.
Less talk, more tacos!
Mexican food is the stuff of citrus-soaked dreams: tacos oozing carnitas, saucy enchiladas, buckets of guac with tortilla chips (pro tip: mezcal is not a full meal!).
Try a tamale or a tasty ceviche, a zesty dish of fresh fish or shrimp marinated in lime juice and coriander. But save room for churros, doughnut fingers dusted in sugar and cinnamon. It’s the grand finale of Mexican cuisine.
Sneak Peek
Best for... Beach-loving party people who love an ancient ruin or two 🎉
Go... In November to get swept up in the Día de los Muertos madness 🧟♂️
You have to... Relax with a salt-rimmed margarita on a palm-fringed beach 🍸
Mexico holiday deals
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The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
9.7
Excellent
- 14 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Gatwick
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Sandos Caracol Eco Resort
9.7
Excellent
- 1 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Gatwick
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Occidental at Xcaret Destination
9.6
Excellent
- 1 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Gatwick
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The Reef Coco Beach
8.3
Very Good
- 1 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- From Gatwick
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Top Destinations in Mexico
Cancun
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£785 pp
Playa del Carmen
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£785 pp
Puerto Vallarta
Cheapest Mexico holiday deals
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Hyatt Centric Playa del Carmen
8.7
Excellent
- 1 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- Room only
- From Gatwick
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Aspira Hotel Playa del Carmen
7.7
Good
- 5 Nov 2026
- 7 nights
- Self-catering
- From Gatwick
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The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
9.7
Excellent
- 14 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Birmingham
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The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
- 5 Nov 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Gatwick
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Playacar Palace
- 14 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Gatwick
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Sandos Caracol Eco Resort
- 1 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Gatwick
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Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 1 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Gatwick
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Hyatt Vivid Playa Del Carmen
- 1 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Gatwick
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The Reef Coco Beach
- 5 Nov 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Gatwick
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Grand Riviera Princess
- 1 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Gatwick
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BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
- 1 Oct 2026
- 7 nights
- All-inclusive
- From Gatwick
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Key facts
Currency
Mexican Peso ($)
Language
Spanish
Time difference
GMT-6
Cost of a beer
$20-80
3-course meal
$429-1,287
Flight time
12h
Things to explore
Beachy babylon
There’s a good reason spring breakers from the US swarm to Cabo San Lucas – on the tip of Baja California, is a party paradise! Surfers usually prefer the waves at Playa Acapulquito, while Santa Maria Beach is a peach for those hangover days. Fed up with foam parties? It’s time for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico’s swish beach resort on the Pacific coast. After relaxing on the main beach of Playa los Muertos, potter along the mile-long boardwalk known as El Malecón. It’s lined with fish shacks and tequila bars so there’s no shortage of places to stop and set up shop.
Follow Frida
Aztec ruins, sultry salsa bars and more mariachi bands than you can shake a maraca at, Mexico City is as fizzy with fun and colour as a piñata filled with Smarties and Fanta. Get all Stephen Fry and Sandi Toksvig by learning all sorts of stuff in bohemian Coyoacán’s Museo Casa Azul, the birthplace, residence and now museum of Frida Kahlo. History buffs will also be interested in the nearby Museo Casa de León Trotsky. If the learning, culture and AC don’t appeal, hang at the vibey pavement bars in El Zócalo, one of the largest city squares in the world.
Nacho average dinner!
Get ready to eat, drink and fiesta like there’s no mañana. But do pack elasticated shorts and some Alka-Seltzer because the food and drink in Mexico is epic. We’re talking tacos stuffed with juicy carnitas and irresistible enchiladas smothered in cheese and mole, a rich chocolate chilli sauce. The drinks in Mexico are as bright as the culture, and tequila (aka liquid courage) has the power to transform even the most timid of wallflowers into dancefloor legends. Go straight for mezcal shots at the bar or slowly sip an ice-cold margarita by the beach.
When to go to Mexico
Here’s a tough one: a cold, wet British winter or sipping margaritas on a sun-drenched beach? Mexico’s dry season runs between December and April, so it’s really a no-brainer! January and February are by far the best months to visit, but it's usually cheaper after the holiday crowds have left.
If you don’t fancy getting drenched, avoid the monsoon season on the Pacific coast (August to October) and hurricane season on the Caribbean (May to November).
And if you’re keen to celebrate the Día de los Muertos in November, just be warned: it can get pricey.
