Mexico Discover a land bursting with colour and history
If you love vibrant architecture, vivid folk art and tasty cuisine, then Mexico is the place for you. Throw in amazing Aztec and mystical Mayan wonders to make this a colourful fascinating holiday. This could also include diving into Cozumel’s deep blue sea, watching the bright and lively ‘Day of the Dead’ celebrations, or visiting the home of artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. End your stay in a gorgeous luxury eco-resort.
Where it is
Central America
When to go
November to May
Why go there
Heritage sites
Colourful towns
Beautiful beaches
What to see
Chichen Itza
Mexico City
Cozumel
Visit grand Mayan ruins
Clap your hands at Chichen Itza, and you’ll hear the echo of the quetzl bird, testament to the engineering of this ancient Mayan site.
Come with us to the Yucatan Peninsula
Cool down in Cozumel
Swaying palm trees, turquoise waters and superb scuba diving. Let us take you to the tropical island of Cozumel, off the Yucatan peninsula. Tempted?
Pyramids of Teotihuacan
The Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan remains an enigma for archaeologists. As you wander around it in awe, maybe you can solve the mystery.
Capital museums and murals
Watch a folklore show at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, admire the murals of Diego Rivera on the walls, or visit Mexico City’s many world-class museums.
Travel in Mexico
Mexico has a population of around 130 million people, plus many deserts, mountains, canyons, jungles and 35 Unesco World Heritage sites. So where should you start your travels? Just ask Cosa. If you’re interested in archaeology, history, culture or cuisine, we know the perfect places. We’ll show you other delights, such as the pretty colonial town of Taxco, famous for its silver jewellery. On the Pacific coast, Puerto Vallarta has lovely beaches and is also a bird-lover’s paradise. Multi-coloured of course!
Mexico facts
With vast mineral resources, Mexico is the second largest economy in Latin America and among the 15 largest in the world. Mexican history stretches through the ancient Olmec, Maya and Aztec empires, then three centuries of Spanish rule to independence in 1821. Mexican cuisine is a Unesco ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’, and visitors discover that there’s more to it than tacos and burritos. The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a National Holiday, with origins traced back to the Aztecs.
Time zone
UTC –6
Flight time
10-12 hours from Switzerland
Local currency
Mexican peso
Dialling code
+52
