Mexico and Central America
What you need to know before you go
Mexico and Central America often conjure up images of world-class beaches edged by the Caribbean Sea. Central America is made up of 7 tropical countries, namely Panama, Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is where snorkelers and divers get to visit one of the world’s largest coral systems, called the Great Mesoamerican Reef.
Tradition still plays an integral part in Central America and Mexico, with cultural festivals livening up the streets all year round. Well-preserved Mayan ruins and Aztec temple sites can be found among lush jungles, giving you a glimpse of these once great civilizations. Offering the best of both worlds – a tropical paradise and an ancient civilization – you’re bound to enjoy a unique vacation experience in Mexico and Central America.
Top destinations in Mexico and Central America
Where will you go next?Mexico
Mexico offers a lot of variety, with different places appearing on different peoples’ bucket lists for very different reasons. There’s the amazing Mexican cuisine, the world-famous scuba diving sites, the charming historical cities, the pristine white-sand beaches, the...Cancun
Cancun’s heart is the city’s downtown, where locals and travelers unite around the food stalls and shops of central Parque Las Palapas. The city is also known for its nightlife, and a number of waterfront clubs light up the after...Mexico City
Mexico City hosts a variety of buzzing locations including museums, restaurants, parks, and endless shops. To learn how Mexico evolved...Tulum
Tulum is one of Mexico’s coolest beach towns, where brightly-colored posadas line powder-white beaches and boho-chic cafes...Monterrey
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