Custom Trip to Mexico
Turquoise cenotes, Chichen Itza at dawn, mole negro in Oaxaca's markets.
Mexico can do it all: swimming in a cenote 15 meters deep at 10 AM, eating tacos al pastor at a market stall at noon, falling asleep in a hammock facing the Caribbean by evening. The Yucatan alone justifies the trip. But the rest of the country goes far beyond the brochure photos.
What makes Oaxaca Mexico’s food capital?
The 20 de Noviembre market in Oaxaca smells of grilled tasajo fat and mole negro that’s been cooking for three full days. You order a tlayuda at a comedor for 60 pesos — giant tortilla, black beans, fresh cheese, dried meat. The mezcalerias downtown serve artisanal spirits distilled in the central valleys, at 50 pesos a glass. The smoky agave flavor sticks to your palate.
And in the evening, toasted chapulines (grasshoppers) crunch under your teeth with a kick of chili and lime.
But Oaxaca isn’t just food. The Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban have overlooked the valley for 2,500 years. Hierve el Agua, 70 km away, has natural pools suspended above a canyon. The colonial streets of San Cristobal de las Casas, further south in Chiapas, move at a pace that feels almost suspended in time. Tzotzil communities sell hand-embroidered textiles at the Santo Domingo market — each pattern means something specific.
When should you visit Mexico and how do you get around?
Dry season runs November to April. The Yucatan is warm without the humidity, and cenotes like Suytun and Ik Kil sit at their best water levels. ADO buses connect Cancun, Merida and Oaxaca with onboard wifi. Renting a car in the Yucatan opens up less-visited sites like Calakmul, where howler monkeys outnumber visitors. Count on about 25 euros per day for a basic rental.
On the Pacific coast, Puerto Escondido draws surfers from every continent, and nearby coves like Carrizalillo are calm enough for swimming with children.
A custom trip to Mexico built around what you actually want changes everything. No generic circuit — an itinerary that balances beach, culture and food at your own pace.
Prices and information verified: March 2026.
Must-see highlights
- → The ruins of Chichen Itza
- → Riviera Maya beaches
- → Oaxaca gastronomy
- → Yucatan cenotes
Frequently asked questions about Mexico
- When is the best time to visit Mexico?
- November to April, during the dry season. The Yucatan stays warm without extreme humidity (25-30 °C), cenotes are at their best water levels, and the Pacific coast has ideal surf conditions. Avoid Easter week (Semana Santa) when Mexican domestic tourism floods every beach.
- How much does a trip to Mexico cost?
- Budget 50 to 100 euros per day per person. A market meal costs 3-5 euros, a decent hotel 30-60 euros per night. Long-distance ADO buses run 15-30 euros per route. Car rental in the Yucatan averages 25 euros per day.
- How many days do you need in Mexico?
- Two weeks minimum to cover the Yucatan and Oaxaca properly. With ten days, focus on one region. Three weeks let you add the Pacific coast (Puerto Escondido) or Chiapas (San Cristobal de las Casas).
- Do you need a visa for Mexico?
- No. EU and US citizens can enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days with a valid passport. You receive an immigration form (FMM) on arrival that you must keep until departure.
