Mérida
The cultural gateway to the Yucatán Peninsula. Mérida blends Mayan heritage with elegant colonial architecture and a thriving food scene built around cochinita pibil and marquesitas. It's also a great base for Chichén Itzá, cenotes, and the flamingo lagoons of Celestún.
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Chichén Itzá
The Cenotes of the Yucatán
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The best resorts in Mexico for a private villa with full resort service, from Punta Mita to Los Cabos and the Riviera Maya, with honest downsides.
Update on Oct 5, 2026
Mexico's most awarded restaurants for a December trip: Pujol, Quintonil, Rosetta and Máximo, their MICHELIN and 50 Best records, and holiday booking tips.
Update on Oct 5, 2026
Eight hotels in and near Sayulita, from beachfront boutiques in town to Four Seasons resorts on Punta Mita, with drive times and the trade-offs of each.
Update on Oct 5, 2026