Mexico holidays - Unique culture teamed with Caribbean beauty

Discover Mexico's sun-dappled beaches and ancient ruins

The Yucatan section of Mexico, also known as the Caribbean Coast, is arguably this amazing country’s most impressive region.

Aside from the beaches – the stunning powdery beaches – you’ll also find breath-taking verdant jungle and impressive Mayan ruins. Alongside this natural beauty and fascinating history, this part of Mexico is also home to some of the world’s most luxurious resorts, which place an emphasis on customer service, lavish amenities and fantastic food.

The resorts are centred around the city of Cancun with beachside properties running all the way down the Riviera Maya. A short ferry ride away is the island of Cozumel, which has allures of fantastic scuba diving and ancient archaeological sites.

There’s no doubt that this is a fun-loving part of the world. Cancun has dethroned Acapulco as the party capital of Mexico and with the other draws of fine weather, great beaches and iconic historical curiosities, it’s not hard to see why it has gained such popularity.

This part of the country is undoubtedly driven by tourism and as such the major cities can come across as overdeveloped. If you’d rather have a more authentic and rustic experience, venture out to some of the smaller towns or visit some of the less-travelled Mayan ruins.    

Why visit Mexico?

• Mexico offers the dreamy beaches of the Caribbean at an amazing price
• There’s something for everyone here; the Mayan ruins at Xcaret, the stunning beaches of Riviera Maya or the pulsating nightlife of Cancun – it’s all down to you
• A different kind of Caribbean experience with the same great weather and stunning surrounds
• The perfect combination of city break and beach holiday
• Features the Isla Mujeres - a charming island with an authentic culture
• Choose the resort that’s right for you – we can do anything from secluded and private to fun-loving and friendly

Inspired? Tropical Sky also arranges All Inclusive Caribbean holidays in other destinations including Barbados, Mexico, Jamaica, Antigua, St Lucia, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Grenadines, Cuba, Tobago, Cayman Islands, Aruba, Anguilla and St Kitts and Nevis.

Important Information

There are currently four taxes that are payable for visitors to Mexico.

• The Mexico Tourist Tax and the Mexican International Airport Usage tax are included in your airfare and so no additional payment is required during your holiday
• The Environmental Tax applies to all visitors to Mexico. The tax varies in each area and will be applied to your hotel bill and in some cases must be paid directly to the hotel upon departure. Where possible we will pre-pay  this for you within your hotel cost and the hotel will confirm this to you.
  - Cancun area hotels- $85.00 Mexican Pesos, approx USD$5 per room per night.
  - Riviera Maya, Puerto Moreles and Playa Del Carmen - $80.00 Mexican Pesos, approx USD$4 per room per night.
  - Baja California / Los Cabos / Puerto Vallarta - $83.00 Mexican Pesos, approx USD$5 per room per night.
  - Jalisco and Nayarit - no fees apply, this is subject to change
• The VISITAX - a mandatory Tourist Usage Fee for the state of Quintana Roo only, which funds local infrastructure projects and protects assets such as beaches and Mayan sites.  This is currently MXN284.00 (approximately USD20.80) per person and must be paid by all travellers aged 15 years or over visiting the state of Quintana Roo (which primarily covers the beach resorts from Holbox and Cancun in the north, all the Riviera Maya region through Playa Del Carmen and Tulum, and down to Chetumal in the south). It is not included in your holiday price. Payment can be made either prior to travel, during your stay, or at the airport on your return. It is essential that payment is made prior to your departure flight and that you obtain a QR code to show as proof of payment by visiting the following website - https://www.visitax.gob.mx/sitio/ - please only use this site. We recommend completing this prior to travel, but if you have any problems, the hotel front desk teams will be able to help during your stay.

Please note that all taxes are subject to change without notice.  The latest fees will be as detailed by your hotel on arrival.