Our achievements: Mexico, from Mexico to the Riviera Maya
Visit to 3 major archaeological sites: Teotihuacan, Chichén Itza and Uxmal,
Excursions by 4x4 at the heart of the tropical forest & meeting with a Maya community,
Swimming in the cenote, discovery of Merida in a carriage,
Cancun: A day out at sea, snorkelling stop at a coral reef and BBQ lunch.
The destination’s strong points:
- The Yucatan peninsula, its white sandy beaches, coral reefs, colonial cities and Mayan archaeological sites lost in the middle of the tropical forest,
- Mexico, famous for its unique museums, pyramids, fine cuisine and exciting night life,
- The Pacific coast bordered by seaside resorts which have forged the country’s reputation as a tourist paradise,
- Northern Mexico with harsh and arid landscapes strewn with cacti, dizzy landscapes of the Copper Canyon add to the diversity of this vast territory.
Sports activities:
- Mexico is a country of cliffs, canyons and rivers, which offers several opportunities for lovers of adventure sports: canyoning, parachuting, paragliding, kayak, climbing and speleological expeditions. But it also offers other activities such as water sports, big-game fishing, hunting, 4x4 rallies and golf.
Access: Air France (in codeshare) and Aeromexico provide 2 daily flights from France.
- Paris - Mexico: 12-hour non-stop flight.
Airlines: Air France & Aeromexico for direct flights.
- Other airlines service the destination with stopovers in their respective hubs.
Formalities: Passport (+6 month validity).
Time difference: In the West, -10 hours in summer and -9 hours in winter. In the East, -8 hours in summer and -7 hours in winter.
Climate: Like most tropical countries, Mexico has only two seasons: the most enjoyable season is the dry season, from November to May. The Rainy season lasts from June to October, with strong showers towards the end of the day and risks of cyclones.
Best time: between November and May.