TRAVELLING TO Mexico
Why visit Mexico? Most people will have heard of Mexico’s postcard perfect beaches and world-famous resorts and although these definitely contribute to the country’s charm, there is so much more to Mexico than just its natural beauty.
Australians usually start their Mexico tour in either Cancun on Mexico’s east coast or in the country’s capital, Mexico City. This gem of a city, although often underrated, is full of historic landmarks waiting to be explored, such as the Historic Centre and the National Palace.
Cultural heritage and tradition are some of the fascinating drawcards on a tour through Mexico. The two ‘hearts’ of Mexican tradition, Oaxaca and Chiapas, located in the centre of the country, are an absolute highlight on any Mexico or Central America tour as well. Oaxaca, with its indigenous traditions, colourful markets and top-class museums is not just a cultural highlight but also famed for its extraordinary cuisine. Chiapas .with its ancient Maya ruins, coffee plantations and haciendas is a hub of history and culture.
In the east, Cancun and Tulum will appeal to the sun and beach lovers, being home to some world-famous white beaches and turquoise waters that are just made for sun bathing, snorkelling and water sports.
For the active explorer, Copper Canyon, a series of massive canyons in the north of Mexico, is a must-do. Soak up the majestic canyon scenery while hiking, biking or rafting through what is one of the most impressive mountain sceneries in the world.
How to get there? Generally, the easiest and quickest way for Australians to get to Mexico City is via LA on Qantas, United Airlines or Delta. That said, there are actually more options into regional Mexican cities from Dallas Fort Worth (Qantas fly to Dallas direct from Sydney).
More information: You'll find all of our Signature Mexico itineraries below.
Still wondering? Contact us—we're always here to help, so please give us a call or drop us an email and let us do the hard work for you, planning your perfect Mexico trip from Australia.
Why visit Mexico? Most people will have heard of Mexico’s postcard perfect beaches and world-famous resorts and although these definitely contribute to the country’s charm, there is so much more to Mexico than just its natural beauty.
Australians usually start their Mexico tour in either Cancun on Mexico’s east coast or in the country’s capital, Mexico City. This gem of a city, although often underrated, is full of historic landmarks waiting to be explored, such as the Historic Centre and the National Palace.
Cultural heritage and tradition are some of the fascinating drawcards on a tour through Mexico. The two ‘hearts’ of Mexican tradition, Oaxaca and Chiapas, located in the centre of the country, are an absolute highlight on any Mexico or Central America tour as well. Oaxaca, with its indigenous traditions, colourful markets and top-class museums is not just a cultural highlight but also famed for its extraordinary cuisine. Chiapas .with its ancient Maya ruins, coffee plantations and haciendas is a hub of history and culture.
In the east, Cancun and Tulum will appeal to the sun and beach lovers, being home to some world-famous white beaches and turquoise waters that are just made for sun bathing, snorkelling and water sports.
For the active explorer, Copper Canyon, a series of massive canyons in the north of Mexico, is a must-do. Soak up the majestic canyon scenery while hiking, biking or rafting through what is one of the most impressive mountain sceneries in the world.
How to get there? Generally, the easiest and quickest way for Australians to get to Mexico City is via LA on Qantas, United Airlines or Delta. That said, there are actually more options into regional Mexican cities from Dallas Fort Worth (Qantas fly to Dallas direct from Sydney).
More information: You'll find all of our Signature Mexico itineraries below.
Still wondering? Contact us—we're always here to help, so please give us a call or drop us an email and let us do the hard work for you, planning your perfect Mexico trip from Australia.
WHY TRAVEL WITH CHIMU ADVENTURES
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We offer flexible travel itineraries in Mexico and Latin America for the discerning traveller and their travel party.
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We have refined, simplified, and perfected our travel itineraries over two decades, giving you the ultimate experience in each location.
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We know each Latin American country by heart and will work together with you to determine which itinerary is best suited to your needs.
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From your initial enquiry until you return home, you’ll have a personal Destination Specialist. They’ll happily look over all of your travel needs, booking insurance, flights, and any additional travel before or after the journey.
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We have offices across Central and South America, so you can rest assured that ground staff are close at hand to assist whilst you are travelling, no matter what you need.
Mexico TOURS
Mexico REVIEWS
All Chimu Adventures' clients are given the opportunity to review their trip once they return home. These reviews are administered by a third party and as such are unfiltered by Chimu Adventures.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Spanish is the official and most widely spoken language of Mexico, but over 60 indigenous languages are also recognized by the government. Some Indigenous words have been incorporated into Mexican Spanish, especially from Nahuatl - the language of the Aztecs.
Mexico’s predominant religion is Roman Catholic although the indigenous Mexicans have blended Catholicism with some of their traditional beliefs, creating a fascinating mix.
- Passport, photocopy of passport & spare passport photos
- Travel Insurance documents
- Air tickets and itinerary
- Foreign Currency (US$) and/or debit/credit cards, traveller’s cheques
- Money belt
- Small daypack
- Basic first aid kit High UVA sun block
- Sunglasses & sunhat
- Mosquito spray & insect repellent
- Comfortable walking shoes/boots
- Sandals
- Long sleeve tops and trousers
- Light-weight clothing
- Warm clothing (depending on itinerary and time of year)
- Camera with spare battery and memory cards
- Security code padlock
- Adaptor
- Small torch
The level of fitness needed will depend on the Mexico tour that you choose to take in terms of places to be visited and the types of activities to be included on your itinerary. Hiking and trekking are not activities that are generally associated with Mexico although most Mexico tours include visits to one or more archaeological site where some steep climbs involving many steps may be involved, often on uneven surfaces. Parts of Mexico lie at altitudes over 2,000 metres, including Mexico City at 2,250 metres. Although altitude sickness is generally not a problem in Mexico, you may feel a little breathless if your Mexico tour starts in Mexico City, or if you fly into Mexico from the coast, until you acclimatise to the higher altitude.
- do not show any outward signs of wealth or wear expensive jewellery
- keep your valuables in your hotel in safety deposit boxes
- keep any valuables that you must carry with you hidden, as pickpockets can be present in crowded areas and around tourist areas
- use only registered taxis with official identification
- avoid going on your own to remote areas/ruins where tourists would not be expected to go
- always keep your day pack and camera close to you and never leave them unattended
- Australia
- United Kingdom
- The United States
- Ireland
- Canada
- New Zealand
- European Union
- South Africa
You could spend anything from a few days to several weeks on your Mexico travels, depending on whether you plan to explore the entire country or just focus on one region such as Mexico City and its environs, Chiapas State, Merida and the Gulf of Mexico, the Yucatan Peninsula or the Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast. Chimu Adventures offers itineraries to suit every time frame.
Our Mexico tours include breakfast daily and many other meals may also be included in your itinerary. As a rough guide for additional spending money based on having moderately-priced lunches and dinners and buying a few souvenirs at local markets, we suggest a budget of 40-50 USD per day per person.
- Hepatitis - Both A and B (twinrix)
- Typhoid
- Diphtheria
- Cholera
- Rabies
- Tetanus
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)