Discover a country of living color
Private guides and custom journeys through colonial cities, Maya ruins, cenotes and two coastlines.
Why we love Mexico
Big-hearted, and bursting with color, Mexico offers much more than just iconic beaches and world-famous cuisine. From the ancient ruins of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations to Guanajuato's colorful colonial streets, the bustling markets of Oaxaca, and sprawling, cosmopolitan Mexico City, this country is a tapestry of rich history and modern energy. Whether you're wandering through lush jungles or diving into crystal-clear cenotes on the Yucatán, Mexico's warm hospitality invites you to explore every corner. Viva la aventura!
Ancient cities above and below ground
Two oceans and remarkable variety
Regional culture with deep roots
A starting point for your perfect escape
We're good company, and we give great advice
Walk Oaxaca's markets with Betsy and every bite comes with a story. That's the kind of local expert we work with across Mexico.
Oaxaca, Mexico City, Guanajuato, the haciendas and cenotes of the Yucatán. Mexico runs far deeper than its beach resorts, and so does our list.
When sargassum hits the Riviera Maya, we know where to go: Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres, or Isla Holbox.
Adrienne and team were so easy to work with, and truly took the detailed logistical stress off of planning AND getting through our vacation. They worked to finalize the perfect itinerary and answered lots of questions and have the scoop on the best tours and best places to stay!
Within our budget
The agents were so awesome! Everything was within our budget and the whole trip went smoothly. [Osaviva] planned it all perfectly for us
A worry-free vacation
I loved our trip scheduled with [Osaviva] all of the activities and resorts were stunning. With vehicle transfers included it was truly a worry free vacation.
Two wonderful trips
We have travelled twice on trips organised by [Osaviva] and we have loved them both. Everything was planned exceptionally well, the hotels were beautiful and we had an amazing time! We look forward to our next adventure with [Osaviva]!
Our top picks
Xpu-Há
Once the private retreat of an Italian duchess, Hotel Esencia occupies a 50-acre estate along one of the Riviera Maya’s quieter beaches. Rooms, suites, and villas are tucked between jungle and Caribbean, with the original whitewashed house still at the heart of the property.
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Riviera Maya
Hidden between tropical forest and a broad Caribbean beach, Maroma returned after an extensive redesign that kept its low-rise, handcrafted character intact. Rooms and suites incorporate Mexican textiles, ceramics, and art, while the resort remains deliberately smaller than many of its Riviera Maya neighbors.
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Mayakoba
Mangrove lagoons weave through Rosewood Mayakoba, where suites and villas are reached by paths and electric boats before opening toward the Caribbean. Private pools, generous residential layouts, and extensive family facilities make it one of the Riviera Maya’s most versatile luxury resorts.
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Riviera Maya
Jungle surrounds the private pool villas at Chablé Maroma before giving way to a quiet Caribbean beach. The property brings the wellness focus of the Chablé brand to the coast, with contemporary architecture tucked carefully among palms and native vegetation.
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Tulum
Jungle paths connect suites, pools, and the beach at Be Tulum, one of the properties that helped define Tulum’s small-scale luxury hotel scene. Natural materials and private outdoor spaces keep the architecture closely tied to its tropical setting.
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Tulum
Nômade sits between jungle and Caribbean along Tulum’s beach road, with rooms, tents, and suites distributed beneath palms and tropical vegetation. Wellness, communal spaces, and a distinctly bohemian approach place it firmly within Tulum’s original retreat culture.
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When we plan a trip
Cenotes
Swim in clear freshwater pools formed in the limestone beneath the Yucatán Peninsula. Some open directly to the sky, while others sit inside caves framed by roots, stalactites, and jungle.
Maya History
Walk through Chichén Itzá, Uxmal, Palenque, or Calakmul with a private guide. Temple complexes, carved stone, and vast plazas reveal cities that once controlled large parts of Mesoamerica.
Baja wildlife
Travel by small boat into Baja’s lagoons and the Sea of Cortez in search of seasonal gray whales, blue whales, humpbacks, whale sharks, and other marine life.
Food & mezcal
Visit markets, family kitchens, and small mezcal producers to learn about mole, corn, cacao, regional cheeses, and the many varieties of agave grown across Oaxaca.
CDMX
Move between historic neighborhoods, museums, markets, architecture, and some of the country’s most exciting restaurants. Add Teotihuacán, Xochimilco, or an evening food tour beyond the city center.
Caribbean reefs
Explore coral reefs off Cozumel and the Riviera Maya, where clear Caribbean water supports sea turtles, rays, tropical fish, and some of Mexico’s best snorkeling and diving.
The things travelers ask us most about Mexico, from safety to the best season for whale sharks. Have a question we haven't covered? Send it to
November to April is dry and warm across most of the country. Hurricane season runs June to November on both coasts.
Seaweed reaches the Riviera Maya roughly from April or May through September. Isla Mujeres' Playa Norte and Isla Holbox are usually less affected, and the Pacific coast isn't affected.
It depends on the state, so check your government's latest advisory for each place you'll visit. Yucatán, Oaxaca City and Mexico City's main neighborhoods are popular and well traveled.
Domestic flights are quick and affordable. Mexico City to Oaxaca is about an hour, and to the Yucatán about two.
Mexico City sits at about 2,240 m. Most people feel only mild effects, but take the first day easy.
Stick to bottled or filtered water. Good hotels provide it.
