Overview Country

Mexico
Discover a land bursting with colour and history

A man plays trumpet in a mariachi band typical of Mexico

If you love vibrant architecture, vivid folk art and tasty cuisine, then Mexico is the place for you. Throw in amazing Aztec and mystical Mayan wonders to make this a colourful fascinating holiday. This could also include diving into Cozumel’s deep blue sea, watching the bright and lively ‘Day of the Dead’ celebrations, or visiting the home of artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. End your stay in a gorgeous luxury eco-resort.

Relax in a hammock under palm trees and look at the white beach and the crystal clear sea of Mexico
where it is

Where it is

Central America

When to go

When to go

November to May

Why go there

Why go there

Heritage sites
Colourful towns
Beautiful beaches

what to see

What to see

Chichen Itza
Mexico City
Cozumel

A view of the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico at night.

Visit grand Mayan ruins

A view of the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico at night.

Clap your hands at Chichen Itza, and you’ll hear the echo of the quetzl bird, testament to the engineering of this ancient Mayan site.
Come with us to the Yucatan Peninsula

A turtle swimming in the breathtaking underwater world around the island of Cozumel

Cool down in Cozumel

A turtle swimming in the breathtaking underwater world around the island of Cozumel

Swaying palm trees, turquoise waters and superb scuba diving. Let us take you to the tropical island of Cozumel, off the Yucatan peninsula. Tempted?

View the Aztecs Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan.

Pyramids of Teotihuacan

View the Aztecs Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan.

The Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan remains an enigma for archaeologists. As you wander around it in awe, maybe you can solve the mystery.

The beautiful building Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City.

Capital museums and murals

The beautiful building Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City.

Watch a folklore show at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, admire the murals of Diego Rivera on the walls, or visit Mexico City’s many world-class museums.

Enjoy salt-rimmed margaritas and tacos when in Mexico.

Travel in Mexico

Enjoy salt-rimmed margaritas and tacos when in Mexico.

Mexico has a population of around 130 million people, plus many deserts, mountains, canyons, jungles and 35 Unesco World Heritage sites. So where should you start your travels? Just ask Cosa. If you’re interested in archaeology, history, culture or cuisine, we know the perfect places. We’ll show you other delights, such as the pretty colonial town of Taxco, famous for its silver jewellery. On the Pacific coast, Puerto Vallarta has lovely beaches and is also a bird-lover’s paradise. Multi-coloured of course!

Mexico facts

With vast mineral resources, Mexico is the second largest economy in Latin America and among the 15 largest in the world. Mexican history stretches through the ancient Olmec, Maya and Aztec empires, then three centuries of Spanish rule to independence in 1821. Mexican cuisine is a Unesco ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’, and visitors discover that there’s more to it than tacos and burritos. The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a National Holiday, with origins traced back to the Aztecs.

How to know the time zone

Time zone

UTC –6

Check the flight time

Flight time

10-12 hours from Switzerland

local currency

Local currency

Mexican peso

Dial code by country

Dialling code

+52

Mexico