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Holiday resorts in Mexico

Acapulco

Situated on one of the loveliest bays on the coast, backed by the evergreen vegetation of the Sierra foothills, Acapulco offers anything and everything to the holiday visitors, but this is not the ... more

Cancun

Once a small, unremarkable fishing village, the holiday resort of Cancun is today the reason most people visit Mexico. It is made up of two parts: the glitzy hotel zone dedicated to tourism, and th... more

Cozumel

The island of Cozumel is Mexico's largest island and popular destination with holidaymakers. Located 12 miles (19km) off the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, opposite the resort Playa del ... more

Ensenada

Just 'south of the border, down Mexico way' on the Baja Peninsula lies the flourishing, friendly port and holiday destination of Ensenada, a 90-minute drive south of San Diego, joined to Tijuana by... more

Huatulco

A relatively recent tourism project by the Mexican government, Huatulco is an up-and-coming resort on the southern coast of Oaxaca. The meeting point of the Sierra Madre del Sur Mountains and the P... more

Ixtapa

A popular port of call and destination for cruise passengers, the Mexican resort of Ixtapa is set on one of the Pacific coastline's most spectacular bays and is justly renowned for its beautiful be... more

La Paz

The holiday retreat of La Paz is the laid-back capital of Baja California Sur, known for its stunning sunsets and beaches. The city is a perfect base from which to explore the magical surrounding l... more

Los Cabos

At the southern-most tip of the Baja California peninsula, where the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez collide with the wild Pacific, Los Cabos is an area of striking beauty and one of Mexico's top ... more

Manzanillo

Mexico's busiest port, Manzanillo is a growing tourist destination and port of call on the southwestern coast of Mexico. Known for its beautiful golden beaches, including Salahua, Las Hadas, and Mi... more

Mazatlán

The holiday destination of Mazatlán is the most important port on the Pacific coast of Mexico. It is also the shrimp capital of the world, with the largest fleet of commercial shrimp vessels ... more

Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen boasts one of the prettiest beaches on the coast and despite its growing tourism, it has a small-town, laid-back feel to it, attracting thousands of holidaymakers each year. The of... more

Puerto Costa Maya

Mexico's newest port, Puerto Costa Maya, is the first port on Mexico's Caribbean Coast to have been built exclusively for cruise ships and cruise holiday visitors. Situated on the Yucatan Peninsula... more

Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is situated in the Bahia de Banderas, a 14-mile (22km) long bay lined with long stretches of sandy beaches. It is the second largest holiday resort on the Pacific coast after Acapul... more

San Felipe

Originally a sleepy fishing village, San Felipe has developed into a popular resort for both Mexican and American tourists on the Baja coast, with a number of hotels, shops, restaurants, bars and n... more

Tijuana

A typical border town, Tijuana is not suited to everyone's holiday taste, with plenty of noise and frenetic activity. Its location on the American border and proximity to San Diego and other Southe... more

Topolobampo

Located 12 miles (20km) from Los Mochis on the west coast of mainland Mexico, Topolobampo is known for its beautiful views and beaches, including the scenic Maviri. The rolling sand dunes are a pop... more

Zihuatanejo

The idyllic getaway featured in the film The Shawshank Redemption, Zihuatanejo is a small, old-world fishing village on the southwest coast of Mexico. The heart of the town is the Paseo del Pescado... more
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