The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico's southeastern corner juts out between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. Incredible Maya ruins including Chichen Itza and Uxmal, stunning white sand beaches, vibrant culture and colonial towns. Accommodation ranges from luxurious beachfront resorts to exquisite rural haciendas lovingly restored into boutique hotels.
Its incredible Maya ruins, white sand beaches, colonial history and biodiversity make it an alluring vacation destination perfect for first time visitors to Mexico. There are undiscovered gems such as Campeche, thriving Mayan villages and magnificent archaeological sites to explore, including the Chichen Itza, Uxmal and the clifftop site of Tulum. Against a stunning back-drop of dense jungle teeming with flora and fauna, hidden cenotes (flooded limestone sinkholes) and beautiful ocean-swept sands, you can go horse-riding, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling or scuba diving in an underwater paradise of corals and exotic marine life. Accommodation ranges from luxurious beachfront resorts to exquisite rural haciendas lovingly restored into boutique hotels.
Hacienda San Jose is a secluded and beautifully restored colonial hacienda outside the Yucatan Peninsula's capital Merida and surrounded by lush tropical jungle and within reach of magnificent Mayan ruins such as Chichen Itza.
Casa Lecanda is a meticulously restored Yucatan home in Merida's historical center that now runs as a small luxury boutique hotel, offering guests a romantic window into the colonial age and a superb base for exploring the city and surrounding Maya ruins.
The Viceroy Riviera Maya is a stylish and intimate retreat on the beautiful Mexican Riviera, near Playa del Carmen combining ancient Mayan culture and contemporary design. Private thatched bungalows are set back in the jungle, ideal for couples.
Overlooking the turquoise Caribbean coastline and powder white sands of Xpu-Ha beach on the Riviera Maya, Esencia offers an intimate boutique hideaway from which to enjoy ocean adventures and the rich Mayan culture of the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Rosewood Mayakoba is a luxurious high end resort within the exclusive Mayakoba enclave on Mexico's glorious Riviera Maya outside of Playa del Carmen, and surrounded by emerald jungle, inland lagoons and set back from the turquoise Caribbean.
Situated within the private resort of Mayakoba on the famed Riviera Maya coast of Mexico is the Banyan Tree Mayakoba; a harmonious blend of nature and luxury enhanced by the signature Asian hospitality and warmth for which Banyan Tree is renowned.
Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa is a tropical hideaway located on the fabulous Yucatan Peninsula outside of Playa del Carmen in Mexico, nestled between the turquoise Caribbean and lush jungle on a pristine long stretch of white sand beach.
Set on a white sand beach just 10 minutes from Cancun airport but worlds away in its seclusion, Nizuc Resort & Spa is an ultra-luxury Asian-inspired design hotel. It's ideal for couples and families alike, with excellent facilities and service.
Rise early to explore the impressive site of Chichen Itza as the sun comes up and before the gates open to the public on this exclusive private experience, allowing you to escape the crowds and make the most of your time at this must-see landmark.
Solve a series of clues and look out for amazing Mayan artifacts on this family scavenger hunt around the archaeological site of Uxmal, its temples and ball courts an impressive reminder of the Mayan empire and its fascinating history.