24 days in Mexico Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Mexico tour itinerary planner
Start: Washington DC
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Cabo San Lucas
— 3 nights
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La Paz
— 2 nights
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Puerto Escondido
— 1 night
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Zihuatanejo
— 3 nights
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Mahahual
— 1 night
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Sian Ka'an
— 1 night
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Tulum
— 3 nights
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Ek Balam Village
— 2 nights
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Cozumel
— 5 nights
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End: Washington DC
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Cabo San Lucas — 3 nights
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We've included these beaches for you: Chileno Beach and Playa del Amor. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Scuba & Snorkeling. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Santa Maria Beach, stop by Ayla, go for a stroll along the water at Marina Cabo San Lucas, and stroll through Medano Beach.
For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Cabo San Lucas online holiday planner.
Washington DC, USA to Cabo San Lucas is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Washington DC to Cabo San Lucas due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in December, things will get much hotter in Cabo San Lucas: highs are around 77°F and lows about 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can go by car to La Paz.
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For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Cabo San Lucas online holiday planner.
Washington DC, USA to Cabo San Lucas is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Washington DC to Cabo San Lucas due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington DC in December, things will get much hotter in Cabo San Lucas: highs are around 77°F and lows about 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can go by car to La Paz.
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La Paz — 2 nights
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On the 20th (Thu), stroll through Balandra Beach, meet some fierce fish with a shark diving experience, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas. Here are some ideas for day two: head off the coast to Isla Espiritu Santo, enjoy the sand and surf at Balandra Beach, and then make a trip to Kiosco del Malecon.
To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our La Paz trip planner.
You can drive from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in La Paz when traveling from Cabo San Lucas in December, with lows around 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to fly to Puerto Escondido.
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To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our La Paz trip planner.
You can drive from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in La Paz when traveling from Cabo San Lucas in December, with lows around 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to fly to Puerto Escondido.
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Puerto Escondido — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Coral, tour the water at your own pace with Los Reyes Sportfishing Charters, and then hunt for treasures at El Mercado. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.
To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Puerto Escondido trip maker tool.
Fly from La Paz to Puerto Escondido in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or drive. The time zone changes from Mexican Pacific Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from La Paz in December; daily highs in Puerto Escondido reach 85°F and lows reach 72°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Zihuatanejo.
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To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Puerto Escondido trip maker tool.
Fly from La Paz to Puerto Escondido in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or drive. The time zone changes from Mexican Pacific Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from La Paz in December; daily highs in Puerto Escondido reach 85°F and lows reach 72°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Zihuatanejo.
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Zihuatanejo — 3 nights
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Escape the urban bustle at Playa La Madera and El Refugio de Potosi. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Playa Vista Hermosa and Playa Blanca. Take a break from Zihuatanejo with a short trip to Cielo Zapoteco in Ixtapa, about 56 minutes away. There's more to do: examine the collection at Museo Arqueologico de la Costa Grande and take a leisurely stroll along Paseo de Pescador.
To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Zihuatanejo online sightseeing planner.
Traveling by flight from Puerto Escondido to Zihuatanejo takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in December, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Mahahual.
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To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Zihuatanejo online sightseeing planner.
Traveling by flight from Puerto Escondido to Zihuatanejo takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in December, and nighttime lows around 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Mahahual.
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Mahahual — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): make a trip to Malecon, enjoy the sand and surf at Maya Chan Beach, then stop by Colleen's Magnetic Jewelry, and finally stop by Diamonds International Costa Maya. Here are some ideas for day two: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then head outdoors with Yaya Beach.
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Fly from Zihuatanejo to Mahahual in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Zihuatanejo to Mahahual, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In December in Mahahual, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 69°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel to Sian Ka'an.
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Discover how to plan a Mahahual trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
Fly from Zihuatanejo to Mahahual in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Zihuatanejo to Mahahual, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In December in Mahahual, expect temperatures between 87°F during the day and 69°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel to Sian Ka'an.
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Sian Ka'an — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and then kick back and relax at Punta Soliman Beach.
For photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Sian Ka'an itinerary app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mahahual to Sian Ka'an. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Tulum.
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For photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Sian Ka'an itinerary app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mahahual to Sian Ka'an. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Tulum.
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Tulum — 3 nights
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We've included these beaches for you: Parque Los Fundadores and Mayan Beach. Step off the beaten path and head to Climbing Tours and LabnaHa Cenotes & Eco Park. Take a break from Tulum with a short trip to Zona Arqueologica de Coba in Coba, about 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Museo de la Prehistoria Parque Dos Ojos, delve into the distant past at Las Pinturas, and view the masterpieces at Art Gallery Miniature.
To see where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Tulum tour itinerary builder app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Sian Ka'an to Tulum. In December, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Ek Balam Village.
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To see where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Tulum tour itinerary builder app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Sian Ka'an to Tulum. In December, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Ek Balam Village.
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Ek Balam Village — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): explore the striking landscape at X'Canche Cenote, steep yourself in history at Ek Balam, and then explore the galleries of Cenote Hubiku. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Santuario de los Santos Reyes and then explore the fascinating underground world of Balankanche Cave.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Ek Balam Village trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Tulum to Ek Balam Village in 2 hours. Traveling from Tulum in January, Ek Balam Village is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can go by car to Cozumel.
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To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Ek Balam Village trip itinerary maker app.
You can drive from Tulum to Ek Balam Village in 2 hours. Traveling from Tulum in January, Ek Balam Village is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 72°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can go by car to Cozumel.
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Cozumel — 5 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Columbia Reef and Playa Punta Chiqueros. Take a break from the city and head to Playa Chen Rio and Faro Celerain Ecological Reserve. Step out of Cozumel with an excursion to Captain Dulche's Museum in Isla Mujeres--about 4h 15 min away. There's lots more to do: stroll through El Paso del Cedral Reef, admire the natural beauty at Cozumel Butterfly & Botanical Gardens, examine the collection at The Mayan Cacao Company, and experience rural life at Rancho Universo Heal a Horse Cozumel Horse Sanctuary Non-Profit Organization.
To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Cozumel trip itinerary tool.
Drive from Ek Balam Village to Cozumel in 4 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Ek Balam Village in January: high temperatures in Cozumel hover around 78°F and lows are around 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.
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To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Cozumel trip itinerary tool.
Drive from Ek Balam Village to Cozumel in 4 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Ek Balam Village in January: high temperatures in Cozumel hover around 78°F and lows are around 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.
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Mexico travel guide
Tailor-made for anyone seeking that traditional sun-and-sand experience, Mexico vacations allow visitors to explore nearly 10,000 km (6,200 mi) of picturesque coastlines. Idyllic beaches and favorable year-round weather aside, this diverse country with a rich pre-Colombian history allows tourists a chance to discover a fascinating cuisine, numerous archaeological sites, state-of-the-art museums, colonial-era haciendas, and outstanding examples of 21st-century architecture. Most visitors get to know the country by its cities, but if you want a well-rounded Mexico tour, spend some time exploring its jungles, cloud forests, Caribbean reefs, snowcapped volcanoes, vast deserts, and tranquil lagoons. Life is lived outdoors in Mexico, so wherever you go, don't forget to dine alfresco and stroll the country's colonial streets.
