Perhaps once in a lifetime, a new long haul destination delivers the perfect group holiday package in one. Mexico conjures up images of cowboys and Indians, deserts and cacti, tequila and tropical jungle. As a holiday destination, it is exotic yet friendly, with a sunny climate and delicious food. The country has worldclass beaches, a rich culture and great shopping. Well established as a tourist destination its resorts are sophisticated, while much of the countryside is unspoilt.
Mexico is situated between the southern states of the USA and the Central American countries of Guatemala and Belize. Cancun and the Riviera Maya form a strip on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula – a large stretch of land on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The area’s high concentration of spectacular beaches and Mayan sites makes it extremely popular. Cancun is without doubt the holidaymakers’ mecca, but the long string of much smaller and quieter resorts stretching south are gaining in popularity and offer great young group holidays.
Spanish is spoken throughout the country, although many people are unaware that more than 50 native Indian languages are also in use. In tourist areas, English is widely spoken, but a little Spanish goes a long way.
Michoacán is a stunning destination to take your holiday in the sun, boasting year round sunshine, an impressive mountain range and the beautiful coast as a backdrop to this vibrant and unspoiled resort.
With great weather throughout most of the year, Yurecuaro is the ideal destination to take your holiday in the sun, where you can bask in the vibrant and beautiful culture of Mexico.
Quintana Roo was largely a wilderness of jungle, swamps and lakes. However, the development of popular Cancún and other beach resorts down its eastern Caribbean coast has put it firmly on the map.
Located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, Akumal is a gorgeous resort of white-sand beaches and crystal clear waters that is home to nesting turtles. There are fantastic scuba-diving opportunities and it is a magnet for art and nature lovers.
Cancun is a great gateway to explore the Mayan civilization culture and history such as places like Tulum and Chichen Itza - one of the most important archaeological sites and capital of the Mayan civilization.
Found on the Yucatán peninsula, Xcaret is famous for its eco-archaeological park, where you can swim with dolphins or explore Mayan ruins, visit the jaguars at the zoo or roam around the botanical gardens.
Make the most of your group holiday to Mexico with the wide choice of resorts and hotels on offer from Thomas Cook. Book your Mexico group holiday now and get even more for less with our great value deals or check out one of our last minute bargains if you’re desperate to get away.
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