Mexico, Mexico City, Cancun and Chichén Itzá

Mexico is a perfect holiday destination. Rich in culture with spectacular scenery, colourful markets, friendly people and the interesting sites of archaeological remnants of the great empires of the Aztecs, Toltec and Mayans.

Mexico City, where the colour and vibrancy of this bustling city is just amazingly combined with the beautiful historic and religious buildings, like the Catedral Metropolitano, one of the most important architectural structures in the Western Hemisphere.

The Palacio Nacional has spectacular Diego Rivera murals depicting a chronicle of Mexico’s history. And Palacio de Bellas Artes, which hosts the city’s most important cultural events, is a beautiful construction that blends art nouveau and art deco styles.

Xochimilco EcologicalPark is often called the Venice of Mexico due to its beautiful canals. Flower-painted boats offer tours of the canals and floating gardens.

If you’re interested in cultural events, Mexico City offers a wide variety of museums, such as the Museo Nacional de Antropologia, the Museo Nacional de Arte and the Museo Nacional de Historia.

In north Mexico City, you should visit the Basilica de Guadalupe, one of the most visited basilicas in the world, for those who want to learn more about the city’s customs and traditions.

Mexico City is a cosmopolitan metropolis, where new and old traditions coexist. Shop at bazaars, craft markets in the Coyoacan and San Angel or go to exclusive boutiques and shopping centers in the communities of Santa Fe and Polanco.

Cancun beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and attracts many thousands of visitors every month.

Cancun is really the ultimate vacation destination with surfing, kayaking, fishing, swimming or just bathing in the tropical sun.

To dive and snorkel, Cancun is a paradise. The crystal blue Caribbean waters hold an abundance of underwater wildlife.

This is Mexico's most extensively restored archaeological park; the ancient city of Chichén Itzá is a most awe-inspiring archaeological site.

Chichén Itzá’s ancient Mayan ruins have a wealth of features that will take you all day to experience.

As you enter, glance towards the Piramide de Kukulkan. This pyramid has 365 steps, 52 panels and 18 terraces. If your visit is made during the spring or autumn equinox (March 21st or September 21st) you will be in for a special treat; The sun's light touches the steps on the northern side, creating the shadow of a ‘moving serpent’ which glides up the pyramid as the sun moves through the sky.