9 Days • 8 Nights
Mexico Honeymoon: Colonial Charm, Cenotes & Caribbean
Tour Includes
About the Trip
Trip Highlights
- The romantic colonial charm of San Miguel de Allende is an exquisite highlight of this honeymoon. San Miguel de Allende, in Mexico's central highlands, is one of the most beautiful and romantic towns in the country, a UNESCO gem of cobbled streets, pastel mansions, flower-filled courtyards and golden light, crowned by the fairy-tale pink spires of its parish church. You wander its lovely lanes hand in hand, explore galleries, boutiques and craft markets, sip cocktails at sunset from a rooftop bar overlooking the domes and spires, and dine in candlelit courtyards. The beauty and romance are exquisite.
- Swimming together in secret jungle cenotes is a magical, intimate highlight of this honeymoon. The Yucatan's cenotes, natural limestone sinkholes filled with astonishingly clear, cool water, are among the most romantic and magical places in Mexico. Away from the crowds, you swim together in beautiful cenotes, from sunlit pools ringed by jungle to hidden caverns hung with stalactites and roots where shafts of light pierce the darkness, floating in crystal water in an enchanted, private world. The beauty and intimacy are magical. Swimming together in the clear, cool, turquoise waters of secret jungle cenotes, floating in enchanted caverns hung with roots and light.
- The cliff-top ruins of Tulum above the turquoise sea are a beautiful, romantic highlight. Tulum, the only major Maya city built on the coast, is spectacularly perched on a low cliff directly above the turquoise Caribbean, its weathered temples glowing against the sea and sky in one of the most beautiful and romantic settings of any ancient site. You explore the ruins together in the soft morning light, learning of the Maya seafarers, and can swim from the idyllic beach directly below, an unforgettable romantic experience. The history and setting are beautiful.
- Powder-white beaches, candlelit dinners and couples' spa on the Riviera Maya are pure romance. The Caribbean coast of the Yucatan is one of the world's most romantic, and here you indulge in pure honeymoon bliss. You relax together on powder-white beaches and swim in the warm turquoise sea, enjoy soothing couples' spa treatments, sip cocktails at sunset, and dine by candlelight on the sand beneath the stars, with the gentle sound of the waves and thoughtful romantic touches throughout your stay. The beauty and indulgence are blissful. Relaxing on powder-white beaches.
- Vibrant Mexico City, with its art, cuisine and pyramids, adds culture and energy to this honeymoon. You begin in exhilarating Mexico City, one of the world's great capitals, exploring its vibrant art and museums, the pyramids of Teotihuacan and Frida's Coyoacan, and above all savouring its world-class cuisine, from stylish rooftop restaurants and mezcal bars to hidden gems, a romantic and exciting start to your honeymoon. The culture, energy and cuisine are captivating. Beginning in vibrant Mexico City, exploring its art, the pyramids of Teotihuacan and its world-class cuisine and mezcal bars, adds culture, energy and romance.
- Above all, this journey weaves the most romantic experiences of Mexico into an unforgettable honeymoon for two. Mexico is one of the world's most romantic destinations, and this honeymoon weaves the most beautiful of it into a journey for two. Over nine days you savour vibrant Mexico City, the exquisite colonial charm of San Miguel de Allende, secret jungle cenotes, the cliff-top ruins of Tulum, and the powder-white beaches, candlelit dinners and couples' spa of the Riviera Maya, with romantic boutique hotels and thoughtful touches throughout. The combination of colonial charm, magical cenotes, ancient ruins and dazzling beaches makes Mexico utterly romantic.
Day by Day
A detailed day-by-day plan for this 9-day journey.
Your romantic honeymoon in Mexico begins as your flight arrives at Mexico City International Airport, where you are met and transferred to your stylish boutique hotel in the heart of the vibrant capital, perhaps in leafy Roma or Condesa. Mexico is one of the world's most romantic and captivating countries, and its warmth and colour welcome you as a couple from the moment you arrive. The city sits at high altitude, so take it easy today, settling in and relaxing after your journey. This evening, a romantic welcome dinner introduces you both to the extraordinary flavours of the capital's cuisine and to the beautiful journey ahead through colonial San Miguel and the Caribbean coast. As you settle in together, the energy and romance of Mexico work their magic. Rest well, ready to explore the vibrant capital tomorrow as newlyweds.
Today you explore the art, cuisine and ancient wonders of the capital together. You visit the vibrant historic centre, the vast Zocalo, the Diego Rivera murals and the Aztec Templo Mayor, and journey out to the towering pyramids of Teotihuacan, walking the Avenue of the Dead beneath the great Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, a spectacular and romantic experience. You might explore bohemian Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo's Blue House, or the galleries and boutiques of the city. Above all, you savour the capital's world-class cuisine and stylish mezcal bars. The culture, energy and romance are captivating. As the day ends, you return to your hotel. This evening, dine at a chic rooftop or hidden restaurant, toasting your honeymoon. Rest well, for tomorrow you retreat to the romantic colonial charm of San Miguel de Allende.
Today you journey to the exquisite colonial town of San Miguel de Allende, a romantic highland retreat. You travel up into the central highlands (or take a short flight and transfer) to San Miguel de Allende, one of the most beautiful and romantic towns in Mexico, a UNESCO gem of cobbled streets, pastel mansions and flower-filled courtyards, crowned by the fairy-tale pink spires of its parish church. You settle into a romantic boutique hotel, perhaps in a restored colonial mansion, and spend the afternoon wandering the lovely lanes hand in hand, exploring galleries and craft shops. The beauty and romance are exquisite. As the day ends, you watch the sun set over the domes and spires from a rooftop bar, cocktails in hand. This evening, dine in a candlelit courtyard. Rest well in romantic San Miguel de Allende, one of Mexico's loveliest towns.
Today you savour romantic San Miguel de Allende at a leisurely pace. You explore more of the town's beautiful lanes, its churches and plazas, the artisan markets and galleries (San Miguel has long drawn artists and craftspeople), and perhaps the botanical gardens or the nearby hot springs. You linger over long lunches, browse boutiques for silver, textiles and folk art, and relax at your hotel, enjoying the golden light, the flower-filled courtyards and the romantic atmosphere of one of Mexico's loveliest towns. The beauty and ease are exquisite. As the day ends, you return to a rooftop bar to watch the sun set over the pink spires with a margarita or mezcal. This evening, enjoy a romantic dinner in a candlelit courtyard. Rest well in beautiful San Miguel, ready to fly to the Caribbean coast tomorrow.
Today you journey to the beautiful Caribbean coast for the romantic beach finale of your honeymoon. After a relaxed morning in San Miguel, you transfer and fly to Cancun, where you are met and transferred south to your romantic beachfront hotel on the Riviera Maya, one of the world's loveliest coasts. You settle in and spend the rest of the day relaxing together on the powder-white beach and swimming in the warm turquoise sea, unwinding beneath the palms. The journey and beach are blissful. As the day ends, you watch the sky soften over the Caribbean. This evening, enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner on the sand beneath the stars, celebrating your honeymoon by the sea. Rest well on the beautiful coast, ready for magical cenotes and the cliff-top ruins of Tulum tomorrow.
Today you enjoy a magical private day of cenotes and the cliff-top ruins of Tulum. On a private excursion, you swim together in secret jungle cenotes, floating in the clear, cool turquoise water of sunlit pools and hidden caverns hung with roots and light, an enchanted and intimate experience away from the crowds. You explore the dramatic Maya ruins of Tulum, spectacularly perched on a cliff above the turquoise Caribbean, in the soft light, and can swim from the idyllic beach below. The beauty and intimacy are magical. As the day ends, you return to your beachfront hotel. This evening, savour a romantic dinner by the sea, reflecting on the enchanted cenotes and the ruins glowing above the Caribbean. Rest well on the beautiful coast, ready for pure beach bliss tomorrow.
Today you indulge in pure honeymoon bliss on the beautiful Riviera Maya. You relax together on the powder-white beach and swim in the warm turquoise sea, and enjoy a soothing couples' spa treatment, perhaps a massage in a beachside cabana or a traditional temazcal ceremony, unwinding in complete relaxation. You might snorkel the coral reef, take a sunset sail, or simply lounge by the pool with cocktails, savouring the beauty and each other's company. The indulgence and beauty are blissful. As the day ends, you watch the sun set over the Caribbean. This evening, enjoy a romantic dinner, perhaps a private table on the sand, toasting your new life together. Rest well on the beautiful coast, savouring the magic of your honeymoon, ready for a final beach day tomorrow.
Today you savour a final, flexible day of honeymoon bliss on the beautiful Riviera Maya. You might simply relax on the powder-white beach and swim in the turquoise sea, enjoy more spa treatments, or take an optional romantic adventure, a boat to a quiet cove or the island of Cozumel, a snorkel with turtles at Akumal, or a sunset cruise with sparkling wine. This flexible day is yours to savour together and reflect on the beautiful and romantic journey you have shared across Mexico. The beauty and ease are idyllic. As the day ends, you watch a final Caribbean sunset hand in hand. This evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner beneath the stars, reflecting on the colonial charm, cenotes, ruins and beaches of your honeymoon. Rest well on the beautiful coast, ready for your departure tomorrow, full of romantic memories.
After a final romantic morning on the beautiful Riviera Maya, perhaps a last swim in the turquoise sea or a barefoot walk along the sand together, you are transferred to Cancun International Airport for your onward departure. You leave having shared an unforgettable honeymoon through Mexico, vibrant Mexico City with its art, cuisine and pyramids, the exquisite colonial charm of San Miguel de Allende, secret jungle cenotes, the cliff-top ruins of Tulum, and the powder-white beaches, candlelit dinners and couples' spa of the Riviera Maya. The images stay vivid long after you land, the pink spires of San Miguel at sunset, the enchanted cenote pools, Tulum above the turquoise sea, and the candlelit dinners on the sand. Mexico offers colour, culture, romance and beauty in abundance, and you depart as newlyweds already dreaming of a return to this captivating and romantic land.
Where You Will Travel
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
- 8 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, a romantic welcome dinner and a candlelit beach dinner
- Airport and land transfers in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
- Touring and sightseeing as per itinerary with expert local guides
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites, museums and reserves as per itinerary
- private touring with expert local guides, romantic boutique hotels, a Mexico City and Teotihuacan tour, a San Miguel de Allende tour, an internal flight to the Yucatan, a private cenote and Tulum excursion, a couples' spa treatment, and all entrance fees
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Visa or tourist card fees where applicable
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Some lunches and dinners not specified
- Optional excursions, extra spa and tips for guides and drivers
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
- Drinks unless specifically stated
- Optional excursions and experiences
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
Know when to go.
- Visa & entry: Many nationalities (including the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia and others) do not need a visa for tourist stays in Mexico of up to 180 days, receiving an entry permit on arrival; a passport valid for the length of your stay is required. Requirements can change, so we confirm the exact process for your nationality before travel
- Currency: The currency is the Mexican Peso (MXN); cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops in cities and resorts, but carry cash (pesos) for markets, small towns, taxis, tips and rural sites. ATMs are widely available; US dollars are sometimes accepted in tourist areas but pesos give better value
- Best time to visit: The dry season from November to April is ideal across most of Mexico, with warm, sunny days perfect for archaeological sites, colonial cities and beaches; the rainy season (roughly June to September) brings warm afternoon showers but green landscapes and fewer crowds. Day of the Dead (late October to early November) and whale season (December to April in Baja) are special highlights
- Language & etiquette: Spanish is the language, and English is widely spoken in tourism, resorts and cities; a few words of Spanish are warmly appreciated. Mexicans are famously warm, courteous and hospitable; politeness, patience and a friendly greeting go a long way, and tipping (around 10 to 15 percent) is customary in restaurants
- Getting around: Touring is by comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle with your guide or driver, with some internal flights on longer journeys (for example between Mexico City, Oaxaca, the Yucatan and Baja) to save time over long distances. Roads are generally good on the main tourist routes, and we handle all transport and logistics
- Health & safety: We use trusted local guides and carefully chosen hotels and routes, and follow official guidance; the classic tourist regions covered here are well established and welcoming. Drink bottled or purified water, use sun protection and stay hydrated in the heat, and take the usual sensible precautions with valuables in busy markets and cities
- Altitude & climate: Mexico City, Oaxaca, San Cristobal and the central highlands sit at high altitude (Mexico City is around 2,240m), so take it easy on arrival and stay hydrated; days are warm and evenings can be cool, so bring layers. The Yucatan, Riviera Maya and coasts are hot and humid year-round, so pack light, breathable clothing
- Power & connectivity: Power is 120V with US-style flat type A and B plugs, so travellers from Europe and elsewhere should bring an adapter. Mobile coverage and wifi are good in cities and resorts. Bring sun protection, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes for the sites, and modest cover for churches
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you arrange special romantic touches for our honeymoon?
Absolutely. As honeymooners you can expect thoughtful romantic touches throughout, and we are delighted to arrange extras such as flowers, sparkling wine, a private candlelit beach dinner, a couples' spa or temazcal ceremony, room upgrades, a sunset sail, or a special celebration for an anniversary or birthday. Just let us know what would make your honeymoon perfect, and we will tailor the romantic details, hotels and experiences to create an unforgettable celebration of your new life together.
Could we swap San Miguel for beach time or Oaxaca?
Yes, this honeymoon is fully flexible. San Miguel de Allende offers exquisite colonial romance, but if you prefer, we can swap it for more beach and spa time on the Riviera Maya, a romantic stay in beautiful Oaxaca, a boutique hacienda in the Yucatan, or a few nights on the Pacific at Puerto Vallarta or Los Cabos. We tailor the balance of culture, colonial charm and beach entirely to you, creating the perfect romantic honeymoon through the beauty of Mexico.
What meals are included?
Daily breakfast is included, along with any meals named in the itinerary (typically a welcome dinner and some special meals such as a tasting in Oaxaca or a beachside dinner). Mexican cuisine is one of the world's greatest, from the moles and tlayudas of Oaxaca and the cochinita pibil of the Yucatan to street tacos, fresh seafood, mezcal and tequila, and we usually leave meals free so you can explore, recommending the best local restaurants, markets and cantinas at every stage of your journey.
Are the tours private or in a group?
Your journey is private by default, with your own expert local guides and comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, giving you flexibility, depth and a pace tailored to you; small-group options can be arranged if you prefer. Mexico's knowledgeable guides bring the pyramids, colonial cities, markets, cuisine and rich living culture vividly to life, greatly enriching every visit to the ruins, museums, cenotes and towns along the way.
Do I need a visa for Mexico?
Many nationalities, including the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia and others, do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 180 days, receiving an entry permit on arrival. We confirm the exact, current requirements for your nationality and advise on the best option, so entry is smooth. A passport valid for the length of your stay is required, and we send full guidance before you travel.
Is Mexico safe to visit?
The classic tourist regions covered on our journeys, Mexico City's historic centre, the Yucatan and Riviera Maya, Oaxaca, Chiapas, the colonial highlands and Baja, are well established, welcoming and visited by millions each year. We use trusted local guides, carefully chosen hotels and sensible routes, monitor conditions and follow official guidance. As anywhere, we advise the usual sensible precautions with valuables, and the warmth of the Mexican welcome is one of the great joys of a visit.
When is the best time to visit?
The dry season from November to April is ideal across most of Mexico, with warm, sunny days perfect for the archaeological sites, colonial cities and beaches. The rainy season (June to September) brings warm afternoon showers, lush green landscapes and fewer crowds. Special seasons include Day of the Dead in late October and early November, and grey-whale watching in Baja from December to April. We advise on the best timing for your interests.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. We can adjust the balance of Mexico City, the Yucatan and Riviera Maya, Oaxaca, Chiapas, the colonial cities and Baja, add beach time, cooking classes, a mezcal or tequila experience, cenote swims or diving, extend or shorten the pace, and tailor the comfort and focus entirely to you. Every itinerary is a flexible starting point for your ideal journey through the beautiful and varied landscapes and cultures of Mexico.
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