Mexico travel guides

Itineraries, where to stay, hotels and road trips in Mexico.

Mexico City

UNAM campus tour: murals, lava and the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City

A guide to UNAM's Ciudad Universitaria in Mexico City: the mosaic Central Library, the Rectoría, Las Islas, the Olympic Stadium, the Cultural Centre and how to get there.

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The white marble Palacio de Bellas Artes and its domes among the rooftops of Mexico City's historic centre

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Where to stay in Mexico City: Roma, Condesa, Polanco and more

Mexico City is enormous, and a good base keeps traffic out of your days. How Roma Norte, Condesa, Polanco, Centro, Coyoacán and Juárez compare, plus altitude tips.

6 min read

Cancún

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Where to stay in Cancún and the Riviera Maya: areas compared

Cancún's Hotel Zone, downtown, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Tulum or Costa Mujeres? How the coast compares, plus sargassum, hurricanes and transport.

6 min read