17 days in Mexico Itinerary

Few destinations in Mexico dazzle visitors quite like Cancun, a modern resort town filled with glitzy hotels sitting on picturesque and well-developed Caribbean beaches.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cancun: Playa del Carmen (Scuba & Snorkeling, La 5ta Hacienda, &more). And it doesn't end there: buy something for everyone on your list at La Isla Shopping Village, stroll through Playa Tortugas, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Delfines, and fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience.

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London, UK to Cancun is an approximately 13-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from London to Cancun. Traveling from London in October, things will get much warmer in Cancun: highs are around °C and lows about °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Tulum.

The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.

Change things up with a short trip to Cobá Zona Arqueológica Cobá in Coba (about 48 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Tulum Archaeological Site, don't miss a visit to Plastic Flamingo, explore the fascinating underground world of Cenotes Casa Tortuga Tulum, and stop by La Llorona.

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You can drive from Cancun to Tulum in 2 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. October in Tulum sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Merida.

Yucatan's busy capital, Merida remains a mid-sized urban center offering an impressive list of cultural activities, eclectic nightlife, and a chance to see tropical examples of French and Italian architecture.

Get out of town with these interesting Merida side-trips: Uxmal (in Uxmal) and Chichen Itza (Chichen Itza & Cenote Ik kil). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Ruta Puuc, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Hideyo Noguchi, admire the landmark architecture of Paseo de Montejo, and sample the fine beverages at Posheria Merida.

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Traveling by car from Tulum to Merida takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or fly. Traveling from Tulum in November, expect nights in Merida to be about the same, around °C, while days are somewhat warmer, around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Tuxtla Gutierrez.

Tuxtla Gutiérrez is the capital and the largest city of the Mexican southeast state of Chiapas. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoologico Miguel Alvarez del Toro, explore the stunning scenery at Embarcadero Cañón Del Sumidero, and then examine the collection at Museo del Cafe de Chiapas.

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Explore your travel options from Merida to Tuxtla Gutierrez with the Route module. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. In November, daytime highs in Tuxtla Gutierrez are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to travel to Mexico City.

Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.

Mexico City is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a new perspective on nature at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, explore the ancient world of Museo del Templo Mayor, see the interesting displays at Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli, and browse the exhibits of Museo Frida Kahlo.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Tuxtla Gutierrez to Mexico City. Traveling from Tuxtla Gutierrez in November, things will get little chillier in Mexico City: highs are around °C and lows about °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.