17 days in North America 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, stop by Plaza Las Americas, and fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience.

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London, UK to Cancun is an approximately 12.5-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 35°C and lows about 26°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 Zona Arqueologica de Coba in Coba (about 48 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Tulum Archaeological Site, Head underground at Cenotes Casa Tortuga Tulum, make a trip to Plastic Flamingo, 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 34°C and lows of 25°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: Chichen Itza (Chichen Itza & Cenote Ik kil) and Zona Arqueologica Uxmal (in Uxmal). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Ruta Puuc, delve into the distant past at Mayapan Archaeological Zone, sample the fine beverages at Posheria Merida, and look for gifts at El Estudio!.

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Traveling by car from Tulum to Merida takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. While traveling from Tulum, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Merida, ranging from highs of 36°C to lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to drive to Tuxtla Gutierrez.

Tuxtla Gutiérrez is the capital and the largest city of the Mexican southeast state of Chiapas. Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): get to know the resident critters at Zoologico Miguel Alvarez del Toro, then take in breathtaking views at Embarcadero Cañón Del Sumidero, and then see the interesting displays at Museo del Cafe de Chiapas.

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Traveling by car from Merida to Tuxtla Gutierrez takes 11.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Merida to Tuxtla Gutierrez due to the time zone difference. November in Tuxtla Gutierrez sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to drive 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 sightseeing. Your trip 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, pause for some photo ops at El Angel de la Independencia, and make a trip to Museo Frida Kahlo.

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Traveling by car from Tuxtla Gutierrez to Mexico City takes 10.5 hours. Traveling from Tuxtla Gutierrez in November, things will get little chillier in Mexico City: highs are around 26°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to fly back home.