Extending from the arid borderlands of the Rio Grande in the north to the teeming cloud forests of Chiapas in the south, Mexico is one of the planet’s few megadiverse countries.
Its landscapes range from cactus-studded desert and turquoise bays in Baja California to fertile farms in the volcanic central highlands, from the shimmering limestone cenotes of the Yucatán to vertiginous canyons. Its seas, mountains and forests are home to a similarly captivating variety of species from blue whale to bison, screeching flocks of macaws to gracefully balletic manta rays.
Visitors to Mexico are assailed by a profusion of scents, tastes and colours quite unlike anywhere else. Its many layers of history, from the splendours of its ancient civilisations through the axis-changing centuries of colonisation that followed the fateful arrival of Herman Cortes right up to the experimental art and design of the modern day, are apparent at every turn. You’ll discover them in its foods and festivals, in its architecture, music and writing. They are present in almost every aspect of life, leaving an indelible imprint on those with even the slightest sensibility.
"Away from the beaten path, we can show you a Mexico that few others can."
Given the diversity, strong regional identities and sheer size of the country, a trip to Mexico typically rewards those who don’t attempt to ‘see it all’. Pick a region and get to know its people, traditions, landscapes and wildlife more deeply. Even in tourist hotspots like the Yucatán Peninsula, it’s not hard, with our guidance, to escape the crowds and discover magical hidden places to have to yourself, accompanied by a world-class private guide to make everything come alive and a luxury private camp so you can truly immerse yourself in your surroundings. Experienced this way, we would take a remote and atmospheric jungle temple like Edzna or Calakmul over Chichen Itza and its crowds any day of the week.
Away from the beaten path, we can show you a Mexico that few others can. Let us help you explore the foodways of Oaxaca’s highlands with a renowned food historian, or get involved in the conservation of jaguar, bear and wolves in far northern Mexico. Charter a yacht to experience the dazzling underwater wonders of Mexico’s remote Pacific islands, or survey the further reaches of Veracruz State where you can raft past ancient Totonac ruins, visit seldom-visited pueblos magicos and explore gigantic sinkholes, each potentially hiding species new to science. Mexico’s depths reveal themselves slowly, and allowing yourself a little more time in each place to uncover its secrets pays handsome dividends.
Few countries on Earth, let alone Latin America, can match the sheer range and charm of Mexico’s finest properties. In its cities and countryside, you’ll find everything from exquisite boutique hotels and chic minimalist escapes to expansive private haciendas and private mountain retreats. Along its Caribbean and Pacific shores, are resorts and private villas of every hue and design, comparing favourably with the very best you’ll find anywhere.
