If you'd rather deck the halls with palm leaves and bougainvillea instead of holly this festive season, might we suggest one of our tailor-made Mexico Christmas holidays? Mexico is a hugely diverse country, but in December (and January) one thing remains pretty much the same: the temperature, which wavers around a balmy 23°C wherever you are.

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"We planned and booked our two-week honeymoon in Mexico with Original Travel and could not have had a better experience. From the first time we reached out, our travel consultant Oliver was immensely responsive and knowledgeable, helping us put together a great itinerary in no time. We were able to make adjustments easily and rely on Oliver's recommendations of where to go, what to see, and how to avoid the crowds. We loved every stop of our trip in Mexico and all the guides we worked with on the ground were very friendly and knowledgeable. What's more, we had great feedback from our local guides about their relationship with Original Travel. We had a wonderful trip and would highly recommend booking with Original Travel - we certainly will be doing so again."
Thibault - London
Published on 29th April 2025
"Henrietta was fantastic! The Concierges Audrey and Jean-Paul were so helpful throughout our trip. Memorable moments include snorkelling with sea turtles, releasing baby sea turtles,and food and street art tours. Thank you for an amazing trip!"
Julian - New York
Published on 14th April 2025
"Great trip. The highlights were exploring the vintage market in Mexico City, dinner on the roof top overlooking the church in San Miguel de Allende and wandering the streets there."
Anthea - London
Published on 18th April 2024

Our team of Americas experts are on hand to recommend and reserve the best accommodation, tailor-make the best itinerary and arrange fun and interesting activities throughout your Christmas in Mexico. And when you're actually in Mexico our clued-up local Concierges are on hand to make any last-minute plans so you don't have to move a muscle. In short, it should be the most relaxing Christmas you've ever had.

Mexico is a big country, and has a huge amount to offer, but some destinations within Mexico are particular Christmas crackers. In our humble opinion, no Mexico Christmas holiday would be complete without the following…

If you're limited for time, or keen to stay in one place for the duration of your Mexico Christmas holiday, then the Yucatan Peninsula is the place for you. Beautiful beaches, adventures activities galore, some of the finest of all Mayan ruins and charming Spanish colonial era towns all within easy reach make the Yucatan an absolute winner.

Elsewhere, the underrated capital Mexico City is worth a look because the Mexicans know how to party, and Christmas is celebrated with gusto (factoid: the bright red poinsettia plant that is often displayed at Christmas comes from Mexico).

Finally, we'd recommend spending time in Oaxaca, Mexico's cultural capital and somewhere to enjoy the country's fine cuisine (and tequila), and shop for beautifully made handicrafts. This is also somewhere to appreciate the curious and charming synthesis of Catholicism and more ancient Mayan beliefs that make for a truly original Christmas spirit.

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