Guide to Honeymoons in Mexico

What Kind Of Location?

By The Beach

Traditionally, most couples spend their Honeymoon near water - often the 'Caribbean-type', with shallow, peaceful coves, turquoise and blue - soft sandy beaches, palm tress and first-class accommodation and plenty of facilities, like water sports, horse riding and bungee jumping all on hand if they're in the mood for them. Mexico can offer you all of these as well as some of the world's most exclusive honeymoon experiences along the Costalegre...

• Beachside Honeymoons

Colonial Culture

Others may want something a bit different, perhaps a colonial setting - cobbled streets and alleyways, courtyards bursting with color and the smell of fresh flowers, old haciendas hosting museums, art galleries, curio shops, Restaurants and hotels... a setting brimming with history, culture and local people. Mexico has lots of these, too...

• Honeymoons in Colonial Settings

Big City Buzz

Some may think that the idea of breezy beaches and seaside hotels is boring and want some high powered city life to get immersed into...

• Honeymoons in the Big City

Variety

Some may want a combination of some or all of these things...

• Honeymoons in Several Different Places

Romantic Spa

.. or something very unique - a Romantic Spa Honeymoon experience in Mexico!...

• Honeymoons at a Romantic Spa in Mexico

Immense Choice and Variety

One of the reasons Mexico is so popular with honeymooners is because of its wide variety of locations and the sheer scale of choice in terms of activities to take part in once you get there.

Consider what kind of setting you and your partner would like to spend your honeymoon by reading the sections below to see which locations in Mexico may be best suited to your wishes.

If facilities (e.g. Golf, Fishing, Night Life etc) are your key criteria for making a decision, then connect also to the Mexperience Activity Matrix, where you'll be able to match the activities you want to take part in with the destinations that offer them.

Climate

See the section below about climate considerations for your honeymoon.

[Return to Menu]

Check the Climate/Weather at Your Chosen Location

Mexico's climates vary by region and season. The key concern you may have, especially if you want to spend your honeymoon by the Caribbean sea, is the hurricane season.

Officially, the hurricane season months on the Caribbean coast of Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula) are June-October, but they tend to be more frequent August-October. These are also the hottest months.

For detailed information about the climate and seasons at the locations you're interested in visiting, connect to the Mexico Weather and Climates Guide and also see the detailed local climate summarized on each of the individual travel guide for the location your are exploring, where you'll also find a live weather report for that location.

[Return to Menu]

Top Locations - Beaches

If you're looking for a traditional beach/ocean honeymoon setting, Mexico has many choices.  You can discover the location in detail by clicking on the name:

• Cancun
• Cozumel (Island)
• Playa del Carmen
• Isla Mujeres (Island)
• Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
• Puerto Vallarta
• Cabo San Lucas
• San Jose del Cabo
• Puerto Escondido
• Costalegre (Exclusive Location)
• Huatulco
• Acapulco (see below)
  

[Return to Menu]

Top Locations - Colonial City Locations

If you want to get away from the sea and sand, and discover some of Mexico's colonial heritage, here are the most popular colonial locations with honeymooners:

• San Miguel de Allende
• Guanajuato
• Oaxaca
• Taxco
• Cuernavaca

[Return to Menu]

Top Locations - City Life

If you're looking for city buzz and atmosphere, the main cities to consider are:

• Mexico City
• Guadalajara
• Mazatlan (Pacific Ocean)
• Acapulco (Pacific Ocean)

[Return to Menu]

Top Locations - Variety

If you want to enjoy a combination of experiences, then choose from the locations below; they have notes next to each about the other locations and attractions they are close to:

• Primarily Beach Location
• Primarily Colonial Location
• Primarily City Location
• Primarily by Activities We Can Take Part In

Primarily Beach

The Mexican Caribbean / Riviera Maya

Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres are all near fascinating archaeological sites which include: Chichen Itza, Tulum, Uxmal, Coba and, (a little further away)... Palenque.

Acapulco

Acapulco is relatively close to Taxco and Cuernavaca (Colonial Cities) which themselves are not too far away from Mexico City (City Life).

Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo

Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is relatively close Taxco and Morelia (Colonial Cities).

Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta is relatively close to Guadalajara (City Life)

Los Cabos / Baja / Copper Canyon

Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo are close to Todos Santos (quiet ocean-front colonial town) and just across the water to the mainland is the Copper Canyon a marvelous region and stunning train ride (connect to the guide for full details).

Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido is for those looking for a quiet place honeymoon, and especially if you want to go surfing. Close by you'll also find Oaxaca with its two two archaeological gems - Monte Alban and Mitla

The Bays of Huatulco

Huatulco is close to the amazing city of Oaxaca (Colonial Gem) and close to two archaeological gems Monte Alban and Mitla

The Exclusive Costalegre

Costa Alegre is a region with exclusive places to stay and enjoy (primarily) water sports and beach-side activities. South of the Costa Alegre is Acapulco, but is removed from most other major destinations/attractions.

Primarily Colonial

San Miguel de Allende

San Miguel de Allende is part of a cluster of Silver Cities (Colonial cities which built their wealth on silver mining) - all close by to each other. The closest to San Miguel are Guanajuato and the historical city of Queretaro - also the important Teotihuacan archaeological site and Mexico City (City Life) are not far away.

Oaxaca

Oaxaca is near the bays of Huatulco, as well two archaeological gems - Monte Alban and Mitla

Taxco and Cuernacava

Taxco and Cuernavaca are on the same route south from Mexico City (City Life) - the same route that leads to Acapulco (Beach).

Primarily City Life

Mexico City

Mexico City has two archaeological centers - one in the centre of the city, Templo Mayor and the other just north, Teotihuacan - said by some experts to be the most important archaeological centre in the world. Close to Mexico City are two colonial gems - Cuernavaca and Taxco - and the aristocratic colonial city of Morelia is about 4 hours east of Mexico City by road.

Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo

Guadalajara is closer to the ocean than Mexico City, with Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo virtually equidistant from this great city.

Acapulco, Mazatlan

Mazatlan and Acapulco, albeit they are beach destinations, are major party centers in Mexico. For some big-city relief, north of Mazatlan, you could visit the Copper Canyon, a fantastic region and stunning train ride (connect to the guide for full details). For details about what's close to Acapulco, see "Primarily Beach", above.

Primarily by Activities

If facilities (e.g. Golf, Fishing, Night Life etc) are your key criteria for making a decision, then connect also to the Mexperience Activity Matrix, where you'll be able to match the activities you want to take part in with the destinations that offer them.

[Return to Menu]

A Romantic Spa Honeymoon!

Mexico is one of the premier destinations in the world for quality Spas. A Spa honeymoon can combine the wellness of a Spa experience with the romance and fun of a Honeymoon.

There are various Spas in Mexico that offer romantic settings ideal for honeymooners, and some even offer additional activities to take part in like water sports, horse riding and golf as part of the experience.

Many of Mexico's top hotels and resorts now offer a fine Spa center as part of their services and amenties. To find out about Resort Spas and Destination Spas, and the services they can offer you as part of a honeymoon package connect to Mexperience's comprehensive guide to Spas in Mexico where you may also browse browse a good selection of Spas from the Mexperience Hotels and Spas Collection.

[Return to Menu]