All-Inclusive Holidays in Mexico

A golfing gem on the Riviera Maya, the Mayakoba invites you into a natural haven of breathtaking beauty, tucked between the mangroves and the Caribbean Ocean. A diverse landscape which gives this 18-by-72-hole golf course its golden reputation and the honour of being featured on the PGA Tour. Just 1 hour from your Club Med Cancún resort, make the most of your all inclusive stay in Mexico by working on your swing in an idyllic setting...

This site is bursting with the immensity of pre-Columbian civilisations. Stroll along the timeless esplanade of the Avenue of the Dead and feel the weight of history around you. Just a stone’s throw from the Moon Pyramid, you can discover the Sun Pyramid and its monumental stairway. 65m high and 225m wide, hidden in a cave, the pyramid conceals 4 openings disguised with flower petals.

One of the most famous Mayan pyramids can be found just 400km away from your Club Med Cancún resort: Uxmal. Incredibly huge, this ancient site will transport you back to the ceremonies held by the Mayan civilisation. Stone mosaics and feathered serpents feature on Uxmal’s many structures. With any luck, you’ll get to see a Mayan game of pelota during your all inclusive stay in Mexico.

Whether you decide to visit the village or dive straight into the Gran Cenote, Tulum is sure to win you over. 2 hours from your Club Med Cancún resort, the archaeological site is the only Mayan complex built on the coastline. The temple dedicated to the god of the wind, with its stunning views on the Caribbean Ocean, gives you the best perspective that the Riviera Maya has to offer.

You may just be getting ready for the most memorable diving experience of your life, on the shores of this paradise island. Accessible within 1 hour 50 minutes from your Club Med Cancún resort, the clear pools of the Sistema Dos Ojos (Two Eyes), carved into the rocks, are the perfect spot for an underwater excursion. A place which is truly frozen in time and space, where you can marvel at the stalactites and enormous chambers which are lit up, as if by magic.

On the border between Guatemala and Mexico, this ancient Mayan city has been awaiting your visit for thousands of years in the thick of the tropical forest. Just getting to the site promises to be an adventure, as you have to cross the Rio... in lanchas (small boats) before discovering this key archaeological site in the heart of the jungle. While you’re there, make sure you take the time to admire the incredible sculpted lintels. The nearby banks of the Río Usumacinta River make your all inclusive stay in Mexico a truly unique experience.

2 hours from your Club Med Cancún resort, discover Chichén Itzá, one of the seven wonders of the world. A symbol of pre-Columbian civilisations, the city has borne witness to history, its stones left by the Mayans and Toltecs. Discover some of the city’s most stunning monuments, the Temple of Kukulcan and the Temple of Warriors, and marvel at the splendour of their incredibly sculpted decorations.

Travelers visiting Club Med’s Ixtapa resort will be awestruck by the historical sites they can discover in Guerrero. The area, which encompasses Acapulco, Ixtapa and Taxco, is known for its rich ancient history. Evidence of civilizations in Guerrero date back to 300 B.C., when the Olmeca people inhabited the region. In the 7th century, the Mezcala Indians introduced the area to traditional stone sculptures, ceramics and crafts. In the 10th Century, Teotihuacán groups built marvelous pyramids, and in the 11th, the Aztecs conquered central Mexico, leaving their cultural marks. Spanish conquistadors later assumed power and discovered silver, bringing an onslaught of Spanish settlers. Each layer of history can be spotted in the artifacts, architecture, art, ruins and historical sites that await curious travelers to Guerrero.

Club Med’s Ixtapa resort is a convenient launch point to go explore Xihuacan, more commonly called “La Chole.” This ancient archeological site is home to an enormous pyramid called the “Soledad de Maciel.” Surrounding the pyramid are temple ruins and rings that appear to have been a large ball court. A museum holds hundreds of artifacts, each clues to what cultures may have used, or re-used, this ceremonial center, including the Cuicatecos and the Tepoztecas. Archeologists have surmised that the site may actually extend several kilometers larger than what has currently been excavated. While experts work to uncover more information, visitors can delight in their discoveries.

Just North of Club Med’s Ixtapa resort is the scenic state of Michoacán. Bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, and densely forested mountains to the east, Michoacán boasts many natural wonders, including beaches, lakes, woodlands, waterfalls and volcanic peaks. The capital city, Morelia, features stunning Spanish colonial architecture and majestic cathedrals, while the surrounding mountain villages introduce travelers to indigenous cultures. Michoacán is perhaps most recognized, however, as a destination to witness the mass migration of Monarch butterflies between October and March. During the migration, an estimated 20 million Monarch butterflies flutter to the conifer forests. The normally green vegetation is obscured by the black-and-orange geometric patterns of Monarch wings. Visiting the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve is a fantastic day trip from Club Med’s Ixtapa resort.

Mexico is known for its colorful, charismatic and lively celebrations. Depending on the time of year, travelers can experience one of the many festive holidays when food, drink, costume, music and celebration erupt on the city streets, beaches and village squares of Mexico. On September 16, Mexico celebrates Diez y Seis, the nation’s Independence Day. The week before Ash Wednesday, locals celebrate Carnival with exuberant parades, dances, live music and food. Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, celebrated in the first days of November, brings elaborately costumed individuals to the streets with their faces painted like skulls. Ornate altars of marigolds, flowers and trinkets are erected throughout the city. Visitors to Club Med’s Mexico resorts will delight in these vibrant cultural festivities.

A short drive from Club Med’s Ixtapa Resort, Barra de Potosí is a small beachside fishing village nestled at the southern end of Playa Larga Beach (Long Beach). The charming village is known for its open-air, fresh seafood restaurants, unspoiled beach and wild flora and fauna. A bird and wildlife sanctuary welcomes visitors to a 4.5 mile saltwater lagoon, where small boats are available for sightseeing. Or, rent a kayak to explore the Mangrove islands on your own. Abundant species of butterflies, fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and plants live in this biodiverse ecosystem. Barra de Potosí is a fantastic place to take a day trip, eat some fresh fish, kick back under some palm trees or explore nature.

Paintings, folk arts and handicrafts are found at artisan markets around Ixtapa. Mexican myths continue to inspire the visual arts, with certain traditional motifs, like the Aztec gods of Quetzalcoatl and Tlaloc, used in many decorations. Visitors to Club Med’s Ixtapa resort might want to take some time to appreciate the area’s artistic offerings.