26 days in Mexico Itinerary

Cancun is known for nightlife, wildlife, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, make a trip to El Parque de las Palapas, and look for gifts at Tattoo Studio Henna.

Before you visit Cancun, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Alicante, Spain to Cancun is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Alicante to Cancun. When traveling from Alicante in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Cancun, with highs around 34°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to do a combination of to Holbox Island.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): stop by Lolita Boutique Holbox, then step off the mainland to explore Holbox Island, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Yalahau Lagoon. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: race across the water with a speed boat tour.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Holbox Island day trip website.

Traveling by combination of from Cancun to Holbox Island takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In April, daytime highs in Holbox Island are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. On the 7th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Ek Balam Village.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): explore the activities along X'Canche Cenote and then delve into the distant past at Ek Balam. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Cenote Kikil and then pause for some serene contemplation at Santuario de los Santos Reyes.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Ek Balam Village online trip planner.

Getting from Holbox Island to Ek Balam Village by combination of ferry, bus, and taxi takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Holbox Island in April: highs in Ek Balam Village hover around 39°C, while lows dip to 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Valladolid.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): explore the fascinating underground world of Cenote Xkeken, then Head underground at Cenote Zaci, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia De San Servacio. On the next day, don't miss a visit to Palacio Municipal, examine the collection at Museo de Ropa Etnica de Mexico, then admire the masterpieces at Casa de los Venados, and finally make a trip to Plaza e Parque Francisco Canton.

To find ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Valladolid route planning website.

Traveling by car from Ek Balam Village to Valladolid takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Izamal.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Izamal: Cenote Yokdzonot (in Yokdzonot), Cenotes Cuzama (in Cuzama) and Homun Cenotes (in Homun).

To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Izamal online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Valladolid to Izamal takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Valladolid in April, plan for a bit warmer days in Izamal, with highs around 43°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Cozumel.

Cozumel is known for wildlife, outdoors, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, explore the ancient world of Zona Arqueológica del Cedral, examine the collection at Discover Mexico Park Cozumel, and get engrossed in the history at Museo de la Isla de Cozumel.

To see more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Cozumel road trip website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Izamal to Cozumel. While traveling from Izamal, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Cozumel, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to Tulum.

Go for a jaunt from Tulum to Playa del Carmen to see Xcaret about 54 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the ancient world of Tulum Archaeological Site, explore the activities along Casa Cenote, Head underground at Tulum Underwater, and examine the collection at Mystika Immersive.

Discover how to plan a Tulum trip in just a few steps with Klarna Trips's itinerary builder.

Do a combination of ferry and car from Cozumel to Tulum in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In April, daily temperatures in Tulum can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to San Cristobal de las Casas.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de San Cristobal Martir, then see the interesting displays at Templo de Santo Domingo, and then take an in-depth tour of Asociacion Cultural Na Bolom. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Mon): scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, then take in the exciting artwork at Arteria Chiapas, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Juan Bautista.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the San Cristobal de las Casas trip planner.

You can fly from Tulum to San Cristobal de las Casas in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Tulum in April: highs in San Cristobal de las Casas hover around 42°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Chiapa de Corzo.

Chiapa de Corzo is known for nature, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Embarcadero Cañón Del Sumidero, make a trip to Chiapa de Corzo Archaeological Site, admire the sheer force of El Chorreadero, and take an in-depth tour of Exconvento de Santo Domingo.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Chiapa de Corzo vacation planning website.

Getting from San Cristobal de las Casas to Chiapa de Corzo by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive. In April in Chiapa de Corzo, expect temperatures between 42°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.