30 days in Mexico Itinerary

One of Mexico's premier vacation spots, Cabo San Lucas lures pleasure seekers with its trendy restaurant scene, raucous nightlife, and, of course, picture-perfect beaches.

Go for a jaunt from Cabo San Lucas to San Jose del Cabo to see Playa Palmilla (Palmilla Beach) about 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: take in the dramatic natural features at El Arco de Cabo San Lucas, stop by La Turquesa Jewelry and Art, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and kick back and relax at Chileno Beach.

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Dehradun, India to Cabo San Lucas is an approximately 32-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dehradun to Cabo San Lucas is minus 12.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Mazatlan.

Fine beaches remain a top reason to take a trip to Mazatlan, a developed resort city with a high concentration of hotels and restaurants.

Mazatlan is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Playa Olas Altas, admire the landmark architecture of Catedral Mazatlan Basilica de la Inmaculada Concepcion, make a trip to Malecon de Mazatlan, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Acuario Mazatlan.

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Getting from Cabo San Lucas to Mazatlan by combination of flight and bus takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and ferry; or drive. Expect slightly colder evenings in Mazatlan when traveling from Cabo San Lucas in April, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Puerto Vallarta.

Boasting a coastline made for perfectly framed photographs of romantic sunsets, Puerto Vallarta continuously ranks among the world's top tourist resorts.

Puerto Vallarta is known for wildlife, adventure, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the waterfront at Malecon Boardwalk, appreciate the extensive heritage of Zona Romantica, get a dose of the wild on Mariposario Jardin Magico, and fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience.

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Traveling by car from Mazatlan to Puerto Vallarta takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Mexican Pacific Standard Time to Central Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Mazatlan in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 22°C in Puerto Vallarta. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to San Miguel de Allende.

A relatively small town in central Mexico, relaxed San Miguel de Allede offers an ideal setting for visitors in search of a bit of history and a great deal of photogenic architecture.

On the 13th (Thu), take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Museo Histórico Casa de Allende, admire the striking features of Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, then look for gifts at Dulce Fresa, then don't miss a visit to El Jardin, and finally see the interesting displays at Museo La Esquina.

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You can fly from Puerto Vallarta to San Miguel de Allende in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Puerto Vallarta in April since evenings lows in San Miguel de Allende dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Mexico City.

Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.

Go for a jaunt from Mexico City to San Juan Teotihuacan to see Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5 about 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Museo Nacional de Antropologia, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, get a sense of history and politics at National Palace, and explore the striking landscape of Bosque de Chapultepec.

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You can drive from San Miguel de Allende to Mexico City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. While traveling from San Miguel de Allende, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Mexico City, ranging from highs of 31°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Tulum.

The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.

Go for a jaunt from Tulum to Playa del Carmen to see Xcaret about 54 minutes away. There's lots more to do: explore the ancient world of Tulum Archaeological Site, enjoy the sand and surf at Mayan Beach, contemplate the waterfront views at Gran Cenote, and stroll through Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.

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Traveling by flight from Mexico City to Tulum takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Tulum when traveling from Mexico City in April, with lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Cancun.

Few destinations in Mexico dazzle visitors quite like Cancun, a modern resort town filled with glitzy hotels sitting on picturesque and well-developed Caribbean beaches.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, browse the different shops at La Isla Shopping Village, and then look for gifts at Tattoo Studio Henna. On the 25th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then contemplate the long history of Zona Arqueologica El Rey, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Delfines.

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Traveling by car from Tulum to Cancun takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Cancun are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Cozumel.

Thanks to the island's outstanding scuba diving and snorkeling options, Cozumel tourism sector remains a major employer and the main source of income for this Caribbean getaway.

Cozumel is known for wildlife, outdoors, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, explore the ancient world of San Gervasio Mayan Archaeological Site, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and head outdoors with Playa Azul.

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Traveling by flight from Cancun to Cozumel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. April in Cozumel sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel back home.