I am lucky enough to have spent quite a bit of time travelling across Mexico, and have since put together what I think is the perfect 3 week Mexico itinerary, incorporating beaches, cities and of course, delicious Mexican cuisine. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. This does not affect the price you pay but helps me to run this site. You can read my full affiliate disclosure here. This itinerary includes the capital city of Mexico City, beaches and history in the Yucatan Peninsula and food and culture in Oaxaca.
If you prefer to stick to one region, check out my 3 week Yucatan itinerary. If you only have two weeks in Mexico, then I recommend either skipping the first two destinations or reducing your time in the Yucatan by skipping Cancun, Tulum and Merida.
I travelled around Mexico via buses and by car as I was travelling for an extended period and I enjoy overland travel — checking out the places in between the destinations while en route. For this itinerary, however, I have included flights as you will no doubt want to maximise your time in each destination. It is a legal requirement to have liability insurance in Mexico, which can be purchased from a car hire car company.
Make sure you have this when renting a car. Book a hire car in Mexico here. You can buy tickets at the bus station or online. Book buses in Mexico. Budget — HoM Balderas has dorm rooms and private rooms with shared bathrooms in the centre of Mexico City. There is a lovely communal roof terrace and breakfast area.
Some of Spectre was filmed here too. Find accommodation in Mexico City. From Mexico City, fly to Oaxaca 1 hour or take the bus 7 hours. This is the largest city and capital of the state of the same name and has a rich cultural heritage and history. Rooms have shared bathrooms and use of a shared kitchen and sun terrace. The colonial-style building has a covered courtyard and an on-site restaurant that serves a buffet breakfast each morning.
