Latin American countries beckon tourists with year-round warm weather and sea. But in order to plan everything correctly, you should carefully prepare and take into account the slightest nuances. This fully applies to the cost of travel to Mexico.
In this material, we will select the best resorts where to go with children or together will be the most profitable in terms of price and great emotions. We will find hotels near the sea in Punta Cana and the Riviera Maya, find out where to buy cheap tours and how much money to take with you for food and entertainment. Let's share a few life hacks for a budget holiday abroad.
Beach holidays in Mexico, the best resorts
Prices for a beach vacation in Mexico in the Caribbean are quite sparing. It is worth going here, despite the very long flight. Here fishermen, divers, and those who like to conquer the waves will find interesting offers for themselves. And even ordinary tourists who want to be in a calm place, enjoy romantic leisure.
First of all it is worth mentioning Cancun, which is included in the list of the best resort places on the planet. It has all the conditions for the arrival with little children. But there is also a section nearby that attracts surfers. It is also useful to know about the best hotels in Cancun for families with children because the ancient monument of Chichen Itza is located just 120 minutes by car.
Coastal strip Rivera Maya reaches 100 kilometers, it turns out to be no less attractive and Playa Carmen: life in this resort is in full swing, does not stop for a second. Acapulco is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, which has gained fame for its mild climate, prepared beach areas and leisure facilities.
It is also helpful to pay attention to Los Cabos (a resort with increased respectability), in Puerto Vallarta. Many tourists from Russia, according to reviews and statistics, are not for the first year accustomed to going to only two resorts, where to go to rest in Mexico and decide - Riviera Maya or Cancun, which is better, should be all at their own discretion.
When is the best time to go to Mexico?
The question of when is the best time to relax in Mexico, what time to pack your bags, has a universal answer - you can fly there safely at any convenient moment. Different weather in the resorts of Mexico by month provides a chance to spend a pleasant vacation regardless of the season.
It is best to travel in the spring, when sunny days are established and the air is steadily warmed up to 25 - 30 degrees. Most of the people can only come here during the summer months, in accordance with the vacation schedule.
But you have to take into account that the Mexican June is hot, and from July to the end of October there is a great danger of hurricanes. The winter months allow you to refresh your tan and swim in peace. The country's least congested in February is the perfect month for beach retreat.
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- When is the best time to fly to Mexico?
Mexico Vacation Prices 2021
Airfare
The question about the cost of air tickets to Mexico from Moscow is the most burning question, because it is with this that the calculation of the total cost of the tour begins. As with the Dominican Republic, there are no direct flights there.
A single-stop flight costs from 79,000, and a double transit helps to reduce costs to 56,000. The total time in the air varies from 18 to 57 hours. The flight with a combination of Wizz Air + Wamos Air from Vnukovo takes 39 hours, landing in Budapest and Madrid is coming, and the total fare is the lowest - 55,800 rubles.
The flight by Aeroflot, Air Canada and Aeromexico departs from Sheremetyevo. The duration of stay in the aircraft cabin is 46 hours. Transit takes place via Istanbul, Luxembourg, Toronto Airport and Havana. The total cost of one ticket reaches 56,800.
Another chain - this time Fly One + Flybe + Thomas Cook Airlines - flies through Kiev, Paris and Manchester. Airplanes spend 51 hours in the sky, and passengers are required to pay 57.5 thousand rubles.
We advise you to search for the best-priced flights through Avisales, the aggregator is looking for great deals even among low-cost airlines.
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Best hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya near the beach
Just flying in is not enough. You also need to get a job in the best hotels for families with children in Mexico. The same hotels, we note, are usually ideal for single adults, because they are distinguished by thoughtful service.
Here is a selection of excellent options for beach resorts by the sea based on reviews from tourists and our own booking experience:
- Hyatt ziva cancun is included in the preferred program of the Booking site and has first-class reviews.
The hotel has its own beach. In the reviews, it is noted that all the photos submitted by the administration are true. This is not so common, even when it comes to hotels in Cancun by the sea. 100% of the rooms are equipped with cable TV, miniature bars and coffee machines.
The administration takes care of the entertainment program, which even includes theatrical performances. The coast is recommended for divers, water sports, snorkeling and swimming.
Most often, the hotel is highly rated by individual travelers. Parking is free of charge. Single room with an area of 44 square meters with handcrafted furniture for a week rent for $ 3670. The service is available in the "all inclusive" category, there is no refund.
- An alternative is offered by Grand oasis cancun, belonging to the category of 5 stars.
The way to the sea waves from the walls of the hotel takes less than 5 minutes. There is a golf course, tennis courts and an open-air pool in the middle of the garden. All windows allow you to see either the garden or even the sea. You can safely choose any room - there will definitely be air conditioning, a safe, a miniature bar, and a TV.
There are 18 restaurants on the territory of the hotel - there are both Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine. The picture is complemented by 20 bars, a lot of shows and multilingual staff. Airport transfers are available at an additional cost and the journey takes 1/3 hour. Single room rates per week will be approximately $ 1,500. Two children up to 12 years old can live without additional fees. In addition, each adult can take another one with them, also at no extra cost.
- Senses Riviera Maya by Artisan is located in the city of Puerto Morelos.
Attention: all services are designed exclusively for adults. Rooms are equipped with TV, desks. Every morning you can choose from a continental breakfast or a meal from the menu. The outdoor pool is open all year round. For a suite with a sea view, a terrace and a private pool, the total area of the room is 110 meters, you will have to pay $ 1,750. 1 or 2 guests can live there.
- Best 5 * hotels in Cancun
- Riviera Maya beach hotels
Prices for tours to Mexico from Moscow
Those interested in a vacation in Mexico in 2021 and prices often pay attention to complex offers, with a flight and check-in at a hotel "in one bottle", such offers are often more profitable, especially when traveling with children.
Of the many offers, the first thing we advise you to consider is a tour to the Bel Air Collection XpuHa Riviera Maya, located 200 meters from the water, vouchers are sold from 75 thousand rubles. per person. The infrastructure of the hotel complex includes parking, a swimming pool with a water park, a diving center, a garden and a hall for celebrations. An alternative is All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Waterpark, a tour in which you can enjoy the sea, which is only 50 m away.
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Prices for excursions and entertainment
The exact amount of expenses is different for each tourist.After all, even the style of leisure leaves an imprint on the resulting costs. It's one thing just a beach pastime, another - whole nights in special clubs. And the third is when boats and yachts are rented. The general season also influences, the fee is especially high against the background of the peak of popularity (in Cancun, for example, it starts from November to April). Then housing and all possible offers become more expensive. Everything should be disassembled in order, because there are moments that are more important than any excursion.
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- How much does it cost to eat?
A budget breakfast in a modest cafe in the hotel zone will cost about $ 5 per vacationer. If you get to the city center, where the Mexicans themselves eat, the tariff will be reduced by 60%. Lunch at a hotel or next to it, if you go to a chain restaurant, will cost $ 10, and you can have dinner for 20 "evergreen presidents."
Self-prepared meals from primary products are cheaper than in Russia, especially when it comes to local production. 1 liter of still water costs a dollar, for 2 dollars you can safely buy bread, or 12 eggs, or 2 kg of potatoes, or 1 kg of chicken, or 0.5 kg of cheese.
Renting private housing in Mexico and hotel rooms is most expensive during the peak season, with the highest marks from year to year written on price tags on New Year's and Christmas days. The second most important peak occurs during the Easter holidays. You can stay in hotels of up to 3 stars for $ 100 per day or more.
Fishing in Cancun is organized for a minimum of $ 150. The divers' fees are very different: if the group is less than 5 people, two dives will cost 120 - 150 conventional units. You can learn scuba diving from scratch and get a certificate for $ 300.
Within the city, a taxi carries passengers for 5 - 10 conventional units, and the cost of a bus ticket is less than 1 USD. For $ 20 you can rent a car.
Hot air balloon flight over the city of Teotihuacan is paid by agreement. To go to sea near the Riviera Maya for 4 hours is offered for $ 600, this amount is charged from 4 people who are going to fish. The cost of a triple excursion is individually determined (to the coastal ancient city of Tulum, to the ancient Koba with a pyramid of more than 40 m, and to a large underground river in the San Aktun caves).
A visa to Mexico for Russians in 2021 is not required; instead, an electronic tourist admission is issued. The processing time with the help of specialized organizations is limited to 1 day.
