Mexico
Mexico is a land of vibrant culture, ancient history, and effortless luxury, where every region tells a unique story.
From the lively streets of Mexico City, with its world-class museums, haute cuisine, and colonial architecture, to the mystical ruins of Chichén Itzá and Teotihuacán, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the country blends deep heritage with modern sophistication.
Along the coasts, travelers can unwind in Los Cabos, where desert meets the Pacific in dramatic style, or on the Riviera Maya, home to exclusive beachfront resorts, turquoise cenotes, and the bohemian charm of Tulum. The Yucatán Peninsula offers a rich fusion of Mayan culture and tropical indulgence, while Oaxaca delights with its artisanal traditions and celebrated cuisine.
Beyond the beaches, San Miguel de Allende enchants with cobbled streets, elegant galleries, and romantic boutique hotels.
Travellers are treated to vibrant welcomes, especially during the world-famous Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations, when streets come alive with candlelit altars, marigolds, and music.
Whether exploring ancient temples, savouring gourmet Mexican flavours, or relaxing in a private oceanfront villa, Mexico offers a journey defined by colour, warmth, and refined authenticity.
F PT recommends
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Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Los Cabos
Desert-meets-sea sanctuary at Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserveis. Set along a dramatic stretch of the Baja Peninsula, where the arid landscape rolls into the shimmering Pacific Ocean. The resort’s villas and suites reflect Baja’s spirit with warm, organic materials, private plunge pools, and generous indoor-outdoor living spaces that frame views of dunes, ocean or desert. Guests can dine at refined restaurants rooted in regional flavours, indulge in wellness journeys at the award-winning spa, or explore the rugged coastline with curated excursions such as paddleboarding, desert hikes or private sailing. With its artful design, intuitive service and sense of place, Zadún offers a sublime and secluded escape where luxury meets the raw beauty of Los Cabos.
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The Riviera Maya EDITION
The Riviera Maya EDITION provides a sophisticated coastal retreat where modern elegance blends with the lush beauty of Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Located on a pristine stretch of white sand just north of Playa del Carmen, the resort features sleek suites and villas with clean lines, natural materials, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Guests can enjoy elevated dining across multiple venues, unwind at the spa with holistic wellness offerings, or explore the region’s natural and cultural wonders, from hidden cenotes to ancient Mayan ruins. With its refined design, discreet luxury, and thoughtful service, The Riviera Maya EDITION offers an inspiring escape on the Yucatán coast.
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SHA Wellness Clinic, Riviera Maya
A sanctuary of holistic health and luxury set amidst the coastal beauty of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico offers world class facilities and services. Rooted in the signature approach of SHA Spain, the resort offers personalized wellness programs that blend traditional therapies, nutrition, and movement with state-of-the-art facilities. Elegant suites and villas are designed with tranquillity in mind, featuring natural materials, abundant light, and peaceful views of jungle or sea. Guests can immerse themselves in treatments at the spa, enjoy expertly crafted healthy cuisine, or participate in fitness and mindfulness experiences tailored to their journey. With its rigorous wellness ethos, refined ambiance, and intimate scale, SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico presents a transformative retreat for body and mind.
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Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
Rosewood San Miguel de Allende offers a refined sanctuary experience deep within Mexico’s UNESCO World Heritage listed jewel. Set amidst cobbled streets, colonial architecture and vibrant cultural life, the hotel comprises restored historic buildings interwoven with modern design and lush gardens. Its elegant rooms and suites reflect local artistry through bespoke furnishings, soft palettes and terraces that frame views of the Parroquia and city rooftops. Guests can dine on inventive regional cuisine, unwind in the Sense Spa with holistic therapies inspired by indigenous traditions, or enjoy bespoke city walks, artisan experiences and cultural immersion. With its intimate scale, heartfelt service and deep sense of place, Rosewood San Miguel captures the spirit of Mexico’s most beautiful city.
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Our Habitas Bacalar, Yucutan
The understated retreat of Our Habitas Bacalar is set beside the crystalline waters of Laguna de Bacalar in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. With minimalist eco-chic villas and suites designed to blend into the lush jungle and lagoon edge, the resort offers a seamless connection to nature. Guests can dine on modern interpretations of regional cuisine in breezy, nature-immersive settings, unwind in the spa with holistic treatments inspired by Mayan traditions, or explore hidden cenotes, kayak turquoise waters, and glide across the lagoon by paddleboard. With its tranquil pace, refined comfort, and sense of place, Our Habitas Bacalar offers a soulful escape in one of Mexico’s most magical lakefront settings.
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Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Riviera Nayarit
Poised between the Pacific coast and the Sierra Madre Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a breathtaking sanctuary in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. Spanning some 920 acres and nearly four miles of golden-sand coastline, the resort is woven into a landscape of evergreen jungle, mangroves, volcanic cliffs and ocean vistas. Accommodations including suites, villas and ocean-view residences are designed to reflect local artistry and offer seamless indoor-outdoor comfort. Culinary offerings draw on indigenous traditions and regional ingredients, while wellness journeys are inspired by Huichol healing practices and nature’s rhythms. With its bold sense of place, immersive design, and Ritz-Carlton Reserve’s elevated service, Siari is one of Mexico’s most evocative escapes.
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One&Only Palmilla, San José del Cabo
The iconic coastal resort of One&Only Palmilla is located at the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, surrounded by sweeping beaches and dramatic views of the Sea of Cortez. The property offers elegant rooms, suites, and residences designed with timeless style and comfort, many providing ocean vistas or garden surroundings. Guests can dine across award-winning restaurants, embark on wellness journeys at the acclaimed spa, or enjoy curated activities like sailing, beach horseback rides, and desert-to-sea adventures. With its gracious service, storied legacy, and natural beauty, One&Only Palmilla remains a benchmark for refined resort living on the Baja coast.
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Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
Within Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Rosewood Mayakoba is an elegant sanctuary alongside a series of tranquil lagoons and bordered by lush jungle and pristine Caribbean coastline. The resort features private suites and villas with plunge pools, sleek indoor-outdoor layouts, and sweeping lagoon or beach views. Guests can indulge in world-class dining across a variety of signature restaurants, renew at Sense, A Rosewood Spa, and explore the mangroves or coral reefs via boat or paddleboard. With intuitive service, refined design and deep harmony with nature, Rosewood Mayakoba provides a luxurious haven in the heart of the Yucatán.
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Nobu Hotel, Los Cabos
On the Southernmost point of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula Nobu Hotel Los Cabos offers a sleek and stylish resort that blends contemporary design where the striking desert meets sea landscapes . Situated on the shores of the Sea of Cortez, the property has airy suites and villas that celebrate natural materials and open spaces, many with private patios, plunge pools and ocean views. Guests can savour innovative cuisine from the signature Nobu menu, relax in the wellness sanctuary featuring bespoke treatments, or explore the rugged coastline through curated marine and desert excursions. With its bold aesthetic, elevated service, and vibrant energy, Nobu Hotel Los Cabos delivers a modern and unforgettable escape by the sea.
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One&Only Mandarina, Lo de Marcos
Set along a dramatic stretch of shoreline and tucked into forested hillside, One&Only Mandarina is a coastal retreat where jungle meets ocean on Mexico’s Pacific Riviera. The resort offers elegant villas and residences that blend seamlessly into the natural surroundings with private pools, terraces, and expansive views of the sea or treetops. Guests can enjoy world-class dining across multiple venues, relax in the spa’s immersive wellness programs, or embark on adventure through the jungle or along the coastline. With its refined design, attentive service, and soulful connection to nature, One&Only Mandarina offers a quietly luxurious escape in a truly singular setting.
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NIZUC Resort & Spa, Riviera Maya
NIZUC Resort & Spa found tucked into the Riviera Maya’s coastline between the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. Elegant suites and villas are designed with a light, airy aesthetic, featuring natural materials, private terraces, and views across lagoon, garden, or sea. Guests can dine at a collection of signature restaurants, unwind in the spa with holistic therapies, or explore the coast’s hidden cenotes, reefs, and cultural wonders. With its polished design, gracious service, and perfect balance of tropical luxury and serenity, NIZUC provides an elevated escape just moments from Cancún’s energy.
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Hotel Esencia, Riviera Maya
Originally the private home of an Italian duchess, Hotel Esencia is a world class beachfront property along a secluded area of Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Once a private villa in the 1930s, the property blends colonial heritage with modern sensibility across its suites and villas each opening to tropical gardens, white-sand beaches, or the azure Caribbean. Guests can dine on incredible cuisine that reflects local ingredients, relax in the spa with holistic rituals, or wander hidden paths toward mangroves, cenotes, and sea. With its intimate scale, artful touches, and relaxed luxury, Hotel Esencia offers a quietly luminous escape between jungle and ocean.
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La Valise Tulum
Situated on the jungle’s edge and facing the turquoise waves, La Valise Tulum provides a boutique coastal sanctuary where bohemian spirit meets understated elegance along Mexico’s Caribbean shoreline. The hotel offers just a handful of intimate villas and suites, each uniquely styled with natural materials, open-air design, and thoughtful craftsmanship. Guests can dine al fresco on fresh regional cuisine, unwind in beachside hammocks or private terraces, or wander hidden paths to nearby cenotes and ruins. With its personal scale, organic design and relaxed yet refined atmosphere, La Valise Tulum offers a poetic and soulful escape on the Riviera Maya.
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Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel is an elegant beachfront retreat set along one of the most pristine stretches of the Yucatán coast. Framed by swaying palms, soft white sands, and the turquoise Caribbean Sea, the resort combines understated luxury with intimate charm. Stunning suites and private villas open effortlessly to terraces, gardens or ocean views, each designed with a light, natural palette and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Guests can savour sophisticated cuisine in serene settings, relax in the spa with holistic treatments inspired by local traditions, or explore hidden cenotes, mangroves and ancient Mayan ruins. With Belmond’s signature service, refined style and breathtaking surroundings, Maroma offers a captivating retreat of coastal calm and tropical elegance.
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Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort, San José del Cabo
An exquisite resort on the Baja Peninsula, Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort blends desert intimacy with astonishing views of the Sea of Cortez. Framed by organic architecture, the resort offers elegant suites and villas crafted with warm textures, indoor-outdoor flow, and private plunge pools that face ocean or garden scenery. Guests can dine on refined Baja cuisine at thoughtfully designed venues, find renewal at the world-class spa with signature rituals, or explore the rugged coastline through personalized excursions like sailing, snorkelling, or desert hikes. With its artful design, attentive service, and deep sense of place, Las Ventanas al Paraíso evokes an unforgettable escape defined by elegance & serenity.
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La Valise San Miguel
The boutique retreat of La Valise San Miguel feels like a private home in Mexico’s enchanting San Miguel de Allende. Snug within the city’s colonial fabric, the property comprises just a few characterful suites, each uniquely styled with rich textures, local craftsmanship, and views over terracotta rooftops and the Parroquia. Guests can enjoy breakfast on shaded terraces, unwind with evening cocktails in quiet garden corners, or explore nearby galleries, workshops and cobbled streets. With its intimate scale, artistic design and warm hospitality, La Valise San Miguel offers a poetic and immersive stay in the heart of one of Mexico’s most beloved towns.
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Casa Polanco, Mexico City
A stylish urban boutique in the heart of the upscale Polanco district, Casa Polanco blends contemporary design with local character. Its sleek suites and lofts feature clean lines, warm materials, and large windows that frame views of the city’s tree-lined avenues and historic neighbourhoods. Guests can dine in a relaxed restaurant setting, unwind in calm lounge or garden spaces, or explore Polanco’s high-end shops, galleries and museums just steps away. With its intimate scale, refined aesthetic and thoughtful service, Casa Polanco offers a chic and welcoming base to experience Mexico City in comfort and style.
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Chablé Maroma, Riviera Maya
Chablé Maroma is a secluded wellness sanctuary set along a pristine stretch of Caribbean sand in Mexico’s Riviera Maya. Surrounded by jungle, mangroves, and the turquoise sea, the resort’s elegant villas and casitas feature private plunge pools, open-air living spaces, and natural materials that draw the outdoors in. Guests can dine on thoughtfully prepared cuisine that reflects local flavours and seasonal sourcing, enjoy holistic spa rituals rooted in Mayan traditions, and explore secluded cenotes, coastal pathways, and hidden forest trails. With its deep respect for nature, attentive service, and thoughtful design, Chablé Maroma offers a restorative escape where serenity and discovery coexist.
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Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mexico City
In the upscale Polanco neighbourhood, Las Alcobas is a refined urban boutique property where curated design meets exceptional comfort. Its stylish rooms and suites are infused with bespoke details, fine materials and panoramic windows overlooking tree-lined avenues and city panoramas. Guests may dine on elevated cuisine crafted with Mexican flair, unwind in the serene spa, or pause in elegant lounge spaces that evoke quiet sophistication. With its attentive service, intimate scale and prime location near galleries, boutiques and cultural landmarks, Las Alcobas offers a graceful and personal retreat in the heart of Mexico City.
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La Casa de la Playa, Riviera Maya
La Casa de la Playa is an intimate, barefoot-luxury escape perched on the sands of the Riviera Maya. With just 20 suites, each thoughtfully designed with natural materials, private terraces, and views of jungle or ocean, the resort offers serenity without pretense. Guests can dine on refined coastal cuisine, unwind with holistic spa therapies, lounge by the oceanfront pool, or explore hidden cenotes and shoreline paths. With its warm hospitality, quiet elegance and direct connection to sea and forest, La Casa de la Playa offers a soulful and rejuvenating retreat along Mexico’s Caribbean shore.
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Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo
Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo is an elegant seaside property set along Mexico’s Pacific coast, found between tropical forest and the glittering bay. The resort features beautifully appointed rooms, suites, and luxury residences that combine local materials, open layouts, and ocean or garden views. Guests can savour gourmet cuisine infused with regional flavour, unwind at the spa offering holistic wellness journeys, or enjoy access to a world-class golf course designed by Tiger Woods. With thoughtful service, refined design, and immersive coastal ambiance, Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo delivers a luxurious and spirited escape along Mexico’s western shore.