Visit Mexico

  • A holiday to Mexico means discovering a diverse country full of bustling cities, endless beaches, majestic mountains like the Sierra Madre Occidental, and sweeping desert landscapes. Home to over 95 million people, this stunning country covers nearly 2 million square kilometers.

    Whether along the Pacific, the Caribbean coast or in it's capital city, travellers take pleasure in long, lazy days on the beach with a cold cerveza, spectacular ocean views, deliciously fresh products, and many activities, including deep-sea diving and visiting Mexico’s archaeological and historical sites.

Discover Mexico

  • The Caribbean

    Others choose holidays on Mexico’s Caribbean coast to enjoy the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Cancún and Riviera Maya . Cozumel is particularly popular with divers looking to explore beautiful coral reefs. Those who are archaeologically inclined tour Maya and Toltec ruins, such as Chichén Itzá in Tulum.

  • Mexican cuisine and flavours

    Mexican cuisine is a reason in and of itself to travel to Mexico. Fajitas, tacos and guacamole made from freshly picked avocados, sweet salsa that tastes like pure sunshine, black beans and grilled fish abound. Typical Mexican cuisine is renowned for its tasty sauces and spices that make every dish a sensation.

  • Mexico City, the capital

    Located in a valley at an altitude of 2,240 m, Mexico City is home to almost 20 million souls. This charming capital city is full of historical and cultural attractions. Its busy nightlife, spicy cuisine, vivid neighbourhoods and friendly locals seduce many travellers.

Good to know before you go to Mexico

Important Travel Information

  • Airports in Visit Mexico and the Caribbean serviced by Air Transat

    Currency

    The Mexican peso (MNX) is this country’s official currency. However, it is recommended to carry American dollars while in Mexico as it is more easily exchanged than Canadian dollars.

    Official Language

    The official language of Mexico is Spanish and is spoken by nearly all Mexicans. Nonetheless, there are also more than 60 native languages, including Nahuatl and Mayan.

    Entry/exit requirements

    For full information on passport and visa requirements, see the «Entry requirements by destination» section of our Practical Guide.

  • Vaccination

    For full information on required vaccines, see the «Entry requirements by destination» section of our Practical Guide.

    Presence of Sargassum in Mexico and the Caribbean

    Depending on the weather conditions, winds and tides may bring large quantities of Sargassum to shore. Since seaweed moves with the ocean currents, quantities may vary by place and day. Transat would like to inform its clients that this natural phenomenon beyond its control affects several parts of Mexico and the Caribbean. Although the presence of this brown seaweed is greater than usual, our hotel partners are making every effort to clean the beaches when necessary.