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Mexico encompasses tropical forests, volcanoes, mountain ranges, and high desert plains, not to mention a staggeringly gorgeous coastline. Mystical ruins, robust indigenous cultures, and renowned regional cuisines all contribute to a sense of timeless beauty.
Beautiful beaches, rich history, and the option to party as much (or as little) as you want.
$143+: Jet to Cancun from US cities (one-way) JetBlue
Up to 10% off: Book online and save on Mexico fares Aeromexico
$159*+: Direct Los Cabos fights via LA (one-way) United
$120+: Cheap Mexico & Caribbean fares (round-trip) Cheapoair
$107 & Up: Last-minute hotels in Acapulco, Cancun & more Hotels.com
$63/nt: Hotel deals in Orlando, Palm Springs & more Orbitz
$56/nt+: Upscale Riviera Maya Blue Bay Grand resort CheapCaribbean.com
$145/nt+: All-inclusive luxury stays in the Bahamas Riu Hotels & Resorts
$164/nt+: Top-rated Los Cabos relaxation hotel & spa Pueblo Bonito Pacifica
$129/nt+: Nuevo Vallarta deluxe resort with luxe spa Villa Del Palmar Flamingos
$216/nt+: Beachfront Caribbean and Mexico resort bargains Hotels.com
$95/nt+: Intimate St Martin hotel on the beach Turquoise Shell Inn
$549+: Stay at Iberostar Resort in Punta Cana, Cancun Apple Vacations
$479+: Cancun 3-nt vacation at Riu Caribe with flight Discount Vacations
$793+: 5-nt all-inclusive Mexico Lux resort escapes Dreams Resorts & Spas
$230+: Last-min beach trips for 4th of July w/flight Major Provider
$471+: Flight & 3-nt Mexico getaways in Cabo, more Orbitz
$799+: Last-minute all-inclusives w/flight, perks Apple Vacations
$749+: Girl getaway beach trips to Jamaica, Cancun Apple Vacations
$517+: 4-night Mexico Iberostar stay with airfare BeachDestinations.com
$479+: Luxe 7-nt Cabo, Mazatlan & Puerto Vallarta sail Cruise.com
$449+: Mexican Riviera 7-nt fall sail from San Diego CruisesOnly
$259+: Oceanview Baja Mexico cruise; up to 75% off CruisesOnly
$289+: 3-nt Baja Mexico oceanview cruise Vacation Outlet
$499+: Mazatlan & Puerto Vallarta cruise; 69% off VacationsToGo.com
$474+: San Diego and Mexico cruise this fall Cruise.com
75% OFF: Carnival summer cruise sale from $189 Vacation Outlet
$449+: Best of Mexico 7-day cruise on Royal Caribbean Cruise.com
For decades, North Americans have thought of Mexico as the place for cheapie beach vacations. While affordable getaways are still possible here, in the last five years Mexico has seen an explosion in upscale hotels and resorts. Now properties in Los Cabos, the Mayan Riviera, and the Costa Alegre rival those in more established Caribbean destinations.