29 days in Mexico Itinerary

One of Mexico's premier vacation spots, Cabo San Lucas lures pleasure seekers with its trendy restaurant scene, raucous nightlife, and, of course, picture-perfect beaches.

Get a sense of the local culture at La Turquesa Jewelry and Art and Golden Cactus Gallery. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Chileno Beach. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Santa Maria Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa del Amor, stop by Ayla, and view the masterpieces at Whimsical Art Cabo.

To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Cabo San Lucas holiday planner.

Adelaide, Australia to Cabo San Lucas is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 16.5 hours traveling from Adelaide to Cabo San Lucas. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Adelaide in August: high temperatures in Cabo San Lucas hover around 37°C and lows are around 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can go by car to La Paz.

It's no coincidence that La Paz means "peace" in Spanish, as this tourist center with a small-town vibe offers a tranquil atmosphere and blissfully pleasant weather throughout the year.

Step out of the city life by going to Fishing Charters & Tours and Ensenada Grande. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Isla Espiritu Santo and Kiosco del Malecon. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Balandra Beach, don't miss a visit to Malecon, and stop by Casa Parra Gallery.

For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our La Paz route planner.

You can drive from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. When traveling from Cabo San Lucas in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in La Paz: temperatures range from 44°C by day to 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Oaxaca.

Capital city of the eponymous state, Oaxaca relies heavily on its colonial charm, its core a maze of tree-shaded alleys flanked by photogenic mansions, government buildings, and old churches.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): examine the collection at Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca, pause for some serene contemplation at Templo de San Matias Jalatlaco, then explore the galleries of Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, hunt for treasures at Mercado Benito Juárez, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Oaxaca road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from La Paz to Oaxaca takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Mexican Pacific Standard Time (MST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is 1 hour. When traveling from La Paz in August, plan for slightly colder days in Oaxaca, with highs around 34°C, while nights are cooler with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to travel to Isla Mujeres.

Tiny municipal seat of an eponymous island, each season Isla Mujeres swells to bursting with international tourists coming here to swim, snorkel, dive, fish, and sail.

Punta Sur and Mayan Museum of Cancun are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get outdoors at Dolphin & Whale Watching and Scuba & Snorkeling. Take a break from Isla Mujeres with a short trip to National Reef Park of Puerto Morelos in Puerto Morelos, about 1h 40 min away. The adventure continues: get a new perspective on things with Garrafon Natural Reef Park and pause for some serene contemplation at Capilla de Guadalupe.

To see traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Isla Mujeres route builder site.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Oaxaca to Isla Mujeres takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Oaxaca to Isla Mujeres due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Oaxaca in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Isla Mujeres, with lows of 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to travel to Tulum.

The only Mayan site built to overlook the ocean, Tulum remains a coastal paradise preserving the last vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Yal-ku Lagoon. Get in touch with nature at Climbing Tours and Gran Cenote. There's much more to do: stroll through Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, get engrossed in the history at Museo de la Prehistoria Parque Dos Ojos, kick back and relax at Paradise Beach, and view the masterpieces at Art Gallery Miniature.

To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Tulum tour itinerary builder site.

You can do a combination of ferry and bus from Isla Mujeres to Tulum in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and car. In August in Tulum, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 26°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Ek Balam Village.

On the 19th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santuario de los Santos Reyes. On the next day, explore the fascinating underground world of Cenote Hubiku and then explore the ancient world of Ek Balam.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Ek Balam Village day trip tool.

Drive from Tulum to Ek Balam Village in 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Cozumel.

Thanks to the island's outstanding scuba diving and snorkeling options, Cozumel tourism sector remains a major employer and the main source of income for this Caribbean getaway.

Get outdoors at Palancar Reef and Columbia Reef. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Punta Sur Eco Beach Park and Dolphinaris. The adventure continues: see what you can catch with a fishing tour, choose your vessel at Dive Bros, get outside with Paradise Beach Cozumel, and stroll through Santa Rosa Wall.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Cozumel trip maker website.

Drive from Ek Balam Village to Cozumel in 4 hours. In August in Cozumel, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Nuevo Vallarta.

A planned resort community with one of Mexico's highest concentrations of hotels, Nuevo Vallarta caters to international tourists with its luxurious restaurants, charming marinas, and long stretches of sandy beaches.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Zona Romantica and 4D Art Museum. Discover out-of-the-way places like Scuba & Snorkeling and Los Arcos de Mismaloya. Get out of town with these interesting Nuevo Vallarta side-trips: Puerto Vallarta (Centro Historico & Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Nuevo Vallarta Beach, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Nuevo Vallarta driving holiday planning site.

You can fly from Cozumel to Nuevo Vallarta in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cozumel to Nuevo Vallarta due to the time zone difference. August in Nuevo Vallarta sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.