Fall in Love With Mexico on Your Honeymoon
Mexico is romantic, relaxing, and magical, the three essential ingredients for an unforgettable luna de miel.
Like a heartfelt ranchera ballad, the country of Mexico is a place that reverberates with passion and romance. Newlyweds initially choose Mexico for the typical honeymoon experience—dreamy beaches and paradisiacal resorts—but once they arrive, they realize it's anything but typical. With colorful street scenes, mystic traditions, and food that can best be described as sensual, Mexico overflows with love on what will be one of the most romantic trips of your life.
- 2 nights | Oaxaca | Hotel Escondido Oaxaca
- 5 nights | Riviera Maya | Andaz Mayakoba
Oaxaca first sprang up on travel radars as a laid-back alternative to Mexico City, but it only takes one visit to see that the city easily holds its own. The local Indigenous community is one of the largest in Mexico and their longtime influence is apparent in the architecture, festivals, and food of the city. Whether you’re dining lavishly on a six-course meal or eating at a more humble but equally delicious street stall, be sure to accompany with a smoky glass of mezcal.
Tucked away in one of the most culturally-rich places in Mexico resides Escondido Oaxaca, a hotel whose main mission is to represent all that is authentic. More than a hotel, Escondido Oaxaca is a work of art. From the architecture to the borrowed knowledge of Oaxacan artisans, their team is passionate about making each guest’s experience unique.
Enjoy a streetside show of grilling flair with a full team charring chorizo to perfection, coaxing tasajo (Oaxacan skirt steak) to charred tenderness, and flipping the massive moon-shaped tortillas until they’re as crispy as chips. Each tlayuda is given a thin coating of asiento as well as black bean paste, a handful of sliced lettuce or cabbage, and Oaxacan cheese, in addition to the meat of your choice.
Join your expert guide to Monte Alban, one of the oldest cities in Mesoamerica. It is known for its importance to the Zapotecs and the Mixtecs and still considered sacred by shamans today. Explore the site with your personal bilingual guide who will lead you around the site explaining what is known about Monte Alban and what remains a mystery.
With the Caribbean Sea along its eastern border, the Yucatán Peninsula is rife with ancient ruins, enchanting cenotes, biodiverse rainforests, colonial cities, offshore islands with luxury resorts, traditional haciendas, and natural wonders that will pique the interest of even the most seasoned travelers. As you travel through the peninsula, signs of the Mayan empire that once existed here are ubiquitous from the stunning temple of Chichén Itzá to the inhabitants' dress, language, religion, and cuisine.
Discover the beachfront Andaz Mayakoba Resort, secluded in the private, gated-Mayakoba complex, nestled on the coastline of the Mexican Caribbean, and surrounded by vegetation and nature. Guests can enjoy feet-in-the-sand activities and exquisite gastronomy.
Head to Cenote Ik-Kil where you can opt for a refreshing swim in Yucatan’s recently discovered cenotes, underground fresh-water sinkholes that live deep in the jungle. These magical caves are unlike anywhere else on Earth and will surely be one of the most memorable experiences of your honeymoon.
Head to the Naum Spa at the Andaz Mayakoba for a romantic couple's massage and full-body treatment, beginning with a hydrotherapy ritual that is a specialty of the resort. It's the best way to make sure you return home feeling fully rejuvenated.
Chat with an Origin travel curator today to start planning your own personalized romantic getaway through Mexico.
Property photos courtesy of Hotel Escondido Oaxaca and Andaz Mayakoba. All other photos courtesy of Shutterstock. Cover Image: Plan B Viajero. Image 1: eskystudio. Image 2: Marcos Castillo. Image 3: Anton_Ivanov. Image 4: SL-Photography. Image 5: Tiago Fialho. Image 6: Simon Dannhauer.