Mexico: Itineraries

Watersports enthusiasts can book an expedition or outfit a self-guided trip for a one-day excursion to Isla Espíritu Santo, where you can snorkel with sea lions and paddle the coast - an experience you're unlikely to forget. You can also rent a panga (small boat) for trips around the point to look at whale sharks. Bargain at the beach along the malecón .

Explore the streets of beautiful San Cristóbal where a spectacular blend of indigenous culture and new world cosmopolitanism collide. Book a tour guide from the many agencies in town and head to the highlands and villages for an insight into the lives of the local inhabitants. Many are descended from the ancient Maya and still maintain unique customs, costumes and beliefs.

Take one of the most scenic railways in the world from Chihuahua to the coast and experience some of the world's most breathtaking scenery. The Copper Canyon is surprisingly still relatively undiscovered (although that is now changing), yet it comprises a region four times larger than the Grand Canyon and in several parts, much deeper.