Most Luxurious Places in Mexico

Luxurious views, beaches, resorts and more all await travelers in Mexico. Whether you're visiting for the first time ever or are a frequent traveler, Mexico has a great deal to offer everyone. These 11 destinations are the best of the best when it comes to luxurious places in Mexico.

From breathtaking seas to desert and mountains, Los Cabos is a magical land full of contrast. Los Cabos is comprised primarily of two towns, San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. They are linked by a 20-mile corridor lined with world-class resort properties and championship golf courses. Los Cabos attracts celebrities, wealthy jet-setters, championship golfers, families and anyone interested in living luxuriously along the Pacific.

Outdoor attractions include scuba diving, sport fishing, surfing, sailing, yachting and basic beach bumming, but Cabo's fine dining options and nightlife may surprise you.

Guanajuato is a colonial gem sitting in a valley around 220 miles northwest of Mexico City. It features amazing places full of color and history as well as a warm atmosphere of peace and tranquility. It's no wonder why UNESCO has named it a World Heritage Site.

This city has a genuine colonial look, style, feel and atmosphere. Cobbled streets, churches, asymmetrical buildings, an amazing tapestry of color, vibrancy and sheer historical splendor await all who visit.

The climate in this region is ideal for golf and there are several good golf courses in the area to enjoy. Guanajuato has a selection of good night spots to suit those looking for culture and those looking for a party.

San Miguel de Allende, located in the state of Guanajuato, is filled with architectural treasures, from Baroque churches to brightly painted haciendas. Voted 'Best City in the World' two years in a row by Travel + Leisure, its a city that values its aritsans. Lively markets and shops carry locally made crafts such as wood carvings, jewelry, woven blankets, pottery and leather goods. Its artsy ambiance, refreshing climate and UNESCO historic district make the magical mountain town of San Miguel de Allende a magnet for both adventurous expats and wealthy Mexican families.

Culinary travelers love San Miguel de Allende for its inventive flavors. The city is home to more than 350 markets and restaurants.

In recent years, its "quality of light," and quality of life have been enhanced with renowned art schools, gourmet restaurants, fun nightlife, fine hotels and real estate agencies on every block. San Miguel's plushest property offers world-class accommodation in the heart of the historic center.

Cancun's southern neighbor may have always been a hot spot for the world's more adventurous travelers. Perfect white beaches and fantastic weather have attracted a selection of five-star resorts.

Majestic Mayan vestiges stand tall over a flour-sand cove, overlooking the comings and goings of yoga classes and sun-worshippers. Out at sea, waiting dive boats hint at the treasures beneath the waves. While inland, people come from exploring ancient jungle cities, ready for a cool cocktail and gourmet meal at their luxury boutique hotels.

There are luxurious adventures and opportunities to be had if one only looks a little bit deeper behind the veil of yoga retreats and pricey boutiques. Options are numerous ranging from a romantic private dinner in the magnificent Dos Ojos cenote or deep-sea fishing at the fisherman's village in Sian Ka'an.

An hour south of Cancun, away from the urban beach sprawl and wild nightlife, is the region's sophisticated sister, Playa del Carmen. It's one of Mexico's most luxurious destinations on the Riviera Maya coast. The town of Playa del Carmen isn't just sugary-white beachfront. Its popularity has attracted a clutch of upscale restaurants, bars, and boutique shops.

Once a sleepy, hammock-laden fishing village, Playa del Carmen has blossomed in the last decade as a boho-chic paradise, where travelers in straw fedoras bask under thatched palapas, sipping cocktails in coconuts while feasting on fresh ceviche.

A Playa del Carmen travel experience also includes a lot of modern adventures, like top-par people watching, shopping along Fifth Avenue, and spending an afternoon on the golf course.

Located near Cancun, just off the tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cozumel is a small Mexican island in the Caribbean.

Where better to luxuriate than at one of the all-inclusive resorts, where your only concerns are which pool to sit by and which drink to order next? Throw in crystalline Caribbean Sea views and it might be tough to leave the chaise lounge.

Cozumel boasts white sandy beaches for snorkeling, diving or simply relaxing. Cozumel is truly a diver's paradise. Enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving in the islands crystal clear blue waters, teeming with beautiful, natural ocean life.

Named as "the metropolis that has it all" by the New York Times, Mexico City allows you to penetrate its streets and encounter their historical past; it offers bohemian corners nestled in traditional bars and restaurants that have become a haven for travelers and locals alike.

It transports you to a surreal world comprised of the eclectic mix of wrestling matches, grand baroque aesthetic, and luxurious palaces. It has an incredibly diverse nightlife, world-class museums, trendy restaurants, glittering boutiques, bohemian galleries and an artistic undercurrent. Mexico City has five-star hotels to spare.

Luxury travelers will enjoy Polanco, just north of famed Chapultepec Park. It's loaded with designer suits, gourmet meals and expensive golf courses.

The star of the trendy, bohemian Condesa neighborhood is this hip hotel, famed for its French facades, modern interiors and a fresh rooftop bar.

Puerto Vallarta - Riviera Nayarit combines adventure, challenge and extraordinary beauty with unique service. This place is distinguished by its hospitality, which makes your visit a luxury experience from start to finish.

Here you will find all sorts of beaches from the ones with exclusive hotel resorts for those looking for luxury, to quiet shores for loners who just want to relax and avoid crowds and, of course, the seaside surfer's paradise with big waves to ride.

Between the jungle, the mountains, the islands and the mangroves, enjoy golf courses that invite you to venture onto the shore and admire the Banderas Bay. In the winter, observe the impressive arrival of the whales who come to enjoy the warm and nutrient-rich waters of the bay between golf strokes.

Merida, the Yucatan capital, arose from the merger of three major cultures: Mayan, Spanish and Lebanese, that together conferred it with a unique personality palpable in its architecture, cuisine and people. In this magical city, tradition and modernity go hand in hand. Impressive archaeological sites, colonial and modern buildings all coexist in harmony.

Merida, also known as the "White City", was founded on the abandoned Mayan metropolis of Ichkaansihó and is now the financial and cultural capital of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Book your stay in a hacienda to experience different atmospheres that will transport you to an era of luxury and comfort that the hacendados of the Mexican southeast enjoyed in the past.

San Cristóbal de las Casas is set in a gorgeous highland valley surrounded by pine forest in the state of Chiapas. It's a pleasure to explore San Cristóbal's cobbled streets and markets, soaking up the unique ambiance and the wonderfully clear highland light.

San Cristóbal de las Casas is in the heart of one of the most deeply rooted indigenous areas in Mexico. A great base for local and regional exploration, it's a place where ancient customs coexist with modern luxuries.

In Campeche, enjoy the tranquility of the waters and the beautiful view of the sea. Immerse yourself in the beaches and feel the warm climate for which the city is known.

Walk quietly through the Historic Centre where the remains of the surrounding old wall, including bastions, gates and forts still stand. Jump on the tram and enjoy the neighborhoods, temples, museums, gardens and elegant Spanish-style plazas.

Visit the San Francisco Cathedral and admire its baroque vice-regal style. Learn about other religious temples like the San Roman Church or the San Juan de Dios Church. Admire the Faro de Morro and its caves where the sea breaks against the rocks. View the famous Faro de Lerma, home to a construction yard of ships that were exported all over the world.