Mexico Easter Holidays

Easter is is a great time of year to visit Mexico. Semana Santa (or Holy Week), is a huge event here, marked in style all over the country with colourful celebrations and flamboyant processions with some surprising traditions thrown into the mix. During the second week of Easter, many Mexicans flee the cities for the coast, leaving these beautiful historical and cultural centres free for you to wander in delightful tranquility. It's still pleasantly warm in April and May, and though nearing the end of the dry season, the serious rain has yet to begin. This vast and diverse country has such a wealth of ancient history, spectacular beaches, fabulous diving and superb surfing that your biggest problem is where to start. Not to fear, our experts are on hand to give you the best insider tips for your Mexico Easter holidays.