Spotlight on... Mexico Incentive Travel

20 February 2018

Mexico is a beautiful, sun-drenched country of lush jungle, paradise beaches and vibrant cities. As well as being splashed across recent Lonely Planet and National Geographic 'best destinations' lists, in recent years Mexico has staked its claim as a top-flight incentive travel destination.

That’s thanks to the huge range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences on offer here - from festivals and ancient ruins to snorkelling with dolphins, swimming in waterfalls, immersing your group in the exhilarating world of the Lucha Libre, and toasting your success as the sun sets over the sea.

Mexico incentive travel has it all. Let's take a closer look.

Transport

Aeromexico flies direct to Mexico City’s Juarez International Airport from Heathrow, with non-stop flights taking around 12 hrs. Carriers including BA, American and Air Canada offer flights via connecting airports.

Flights within Mexico are regular and affordable – and necessary for an incentive taking in the very best of the country (Mexico City – Puerto Vallarta in 1hr 20mins by plane / 10hrs+ by car).

Where to Go & What to Do

Fancy trekking in the jungle, swimming in crystal clear seas, or diving into cosmopolitan bars and restaurants?

Here are our ‘must-dos’ for Mexico incentive travel visitors:

  • Immerse Yourself in Mexico: Spend an electrifying night with your group at the Lucha Libre (masked Mexican wrestling), visit the Mayan ruins at Chichén Itzá, or visit for November’s Día de los Muertos, the world-famous Day of the Dead.
  • Take a Dip, Mexico Style: Take a guided jungle hike with your group and finish with a swim in the breathtaking Hierve el Agua Waterfalls. Tick off a bucket-list experience and swim with dolphins in Cancun, Riviera Maya or Cozumel. Go flyboarding (water-hoverboarding) in Puerto Vallarta, or swim in one of Mexico's cenotes - stunning water-filled sinkholes that the ancient Mayans believed were gateways to the spirit world.
  • Explore and Unwind at Xcaret: Spend a day with your group at Xcaret, a vast, eco-archaeological adventure park near Cancun. Attractions range from jungle trails and underground rivers to the amazing 'Xcaret Mexico Espectacular' show.

Restaurants & Bars

Mexico City’s Pujol and Quintonil’s innovative modern Mexican cuisine earned both top 25 positions in 2017’s ‘50 Best Restaurants in the World’.

Cantina Fina, a spin-off from the city’s Fonda Fina, is great too. For informal dining try any of the country’s buzzing, laid-back Mexican street-food eateries.

Great bars range from Mexico City’s Baltra Bar (world-class cocktails and sultry live jazz) and endless trendy mezcal bars (try Bósforo or La Clandestina), to Cancun’s Chuchito Perez, where your incentive travel group can watch the sunset from the terrace (before heading for the legendary Coco Bongo next door).

Hotels

Mexico incentive travel groups can choose from sleek city hotels, beach-front palaces and incredible spas in the middle of the jungle.

 Our picks include:

  • JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa: One of the best for Mexico incentive travel, featuring a beach-front infinity pool, outstanding restaurants, in-house spa and much more. Contemporary tropical luxury at its best, 10 mins from Cancun's shopping and nightlife.
  • Chable Resort & Spa: It simply doesn’t get better than this restored 19th-century hacienda and its ultra-modern spa for a wellness incentive. Set in 750 acres of private jungle, guests can enjoy yoga, meditation and more, or simply lounge by their villa’s private pool. The in-house restaurant is great, and nearby Mérida shouldn’t be missed.
  • Mar Adentro Los Cabos: Mar Adentro is all crisp, white lines, minimal interiors, morning yoga and endless beach space. Host a drinks reception on the roof terrace (with views over the sea of Cortez), borrow the hotel’s bicycles, or use this dreamy space as a base for surfing, diving or boat trips.

Mexico is an unforgettable incentive travel destination. We can help you to create and deliver the Mexico incentive that you need to celebrate big wins or drive results from your sales teams and channel partners.