Best Mexico Wedding Venues
Updated for 2024
Tulum
Cancun
Baja
Cabo
Sayulita
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Having a destination wedding in Mexico is a dream come true for many couples seeking a unique and picturesque celebration. Imagine exchanging vows against the backdrop of stunning beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and vibrant sunsets. Mexico offers a diverse range of options, from the enchanting beaches of Cancun and Playa del Carmen to the cultural richness of cities like Mexico City or the historical charm of San Miguel de Allende. A destination wedding in Mexico allows couples to blend romance with a touch of adventure, treating their guests to a memorable experience in a beautiful setting. Whether it's a laid-back beach ceremony or a sophisticated affair in a colonial hacienda, Mexico provides the perfect backdrop for a wedding that reflects the couple's personality and creates lasting memories.
Tulum, QROO
I have the most experience in Tulum, so you’ll find more information about this area than the rest.
The food: Tulum is known for their vegan, healthy, FRESH, unique, and luxurious restaurant options! It’s quite the foodie heaven! My personal advice is to avoid the most popular restaurants that you probably googled. They are ridiculously overpriced & Americanized. If that’s your thing, you do you!!! But I found I enjoyed the local options MUCH more, and they were crazy affordable! However, here’s some of my favorite places on the main beach strip that are absolutely worth it (also I should note that I am vegan and gluten free): Matcha Mama, & Raw Love & The Real Coconut. Once you get into the main town area, here’s our favorites: El Canaston, Burrito Amor, Botanica, and all the food carts! The food carts are the best for dinner!
The beaches: you can totally pay to get access to a fancy/stylish boho resort beach for the day, OR you can go left at the round about down Nuevo Durango Coba and there’s a few free public beaches down there. Definitely get there early to grab parking and a good spot to lay!
The cenotes: did you know that there are over 5,000 Cenotes in Tulum alone?! It’s phenomenal! A Cenote is a sinkhole that’s been flooded with rain and ground water. These Cenotes showcase some of the deepest and clearest water you will probably ever see! And they are home to so much wildlife. We saw tons of turtles, bats, and fish! Our favorites were Cenote Calavera and Gran Cenote. If you had more time & money put aside to exploring these magical sea caves, you could spend a whole week swimming and snorkeling in them! The most popular ones will definitely be filled with tourists come the afternoon, so make sure to go in the morning or just before they close. Pro tip: pack your own snorkels to save money! Most of these cost between $20-30 USD.
Gran Cenote is my absolute favorite
Dos Ojos
Calavera
Escondido & Crystal
Zacil-Ha
The architecture & overall vibes: basically Tulum is an instagram heaven. It’s kind of insane how cool all the hotels & airbnbs are here! Everywhere you look you will want to take a photo! Everyone is so laid back and island-vibes, it’s my favorite. Can’t wait to vacation here again!!!
Weather: in general, the weather here is pretty consistently mid 70’s-high 80’s. Talk about the PERFECT temperature range!!!
Seaweed: seaweed is a pretty big problem from June-August. Thick piles of seaweed coat the entire beach every day during the summer unfortunately! Many hotels will stay on top of cleaning the beaches daily.
Transportation: if you are only planning on staying in Tulum Centro and the beach strip, it would save you money to book a taxi ahead of time for to and from the airport and then rent a moped while in town. Many places also have bicycles for use! If you are wanting to explore further away, you’ll want to get a rental car. But be aware that there is a mandatory rental car insurance fee that is around $500. Some credit cards like Amex cover this though, so be sure to check if your credit card does.
Where to stay: I prefer to stay in Tulum Centro to save money. The beach strip is much much more expensive. And my favorite restaurants are all in the Centro area!
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Cancun, QROO
Weather
Most meteorologists describe weather in Cancun Quintana Roo as a tropical climate with muggy and rainy seasons from May to October. It’s relatively dry from November to April, but it can still rain on occasion and you’ll definitely get some wind and clouds in December and January. However, beware of the hurricane season from June to November with peaks from August to October.
Swimming
Swimming around Cancun is relatively safe. There are a lot of lifeguard stations around, so be mindful of the flags. Black means don’t go in the water, and Red means to be very cautious. Overall, the snorkeling isn’t the best because it’s more sand than reef, but there’s lots of marine life to see!
Sayulita
Weather
Sayulita has a Mexican tropical climate with somewhat rainy summers and dry winters. But overall, it doesn’t rain much in Sayulita and the temperatures can stay below 90 even in the height of summer. Most say the best time of year to go is between December and April. Sayulita does have a hurricane season during the summer months, but it’s very rare for one to actually hit the coast.
Swimming
Swimming near Sayulita is generally considered safe as long as you are mindful of the lifeguard warnings. The most important thing to consider is the reports of water contamination in the area. You’re better off swimming to the north and south of the bay to avoid any issues.
Baja & Cabo
Weather
The Baja Peninsula and Cabo San Lucas have great temperatures year round. It usually never goes above 95 degrees and never below 55 and those are in the most extreme cases. Most people say the best time to go is from May to June. For wedding planning, be aware of the Pacific hurricane season that runs from May to November which is usually the only time you’ll get a tropical storm here.
Swimming
In Baja and near Cabo, it’s important to distinguish between swimmable and unswimmable beaches because the deep drop offs create strong currents and waves. They have a system of lifeguards and flags set up, but it’s not recommended—and you could endanger your life—if you decide to go off and try to swim in undesignated areas. Be very careful and very mindful of the warnings here.
Best Cancun Venues
Located on the stunning, pristine white beaches of the Riviera Maya, the Unico 20°87° is easily one of the best Mexican destination wedding locations. The hotel boasts stunning detail that features regional art and designs. Plus, if you need help with planning, their featured planner Marylen Esposito has been featured in some of the top wedding publications like Modern Luxury Bride, Enchanted Brides, and Style Me Pretty.
Guest Capacity - 32 guests
Estimated Cost - $5,800 - $8,500+
Wedding Amenities - Wedding planner, wedding cake, boutonnieres and/or bouquets, audio system, wedding toast, musicians
Hotel Activities - Spa and Massages, dolphin swims, boat to Isla Mujeres, ziplines, snorkeling, sailing tours, bike tours, underground river tours.
With 18 restaurants and bars, 900 suites and tons of parks and tours, few other venues scream ‘destination wedding’ like Xcaret. This all-inclusive resort has everything you need for a beautiful church, outdoor, or beach-side wedding. Before and after the wedding, you and your guests can enjoy a nearly endless list of activities.
Guest Capacity - Up to 800 guests
Estimated Cost - Very wide range of packages from $5k to over $20k
Wedding Amenities - Musicians, wedding planner, wedding cake, floral arrangements, gazebo, mic and speaker set up, church
Hotel Activities - snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, tennis courts, gyms, spas, swimming pools, other tours
CASA CAT BA (HOLBOX ISLAND)
Located on Holbox Island, this private 5-room villa is a hideaway island off the Yucatan coast. It’s intimate, exclusive, exotic but close enough—3 minute walk—to the awesome restaurants, bars, and shopping available on the island. It’s possible to book the entire house and enjoy a private Caribbean wedding of your dreams.
Guest Capacity - The hotel has 5 rooms only, but more guests can come to a wedding.
Estimated Cost - Full villa booking is $2k per night plus wedding costs
Wedding Amenities - None, you can book accommodations and venue, but everything else is not included
Hotel Activities - paddle boarding, fishing, kitesurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, bicycling, horse riding, boat tours
The Dreams Riviera is tucked away between lush gardens and the Mexican coast, but it’s also close enough to Cancun and Playa del Carmen so no one misses out on any of the action. If you’re looking for an all inclusive wedding package, then this is definitely one of the top spots for Cancun wedding packages. They offer a lot of perks that other resorts don’t and will work with you in any way to create the wedding you have in mind!
Guest Capacity - 20 with current packages, but contact the resort about more guests
Estimated Cost - $1k - $3,800
Wedding Amenities - Wedding coordinators and planners, wedding cake, stylist, floral centerpieces, private reception and cocktail hour with Mexican music trio
Hotel Activities - Golf course, diving, water sports, beachside movies, tours, and excursions
Best Baja & Cabo Venues
If you’re looking for 25 acres of desert oasis event space, then the Acre Baja will be a perfect setting for your Cabo destination wedding. This space has everything—farmlands, restaurants, a cocktail bar, mountain views, infinity pool, and even a treehouse—and the dance floor is tucked away in a mango orchard! They’re doing even more development on the space to include villas with access to even more activities.
Guest Capacity - up to 500
Estimated Cost - Around $55 - $85 per person
Wedding Amenities - catering, and unique amenities to the venue
Hotel Activities - Swimming pool, animal tours, mezcal tasting
Nothing says luxury more than ‘Waldorf Astoria’. And as the operators of this exclusive resort that’s built into the cliff, they take their brand very seriously. Here, you and your guests will experience one of the best Cabo wedding venues as you pamper yourself with all things luxury—scenic views, spa and massage treatments, and lots of relaxing by the beach. It’s so exclusive, you have to travel through Mexico’s only private tunnel to get there!
Guest Capacity - 200 guests
Estimated Cost - $100 - $250 per person
Wedding Amenities - Audio and visual equipment, wifi, minister, musicians, on-side parking
Hotel Activities - Nearby golf courses, whale watching, snorkeling, beach activities
Located on Medano Beach—one of the only safe swimming beaches in Los Cabos—the Sur Beach House is the perfect place for an oceanfront wedding. The Sur Beach House is an open air venue that works great for the ceremony and reception. Plus, it’s part of the Bahia Hotel which offers the accommodations and tons of activities you and your guests will love.
Guest Capacity - up to 250 standing
Estimated Cost - Starting at $1,500
Wedding Amenities - Event planner, bartenders, wedding cake, parking and valet, audio and visual equipment
Hotel Activities - Kayaking, whale watching tours, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing, zip lines, golf, ATV and waverunner rentals
Part of the Mariott Luxury Collection, Solaz is a mixture of beautiful Cabo scenery along with art and architecture features integrated into the space. For weddings, they have a wide range of venues, so you can elope or have a small wedding on the beach, or you can go all out with 500 guests or more in their larger areas. Regardless, the hotel is beautiful and overlooks the Sea of Cortez.
Guest Capacity - Up to 500 guests
Estimated Cost - $50 to $500 per person
Wedding Amenities - Lots of venues to choose from, audio and visual equipment, Marriott wedding planning team and coordinator, catering, music
Hotel Activities - Tennis course, art galleries, spa and fitness, surfing, jet-skiing, sailing, fishing
The Esperanza overlooks the Sea of Cortez—Gulf of California—and is Cabo’s only private resort beach. The venue itself has multiple sites to host an amazing wedding and reception. The hotel itself is full of ocean-view villas and luxurious elegance and offers tons of activities on or off-site.
Guest Capacity - up to 150 guests
Estimated Cost - $280 up to $550 per person
Wedding Amenities - Audio and visual equipment, wedding planning, cakes, catering
Hotel Activities - Mezcal and tequila tasting, sea foraging, artisan markets, cooking classes, deep sea fishing, beach activities, snorkeling, scuba diving, multiple swimming pools
The Flora Farms is a working, organic Farm in Cabo with lots of outdoor areas available for weddings. The venue is one of the most featured and talked about in the world and has been ranked on tons of ‘Best place to get married’ lists—and righteously so! The venue is basically a movie setting for an ideal Mexican destination wedding with mountain views, mango groves and barns.
Guest Capacity - up to 250 guests (seated)
Estimated Cost - Contact the venue
Wedding Amenities - catering and planning
Venue Activities - Cooking classes, spa, farm tours, yoga
Best Tulum Venues
Akiin is easily one of the best Tulum wedding venues as there are literally beautiful sights as far as you can see in every direction. The site is a dedicated wedding venue with an excellent team in place to help you create the perfect wedding that guests will remember for years. It’s also located near the hotel zone, so everyone has easy access.
Guest Capacity - up to 300 guests
Estimated Cost - Contact venue
Wedding Amenities - Beach club access, wedding planner, event design, catering make-up and hair, lighting, wifi, transportation
Habitas doubles as both a hotel and a full-blown adventure getaway. It has every view you could think of from jungle rooftops to private beaches and private bungalows. Plus, the hotel is all about environmentalism and minimalism. Here you’ll get a wedding and a spiritual retreat packed into one.
Guest Capacity - up to 200 guests
Estimated Cost - Contact the venue
Wedding Amenities - Catering and coordinator
Hotel Activities - Sailing, freediving, hiking, local music, art galleries, surfing, snorkeling
As a boutique hotel with both electricity and A/C in Tulum you and a small party of guests can rent out the entire place and have the wedding of your dreams. With palm trees and beautiful beaches, it’s easy to work with the on-site wedding planner and create the vibe you’re looking for in a quaint Mexican wedding.
Guest Capacity - Up to 50 guests
Estimated Cost - Contact the venue
Wedding Amenities - Wedding planner, catering
Hotel Activities - Spa, massage, yoga, meditation, beach activities
The hotel at Sanara has a key focus on healing and wellness, so expect everything you’d expect from a yoga retreat and put it on the beautiful shores of the beaches in Tulum. You and guests can enjoy exclusive use of their restaurant for up to 110 guests and be sure to take advantage of their yoga, meditation, and sound healing classes. It’s truly a spiritual retreat that could also double as the wedding of your dreams!
Guest Capacity - Up to 110 guests
Estimated Cost - Contact the venue
Wedding Amenities - Cocktail reception, wedding planner, exclusive use of the restaurant
Hotel Activities - Meditation, yoga, sound healing, beach activities
The big plus about Papaya Playa Project—or PPP—is that they have genuine care for weddings and give their full attention to every single one they host. You’ll be able to work with a planner at the venue to create something magical and rest assured they’ll attend to every detail. They consider a wedding to be something sacred.
Guest Capacity - Up to 200 guests
Estimated Cost - Contact the venue
Wedding Amenities - Catering, wedding planner
Hotel Activities - Musicians, water and beach activities, kite sports, scuba diving, paddleboarding
Ahau is a magical beachfront resort located in the heart of Tulum. Here you and guests can unplug from the world and enjoy the barefoot lifestyle near white sandy beaches surrounded by the Mayan jungles. The resort is full of eco-friendly cabanas and huts and can accommodate up to 75 of your guests. For larger weddings, they have sister hotels to accommodate even more!
Guest Capacity - Up to 300 guests
Estimated Cost - Base fee: $5,500 for site + $2,000 refundable damage fee + all other costs
Wedding Amenities - Catering, musicians, audio and visual equipment, bride’s suite
Hotel Activities - Yoga, bike rentals, sweat lodge, massage, and meditation
Nomade is actually a sister hotel to Be Tulum—it’s next door—and features many of the same views and vibes. In fact, you’ll contact the Be Tulum team to book a wedding at Nomade. Expect more palm trees and a calm, peaceful, and spiritual experience as you and guests would have more of a bohemian wedding here.
Guest Capacity - Contact the venue for an exact guest count, but the venue can only do small weddings or elopements
Estimated Cost - Contact the venue
Wedding Amenities - Wedding planner, catering
Hotel Activities - Spa, massage, yoga, meditation, beach activities
Best Sayulita Wedding Venues
If you’re seeking a small, private, secluded, and luxurious wedding then Villa Violeta is easily one of the best venues in Mexico. Tucked away on the Pacific coastline, you and your guests will experience everything you can expect from a private boutique villa. Your room even comes with a private chef who cooks two meals a day!
Guest Capacity - up to 27 guests
Estimated Cost - Contact the venue for wedding costs, but rooms regularly go for $1,800 a night
Wedding Amenities - Catering, Wifi, audio and visual equipment
Hotel Activities - Disc golf, kayaking, snorkeling, private chef
With amazing ocean views and tropical gardens, the Villa del Oso is the perfect spot for a wedding in Mexico. Typically, the Villa is a vacation paradise, but they’re prime for larger events with beautiful foliage overlooking the beach and some Mexican town landcapes. Picturesque doesn’t even begin to describe this venue.
Guest Capacity - Up to 120 guests
Estimated Cost - $2,500 for up to 75, $3,500 up to 120
Wedding Amenities - Wedding planner and coordinator, bridal suite, wifi
Hotel Activities - Jacuzzi, Wifi, Beach activities
With only six bedrooms, not everyone will be able to stay, but this is an excellent and luxurious venue for a small wedding. The hotel was designed by world-renowned architects and features reflective pools that give you the feeling you’re suspended over the Pacific.
Guest Capacity - Up to 50 guests
Estimated Cost - Contact venue
Wedding Amenities - Wifi, bridal suite
Hotel Activities - Wifi, golf, biking, paddle boarding, kayaking, yoga, whale watching, surfing, ziplining, tennis, media room
DON PEDROS
Sitting right on the South side of the main beach of Sayulita, Don Pedros is the perfect venue for a larger beachside wedding in Sayulita. The venue offers amazing views of Sayulita Bay and along the shore. In the venue, there are lush green lawns alongside an open-air dining and dancing space.
Guest Capacity - Up to 250 (Beachfront only)
Estimated Cost - $1,500 - $3,500 (Venue only)
Wedding Amenities - Audio and visual set up, catering, bartenders
Venue Activities - Restaurant and bar
Permits/Work Visas for International Weddings
With a wedding in Mexico, it’s best to work with a planner to organize everything before you do it. However, for a legal wedding in Mexico, you’ll need the following:
Application forms
Passports
Birth Certificates
Visitor’s permit
Foreign Marriage Permit
The Mexican marriage license fee is around $27 and if you need a national marriage permit, it’s around $180.
Mexico Wedding Packages
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Full Day $8,000
7 hours of coverage
3-5 locations + capturing any activities you do
Split or consecutive coverage
Includes any necessary photography permits
Includes ALL TRAVEL FEES to get here
Vendor referrals, location recommendations, help planning your timeline
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Half Day $6,500
4 hours of coverage
2-3 location
Consecutive coverage or $250 extra for split
Includes any necessary photography permits
Includes ALL TRAVEL FEES to get here
Vendor referrals, location recommendations, help planning your timeline
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