Reframing Valentine's Day with Six Mexican Getaways
Ditch the cliché Valentine's Day and ignite passion in Mexico! From Riviera Maya's luxurious beaches and overwater bungalows to Oaxaca's rich culture and cuisine, there's a perfect escape for every couple.
You’ve seen the ads: a couple in matching linen, clinking flutes of prosecco on a beach so white it could double as a Microsoft Word background. The caption reads, “This Valentine’s Day, Love Like Never Before.” But here’s the thing—you have loved before. You’ve done the rose petals on the bed. The prix-fixe dinners where the lobster is rubber and the violinist plays Ed Sheeran. The entire industrial complex of February 14th is designed to make you feel like your relationship is a TikTok transition that hasn’t quite stuck the landing.
Mexico, though? Mexico doesn’t care about your heart-shaped trappings. Mexico has been doing romance since long before Hallmark found a way to monetize “I lub you.” Its version of love is a mezcal sip at midnight, a cobblestone street lit by papel picado, a taco al pastor shared in the shadow of a 16th-century cathedral. Here, Valentine’s Day isn’t a holiday—it’s a vibe. So ditch the script. Below, the six best escapes for lovers, cynics, and everyone in between.
