This archaeological trip takes you through the center of the city, visiting the Cathedral, the National Palace and the Palace of Fine Arts. Visit the Anthropology Museum, get to know the fantastic archaeological site of Teotihuacan and visit the Guadalupe Shrine. Fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas capital city and drive through Chiapa de Corzo to San Cristobal de las Casas. Visit this beautifull city and make a day trip to San Juan Chamula and Zinacatan. Next, drive to Palenque making a stop at the Agua Azul waterfalls. Visit this magnificient archaeological zone and drive to Merida through Villahermosa. Make a day trip to the archaeological zones of Uxmal and Kabah and Chichen Itza.
Day 1: Arrive in Mexico
Arrival to Mexico City International airport. Reception and transfer to the hotel of your preference.
Day 2: Mexico City - Cathedral - National Palace
Morning city sightseeing half day guided visit including the most important buildings in the historical centre located around the “ The Zocalo”, the Cathedral, National Palace, to admire the famous murals of Diego Rivera. Continue to the modern part of the City, ending at the Anthropology Museum closed on Mondays), one of the World’s 10 best museums. Return to your hotel. B
Day 3: Mexico City - Teotihuacan Pyramids
Morning guided excursion to the famous Teotihuacan Pyramids, five hours excursion starting with a visit to the Virgen De Guadalupe Shrine, place of peregrination of millions of Mexicans and around the world people. Return to your hotel. B
Day 4: Mexico City - Tuxtla Gutierrez - San Cristobal
Leave Mexico, transfer to airport. Arrival Tuxtla Gutierrez. Reception at airport, state capital located in a warm and fertile valley 12 kilometers to the left of Grijalva River, it is a modern and quiet city. Its tropical environment encourages the growth of palm trees and flamboyant, which can be seen in its parks and plazas. Reception at airport and interesting stop through Chiapa de Corzo, founded in 1428 on the riverside of the Grijalva. In its plaza, surrounded by beautiful arcades, there is an exceptional brick colonial building: the Fountain of the Royal Crown, with an octagonal floor it evokes the profile of the royal crown. Continue to an excite boat ride through Sumidero Canyon, a natural geological wonder formed by the waters of the Grijalva River. Continue to San Cristobal de las Casas. It was formerly the state`s capital and used to be called Ciudad Real. B, L
Day 5: San Cristobal De Las Casas
Walking tour including: the baroque Cathedral with a magnificent altarpiece and valuable paintings. The fine old Salomon styled Santo Domingo convent houses the Regional Museum and the Altos Cultural Center. Leave San Cristobal de las Casas for a visit to the Indian communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. These Indian towns allow us to observe traditional everyday life of its inhabitants. The atmosphere of its churches is particularly interesting as they illustrate the mixture of Indian and Christian religious customs. At afternoon return to San Cristobal de las Casas. B, L
Day 6: San Cristobal De Las Casas – Agua Azul – Palenque
Leave San Cristobal de las Casas to the impressive and beautiful waterfalls situated among lush vegetation. The waters descend through hills, in a rapid succession of falls and pools of deep blue-turquoise. Continue to Palenque. Accommodation at hotel selected. B, BL
Day 7: Palenque – Villahermosa – Merida
Palenque, located on a natural balcony which opens up to the extraordinary jungle plains, this ancient Mayan city reached its peak from the sixth to the eighth centuries A.D. the most notable buildings are: the Temple of the Inscriptions, a majestic pyramid with a secret crypt; the fabulous royal tomb. Continue to Villahermosa, drop off at airport. Upon arrival in Merida reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. B, L
Day 8: Merida
Excursion to the archaeological site of Uxmal, its architecture is considering one of the masterpieces of the old civilization. Then, visit the small but very interesting archaeological site of Kabah. Return to Merida. B, L
Day 9: Merida - Cancun
Today will be a fascinating day! Excursion to Chichen Itza, one of the largest and best-maintained sites in Mexico, a joy to visit! The visit included the most prominent buildings, like the Castillo, the Ball Court the Observatory, the Temple of the Warriors and the Nunnery. Departure to Cancun for a four hour bus ride to your hotel. B, L
Key: B: breakfast, L: lunch, BL: Box Lunch, D: dinner
