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Chiapas and Yucatan
8 Days / 7 Nights
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What can be better than the south of Mexico? You’ll be fascinated by the beautiful locations in Chiapas and the history in the Yucatan Peninsula, with sites such as San Cristobal de las Casas, |
Day 01 Arrival to Mexico CityUpon arrival to Mexico City International airport, you’ll be transferred to the hotel. Lodging at the Metropol or Regente in Mexico City. |
Day 02 City Tour (B)Around 9:00 am, you’ll have a guided city tour. You’ll visit the historical center, “The Zocalo”, the Cathedral, National Palace and the Palace of Fine Arts. You’ll get a complete impression of one of the biggest cities in the world by driving along the Reforma Avenue to Chapultepec Park, to the residential area of the City. Then, you’ll visit the Anthropology Museum, one of the World’s 10 best museums (closed on Mondays). The tour lasts about 6 hours. Lodging at the Metropol or Regente in Mexico City. |
Day 03 Teotihuacán (B)At around 9:00 am, you’ll have a guided tour to the famous Teotihuacán pyramids. Along the way, visit the Guadalupe Shrine. Upon arrival to the archaeological site, you’ll have some time to climb the pyramids - at your own risk! In Teotihuacán, you’ll see one of the largest standing pyramids ever built, The Pyramid of the Sun, said to have been completed around the year 100 CE. Also, you’ll see the Moon Pyramid, Quetzalcoatl temple and the fortresses. This once flowing metropolis now exists only in ruins and is one of the most popular archaeological sites in Mexico. The tour lasts about 5 hours. Lodging at the Metropol or Regente in Mexico City. |
Day 04 Mexico / San Cristobal (B, L)You’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Tuxtla Gutierrez. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a guide and head towards San Cristobal de las Casas. Along the way, you’ll visit Chiapa de Corzo*, where you’ll see an extraordinary colonial building: the Fountain of the Royal Crown. Then, you’ll enjoy an exciting boat ride through Sumidero Canyon, shaped by the waters of the Grijalva River. Afterwards, continue to San Cristobal de las Casas. Lunch is included today. Lodging at Mansion Del Valle in San Cristobal * This excursion to Chiapas is SIB. Passengers must arrive on a flight before noon (13:00 hrs). |
Day 05 San Cristobal de las Casas (B, L)Today, you’ll take a walking tour that includes the most important landmarks like the Cathedral and Santo Domingo Convent, which houses the Regional Museum and the Altos Cultural Center. Then, you’ll visit the Indian communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. There, you’ll be able to experience how daily life goes by in these traditional communities. The churches here are quite interesting, as they are a blend of Indian and Christian religious traditions. Lunch is included. Lodging at Mansion Del Valle in San Cristobal. |
Day 06 San Cristobal / Palenque (B, BB)Today, you’ll head towards Palenque. Along the way, you’ll visit the beautiful Agua Azul Waterfalls. You’ll be impressed by the blue turquoise pools amidst a location abundant in exotic flora. Lodging at the Plaza Palenque Hotel in Palenque. |
Day 07 Palenque / Merida (B, L)Today, you’ll visit Palenque, which was once a large city that saw many different rulers. Though famous for its ruinous structures, Palenque is now well-known for its impressive art in the form of extraordinary statues and grand tablet carvings. Even with only an estimated 5% of the city uncovered, it remains one of the most popular tourist sites in the region. Lunch is included in this tour. Afterwards, continue to Villahermosa, where you’ll be dropped off at the airport for your flight to Merida. Upon arrival to Merida, you’ll be transferred to the hotel. Lodging at Los Aluxes Hotel in Merida. |
Day 08 Uxmal & Kabah (B, L)Today, you’ll have an excursion to the archaeological site of Uxmal. Located 78 kilometers (about 49 miles) from Merida, Uxmal is one of the most well-known and well-preserved Mayan cities in the world. Here you can find a great tourist center, restaurants, and some of the most astonishing Mayan remains in existence. Then, visit the small but very interesting archaeological site of Kabah, famous for its Palace of the Masks. Kabah is another of the many Mayan archaeological sites located on the Yucatan Peninsula. The Palace façade is adorned with 250 elaborate stone masks as well as numerous intricate statues. Afterwards, lunch is included. Lodging at Los Aluxes Hotel in Merida. |
Day 09 Chichén Itzá / Cancun (B, L)Today you’ll visit one of Mexico’s best highlights: Chichén Itzá. Known for its vast Mayan ruins, it’s located in the north central part of the Yucatan Peninsula and is home to countless structures dating back to the first century CE. Recently added to the list of Wonders of the World, Chichén Itzá has been a popular stopover for tourists from all ends of the world. The visit includes the most prominent buildings, like the Castillo, the Ball Court the Observatory, the Temple of the Warriors and the Nunnery. Lunch is included. Afterwards, you’ll take a 3,5 hour bus ride to Cancun. The bus will drop you off at your hotel. (Accommodations in Cancun not included). |
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