Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula
Mexico, Guatemala, Belize
Offset: 21 Trees
Tour length 21 days
Mexico City
Merida
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In-depth Cultural
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About this tour
An exciting and varied journey through the ancient heartland of the Aztecs, Zapotecs and the Maya. Discover many ancient sites including Palenque and Tikal, as well as travelling through charming colonial towns and the jungles of Guatemala, trying tacos and tequila along the way. Some departures have been set to coincide with Mexico's Day of the Dead Festival. Palenque - Arguably the most enchanting of the ancient Maya ruins, set in dense jungle Oaxaca - Wander the streets and markets of this delightful UNESCO World Heritage City Sumidero Canyon - Take a boat trip through this towering gorge
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General information
Tour ID 124748
Tour length 21 days
Language English
Group size 18
Age range 16 - 85
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Explore!
Starting point
Av. Paseo de la Reforma 24, Colonia Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06040 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Hotel Fontan, Hotel reception
18:30
End point
Calle 62 476, Parque Santa Lucia, Centro, 97000 Centro, Yuc., Mexico
Hotel Colonial, Hotel reception
07:00
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Day 1: Join tour in Mexico City
Day 2: Tour of Mexico City, including Museum of Anthropology
Day 3: Visit the Teotihuacan Pyramids and the Basilica de Guadalupe
Day 4: Journey to Oaxaca, free time to explore the city
Day 5: Visit the pyramids of Monte Alban, free afternoon in Oaxaca
Day 6: Journey to Tehuantepec via Teotitlan del Valle and the Mitla ruins
Day 7: Sumidero Canyon boat trip and journey to San Cristobal
Day 8: Explore indigenous villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan
Day 9: Travel to Palenque
Day 10: Explore the Maya site of Palenque
Day 11: Cross the border into Guatemala and continue on to Flores.
Day 12: Free day to explore Flores, sunset boat trip on Lake Peten Itza.
Day 13: Explore Tikal, Guatemala
Day 14: Travel to San Ignacio, Belize
Day 15: Drive to Belize City Airport where tour ends
Day 16: Relax on Caye Caulker optional snorkelling trip
Day 17: Boat back to the mainland then drive to Bacalar
Day 18: Visit Tulum before driving to Valladolid
Day 19: Explore Chichen Itza travel to Merida
Day 20: Visit the ancient Maya city of Uxmal
Day 21: Trip ends in Merida
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