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11-Day Best of Mexico

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Overview

On this 11-day trip, you will discover the best that Mexico has to offer. You'll see intriguing natural reserves and ancient sites that provide a glimpse into Mayan culture and religion, while also having time to explore local towns and the capital of Mexico.

You will start your journey in Mexico DF to give you a chance to get a taste of the culture before heading outside the city and moving towards the coast while visiting charming towns and Mayan ruins on the way.

You'll visit one of the most significant pyramids of the Mayan era, Chichen-Itza, and have some time to relax on the beach in Cancun.

This 11-day trip has a little bit of everything for those that want to see the top sites in Mexico.
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Mexico City

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Arrive in Mexico City

You will arrive at Mexico City International Airport and get a transfer to your hotel. You can spend the rest of the day at leisure.

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    Accommodation

    Hampton Inn & Suites Mexico City - Centro Historico3 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mexico City to Hampton Inn & Suites Mexico City - Centro Historico

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    Destinations

    Mexico City

Day 2

Sightseeing in Mexico City

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Sightseeing in Mexico City

You will enjoy a full day in the city and at the archaeological zone of Teotihuacán. Among the planned visits are the "Zócalo" (the main esplanade with its Cathedral and the National Palace), the Templo Mayor, and the church of the Virgin of Guadalupe which is the most important pilgrimage point in Latin America. Later, you will visit Teotihuacan with its imposing pyramids of the Sun and the Moon.

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    Accommodation

    Hampton Inn & Suites Mexico City - Centro Historico3 star

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    Activities

    Teotihuacan

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mexico City to San Juan Teotihuacán

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mexico City

    San Juan Teotihuacán

Day 3

Visiting Puebla

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Visiting Puebla

You will arrive in Puebla, a beautiful colonial city famous for its baroque churches and local handicrafts and ceramics. After lunch, you will go to Oaxaca.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Casa Conzatti

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    Activities

    Puebla

    Oaxaca

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mexico City to Puebla

    Private Driver from Puebla to Oaxaca

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mexico City

    Puebla

    Oaxaca

Day 4

Enjoy the City of Oaxaca

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Enjoy the City of Oaxaca

You will have a full day of sightseeing in the city and Monte Albán. In the morning, you will visit the city known as "Cuna dei Patriotte". On the way, you will visit the Zócalo, where the Cathedral is located, and the Church of Santo Domingo. You will continue with a visit to the ancient Convent of Santa Catalina from Siena and then you will visit the market, one of the most typical that exists in the region. In the afternoon, you will visit Monte Albán, the religious capital of the Zapotec people. Built on a level hill, it is full of pyramids, tombs, bas-reliefs and the panoramic view that enhances its beauty.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Casa Conzatti

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    Activities

    Oaxaca

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Oaxaca

Day 5

Discover Ancient City of Mitla

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Discover Ancient City of Mitla

In the morning, you will visit Mitla, an ancient Mixtec centre, still rich in pre-Columbian buildings. Then, you will travel to Tehuantepec which is a small fishing village on the Pacific side.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Calli

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    Activities

    Mitla

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mitla to Tehuantepec

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Oaxaca

    Tehuantepec

Day 6

Welcome to Chiapas

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Welcome to Chiapas

After breakfast, you will depart to the state of Chiapas. You will stop at Chiapa de Corzo in order to visit the Sumidero Canyon aboard a local boat.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Mansión del Valle

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    Activities

    Sumidero Canyon

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Calli to Sumidero Canyon

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tehuantepec

    Chiapas

    San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 7

Experience San Cristobal de las Casas

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Experience San Cristobal de las Casas

Today, you will visit the indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán, located a few kilometres from San Cristóbal. Also included is a small walk through the city, with its typical market where it is possible to admire the handicrafts of local indigenous and their famous churches among which the most important is the temple of Santo Domingo. 


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    Accommodation

    Hotel Mansión del Valle

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    Activities

    San Cristobal de las Casas Historic Centre

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 8

Admire Agua Azul

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Admire Agua Azul

You will descend from the mountains of Chiapas through green valleys. There will be a scheduled stop to admire the cascades of Agua Azul and to have lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening, you will arrive in Palenque.

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    Accommodation

    Mision Palenque

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    Activities

    Agua Azul Waterfalls

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    San Cristobal de las Casas

    Chiapas

    Palenque

Day 9

Explore Palenque

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Explore Palenque

You will visit the archaeological zone of Palenque, still partially hidden among the Chiapas forest with its unique and fascinating pyramids. Next, you will go to Campeche which is a city surrounded by old walls and towers that still preserve a strong colonial style.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Plaza Colonial4 star

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    Activities

    Palenque Archaeological Site

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    Breakfast

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    Palenque

    Chiapas

    Campeche

Day 10

Explore Mayan Temples of Uxmal

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Explore Mayan Temples of Uxmal

You will visit Uxmal, one of the most important testimonies of the Mayan culture. 
In the afternoon, you will continue towards Merida, which is called the White City. Mérida, where its colonial residences and French, Italian and Arab style of the beginning of the century testify of the past wealth created by the Sisal culture. You can admire the main monuments of the city: the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace and the House of Montejo.


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    Accommodation

    Hotel Boutique La Misión de Fray Diego

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    Activities

    Uxmal

    Mérida

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Uxmal to Mérida

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Campeche

    Uxmal

    Mérida

Day 11

Take Pictures at Chichen Itza

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Take Pictures at Chichen Itza

You will depart to Cancun with a stop to visit Chichen Itza, probably the most famous Mayan archaeological site, with its famous pyramid of Kukulkan. At sunset, you will arrive in Cancun or Riviera Maya.

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    Activities

    Chichen Itza

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mérida to Chichén-Itzá

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Mérida

    Yucatan

Included in Price

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 9 activities
  • 10 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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