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Contrasts of Mexico

15 days
From Mexico City to Belize City
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mexico City

    Mexico City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Casa Blanca)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll around Alameda Central, Mexico City's oldest municipal park
    • Visit the Templo Mayor Museum to see exhibits relating to Aztec civilization
    Landmarks
    Alameda Central
    Templo Mayor Museum
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  2. Day 2

    Mexico City

    Mexico City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Casa Blanca)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of the Zocalo (main square) and historic downtown area
    • Visit the National Palace exterior
    • View the Metropolitan Cathedral
    • Explore the Templo Mayor (ancient Aztec ruins) at the Zocalo
    • Travel by public transport to Chapultepec Park
    • Guided tour of the National Anthropology Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Spend additional time exploring the National Anthropology Museum after the tour
    Landmarks
    Zocalo
    National Palace
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    Templo Mayor
    Chapultepec Park
    National Anthropology Museum
  3. Day 3

    Mexico City - Teotihuacan

    Mexico City - Teotihuacan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Casa Blanca)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Basilica de Guadalupe
    • Guided exploration of Teotihuacan Pyramids

    Optional Activities

    • Visit a workshop and craft shop to learn about ancient uses of agave and obsidian
    • Climb Torre Latinoamericana viewing platform in the evening
    Landmarks
    Basilica de Guadalupe
    Teotihuacan Pyramids
    Torre Latinoamericana
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  4. Day 4

    Mexico City to Oaxaca

    Mexico City to Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mision Oaxaca), Hotel 3* (Oaxaca Real Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through scenic cactus landscape with stops
    • Orientation tour of Oaxaca

    Optional Activities

    • Dine at terrace restaurants overlooking the Zocalo
    • Explore shops, cafes, and artisanal markets on the pedestrian street to Santo Domingo church
    Landmarks
    Santo Domingo Church
    Zocalo (Oaxaca)
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  5. Day 5

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mision Oaxaca), Hotel 3* (Oaxaca Real Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Monte Alban archaeological site and temples

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through the historic centre of Oaxaca
    • Browse markets for souvenirs
    • Visit the Museum of Cultures of Oaxaca (housed in an ex-convent next to Santo Domingo Church)
    Landmarks
    Monte Alban
    Museum of Cultures of Oaxaca
  6. Day 6

    Oaxaca - Tehuantepec

    Oaxaca - Tehuantepec
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Calli)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the 2,000-year-old swamp cypress tree in Santa Maria del Tule
    • Visit Teotitlan del Valle to see local Zapotec weavers
    • Guided tour of Mitla ancient Mixtec ruins
    Landmarks
    Santa Maria del Tule (Swamp Cypress Tree)
    Teotitlan del Valle
    Mitla
  7. Day 7

    Tehuantepec to San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Tehuantepec to San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Casa Mexicana)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sumidero Canyon
    • Speedboat tour through the canyon
    Landmarks
    Sumidero Canyon
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    San Cristobal de las Casas

    San Cristobal de las Casas
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Casa Mexicana)

    Included Activities

    • Visit San Juan Chamula indigenous village
    • Visit Zinacantan indigenous village

    Optional Activities

    • Browse and shop for bright textiles and weavings during free time
    • Visit Na Bolom (House of the Jaguar) museum dedicated to Lacandón tribe preservation
    • Visit the Textiles Centre showcasing weaving traditions of Chiapas and Central America
    • Visit amber museum
    • Visit jade museum
    • Explore San Cristobal town on foot
    Landmarks
    San Juan Chamula
    Zinacantan
    Na Bolom (House of the Jaguar)
  9. Day 9

    San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenque

    San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenque
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Maya Tulipanes)

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Chontalpa to try the famous piña miel
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Palenque

    Palenque
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Maya Tulipanes)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palenque ruins
    • Explore the tomb of high priest Pakal

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Misol Ha waterfall (US$2 entry plus US$70 transport for up to 4 people)
    Landmarks
    Palenque
    Misol Ha waterfall
  11. Day 11

    Palenque to Flores, Guatemala

    Palenque to Flores, Guatemala
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Casona de la Isla)
    Landmarks
    Lake Peten Itza
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Flores to Yaxha

    Flores to Yaxha
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Casona de la Isla)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Yaxha ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip on Lake Peten Itza
    Landmarks
    Yaxha
    Lake Peten Itza
  13. Day 13

    Tikal - Flores

    Tikal - Flores
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Casona de la Isla)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tikal in the morning
    • Explore Tikal ruins during free time

    Optional Activities

    • Tikal Canopy experience (US$50)
    Landmarks
    Tikal
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Flores to San Ignacio, Belize

    Flores to San Ignacio, Belize
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cahal Pech Village Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Xunantunich ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cahal Pech ruins (US$15)
    • Explore San Ignacio local market
    • Walk into San Ignacio town
    Landmarks
    Xunantunich
    Cahal Pech
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    San Ignacio to Belize City

    San Ignacio to Belize City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport

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  • John4.3March 2023
    Made excellent by the quality of the guide and the good nature of our travelling companions - we all got on very well.
    Traveled in February 2023
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  • Malcolm4.0February 2023
    Love Teotihuacan, Sumidero canyon, Oaxaca, Mexico City (not enough time) Palenque, Tikal
    Traveled in February 2023
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  • Mary4.0March 2023
    To be honest on this trip the highlights were the company we were lucky to have and also a top notch guide in Luis.
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  • Andrew4.3March 2023
    Seeing the pyramids was a lifelong ambition and being able to go to the less-visited sites was really special. I...
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  • Anne4.5May 2023
    So many - Mexico City, Oaxaca, Tikal but loved it all
    Traveled in April 2023
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  • Geraint4.2June 2023
    Visiting Oaxaca and Palenque
    Traveled in May 2023
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  • Elaine4.5August 2023
    Seeing the different archaeological sites
    Traveled in July 2023
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  • Kelly4.7August 2023
    Teotihuacán was epic for the first archeological site. Palenque was beautiful with all the surrounding trees.Tikal...
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    Traveled in August 2023
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  • Lizzie4.3September 2023
    The trip and tour leader were amazing. Ana took care of every detail. She was very knowledgable and a lot of fun too!...
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    Traveled in August 2023
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  • Glenn4.3September 2023
    All of the archeological sites were impressive.
    Traveled in August 2023
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    Asked on January 5th, 2026

    I don't see any departure dates listed on the site for January 2026... is there still an option for joining a january tour? If so what would the cost be for a solo traveler?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2026

      We do have have one male share space available for Jan 24th, 2026 departure available to request. The next available departure date for a female traveller is our March 14th, 2026 departure.

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    Rob

    Asked on November 21st, 2023

    I am interested in Contrasts of Mexico tour, but I have question about the price. On Explore Worldwide website the price is way smaller because the solo traveler supliment is fix, regardless of travel date, $590 per person. Why is your price $4050? Why is the solo supplement $1280?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2023

      I can confirm that the correct price for the departure on the 9th March 2024 is currently $2770 on a twin share basis, and an additional $590 if you wished to have a solo room. This would take the total single trip cost for this departure to $3360.

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      Thank you for the message. I think I'm going to look for another tour, this one being too expensive, sold out in February. The solo supplement is difficult to pay on every trip I take.

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    Tony

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    Is travel insurance mandatory for this trip?

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      Travel Insurance is a Condition of Travel with Explore!

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    Robert

    Asked on November 8th, 2022

    Would you please include round trip from Ft Lauderdale, FL to Mexico?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2022

      We can indeed include flights to fit your trip from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Mexico City (MEX) - Belize (BZE) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Based on these flights, the Single Flight inclusive cost would be from $4,760.00 per person.

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