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Contrasts of Mexico

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From Mexico City to Belize City
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mexico City

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca), Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Mexico City

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca), Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with tour leader
    • Walk to the Zocalo from hotel
    • Visit local pasteleria to try traditional sweet bread
    • View the National Palace from outside
    • View the grand Metropolitan Cathedral
    • Explore the ancient Templo Mayor ruins
    • Travel by public transport to Chapultepec Park
    • Guided tour of the National Anthropology Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Spend additional time exploring the National Anthropology Museum
    • Return to the centre independently with tour leader
    Landmarks
    Zocalo
    National Palace
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    Templo Mayor
    Chapultepec Park
    National Anthropology Museum
  3. Day 3

    Teotihuacan - Mexico City

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca), Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Basilica de Guadalupe
    • Explore the Teotihuacan Pyramids
    • Optional visit to workshop and craft shop for agave and obsidian history

    Optional Activities

    • Climb Torre Latinoamericana for panoramic viewing platform
    • Visit workshop and craft shop to discover ancient uses of agave and obsidian
    Landmarks
    Basilica de Guadalupe
    Teotihuacan Pyramids
    Torre Latinoamericana
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  4. Day 4

    Mexico City to Oaxaca

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mision Oaxaca), Hotel (Oaxaca Real Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Oaxaca

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the pedestrian street leading to Santo Domingo church
    • Browse shops and small artisanal markets
    • Sit at terrace restaurants overlooking the Zocalo
    Landmarks
    Santo Domingo Church
    Zocalo
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  5. Day 5

    Oaxaca

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mision Oaxaca), Hotel (Oaxaca Real Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Monte Alban complex

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through the historic centre of Oaxaca
    • Browse markets to pick up 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 to Tehuantepec

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Calli), Hotel (Hotel Calli (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit the ancient swamp cypress tree in Santa Maria del Tule
    • Visit Teotitlan del Valle to observe traditional Zapotec weaving
    • Guided tour of the ancient Mixtec site of Mitla
    Landmarks
    Santa Maria del Tule
    Teotitlan del Valle
    Mitla
  7. Day 7

    Tehuantepec to San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa Mexicana), Hotel (Casa Mexicana (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Casa Mexicana), Hotel (Casa Mexicana (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit San Juan Chamula village
    • Visit Zinacantan village

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Cristóbal on foot
    • Visit Na Bolom (House of the Jaguar) museum dedicated to the Lacandón tribe
    • Visit the Textiles Centre showcasing weaving traditions
    • Visit amber museum
    • Visit jade museum
    • Browse shops and pick up souvenirs
    Landmarks
    San Juan Chamula
    Zinacantan
    Na Bolom
  9. Day 9

    San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenque

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Maya Tulipanes), Hotel (Hotel Maya Tulipanes (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Palenque

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Maya Tulipanes), Hotel (Hotel Maya Tulipanes (or similar))

    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

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casona de la Isla), Hotel (Hotel Casona de la Isla (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Lake Peten Itza
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Flores - Yaxha

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casona de la Isla), Hotel (Hotel Casona de la Isla (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Yaxha ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Boat trip on Lake Peten Itza - US$20
    Landmarks
    Yaxha ruins
    Lake Peten Itza
    Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo biosphere reserve
  13. Day 13

    Tikal - Flores

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casona de la Isla), Hotel (Hotel Casona de la Isla (or similar))

    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

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cahal Pech Village Resort), Hotel (Cahal Pech Village Resort (or similar))

    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
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  15. Day 15

    San Ignacio to Belize City

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    January 30th, 2023
    4.8
    The canyon boat trip
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    March 4th, 2023
    4.3
    Made excellent by the quality of the guide and the good nature of our travelling companions - we all got on very well.
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    February 20th, 2023
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    Love Teotihuacan, Sumidero canyon, Oaxaca, Mexico City (not enough time) Palenque, Tikal
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    March 24th, 2023
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    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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    March 17th, 2023
    4.3
    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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    May 1st, 2023
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    So many - Mexico City, Oaxaca, Tikal but loved it all
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    June 13th, 2023
    4.2
    Visiting Oaxaca and Palenque
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    August 7th, 2023
    4.5
    Seeing the different archaeological sites
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  • A
    August 31st, 2023
    4.7
    Teotihuacán was epic for the first archeological site. Palenque was beautiful with all the surrounding trees.Tikal...
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    September 3rd, 2023
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    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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    Susan

    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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      Rob

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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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      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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