Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- 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 - 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 - 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 - Day 4
Mexico City to Oaxaca
Mexico City to Oaxaca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- 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) - Day 5
Oaxaca
Oaxaca- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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) - 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
- 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 - Day 11
Palenque to Flores, Guatemala
Palenque to Flores, Guatemala- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Casona de la Isla)
Landmarks Lake Peten Itza - 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 - 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 - 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 - Day 15
San Ignacio to Belize City
San Ignacio to Belize City- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
