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Contrasts of Mexico (Day Of The Dead)

15 days
From Mexico City to Belize City
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mexico City

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Fontan Reforma), Hotel (EXE Alameda Hotel (or similar))

    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

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Fontan Reforma), Hotel (EXE Alameda Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Mexico City city center including Zocalo
    • Visit to the National Palace (exterior view)
    • Visit to the metropolitan cathedral
    • Exploration of Templo Mayor ancient Aztec ruins
    • Visit to the National Anthropology Museum in Chapultepec Park

    Optional Activities

    • Additional exploration time at the National Anthropology Museum
    Landmarks
    Zocalo
    National Palace
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    Templo Mayor
    Chapultepec Park
    National Anthropology Museum
  3. Day 3

    Teotihuacan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Fontan Reforma), Hotel (EXE Alameda Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch nearby Teotihuacan (not included in tour price)
    • Visit to workshop and craft shop to discover ancient uses of agave and obsidian
    • Climb Torre Latinoamericana in the evening for panoramic viewing platform
    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 (Mision Oaxaca (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through cactus country with views of Sierra Madre mountains

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Day of the Dead celebrations in Oaxaca (celebrations occur Oct 31 - Nov 2 annually)
    Landmarks
    Sierra Madre Mountains
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  5. Day 5

    Oaxaca

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Monte Alban archaeological complex

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Oaxaca's historic centre
    • Experience remaining Day of the Dead celebrations (depending on departure date)
    Landmarks
    Monte Alban
    Sierra Madre Mountains
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  6. Day 6

    Oaxaca to Tehuantepec

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

    Included Activities

    • Stop at 2,000-year-old swamp cypress tree in Santa Maria del Tule
    • Visit Teotitlan del Valle to see local weaving craftsmen
    • Guided tour of Mitla ancient Mixtec site
    Landmarks
    Santa Maria del Tule - Swamp Cypress Tree
    Teotitlan del Valle
    Mitla
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  7. Day 7

    Tehuantepec to San Cristobal

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

    Included Activities

    • Speedboat trip through Sumidero Canyon
    Landmarks
    Sumidero Canyon
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  8. Day 8

    San Cristobal de las Casas

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore San Cristobal town on foot
    • Visit Na Bolom (House of the Jaguar) museum dedicated to the Lacandón tribe
    • Visit Textiles Centre to see weaving traditions
    • Visit amber museum
    • Visit jade museum
    • Purchase textiles and weavings from local artisans
    Landmarks
    San Juan Chamula
    Zinacantan
    Na Bolom (House of the Jaguar)
  9. Day 9

    San Cristobal to Palenque

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

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Chontalpa town 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
    Landmarks
    Palenque
  11. Day 11

    Palenque to Flores

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

    Included Activities

    • Border crossing from Mexico to Guatemala
    Landmarks
    Flores
    Lake Peten Itza
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Flores to 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
    Landmarks
    Yaxha
    Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo Biosphere Reserve
    Lake Peten Itza
  13. Day 13

    Flores to Tikal

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning tour of Tikal archaeological site

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to independently explore Tikal ruins
    • Wildlife viewing in the rainforest surrounding Tikal
    • Climb pyramids for canopy views
    Landmarks
    Tikal
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Flores to San Ignacio

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Xunantunich archaeological site

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cahal Pech ruins near San Ignacio town centre
    • Walk into San Ignacio town and explore the local market
    Landmarks
    Xunantunich
    Cahal Pech
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  15. Day 15

    San Ignacio to Belize City

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport
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4.3
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    January 30th, 2023
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    March 4th, 2023
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    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
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    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
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    August 7th, 2023
    4.5
    Seeing the different archaeological sites
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    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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