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Contrasts of Mexico (Day Of The Dead)

15 days
From Mexico City to Belize City
4.3 (33 reviews)
Contrasts of Mexico (Day Of The Dead) - Explore!
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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 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mexico City

    Mexico City
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Fontan Reforma), Hotel 3* (EXE Alameda Hotel)

    Optional Activities

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

    Mexico City

    Mexico City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Fontan Reforma), Hotel 3* (EXE Alameda Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of the Zocalo, including views of the National Palace and metropolitan cathedral
    • Guided tour of the Templo Mayor ruins at the Zocalo
    • Walking through Chapultepec Park
    • Visit to the National Anthropology Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Extended exploration of the National Anthropology Museum beyond guided portion
    Landmarks
    Zocalo
    National Palace
    Mexico Metropolitan Cathedral
    Templo Mayor
    Chapultepec Park
    National Anthropology Museum
  3. Day 3

    Mexico City - Teotihuacan

    Mexico City - Teotihuacan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Fontan Reforma), Hotel 3* (EXE Alameda Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Basilica de Guadalupe
    • Exploration of the Teotihuacan Pyramids

    Optional Activities

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

    Mexico City to Oaxaca

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

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Sierra Madre mountains with scenic stops

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Day of the Dead celebrations in Oaxaca's historical centre, markets, and cemeteries
    Landmarks
    Sierra Madre Mountains
  5. Day 5

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mision Oaxaca)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Monte Alban pyramids and temples

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Oaxaca's historic centre and participate in Dia de los Muertos celebrations
    Landmarks
    Monte Alban
  6. Day 6

    Oaxaca - Tehuantepec

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the 2,000-year-old swamp cypress tree in Santa Maria del Tule
    • Stop in Teotitlan del Valle to see traditional Zapotec weaving techniques
    • Exploration of the ancient Mixtec ruins at Mitla
    Landmarks
    Santa Maria del Tule
    Teotitlan del Valle
    Mitla
  7. Day 7

    Tehuantepec to San Cristobal

    Tehuantepec to San Cristobal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Casa Mexicana)

    Included Activities

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

    San Cristobal

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Browse and purchase textiles and weavings from local craftspeople
    • Visit Na Bolom (House of the Jaguar) museum dedicated to the Lacandón tribe
    • Visit the Textiles Centre to see weaving traditions
    • Visit museums dedicated to amber and jade
    Landmarks
    San Juan Chamula
    Zinacantan
    Na Bolom
  9. Day 9

    San Cristobal to Palenque

    San Cristobal to Palenque
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Maya Tulipanes)

    Optional Activities

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

    Palenque

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palenque ruins
    Landmarks
    Palenque
  11. Day 11

    Palenque to Flores

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

    Included Activities

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

    Flores - Yaxha

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Yaxha ruins within the UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Optional boat trip on Lake Peten Itza
    Landmarks
    Yaxha
    Lake Peten Itza
  13. Day 13

    Flores to Tikal

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

    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
  14. Day 14

    Flores to San Ignacio

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

    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
  15. Day 15

    San Ignacio to Belize City Airport

    San Ignacio to Belize City Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extend your holiday with the Contrast of Mexico + Yucatan Extension tour (code MXY)
    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
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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
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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
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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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  • Glenn4.3September 2023
    All of the archeological sites were impressive.
    Traveled in August 2023
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