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Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula (Day Of The Dead)

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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
Group Size 7 - 14
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Mexico City

    Start point
    Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico (Mexico)
    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 walking tour of the Zocalo (main square)
    • Visit National Palace exterior
    • Visit metropolitan cathedral
    • Explore Templo Mayor ruins
    • Visit National Anthropology Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Extend stay at National Anthropology Museum
    Landmarks
    Zocalo
    National Palace
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    Templo Mayor
    Chapultepec Park
    National Anthropology Museum
  3. Day 3

    Mexico City to Teotihuacan

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Basilica de Guadalupe
    • Guided exploration of Teotihuacan pyramids and ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Visit workshop and craft shop to see ancient uses of agave and obsidian
    • Climb Torre Latinoamericana in the evening for panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Basilica de Guadalupe
    Teotihuacan
    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 multiple stops
    • Views of Sierra Madre mountains during drive

    Optional Activities

    • Participate in Day of the Dead celebrations in local cemeteries and streets of Oaxaca
    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 visit to Monte Alban archaeological complex

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Oaxaca historic centre during free time
    • Participate in any remaining Day of the Dead celebrations
    Landmarks
    Monte Alban
    Sierra Madre Mountains
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Oaxaca to Tehuantepec

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Santa Maria del Tule (2000-year-old swamp cypress tree)
    • Visit Teotitlan del Valle to see Zapotec weaving and natural dye production
    • Explore Mitla ancient Mixtec ruins
    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 (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Na Bolom (House of the Jaguar) museum
    • Visit Textiles Centre
    • Visit amber museum
    • Visit jade museum
    • Explore town centre and shop for souvenirs
    Landmarks
    San Juan Chamula
    Zinacantan
    Na Bolom
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  9. Day 9

    San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenque

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Villahermosa)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Maya Tulipanes), Hotel (Hotel Maya Tulipanes (or similar))

    Optional Activities

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

    Palenque

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Palenque Mayan ruins
    • Explore tomb of Pakal
    Landmarks
    Palenque
  11. Day 11

    Palenque to Flores, Guatemala

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casona de la Isla), Hotel (Hotel Casona de la Isla (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Lake Peten Itza
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  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 complex

    Optional Activities

    • Optional boat trip on Lake Peten Itza in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Yaxha
    Lake Yaxha
    Lake Sacnab
    Yaxha-Nakum-Naranjo Biosphere Reserve
    Lake Peten Itza
  13. Day 13

    Tikal

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Tikal Mayan ruins in the morning

    Optional Activities

    • Extended exploration of Tikal site during free time
    • Observe birdlife in surrounding rainforest
    • Climb pyramids for forest canopy views
    Landmarks
    Tikal
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  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 Mayan ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cahal Pech ruins
    • Explore San Ignacio local market
    Landmarks
    Xunantunich
    Cahal Pech
  15. Day 15

    San Ignacio to Caye Caulker

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (La Isla Resort), Hotel (La Isla Resort (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Caye Caulker
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  16. Day 16

    Caye Caulker

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (La Isla Resort), Hotel (La Isla Resort (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Snorkeling trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark and Ray Alley
    • Full-day trip to Goff's Caye to observe manatee in natural mangrove habitat
    • Scuba diving
    Landmarks
    Hol Chan Marine Reserve
    Shark and Ray Alley
    Goff's Caye
  17. Day 17

    Caye Caulker to Bacalar

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Nueve18), Hotel (Hotel Nueve18 (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Lake Bacalar
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  18. Day 18

    Bacalar to Valladolid

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Meson De Marquez), Hotel (Hotel Meson De Marquez (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tulum Mayan ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in cenote near Zocalo in Valladolid
    Landmarks
    Tulum
    Valladolid
    Itinerary Image 1
  19. Day 19

    Valladolid to Merida

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Del Gobernador), Hotel (Hotel Del Gobernador (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chichen Itza Mayan ruins
    • Swim at Cenote Yokdzonot
    Landmarks
    Chichen Itza
    Cenote Yokdzonot
    Merida
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  20. Day 20

    Merida

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Del Gobernador), Hotel (Hotel Del Gobernador (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Uxmal Mayan ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Celestun pink flamingo sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Uxmal
    Celestun
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  21. Day 21

    Departure from Merida

    End point
    Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico (Merida)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    February 28th, 2023
    The anthropology museum in Mexico City, all the Mayan sites but especially Tikal, Chichen Itza ,and Uxmal San Juan...
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    May 22nd, 2023
    All the amazing and varied archeological sites, snorkelling in Caye Caulker
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    February 6th, 2023
    Obviously the archeological sites. Swimming in the sea, waterfalls & sink hole
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    February 22nd, 2023
    Snorkelling trip on caye caulker. Seeing all the different mata ruins, especially the different ball court and...
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    March 10th, 2023
    All the colonial towns were wonderful as were Caye Caulker and Peten. Boat trips were fun too. Mexico City...
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    March 11th, 2023
    We loved visiting so many ancient sites and through them gaining some understanding of pre-Hispanic Mexico. The...
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    March 20th, 2023
    Snorkling with nursing sharks and visiting mayan sites in the jungle.
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    April 2nd, 2023
    Highlights were Tikal and Chichen Itza, but all the archeological sites were good.
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    May 19th, 2023
    All of the Mayan sites and the colonial cuties
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    November 22nd, 2023
    There were many: The National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, the DOD celebrations in Oaxaca, the church...
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