Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Mexico City
Mexico CityIncluded Activities
- Complimentary airport transfer
Optional Activities
- Group dinner with leader and fellow travelers
- Day 2
Mexico City
Mexico CityIncluded Activities
- Guided city tour with leader
- Visit Metropolitan Cathedral (entrance fee included)
- Explore Zocalo and remains of Tenochtitlan
- Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (entrance fee included)
- National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee included)
Optional Activities
- Frida Kahlo Museum (La Casa Azul) visit
- Leon Trotsky Museum visit
- Boat ride through Floating Gardens of Xochimilco
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral Zocalo (Main Square) Tenochtitlan Remains Mural Museum (Museo Mural Diego Rivera) National Museum of Anthropology Frida Kahlo Museum (La Casa Azul) Leon Trotsky Museum Xochimilco Floating Gardens - Day 3
Mexico City - Puebla
Mexico City - PueblaIncluded Activities
- Visit Teotihuacan archaeological site (entrance fee, guide and transport included)
- Guided tour of Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon
- Walk along Avenue of the Dead
- Puebla orientation walk with leader
Landmarks Teotihuacan Pyramid of the Sun Pyramid of the Moon Avenue of the Dead - Day 4
Cholula - Puebla
Cholula - PueblaIncluded Activities
- Cholula orientation walk with leader
- Visit Santuario de la Virgen de los Remedios
- Hands-on gastronomy and corn traditions workshop with local guide
- Traditional metate corn grinding and tortilla making
Optional Activities
- Sample mole poblano in Puebla
Landmarks Great Pyramid of Cholula Santuario de la Virgen de los Remedios - Day 5
Oaxaca
Oaxaca- Meals
- Dinner (Regional specialties including tlayudas (Oaxacan pizza) and varieties of mole)
Included Activities
- Travel to Oaxaca
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Group dinner with regional specialties
Landmarks Mercado 20 de Noviembre - Day 6
Oaxaca
OaxacaOptional Activities
- Browse colorful historical markets
- Monte Alban archaeological site visit
- Cooking class
- Dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks Monte Alban - Day 7
Oaxaca - Salina Cruz
Oaxaca - Salina Cruz- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Zapotecan home-cooked meal at a local family's home)
Included Activities
- Visit Tule Tree
- Visit Mitla archaeological ruins (entrance fee, guide and transport included)
- Lunch at local Zapotecan family home with traditional dishes
- Tour of woman-owned mezcal farm with cacti plantation
- Mezcal tasting
Landmarks Tule Tree Mitla - Day 8
Salina Cruz - San Cristobal de las Casas
Salina Cruz - San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- Sumidero Canyon boat excursion (entrance and transport included)
- San Cristobal de las Casas orientation walk with leader
Landmarks Sumidero Canyon - Day 9
San Cristobal de las Casas
San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- Visit San Juan Chamula with Maya Church entrance included
- Visit Zincantan with Maya Church entrance included
- Leader-led exploration and cultural insights
Optional Activities
- Bike rental and exploration of San Cristobal de las Casas
Landmarks San Juan Chamula Zincantan - Day 10
San Cristobal de las Casas - Palenque
San Cristobal de las Casas - Palenque - Day 11
Palenque
PalenqueIncluded Activities
- Palenque archaeological site guided tour (guide, transport and entrance fee included)
- Visit Misol-Ha waterfall
Landmarks Palenque Misol-Ha - Day 12
Palenque - Merida
Palenque - Merida- Meals
- Lunch (Selection of local seafood with alternatives available)
Included Activities
- Travel to Merida with included lunch stop
- Merida orientation walk with leader
- Day 13
Merida
MeridaOptional Activities
- Visit Regional Anthropology Museum of the Yucatan
- Explore city streets and galleries
- Relax in Plaza Grande
- Browse outdoor market
- Visit Uxmal Ruins including Palace of the Governors
- Celestun Bird Sanctuary visit
Landmarks Plaza Grande Regional Anthropology Museum of the Yucatan Uxmal Palace of the Governors - Day 14
Merida - Playa del Carmen
Merida - Playa del Carmen- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional pibil feast with a local family in Piste)
Included Activities
- Chichen Itza archaeological site guided tour (entrance fee, guide and transport included)
- Visit Temple of Kukulkan
- Explore ball court
- Home-cooked pibil lunch with local family in Piste
Optional Activities
- Final group dinner in Playa del Carmen
Landmarks Chichen Itza Temple of Kukulkan - Day 15
Playa del Carmen - San Jose
Playa del Carmen - San JoseIncluded Activities
- Flight to San Jose
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Welcome meeting at 6 pm
Optional Activities
- Visit Pre-Colombian Gold Museum
- San Jose By Night Food and Culture Urban Adventure
- Explore local cuisine spots
Landmarks Pre-Colombian Gold Museum - Day 16
San Jose - Tortuguero
San Jose - Tortuguero- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Caño Blanco port
- Boat ride from Caño Blanco to Tortuguero
- Visit Tortuguero town
- Explore Tortuguero National Park
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park Caño Blanco - Day 17
Tortuguero
Tortuguero- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided rainforest walk on lodge's private nature trails
- Lunch at the lodge
- Boat tour in Tortuguero National Park jungle-fringed canals
Optional Activities
- Sunrise kayaking tour through the canals
- Guided sea turtle observation walk (during nesting season)
Landmarks Tortuguero National Park - Day 18
Tortuguero - La Fortuna
Tortuguero - La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner featuring ingredients from the garden and local producers)
Included Activities
- Return boat ride from Tortuguero to Caño Blanco
- Soak in Ecotermales thermal waters (entrance fee included)
- Dinner featuring local garden and producer ingredients
Landmarks Arenal Volcano - Day 19
La Fortuna
La Fortuna- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit La Fortuna Waterfall
- Swim in waterfall pool
- Walk 1968 Lava Trail in Arenal National Park
- Soak in local hot springs
Landmarks La Fortuna Waterfall Arenal National Park Lake Arenal - Day 20
La Fortuna - Monteverde
La Fortuna - Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Monteverde by bus and boat
- Nighttime wildlife walk at Children's Eternal Rainforest (entrance and guide included)
Landmarks Children's Eternal Rainforest - Day 21
Monteverde
Monteverde- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided nature walk in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (entrance and guide included)
Optional Activities
- Suspension bridge walk through cloud forest canopy
- Zipline canopy tour
- Coffee and chocolate tour
- Butterfly garden visit
Landmarks Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve - Day 22
Monteverde - Manuel Antonio
Monteverde - Manuel Antonio- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private transfer to Manuel Antonio
Optional Activities
- Visit nearby beach
- Kayaking tour with naturalist guide along Damas Island canals
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park Damas Island - Day 23
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park with naturalist (entrance fee, guide and transport included)
- Jungle walk exploring park and wildlife
- Beach time and swimming
- Group dinner at hotel
Landmarks Manuel Antonio National Park - Day 24
Manuel Antonio - San Jose
Manuel Antonio - San Jose- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive back to San Jose
- Leader-led stroll through the city
Optional Activities
- Optional farewell dinner
- Day 25
San Jose
San Jose- Meals
- Breakfast
