Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour hotel nights in Mexico City (arrange through sales representative)
- Day 2
Mexico City
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at Azulísimo featuring traditional cuisine from the capital, curated by Chef Zurita)
Included Activities
- Welcome briefing with tour leader
- Visit Museo Nacional de Historia (Chapultepec Castle)
- Visit National Museum of Anthropology
- Explore Coyoacán district
- Visit Casa Azul (Frida Kahlo's former home - subject to availability)
Landmarks Museo Nacional de Historia Chapultepec Castle National Museum of Anthropology Coyoacán Casa Azul - Day 3
Mexico City - Xochimilco
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Snack included during trajinera boat cruise)
Included Activities
- Explore the Zócalo
- Visit Metropolitan Cathedral
- View Templo Mayor ruins site
- Visit Palacio de Bellas Artes
- Food tasting at Mercado de San Juan
- Visit Mercado de la Ciudadela
- Trajinera boat cruise on Xochimilco canals with snack
Landmarks Zócalo Metropolitan Cathedral Templo Mayor Palacio de Bellas Artes Mercado de San Juan Mercado de la Ciudadela Xochimilco - Day 4
Teotihuacán to Puebla
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at La Catrina Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Teotihuacán Avenue of the Dead
- Visit Pyramid of the Sun
- Visit Pyramid of the Moon
- Guided city tour of Puebla
- Visit Palafoxiana Library
Landmarks Teotihuacán Pyramid of the Sun Pyramid of the Moon Palafoxiana Library 
- Day 5
Zapotitlán to Oaxaca
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Itandehui Restaurant with pre-Hispanic menu)
Included Activities
- Visit Zapotitlán Botanical Garden
Landmarks Zapotitlán Botanical Garden Oaxaca Historic Centre - Day 6
Oaxaca
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Monte Albán archaeological site
- Visit Museum of Cultures Santo Domingo
- Participate in Day of the Dead parade
Landmarks Monte Albán Museum of Cultures Santo Domingo - Day 7
Oaxaca
- Meals
- Breakfast (Typical breakfast in Tlacolula or 20 de Noviembre market)
Included Activities
- Visit Tlacolula or 20 de Noviembre market during Day of the Dead
- Visit family home and view Day of the Dead shrine
- Sample regional dishes at family home
- Learn Zapotec language basics
- Visit graveyard during Night of the Dead celebration
- Explore historic Oaxaca city cobbled streets, squares and churches
Landmarks Tlacolula Market 20 de Noviembre Market Oaxaca Historic Centre - Day 8
Oaxaca
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Full meal prepared during cooking class)
Included Activities
- Hands-on cooking class with Zapotec cook
- Prepare and eat full meal
Optional Activities
- Visit San Antonio Arrazola for introduction to alebrijes (hand-carved painted figures)
Landmarks San Antonio Arrazola - Day 9
Oaxaca - Salina Cruz
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Santa María del Tule ancient tree
- Visit Mitla archaeological site
- Visit mezcal distillery
- Mezcal tasting
Optional Activities
- Swim at Pacific coast beach (weather permitting)
- Walk on Pacific coast beach
Landmarks Santa María del Tule Mitla Santiago Matatlán - Day 10
Salina Cruz - San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip through Sumidero Canyon
Landmarks Sumidero Canyon - Day 11
San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore markets in San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Browse cafes showcasing local produce and crafts
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Chamula to visit church with coexisting Catholic and Maya rituals
- Excursion to Zinacantán to meet family of weavers and learn about textile traditions
Landmarks Chamula Zinacantán - Day 12
San Cristóbal de las Casas - Villahermosa
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast box), Lunch (Lunch at El Edén Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Breakfast box (provided for early departure)
- Stop for lunch at El Edén Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
Landmarks Roberto Barrios Waterfalls - Day 13
Villahermosa - Palenque - Campeche
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Palenque archaeological site
- Orientation walk of Campeche historic centre
Landmarks Palenque Campeche 
- Day 14
Campeche - Uxmal - Mérida
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional pollo pibil and cochinita pibil at Maya family restaurant in Muna (meat roasted approximately 5 hours with achiote paste and wrapped in banana leaves))
Included Activities
- Visit Uxmal archaeological site
- View Pyramid of the Magician
- View Nunnery Quadrangle
- View ball court
- Traditional lunch at Maya family restaurant in Muna
- Walking tour of Mérida
Landmarks Uxmal Pyramid of the Magician Nunnery Quadrangle Muna Mérida - Day 15
Mérida - Izamal - Yokdzonot - Chichén Itzá
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Izamal
- View Franciscan monastery
- Swim at Yokdzonot cenote
Landmarks Izamal Yokdzonot Cenote Chichén Itzá 
- Day 16
Chichén Itzá - Cancún
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning tour of Chichén Itzá archaeological site
- View pyramid of Kukulkan
- View Temple of Chac Mool
- View Hall of the Thousand Pillars
- View Great Ball Court
Landmarks Chichén Itzá Pyramid of Kukulkan Temple of Chac Mool Hall of the Thousand Pillars Great Ball Court 
