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13-Day Mexico Backpacking Adventure: Capital to Yucatan

13 days
From Mexico City to Cancun
4.6 (166 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 16
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Mexico City

    Mexico City
    Start point
    Calle Norte 1, 15620 Mexico City, Mexico (Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Standard 3-Star Hotel in Mexico City (or similar))
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  3. Day 2

    Mexico City

    Mexico City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Standard 3-Star Hotel in Mexico City (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided visit to Teotihuacán Pyramids
    • Visit to Basilica of Guadalupe
    • Explore Plaza de las Tres Culturas
    • Guided excursion to Teotihuacán Pyramids
    • Entry to the Frida Kahlo Museum (Coyoacán)
    • Trajinera boat ride in Xochimilco
    Landmarks
    Teotihuacán Pyramids
    Pyramid of the Sun
    Pyramid of the Moon
    Basilica of Guadalupe
    Plaza de las Tres Culturas
    Frida Kahlo Museum
    Xochimilco
  4. Day 3

    Mexico City

    Mexico City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Standard 3-Star Hotel in Mexico City (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided day trip to Cuernavaca
    • Visit to Taxco silver town
    • Explore Santa Prisca Church
    • Tour of Taxco's cobblestone streets and colonial architecture
    Landmarks
    Santa Prisca Cathedral
    Taxco
    Cuernavaca
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  5. Day 4

    Mexico City to Oaxaca

    Mexico City to Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Standard 3-Star Hotel in Oaxaca (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Oaxaca Historic Center
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  6. Day 5

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Standard 3-Star Hotel in Oaxaca (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided visit to Monte Albán archaeological site
    • Explore colorful artisanal markets
    • Visit Santo Domingo Church
    • Sample local Oaxacan gastronomy
    • Half-day tour to Monte Albán archaeological site
    • Visit to Hierve el Agua petrified waterfalls
    • Local mezcal tastings
    Landmarks
    Monte Albán
    Santo Domingo Church
    Hierve el Agua
  7. Day 6

    Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido

    Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Standard 3-Star Hotel in Puerto Escondido (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Puerto Escondido Beaches
    Zicatela Beach
  8. Day 7

    Puerto Escondido

    Puerto Escondido
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Standard 3-Star Hotel in Puerto Escondido (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on golden beaches
    • Surfing at Zicatela beach
    • Explore coastal lagoons
    • Surf lessons
    • Coastal boat tours for turtle and dolphin watching
    • Night tour to Manialtepec bioluminescent lagoon
    Landmarks
    Zicatela Beach
    Manialtepec Lagoon
  9. Day 8

    Puerto Escondido to San Cristóbal de las Casas

    Puerto Escondido to San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Standard 3-Star Hotel in Puerto Escondido (or similar))
  10. Day 9

    San Cristóbal de las Casas

    San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Standard 3-Star Hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along cobblestone streets
    • Explore colorful colonial architecture
    • Browse local handicraft markets
    • Boat excursion through Sumidero Canyon
    • Cultural day trips to indigenous villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán
    Landmarks
    San Cristóbal de las Casas Historic Center
    Sumidero Canyon
    San Juan Chamula
    Zinacantán
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  11. Day 10

    San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenque

    San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenque
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Standard 3-Star Hotel in Palenque (or similar))
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  12. Day 11

    Palenque

    Palenque
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Standard 3-Star Hotel in Palenque (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided visit to Palenque Mayan ruins
    • Guided entry tour of Palenque Mayan ruins
    • Side trips to Misol-Ha waterfalls
    • Side trips to Agua Azul waterfalls
    Landmarks
    Palenque Archaeological Site
    Misol-Ha Waterfall
    Agua Azul Waterfall
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  13. Day 12

    Mérida

    Mérida
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Standard 3-Star Hotel in Mérida (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Paseo de Montejo boulevard
    • Visit historic main plaza
    • Sample Yucatecan cuisine
    • Day trips to Chichén Itzá
    • Day trips to Uxmal
    • Swimming in regional cenotes
    Landmarks
    Paseo de Montejo
    Mérida Historic Main Plaza
    Chichén Itzá
    Uxmal
  14. Day 13

    Mérida to Cancún

    Mérida to Cancún
    End point
    Calle 68 Oriente 167, 77527 Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico (ADO Bus Station Cancun)
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