Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
Mexico CityOptional Activities
- Visit the Zocalo and Aztec ruins
- Explore colonial architecture
- Relax in parks, plazas and gardens
Landmarks Zocalo 
- Day 2
Mexico City
Mexico City- Meals
- Lunch (Taco crawl featuring tacos al pastor and other street-food treats)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Leader-led taco crawl with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza Garibaldi
- Explore trendy bars
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral National Palace Palacio de Bellas Artes Paseo de la Reforma 
- Day 3
San Pedro Tlahuac - Puebla
San Pedro Tlahuac - Puebla- Meals
- Lunch (Local meal prepared with ingredients from the chinampas by community)
Included Activities
- Community visit to San Pedro Tlahuac
- Trajinera ride
- Chinampa agriculture learning experience
- Local meal with community
- Leader-led orientation walk in Puebla
- Visit to La Pasita Bar
Landmarks San Pedro Tlahuac - Day 4
Puebla
PueblaOptional Activities
- Visit Santa Domingo Church
- Visit Rosary Chapel
- Visit Great Pyramid of Cholula
- Explore local markets for handicrafts
Landmarks Santa Domingo Church Rosary Chapel Great Pyramid of Cholula Popocatepetl Volcano - Day 5
Puebla to Oaxaca
Puebla to Oaxaca- Meals
- Lunch (Classic Oaxacan lunch at Mercado 20 de Noviembre market tables with fresh local ingredients)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Oaxaca
- Visit to Mercado 20 de Noviembre fresh food market
- Shopping for fresh ingredients at market
- Classic Oaxacan lunch at market
Optional Activities
- Explore arts scene and folk art galleries
- Discover street art
Landmarks Mercado 20 de Noviembre 
- Day 6
Oaxaca
OaxacaOptional Activities
- Visit Monte Alban archaeological site
- Cooking class with local instruction
- Dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Monte Alban - Day 7
Oaxaca to Tehuantepec
Oaxaca to TehuantepecIncluded Activities
- Visit Arbol del Tule
- Visit Teotitlan del Valle weaving community
- Mezcal distillery tour and tasting
Landmarks Arbol del Tule Teotitlan del Valle - Day 8
Tehuantepec to San Cristobal de las Casas
Tehuantepec to San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- Leader-led tour of San Cristobal de las Casas
Optional Activities
- Dinner recommendations from leader
- Day 9
San Cristobal de las Casas
San Cristobal de las CasasIncluded Activities
- Visit to Iglesia de San Juan in San Juan Chamula
- Explore San Juan Chamula village markets
Optional Activities
- Boating trip in Sumidero Canyon (at own expense)
Landmarks Iglesia de San Juan San Juan Chamula Sumidero Canyon - Day 10
San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque
San Cristobal de las Casas to PalenqueOptional Activities
- Explore Palenque town
Landmarks Palenque 
- Day 11
Palenque
PalenqueIncluded Activities
- Guided walk through Palenque archaeological ruins with guide
- Visit to Misol-Ha waterfall ecological project
Landmarks Palenque Misol-Ha - Day 12
Palenque to Merida
Palenque to Merida- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Campeche following orientation walk)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk through Campeche fortified center
- Leader-led orientation walk in Merida
Landmarks Campeche - Day 13
Merida
MeridaOptional Activities
- Uxmal Ruins tour (includes transport and local guide)
- Celestun Bird Sanctuary guided tour (includes transport and guide)
Landmarks Uxmal Celestun Bird Sanctuary - Day 14
Merida to Playa del Carmen
Merida to Playa del Carmen- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Maya family lunch in Piste community featuring Yucatecan specialties)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza archaeological site
- Traditional Maya family lunch in Piste community
Landmarks Chichen Itza El Castillo Well of Sacrifice - Day 15
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenOptional Activities
- Snorkeling in cenotes
- Reef diving on Cozumel
- Cocktails and tacos with travelers
Landmarks Cozumel - Day 16
Playa del Carmen
Playa del CarmenIncluded Activities
- Visit to Cenote Azul for swimming, diving or snorkeling
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling and diving on coral reefs
- Day trip to Tulum archaeological site and beaches
- Sunset viewing with fellow travelers
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 17
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Bacalar at Lake of Seven Colours)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake of Seven Colours in Bacalar
- Lunch in Bacalar
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
Landmarks Lake of Seven Colours Bacalar - Day 18
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
Chetumal to Caye CaulkerIncluded Activities
- Leader-led guided walk orientation of Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Explore island beaches and town
Landmarks Caye Caulker 
- Day 19
Caye Caulker
Caye CaulkerOptional Activities
- Snorkeling at coral reef
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve visit
- Manatee spotting tour
- Beach relaxation and swimming
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 20
Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker- Meals
- Lunch (Cooking class meal with local family learning traditional Belizean chicken, rice and beans)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle exploration
- Fresh seafood dinner at outdoor beachfront restaurants
- Lobster and shrimp from roadside stalls
- Day 21
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Caye Caulker to San IgnacioIncluded Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Optional Activities
- Dinner featuring cochinita pibil or other Maya dishes
Landmarks San Ignacio Santa Elena - Day 22
San Ignacio
San IgnacioOptional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave system visit
- Mountain Pine Ridge cave exploration
- Barbecue dinner at Santa Elena stalls
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 23
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
San Ignacio to Tikal National ParkIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Tikal archaeological site
- Tikal National Park entrance
Optional Activities
- Climb to temple tops for canopy views and wildlife spotting
Landmarks Tikal 
- Day 24
Tikal to Rio Dulce
Tikal to Rio Dulce- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in local restaurant in Flores)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in local Flores restaurant
- Leader-led orientation walk in Flores
- Boat transfer to Rio Dulce hotel
Optional Activities
- Informal Spanish lesson with leader
- Jungle walk to town
Landmarks Flores 
- Day 25
Rio Dulce to Livingston
Rio Dulce to LivingstonIncluded Activities
- Boat trip to Livingston
- Orientation walk of Livingston
- Garifuna dance class with locals
- Return boat trip to Rio Dulce
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Livingston
- Explore the town at own pace
Landmarks Livingston - Day 26
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Rio Dulce to AntiguaOptional Activities
- Group dinner with fellow travelers
- Day 27
Antigua
AntiguaOptional Activities
- Visit Monastery of Santa Clara ruins
- Street food sampling
- Explore historic city sites
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara - Day 28
Antigua to Quetzaltenango
Antigua to Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Lunch (Group lunch in San Andres Itzapa)
Included Activities
- Shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch in San Andres Itzapa
- Leader-led orientation walk in Quetzaltenango
Landmarks Temple of San Simon - Day 29
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast after returning from market)
Included Activities
- Chicken bus ride to Almolonga market
- Visit to Almolonga vegetable market
Landmarks Almolonga - Day 30
Quetzaltenango to Panajachel
Quetzaltenango to Panajachel- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast before heading to market)
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with expert local leader
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping at market
- Group dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market 
- Day 31
Panajachel - Santiago Atitlan
Panajachel - Santiago AtitlanIncluded Activities
- Lancha boat ride on Lake Atitlan
- Visit to Santiago Atitlan
- Visit to Maximon shrine with shamans
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan - Day 32
Panajachel to Antigua
Panajachel to Antigua- Meals
- Breakfast (Free morning with optional cooking class in Panajachel)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua historic center
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel
- Final group dinner with fellow travelers
- Day 33
Antigua
Antigua
