Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
Optional Activities
- Visit Zocalo central square
- Explore nearby Aztec ruins
- Visit colonial architecture
- Relax in parks, plazas and gardens
Landmarks Zocalo 
- Day 2
Mexico City
- Meals
- Lunch (Taco crawl with tacos al pastor and other street food)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Leader-led taco crawl with lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza Garibaldi
- Visit trendy bars
- Explore the city freely
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral National Palace Bellas Artes Paseo de la Reforma Plaza Garibaldi 
- Day 3
Mexico City to Puebla
- Meals
- Lunch (Local meal prepared by San Pedro Tlahuac community family using chinampa ingredients)
Included Activities
- Community visit to San Pedro Tlahuac
- Trajinera ride
- Learn about chinampa agriculture
- Local meal with community family
- Leader-led orientation walk in Puebla
- Visit to La Pasita bar
Landmarks San Pedro Tlahuac La Pasita bar - Day 4
Puebla
Optional 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
- Meals
- Lunch (Classic Oaxacan lunch at Mercado 20 de Noviembre communal tables)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Oaxaca
- Visit to Mercado 20 de Noviembre
- Oaxacan lunch at market
Optional Activities
- Explore narrow cobblestone streets
- Visit city squares
- Taste mezcal
- Explore arts scene and street art
Landmarks Mercado 20 de Noviembre 
- Day 6
Oaxaca
Optional Activities
- Visit Monte Alban archaeological site
- Cooking class
- Dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Monte Alban - Day 7
Oaxaca to Tehuantepec
Included Activities
- Visit Arbol del Tule
- Visit Teotitlan del Valle
- Mezcal distillery visit and tasting
Landmarks Arbol del Tule Teotitlan del Valle - Day 8
Tehuantepec to San Cristobal de las Casas
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation tour of San Cristobal de las Casas
Optional Activities
- Dinner with leader recommendations
- Day 9
San Cristobal de las Casas
Included Activities
- Visit Iglesia de San Juan in San Juan Chamula
Optional Activities
- Explore San Juan Chamula markets
- Sumidero Canyon boating trip
Landmarks Iglesia de San Juan Sumidero Canyon - Day 10
San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque
Optional Activities
- Relax or explore the town
Landmarks Palenque 
- Day 11
Palenque
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Palenque archaeological ruins
- Visit to Misol-Ha waterfall
Landmarks Palenque Archaeological Zone Misol-Ha - Day 12
Palenque to Merida
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Campeche)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walk through Campeche
- Lunch in Campeche
- Leader-led orientation walk in Merida
Landmarks Campeche - Day 13
Merida
Optional Activities
- Uxmal Maya ruins tour with transport and guide
- Celestun Bird Sanctuary tour with transport and guide
Landmarks Uxmal Celestun Bird Sanctuary - Day 14
Merida to Playa del Carmen
- Meals
- Lunch (Yucatecan specialties in the community of Piste)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza
- Lunch in Piste with local community
- Leader-led orientation walk in Playa del Carmen
Landmarks Chichen Itza El Castillo Well of Sacrifice - Day 15
Playa del Carmen
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling in cenotes
- Reef diving on Cozumel
- Relax and enjoy the beach
- Day 16
Playa del Carmen
Included Activities
- Visit to Cenote Azul for swimming, diving or snorkeling
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling and reef activities
- Day trip to Tulum
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 17
Playa del Carmen to Chetumal
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Bacalar)
Included Activities
- Lunch in Bacalar
- Visit Lake of Seven Colours
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
- Early morning beach walk
- Relax at local café
Landmarks Bacalar Lake of Seven Colours - Day 18
Chetumal to Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk on Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Relax or explore the island
Landmarks Caye Caulker 
- Day 19
Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling at coral reef
- Visit Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Manatee spotting
- Explore and relax on the beach
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 20
Caye Caulker
- Meals
- Lunch (Cooking class lunch featuring famous Belizean meal with chicken, rice and beans)
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental and exploration
- Outdoor seafood dining
- Day 21
Caye Caulker to San Ignacio
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
Optional Activities
- Dinner featuring Maya cuisine
Landmarks San Ignacio Santa Elena - Day 22
San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Xunantunich Maya ceremonial site visit
- Actun Tunichil Muknal cave exploration
- Mountain Pine Ridge cave visit
- Barbecue dinner at Santa Elena stalls
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 23
San Ignacio to Tikal National Park
Included Activities
- Tikal National Park guided archaeological tour
Landmarks Tikal National Park 
- Day 24
Tikal National Park to Rio Dulce
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at local restaurant in Flores)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Flores at local restaurant
- Leader-led orientation walk in Flores
Optional Activities
- Boat transfer back to town
- Jungle walk to town
- Informal Spanish lesson with leader
Landmarks Flores Rio Dulce 
- Day 25
Rio Dulce
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Livingston
- Orientation walk in Livingston
- Morning dance class with locals
- Boat return trip to Rio Dulce
Optional Activities
- Lunch exploration
Landmarks Livingston - Day 26
Rio Dulce to Antigua
Optional Activities
- Group dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Antigua 
- Day 27
Antigua
Optional Activities
- Explore the city
- Visit street vendors for roasted beans
- Visit Monastery of Santa Clara ruins
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara - Day 28
Antigua to Quetzaltenango
- Meals
- Lunch (Group lunch)
Included Activities
- Shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk in Quetzaltenango
Landmarks Temple of San Simon - Day 29
Quetzaltenango
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel after returning from Almolonga)
Included Activities
- Chicken bus experience to Almolonga
- Almolonga vegetable market visit
Landmarks Almolonga - Day 30
Quetzaltenango to Panajachel
Included Activities
- Chichicastenango market visit with local expert guide
Optional Activities
- Purchase souvenirs and handicrafts
- Group dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market 
- Day 31
Panajachel
Included Activities
- Lancha boat ride on Lake Atitlan to Santiago Atitlan
- Visit to Shrine of Maximon
- Shamanic shrine discussion with spirits
Optional Activities
- Free evening in Panajachel
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan Shrine of Maximon - Day 32
Panajachel to Antigua
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua historic center
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel
- Free morning in Panajachel
- Final group dinner
Landmarks Antigua Historic Center - Day 33
Antigua
