Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
Optional Activities
- Visit the Zocalo central square
- Explore nearby Aztec ruins
- Discover parks, plazas and gardens
Landmarks Zocalo 
- Day 2
Mexico City
- Meals
- Lunch (Taco crawl featuring tacos al pastor and other delicious street food treats)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Taco crawl with local leader for lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza Garibaldi
- Explore trendy bars
Landmarks Metropolitan Cathedral National Palace Bellas Artes Paseo de la Reforma Plaza Garibaldi 
- Day 3
Mexico City - Puebla
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious local meal prepared with ingredients from the chinampas)
Included Activities
- Community visit to San Pedro Tlahuac with local family
- Trajinera ride
- Learn about chinampa agriculture
- Local meal prepared with chinampa ingredients
- Leader-led orientation walk in Puebla
- Visit to La Pasita bar for pasita tasting
Landmarks San Pedro Tlahuac - Day 4
Puebla
Optional Activities
- Visit Santa Domingo Church
- Visit Rosary Chapel
- Explore Great Pyramid of Cholula with tunnel tours
- Browse local markets for handicrafts
Landmarks Santa Domingo Church Rosary Chapel Great Pyramid of Cholula Popocatepetl Volcano - Day 5
Puebla - Oaxaca
- Meals
- Lunch (Classic Oaxacan lunch at communal tables in Mercado 20 de Noviembre with fresh ingredients from the market)
Included Activities
- Local bus journey to Oaxaca
- Leader-led orientation walk
- Visit to Mercado 20 de Noviembre
- Shop for fresh ingredients at market
- Classic Oaxacan lunch at market communal tables
Optional Activities
- Explore the city's arts scene
- Discover street art
Landmarks Mercado 20 de Noviembre 
- Day 6
Oaxaca
Optional Activities
- Visit Monte Alban archaeological site
- Cooking class to learn local dishes
Landmarks Monte Alban - Day 7
Oaxaca - Tehuantepec
Included Activities
- Visit Arbol del Tule (Tree of Tule)
- Visit Teotitlan del Valle weaving community
- Mezcal distillery visit and tasting
Landmarks Arbol del Tule Teotitlan del Valle - Day 8
Tehuantepec - San Cristobal de las Casas
Included Activities
- Leader-led town tour
- Day 9
San Cristobal de las Casas
Included Activities
- Visit Iglesia de San Juan (Maya church)
Optional Activities
- Browse local handicraft markets in San Juan Chamula
- Optional boating trip in Sumidero Canyon
Landmarks Iglesia de San Juan - Day 10
San Cristobal de las Casas - Palenque
- Day 11
Palenque
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Palenque archaeological site
- Visit to Misol-Ha waterfall ecological project
Landmarks Palenque Misol-Ha Waterfall - Day 12
Palenque - Merida
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Campeche)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Campeche
- Lunch in Campeche
- Leader-led orientation walk in Merida
Landmarks Campeche - Day 13
Merida
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Uxmal Ruins with transport and local guide
- Optional guided tour to Celestun Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks Uxmal Ruins Celestun Bird Sanctuary - Day 14
Merida - Chichen Itza - Playa del Carmen
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Maya family lunch in Piste community)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Chichen Itza archaeological site
- Lunch stop at Piste 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 freshwater cenotes
- Reef diving on Cozumel
- Day 16
Playa del Carmen
Included Activities
- Visit to Cenote Azul
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling and reef diving in Playa del Carmen
- Day trip to Tulum by local bus
Landmarks Cenote Azul Tulum - Day 17
Playa del Carmen - Bacalar - Chetumal
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Bacalar)
Included Activities
- Lunch in Bacalar
- Relax at Lake of Seven Colours
Optional Activities
- Boat tour of Lake of Seven Colours
Landmarks Lake of Seven Colours - Day 18
Chetumal - Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk on Caye Caulker
- Day 19
Caye Caulker
Optional Activities
- Snorkeling at nearby coral reef
- Trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Manatee spotting tour
Landmarks Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Day 20
Caye Caulker
Included Activities
- Cooking class with local family
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Bicycle rental and exploration
- Day 21
Caye Caulker - San Ignacio
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour of San Ignacio and Santa Elena
- Day 22
San Ignacio
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Xunantunich Maya ruins
- Cave exploration at Actun Tunichil Muknal
- Cave exploration at Mountain Pine Ridge
- Visit barbecue stalls in Santa Elena
Landmarks Xunantunich Actun Tunichil Muknal Mountain Pine Ridge - Day 23
San Ignacio - Tikal National Park
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tikal National Park archaeological site
Optional Activities
- Climb to the top of Tikal temples for canopy views
Landmarks Tikal National Park 
- Day 24
Tikal - Flores - Rio Dulce
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in a local restaurant in Flores)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in Flores local restaurant
- Leader-led orientation walk in Flores
Optional Activities
- Informal Spanish lesson with leader
- Jungle walk to town
- Day 25
Rio Dulce - Livingston - Rio Dulce
Included Activities
- Boat ride to Livingston
- Orientation walk in Livingston
- Morning dance class with locals
- Boat return to Rio Dulce
Landmarks Livingston - Day 26
Rio Dulce - Antigua
- Day 27
Antigua
Optional Activities
- Visit Monastery of Santa Clara ruins
Landmarks Monastery of Santa Clara - Day 28
Antigua - San Andres Itzapa - Quetzaltenango
- Meals
- Lunch (Group lunch after shamanic ceremony)
Included Activities
- San Simon shamanic ceremony at Temple of San Simon
- Group lunch
- Leader-led orientation walk in Quetzaltenango
Landmarks Temple of San Simon - Day 29
Quetzaltenango
Included Activities
- Chicken bus experience to Almolonga market
Landmarks Almolonga Market - Day 30
Quetzaltenango - Chichicastenango - Panajachel
Included Activities
- Leader-guided visit to Chichicastenango market
Optional Activities
- Shop for souvenirs and traditional garments
Landmarks Chichicastenango Market 
- Day 31
Panajachel - Lake Atitlan - Panajachel
Included Activities
- Lancha boat ride to Santiago Atitlan
- Orientation walk in Santiago Atitlan
- Visit to shrine of Maximon
- Shamanic discussion with gift of spirits
Landmarks Lake Atitlan Santiago Atitlan - Day 32
Panajachel - Antigua
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Antigua historic center
Optional Activities
- Cooking class in Panajachel
- Day 33
Antigua
