Come and discover Mexico, a country full of history and traditions, of Mayan archaeological sites and tasty cuisine. A real gem of South America, that this 12-day tour will make you discover while comfortably travelling by bus. During your vacation, you'll get the chance to see the real best of this land, from the big modern cities to the historic heritage of the pre-Columbian past.

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Come and discover Mexico, a country full of history and traditions, of Mayan archaeological sites and tasty cuisine. A real gem of South America, that this 12-day tour will make you discover while comfortably travelling by bus. During your vacation, you'll get the chance to see the real best of this land, from the big modern cities to the historic heritage of the pre-Columbian past.

It will be an unforgettable holiday, here are the highlights of the itinerary:

  • Mexico City, the capital city of the country, with a visit to world-famous Teotihuacan archaeological site
  • Oaxaca, with a stop over at Tule, an imposing tree which is considered to be the oldest in the world
  • Tuxtla Gutierrez and beautiful Canyon del Sumidero
  • San Cristobal de Las Casas with a visit to the near native communities
  • Merida, known as "white city", due to its colonial buildings
  • Cancun, with a visit to world-famous Chichen Itza, maybe the most renowned Mayan archaeological site

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Mexico City
  • End Cancun
  • Countries
    • Mexico
  • City
    • Mexico City
    • Oaxaca
    • Tuxtla Gutiérrez
    • San Cristobal de Las Casas
    • Palenque
    • Campeche
    • Merida
    • Cancun
  • Theme History, art and culture
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Not Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Mexico City
    Day 1

    Arrival at Mexico City International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

    Visited places:
    • Mexico City
    Accommodation offered:
  • 2
    Mexico City
    Day 2

    Full day visit of Mexico City and Totihuacan archaeological site. A visit to "Zocalo" is also scheduled: it is the main square with the Cathedral and National Palace. You'll then visit Templo Mayor and the Church of Our Lady of Guadelupe, Mexico's patron and main pilgrimage center in Latin America.

    At the end you'll visit Teotihuacan with the imposing Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

    Visited places:
    • Mexico City
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Mexico City - Puebla - Oaxaca
    Day 3

    Travel by bus to Puebla and visit the town, which is famous for its baroque churches and local pottery. At the end proceed to Oaxaca. Overnight in hotel.
     

    Visited places:
    • Mexico City
    • Oaxaca
    Accommodation offered:
  • 4
    Oaxaca
    Day 4

    Full day visit of the surroundings of Oaxaca, starting with Monte Alban, the religious capital of the Zapotec population. Built on a leveled hill, it's full of pyramids and tombs and is located in a marvelous panoramic position. Here, we'll find several evidences of different populations, such as Olmecs, Mixtecs and Zapotecs. Then, the tour proceeds to Mitla, an ancient Mixteco center, with a stop over at "Tule", an imposing tree which is believed to be the oldest in the world.

    Return to Oaxaca in the afternoon to enjoy the wonders of the city, which boasts wonderful crafts, tasty gastronomy and important sights, such as the Cathedral, the fabulous Santo Domingo church, the Museum of Gold and the lively and colorful "20 de Noviembre" an indoor market.

    Visited places:
    • Oaxaca
    Accommodation offered:
  • 5
    Oaxaca-Tuxtla Gutierrez
    Day 5

    Free time to explore beautiful Oaxaca. In the afternoon departure by night bus towards Tuxtla Gutierrez.

    Visited places:
    • Oaxaca
    • Tuxtla Gutiérrez
  • 6
    Tuxtla Gutierrez-San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Day 6

    Morning arrival in Tuxtla Gutierrez, the capital city of the state of Chiapas. Transfer to Chiapa de Corzo to visit impressive Canyon del Sumidero on a motor boat. Proceed to San Cristobal de las Casas, arrival and overnight in hotel.
     

    Visited places:
    • Tuxtla Gutiérrez
    • San Cristobal de Las Casas
  • 7
    San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Day 7

    Today you'll visit the native communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan, situated a few kilometers from Cristobal. You'll also visit the town, the local market and the famous churches, including baroque Santo Domingo church.

    Visited places:
    • San Cristobal de Las Casas
  • 8
    San Cristóbal de las Casas-Palenque
    Day 8

    Today you'll descend the mountains of Chiapas, crossing green valleys. Stop over at Agua Azu waterfalls.  Arrival in Palenque and check-in to the hotel.

    Visited places:
    • San Cristobal de Las Casas
    • Palenque
  • 9
    Palenque-Campeche
    Day 9

    Full morning visit of Palenque archaeological area, half hidden in the tropical jungle but still fascinating thanks to its unique pyramids.

    Departure to Campeche. Upon arrival brief tour of the old city, still walled and fortified with towers. At the end check-in to the hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Palenque
    • Campeche
  • 10
    Campeche-Merida
    Day 10

    Today's first stop is at Uxmal archaeological site, one of the most important remains of the Mayan civilization. In the afternoon you'll arrive in Merida, the capital city of Yucatan, the "white city", so called due to its colonial buildings.

    You'll also stop over at the "zocalo" to visit the Cathedral, the Palace of Government, the City Hall and the House of Montejo. Overnight in hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Campeche
    • Merida
    Accommodation offered:
  • 11
    Merida-Cancun
    Day 11

    Departure to Cancun with a stop over at Chichen Itza, probably the most famous Mayan archaeological area, with world-renowned Kukulkan Pyramid. Arrival in Cancun in the late afternoon and check-in to the hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Merida
    • Cancun
    Accommodation offered:
  • 12
    Cancun
    Day 12

    Transfer to the airport and end of service.

    Visited places:
    • Cancun
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Accommodation in posadas or tourist category hotels
    • Guide
    • First class public bus transport with air conditioning from one city to another (transport for sightseeing is not included)
    • Transfers upon arrival and departure, in Mexico City and Cancun
    Price does not include
    • Meals
    • Entry tickets to archaeological areas
    • Taxis for moving to/from the bus stations and the archaeological sites
    • Tips to drivers and guides
    • Flights

    NOTE: The visits mentioned in the program are just a sample, the group can decide to follow this itinerary or not. Transfers for sightseeing are not included in the price, guests will decide with the guide whether to travel by public transport, taxi or other. Min. 4 people.