Magical Chiapas and the South-East of Mexico

Reception and transfer from Mexico City airport to hotel, free time, lodging. On the second day, breakfast and a walking tour to the impressive Zocalo of the beautiful Mexico City, declared World heritage site by Unesco, key point between what was the Aztec empire and the Mexican present time. Visit through the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace and the Palace of Fine Arts.

Later you will move to the Paseo de la Reforma where you will find the Angel of Independence, Diana Cazadora among others, and visit some emblematic districts of the city such as the Colonia Roma and the Condesa. Free time in the afternoon to enjoy the city.

Breakfast and transfer trip to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. Arrival and reception by the guide. Tour of the Canyon del Sumidero. Arrival to the pier for a two hour boat ride of the canyon. Tour of the colonial Chiapa de Corzo recently named World heritage site for its celebrations of parachicos.

Guided visit oin foot of its historical center. Free time to have lunch in Chiapa de Corzo.(lunch included). Departure to San Cristobal de Las Casas. Arrival at the hotel. Dinner at leisure.

Breakfast included at the hotel from the 7 a.m. and group leaving at 8 a.m. towards Cascada El Chiflon. Upon arrival you will have a long hike to admire the waterfall Velo de Novia, 120 meters high. Immediately your route continues traveling through the Montebello lakes. You'll return to San Cristóbal to enjoy the afternoon in this beautiful place. Dinner at leisure.

On the second day, after breakfast, you will leave for your visit to the indigenous communities of the Tzotzil ethnic group; visiting firstly Chamula, to learn about the fusion between Mayan ancestral characteristics and contemporary traditions that  identifies this place. Later, you will go to Zinacantán, where you will visit the church and the house of a familiar cooperative where you will observe as the women work the waist loom from Pre-Columbian times. At the end, you will return to San Cristóbal de Las Casas and have a tour of this beautiful city. The rest of the day is free. Lodging.

On the third day, after the breakfast, you will leave towards Palenque, you will stop by at Agua Azul along the way, a set of waterfalls created by the currents of the rivers Otulún, Shumuljá and Tulijá, forming a not very deep canyon with vertical cliffs, where it will be possible to swim and to enjoy the different areas. Later, you will continue to the waterfalls of Misol-Ha, 30 meters high and surrounded by rainforest, a beautiful and refreshing place. Transfer to the hotel in the city of Palenque. Lodging.

After breakfast, visit to the archaeological site of Palenque. This Mayan city is known for its architectural and sculptural heritage; where we can admire several buildings: The Palace, The Temple of the Foliated Cross, Temple of the Sun and others. At the end of the visit we will depart in the direction of Campeche, a beautiful walled city, which once served to defend against pirate attacks. A city rich in traditions, folklore and customs, besides exquisite cuisine. Check into the hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight.

After breakfast, there will be a tour through the city of Campeche. Following your tour, you will visit the archaeological site of Uxmal, also a Unesco Cultural Heritage, which is located in the Puuc area, and it’s the most representative city of this architectural style.  You will be ready to continue your trip in the direction of Mérida, check-in to the hotel and free afternoon to explore the “white city”. Overnight.

Over these few days you will visit the main archeological site of the Yucatan Peninsula: Chichen Itza. Admire its beautiful buildings: the Pyramid of Kukulkan, the Observatory, the Temple of the Warriors and the field for the Pelota game; all these are very important archeological ruins of the Maya civilization.  Transfer to the hotel in Cancun and spend some time in this beautiful seaside city before catching your flight home. End of service.