Our Mexican adventure starts in the huge metropolis of Mexico City and nearby Teotihuacan, once Mexico's largest ancient city and home to the huge Pyramids of the Sun and Moon. Our next stop is the Spanish-built city of Oaxaca, where we can explore lively markets or relax in one of the many cafes, before visiting Monte Alban, the ancient capital of the Zapotecs. San Cristobal is a charming town with a lively, bohemian atmosphere and is home to many indigenous Indian communities. Further on is Palenque, with its magnificent jungle ruins and pristine waterfalls. We cross the Rio Usumacinta into the Yucatan Peninsula and continue on to Merida, where we visit the Mayan sites of Uxmal and Chichen Itza. Our journey comes to an end at the lively holiday city of Cancun.
Highlights
Mexico CityTeotihuacan RuinsPueblaOaxacaMonte AlbanSan CristobalPalenqueMeridaChichen ItzaCancunItinerary:
1-2 (Sun) Arrive Mexico City and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing in colonial centre.3 Excursion to ruins of Teotihuacan.4 Drive to Oaxaca via the beautiful town of Puebla.5 Explore Oaxaca and Monte Alban.6 Drive to Chiapa de Corzo. 7-8 Visit Sumidero and continue to San Cristobal. Explore town and surrounding Indian villages.9-10 Drive to Palenque, visit waterfalls and Mayan jungle ruins. Continue to Campeche.
11-12 Drive to Merida. Explore Merida city and Uxmal.
13-14 Visit magnificent Chichen Itza ruins. Continue to Cancun; free day, or visit sandy beaches of Playa del Carmen.15 Trip ends in Cancun this morning (Sun).
Included: Peregrine tour leader, local guides, arrival transfer, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees.
Not Included: Airport departure tax, visas where required, meals not included in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 14 breakfasts
Starts/Ends: Mexico City/Cancun
Trip Reference: PSMI
