Southern Mexico Escorted Tour
Mexico, fascinating and mysterious country. Our expedition will take you to the south of the country, which is rich in tradition. We start from the center of the cultural, economic, political and culinary traditions: Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca. We will travel by boat on the river in the Sumidero Canyon.
San Cristobal de las Casas with its fresh mountain climate, rich cultural and historical monuments charms every visitor. We are going to discover lost in the jungle, ancient Mayan cities of - Palenque, Uxmal, Chichen Itza and Tulum.
Mexico City - Puebla - Oaxaca - San Cristobal de las Casas - Palenque - Merida - Uxmal - Chichen Itza - Tulum
Day 1 Mexico City
Welcome at the airport in Mexico City. Transfer and accommodation. Overnight in Mexico City.
Day 2 Mexico City - Puebla
Panoramic drive to the Zocalo. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and Presidential Palace, where we can admire the frescoes of Diego Rivera. Transfer to Teotihuacan and explore: Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, the Temple of Winged Serpent, The Avenue of the Dead. Transfer to Puebla and overnight.
Day 3 Puebla - Oaxaca
Visit the Puebla Cathedral, Central Square, St. Dominic church, and the famous golden Rosary Chapel. Overnight in Oaxaca.
Day 4 Oaxaca
Visit the charming Old Town with fascinating colonial buildings. Stop by in a local pub with music. Overnight in Oaxaca.
Day 5 Monte Alban
Drive to the surrounding hill, at the top of which is the ancient Zapotec city, Monte Alban. Overnight in Oaxaca.
Day 6 Tuxtla Gutierrez - Sumidero
Ride among the mountainous landscapes to Tuxtla Gutierrez. Overnight in Sumidero.
Day 7 Sumidero Canyon - San Cristobal de las Casas
Cruise by motor boats on the river in Sumidero Canyon. Sumidero offers dramatic scenery and lush tropical vegetation. Stop at the point where the highest cliff reaches a height of 1000 meters. Observation of crocodiles and water birds. Panoramic drive to one of the most popular cities in colonial Mexico, San Cristobal de las Casas. Night out on the old town and visit to the nightclub. Overnight in San Cristobal de las Casas.
Day 8 San Cristobal de las Casas
Spend the day exploring and getting to know this unique city. Also visit the Indian villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. Overnight in San Cristobal.
Day 9 San Cristobal de las Casas - Palenque
Drive among the green mountains of Chiapas to the ancient Mayan city of Palenque. Overnight in Palenque.
Day 10 Palenque
Visit the archaeological zone: Temple of the Inscriptions, Temple of the Red Queen, Temple of the Cross, Observatory, Palace of the Governors. Overnight in Palenque.
Day 11 Palenque - Merida
Transfer to the colonial city of Merida, and stroll around the main square, the Zocalo. Visit the Governor's Palace, where we can admire the frescoes. Overnight in Merida.
Day 12 Merida - Uxmal
Drive to the ancient city of Uxmal. Visit the Governor's Palace, the Magician Pyramid, Nunnery Quadrangle and climb the Great Pyramid. Overnight in Merida.
Day 13 Chichen Itza - Tulum
Transfer throughout the Yucatan jungle to the world-famous pre-Columbian Mayan city of Chichen Itza. Visit the El Castillo Pyramid, Temple of the Jaguar, Temple of the Warriors, Group of a Thousand Columns, Great Ball Court, Cenote Sagrado and El Caracol. Check in and overnight in Tulum.
Day 14 Tulum
Stroll the archaeological zone of Tulum, which is beautifully situated on a high cliff. Swim in the turquoise sea. Accommodation in individual bungalows right on the beach. Night out at the local bar with live music. Overnight stay in Tulum.
Day 15 Tulum - Cancun - Mexico City
Drive to Cancun and take a flight to Mexico City. Night out at the local bar with music. Overnight in Mexico City.
Day 16 Mexico City
Transfer to the airport and depart Mexico.