Are you looking for a holiday combining breath-taking Caribbean sea and cultural tours? Then this marvellous vacation in Mexico, gem of Central America, is perfect for you! The first part of the trip will be dedicated to sightseeing in the lively capital city, Mexico City, then you'll visit the quaint colonial towns and the archaeological sites; finally the tour ends in Cancun, stunning tourist destination on the Caribbean Sea. It will be a tour, holiday and journey you will never forget!

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Are you looking for a holiday combining breath-taking Caribbean sea and cultural tours? Then this marvellous vacation in Mexico, gem of Central America, is perfect for you! The first part of the trip will be dedicated to sightseeing in the lively capital city, Mexico City, then you'll visit the quaint colonial towns and the archaeological sites; finally the tour ends in Cancun, stunning tourist destination on the Caribbean Sea. It will be a tour, holiday and journey you will never forget!

The tour covers all the main tourist attractions of Mexico, making you stay in typical hotels on a full board basis. The guides will be available on the spot in Mexico City, Chiapas, while from Palenque to Cancun/Mayan Riviera the guide will always be with the group.

Here are the highlights of the vacation:

  • Detailed sightseeing in Mexico City and incredible Teotihuacan Mayan site
  • Exploration of huge Canyon del Sumidero, in Chiapas state
  • Tour of the town of San Cristobal de Las Casas visiting indigenous communities
  • Tour of Mayan pyramids in Palenque and of the colonial town of Campeche
  • Sightseeing in Merida, the "white city", so called due to the color of its buildings
  • Tour of Chichen Itza, the most famous Mayan site in the world
  • End of the holiday in Cancun, overlooking the Caribbean Sea

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Mexico City
  • End Cancun
  • Countries
    • Mexico
  • City
    • Mexico City
    • San Cristobal de Las Casas
    • Palenque
    • Campeche
    • Merida
    • Cancun
  • Theme Art, history and cultural trips
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Mexico City
    Day 1

    Arrive at Mexico City International Airport. Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

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

    Tour of the city and of Teotihuacan archaeological site. Later visit Zocalo (the main square with the Cathedral and National Palace), Templo Mayor, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadeloupe, patroness of Mexico and main pilgrimage site of Latin America. At the end visit Teotihuacan with the imposing pyramids of the Sun and Moon. Lunch in a local restaurant. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

    Visited places:
    • Mexico City
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Mexico City -Tuxtla Gutierrez-San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Day 3

    Transfer to the airport and flight to Tuxtla Gutierrez, the capital of the State of Chiapas. Stop over at Chiapa de Corzo for a boat tour of Canyon del Sumidero. Lunch in a local restaurant and transfer to San Cristóbal de las Casas climbing a mountain road over 2000 m high. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 

    Visited places:
    • Mexico City
    • San Cristobal de Las Casas
  • 4
    San Cristóbal de las Casas
    Day 4 Transfer by car

    Visit the indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan, situated a few kilometers from San Cristobal. A visit of the city and local market is also scheduled: here you will admire the handicraft work of local natives, as well as famous churches, such as the Baroque Santo Domingo church. Lunch in a local restaurant and dinner at the hotel.

    Visited places:
    • San Cristobal de Las Casas
  • 5
    San Cristóbal de las Casas-Palenque
    Day 5

    Today you'll descend the mountains of Chiapas, crossing green valleys. Stop over at Agua Azul waterfalls for a picnic lunch. Arrive in Palenque, dinnner and check in to the hotel.

    Visited places:
    • San Cristobal de Las Casas
    • Palenque
    Accommodation offered:
  • 6
    Palenque - Campeche
    Day 6 Transfer by car

    In the morning visit the archaeological site of Palenque, still partly hidden by the tropical jungle, full of charm and unique pyramids. After the visit of the wonders located in this World Heritage Site, departure to Campeche. Upon arrival panoramic tour of the town, still enclosed and fortified with towers and walls, still preserving a strong colonial flavor. Check in to the hotel and dinner at the hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Palenque
    • Campeche
    Accommodation offered:
  • 7
    Campeche-Uxmal-Merida
    Day 7

    The first stop is scheduled at Uxmal archaeological site, one of the most important ruins of the Mayan civilization. Lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon arrive in Merida, the capital city of the state of Yucatán, the "white city", so called due to its colonial buildings. A stop over at the Zocalo is also scheduled to visit the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the City Hall and Montejo's House. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Campeche
    • Merida
    Accommodation offered:
  • 8
    Merida-Chichen Itza-Cancun
    Day 8

    Departure towards the sea stopping halfway to visit Chichen Itza, maybe the most popular Mayan archaeological site, with famous Kukulkan Pyramid. Lunch in a local restaurant. Arrive in Cancun or Playa del Carmen in the late afternoon and check in to the chosen hotel (not included).

    Visited places:
    • Merida
    • Cancun
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar ones (3-star superior)
    • American breakfast in all hotels
    • Flight Mexico City - Tuxtla Gutierrez in tourist class
    • 7 lunches in local restaurants
    • 7 dinners in hotels
    • Taxes and services included in the program
    • Transport by air-conditioned van/bus
    • Local guides
    • Entries to archaeological sites and museums mentioned in the program
    • Porterage
    Price does not include
    • Arrival and departure flights
    • Stay in a hotel on the last day and possible trip extensions in Cancun or Playa del Carmen
    • Drinks and personal expenses in hotels and restaurants
    • Tips to drivers and guides

    Departing every day of the year, min. 2 people. The price of the tour might vary slightly during high season due to the increase in the cost of the domestic flight Mexico City - Tuxtla Gutierrez. Kids up to 12 years 850 USD (sharing a room with 2 adults without a supplementary bed).