Mexican Heritage and Adventure
Mexican Heritage and Adventure
Mexican Heritage and Adventure
11 Days Starting in Mexico City, Mexico and ending in Cancun, Mexico
Visiting: Mexico City, San Cristobal De Las Casas, Palenque, Merida, Chichen Itza, Cancun
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2507603
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, Ruins-Archaeology, Wildlife Tours
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Mexico with the "Mexican Heritage and Adventure" tour. This captivating adventure begins in the vibrant Mexico City, where you'll explore the ancient site of Teotihuacan and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Experience the breathtaking Sumidero Canyon by boat and immerse yourself in the rich culture of San Cristóbal de las Casas. Discover the stunning rock formations at Las Grutas del Mamut and the natural beauty of Agua Azul and Misol Ha waterfalls. Delve into the mysteries of the Mayan city of Palenque and the iconic Chichen Itza. Enjoy a boat ride in the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, spotting exotic wildlife. Conclude your journey in the tropical paradise of Cancun, with opportunities to relax on its pristine beaches. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, natural wonders, and thrilling adventures.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Mexico City
Location: Mexico City
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to Mexico! Transfer to hotel and free time. Our guide will contact you late in the afternoon.
Day 2 : Mexico City
Location: Mexico City
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, we’ll explore Mexico City and the remarkable site of Teotihuacan, located just 40 km from the capital. After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey at the Plaza of the Three Cultures, where past and present merge seamlessly. From there, we’ll continue to the impressive archaeological site of Teotihuacan, where we’ll visit the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the Citadel, and the Avenue of the Dead. We’ll also stop by a local artisan center. On our way back to the city, we’ll visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of Latin America. After returning to the hotel, the rest of the day will be free.
Day 3 : Mexico City, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Sumidero Canyon, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Location: San Cristobal De Las Casas
Accommodation Name: hotel
We’ll provide a transfer to the airport for your included flight to Tuxtla Gutiérrez. We should get there in just under two hours. Upon arrival, a guide will be waiting to take us to Sumidero Canyon, where we’ll embark on a boat ride of just over an hour to marvel at this spectacular natural wonder. The river here reaches depths of more than 250 meters, while towering cliffs over 1,000 meters high rise dramatically around us as we pass through the gorge.We’ll then continue to San Cristóbal de las Casas. The rest of the afternoon will be free to explore this enchanting city in Chiapas, celebrated as one of Mexico’s most beautiful colonial cities. Here, most of the population is of pre-Columbian descent, preserving traditional crafts, language, and culture.
Day 4 : San Cristobal De Las Casas
Location: San Cristobal De Las Casas
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we’ll set off with a local tour operator to explore the indigenous communities around San Cristóbal de las Casas. Our first stop will be San Juan Chamula, home to the unique Church of San Juan, located in the center of the plaza where locals trade their agricultural products and livestock. Here, a local guide from the community will introduce us to the distinctive customs and traditions deeply rooted in this area.Next, we’ll head to San Lorenzo Zinacantán, where we’ll visit the workshop of a family of artisans. We’ll have the opportunity to observe their traditional waist loom weaving techniques, as well as learn more about their culture and customs.Afterward, we’ll take a city tour of San Cristóbal de las Casas, including visits to the Temple of Santo Domingo, the Church of La Caridad, the Artisan Market, the Jade Museum, and the Amber Museum. There will also be time for shopping and lunch.
Day 5 : San Cristobal De Las Casas
Location: San Cristobal De Las Casas
Accommodation Name: hotel
Today, we’ll embark on an 8-hour excursion with a local tour operator. From San Cristóbal de las Casas, we’ll visit Las Grutas del Mamut, named due to its rock formation resembling a prehistoric mammoth. This massive cave is filled with impressive rock formations that captivate visitors.We’ll then continue to El Arcotete Ecotourism Park, a scenic site surrounded by lush, varied vegetation and abundant wildlife. Here, a striking natural stone archway, shaped over thousands of years by the flow of the Fogótico River, awaits us. This unique formation combines elements of a natural arch and caves, with numerous caverns, rock formations, and stalactites to explore.Our final stop will be the Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park, home to a cave stretching 10.2 kilometers in length and reaching depths of up to 550 meters. An illuminated pathway extends 750 meters into the cave, allowing us to admire the fascinating shapes formed by stalactites and stalagmites over time. This geological marvel is nestled in a conifer forest, where you can also enjoy horseback riding, camping, hiking, and spelunking activities.We’ll return to San Cristóbal de las Casas where you’ll have free time.
Day 6 : San Cristobal De Las Casas, Agua Azul, Misol Ha, Palenque
Location: Palenque
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
A stage of beautiful mountain scenery inside Chiapas, visiting areas inhabited by communities that have maintained their Mayan language and traditions. A stop in OCOSINGO, the regional capital. After that we continue to AGUA AZUL, admission included to the National Park, lunch included and time to walk or bathe among the more than 50 waterfalls between three and 30 meters tall. We go on to MISOL HA, an impressive waterfall that you can walk behind. Continuation to PALENQUE -dinner included and accommodation-. Note: in some instances, roadblocks might be expected in the region of Ocosingo due to local social issues. In that event, we would take an alternative route visiting the City of Villahermosa and the ecological reserve of Yumka instead of the usual stops at Ocosingo, Agua Azul and Misol Ha.
Day 7 : Palenque, Campeche
Location: Palenque
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
We visit the impressive archaeological site of PALENQUE, a Mayan city surrounded by jungle, where we will see its temples, pyramids and ball game. Admission and tour with local guide included. Afterwards, we travel to the Gulf of Mexico through the state of Tabasco. CAMPECHE, arrival in this Mexican port city known for its colonial buildings and its 17th century fortifications created to face pirate attacks. Dinner included.
Day 8 : Campeche, Merida Mx
Location: Merida
Accommodation Name: hotel
We leave for the state of Yucatan. In a bit over two hours, we arrive to MERIDA. Tour of the city, the vibrant capital of the Mexican Yucatan State boasts a rich colonial and Mayan heritage. We see the fortified cathedral of Merida and the limestone church of the Third Order as well as the House of Montejo, a 16th century mansion and the emblem of Plateresque colonial architecture. Free time in the afternoon, we suggest you to visit the Museum of the Mayan World on your own. In the evening, we include a transfer to attend the "Mayan Ball Game show". Accommodation.
Day 9 : Merida Mx, Izamal, Chichen Itza, Rio Lagartos
Location: Chichen Itza
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Today we enjoy a beautiful stage to see the Yucatán state. IZAMAL, one of the prettiest cities in Mexico, declared a "Magic town". In CHICHEN ITZAN, we include admission and a visit to the most important and renowned vestige of the Mayan civilization, a World Heritage Site where we see the mythical pyramid of Kukulcán and the warriors´ temple. After the visit we include a Mayan cuisine lunch. We continue to RIO LAGARTOS, a small fishing village in the middle of a Biosphere Reserve.
Day 10 : Rio Lagartos, Cenote Choj Ha, Cancun
Location: Cancun
Accommodation Name: hotel
Today we enjoyed an exciting day where nature is featured. In the morning we include a boat ride of over two hours. We enter the biosphere reserve, where we can see crocodiles among its mangroves, lots of birds including pelicans and pink flamingos. You can also "live the mud experience" by smearing mud with high concentrations of sulfur, minerals and salts that act as exfoliants for the skin, leaving a feeling of softness throughout the body. After that, we travel to VALLADOLID, the third largest city of the Yucatan with a very nice historic city center. We recommend you to have lunch in one of the restaurants of the main square. In the afternoon we visit the CENOTE CHOJ HA, managed by the local Mayan community, where we will walk along a short path in the jungle to explore its dry cave and where you can swim in the wonderful lake inside the wet cave. Continuation to CANCUN. Arrival at the end of the afternoon.
Day 11 : Cancun
Location: Cancun
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our services end after breakfast. We suggest that any travellers who wish to extend their stay for a few days can do so resting by the beautiful beaches of Cancun or the Riviera Maya.
What's Included
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Teotihuacan Exploration
Explore the remarkable site of Teotihuacan, including the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.
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Sumidero Canyon Boat Ride
Marvel at the natural wonder of Sumidero Canyon with a boat ride through towering cliffs.
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Indigenous Community Visits
Visit the indigenous communities around San Cristóbal de las Casas, including San Juan Chamula.
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Las Grutas del Mamut and El Arcotete
Discover the stunning rock formations at Las Grutas del Mamut and El Arcotete Ecotourism Park.
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Agua Azul and Misol Ha Waterfalls
Experience the breathtaking waterfalls of Agua Azul and Misol Ha in Chiapas.
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Palenque Mayan City
Explore the ancient Mayan city of Palenque, surrounded by jungle.
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Chichen Itza Visit
Visit the iconic Chichen Itza, a World Heritage Site and Mayan civilization vestige.
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Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve
Enjoy a boat ride in the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, spotting crocodiles and flamingos.
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Included Flight to Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Transportation includes a transfer to the airport for an included flight to Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
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Local Transfers
Various local transfers to explore different sites and cities throughout the tour.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional activities, and meals not specified are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes a transfer to the airport for an included flight to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, and various local transfers to explore different sites and cities throughout the tour.
Accommodation
Accommodation details are not provided in the tour description.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes a transfer to the airport for an included flight to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, as well as various local transfers to explore different sites and cities throughout the tour.
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Will there be any opportunities to interact with local communities during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to indigenous communities around San Cristóbal de las Casas, such as San Juan Chamula and San Lorenzo Zinacantán, where you can learn about their customs and traditions.
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Are there any activities involving nature or wildlife on this tour?
Yes, the tour includes a boat ride through Sumidero Canyon, a visit to the Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserve where you can spot crocodiles and flamingos, and a visit to Cenote Choj Ha where you can swim in a natural lake.
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What are some of the archaeological sites included in the tour?
The tour visits several archaeological sites including Teotihuacan, Palenque, and Chichen Itza, where you can explore ancient pyramids and temples.
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Is there any flexibility in the itinerary in case of unexpected events?
Yes, in the event of roadblocks in the region of Ocosingo, the tour may take an alternative route visiting the City of Villahermosa and the ecological reserve of Yumka instead of the usual stops at Ocosingo, Agua Azul, and Misol Ha.
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