Mexico and Routes of Tradition
Mexico and Routes of Tradition
Mexico and Routes of Tradition
11 Days Starting in Mexico City, Mexico and ending in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico
Visiting: Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Tuxtla Gutierrez, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2507602
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Interests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Mexico with the "Mexico and Routes of Tradition" tour. Begin your adventure in the vibrant Mexico City, exploring iconic sites like the Plaza of the Three Cultures and the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan. Travel to Puebla, a city rich in colonial charm and culinary delights, before venturing to the picturesque Ex Hacienda Chautla and the medieval-inspired Val Quirico. Discover the magic of Cholula and Chipilo, and immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry of Oaxaca, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the breathtaking Sumidero Canyon and the traditional villages of the Tzotziles Indians. In San Cristobal de las Casas, explore stunning natural formations and delve into the rich heritage of Maya medicine. Conclude your journey with a transfer to Tuxtla Gutierrez, leaving you with memories of Mexico's diverse landscapes and vibrant traditions.
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, Puebla
Location: Puebla
Accommodation Name: hotel
Free morning in Mexico City. After lunch, we’ll provide a transfer to the bus station for the journey to Puebla, located 135 km from Mexico City. We’ll travel by regular coach, arriving at the Puebla bus station where another transfer will take you to the hotel.In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore this charming city, founded in 1531, renowned for its stunning colonial architecture, ornate churches, and rich history. Puebla is a vibrant cultural and culinary hub with a lively university atmosphere.Over the next few days, you’ll have plenty of time to explore this fascinating city at your own pace. Highlights include its impressive cathedral, the historic Palafoxiana Library (the first public library in the Americas, established in 1646), the famous Calle de los Dulces with its traditional candy shops, and the Callejón de los Sapos, known for its antique stores. Overnight stay included.
Day 4 : Puebla
Location: Puebla
Accommodation Name: hotel
We’ll embark on a 5-hour excursion with admission included to the Ex Hacienda Chautla, founded in the 18th century and famed for its English-style castle set on an artificial lake amid scenic forests. We’ll then visit Val Quirico, a picturesque tourist complex designed to evoke the ambiance of a medieval European village, perfect for a stroll through artisan shops and quaint cafés. Afterward, we’ll return to Puebla, where you’ll have free time to enjoy this lively city.Note: This excursion will be conducted as a regular service with a local tour company. Transfers to the starting point are not included.
Day 5 : Puebla
Location: Puebla
Accommodation Name: hotel
Today, we’ll enjoy an included 6-hour excursion. Our first stop will be in Cholula, a Pueblo Mágico with several main attractions: San Francisco Acatepec, Santa MarÃa Tonantzintla, the San Gabriel Convent, the Royal Chapel, and Soria Park. We’ll climb up to La Virgin of Los Remedios Sanctuary, located atop the Great Pyramid.Next, we’ll visit Chipilo, a community of Italian immigrants known for their cheese production, where a cheese tasting is included. Our journey will continue to Atlixco, where you’ll explore its Historic Center, admire the Wide Staircase murals Floral Clock, and visit the Magical Garden and the Glass Viewpoint. We’ll return to Puebla, and you’ll have free time to enjoy the city at your own pace.Note: This excursion is a regular service with a local tour company. Transfers to the starting point are not included.
Day 6 : Puebla, Oaxaca
Location: Oaxaca
Accommodation Name: hotel
We travel to the state of Oaxaca, through mountainous regions with pleasant landscapes. Arrival in OAXACA at the end of the morning - Visit included to this UNESCO World Heritage City of Aztec origin with its impressive monumental heritage. Shortly after, we go up to the site of MONTE ALBAN, which is set deep in a 400-metre mountain above the Valley of Oaxaca – entry tickets and visit are included. This is the most magnificent of the Zapotec cities. Free time in Oaxaca, an extremely beautiful colonial city which is full of life.
Day 7 : Oaxaca, San Pablo Villa De Mitla, Tuxtla Gutierrez
Location: Tuxtla Gutierrez
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
We leave for SAN PABLO VILLA DE MITLA, a magical town. We allow time for a walk together to the Church of San Pablo dating back to the Sixteenth Century and through its beautiful rustic streets. We continue our route in the sierras of Oaxaca towards the Isthmus. Lunch is included en route. At the end of the afternoon, we arrive in TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, the capital of the state of Chiapas.
Day 8 : Tuxtla Gutierrez, Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa Del Corzo, Zinacantan, San Juan De Chamula, San Cristobal De Las Casas
Location: San Cristobal De Las Casas
Accommodation Name: hotel
We see the CAÑON DEL SUMIDERO, on a boat we sail up this impressive canyon almost 1 km deep and 14 km long. Then we take a stroll in CHIAPA DEL CORZO, a colonial site of tradition and culture. After this, we go further into the Mayan culture and visit beautiful villages inhabited by the Tzotziles Indians. In ZINACANTAN we can admire the dresses of the women and the beautiful shops and weaving workshops. In SAN JUAN CHAMULA we will be surprised by its church which mixes Christianity with pre-columbine traditions in its rites. Continuation to SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS. Afternoon free in this very beautiful colonial city founded in 1528.
Day 9 : 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 10 : San Cristobal De Las Casas
Location: San Cristobal De Las Casas
Accommodation Name: hotel
Today, we’ll include a 5-hour excursion with a local tour operator to Moxviquil, a true example of a learning community for sustainibility. This expansive area, lush with vegetation, offers a range of activities such as native birdwatching, observing pollinators and insects, exploring the beautiful orchid garden, and taking part in the signature interpretive hiking trail, a unique experience that connects visitors directly with nature.Afterward, we’ll visit the Museum of Maya Medicine, dedicated to sharing and preserving Tsotsil-Tseltal healing practices in Chiapas. The museum features a variety of settings that showcase traditional medical practices, as well as the methods and therapeutic resources used by community healers, including the Jilol (pulse reader), Koponej witz (mountain prayer specialist), Tzakbak (bone-setter), Jvetome (midwife), and Acvomol (herbalist).We’ll then return to our hotel, with the rest of the afternoon free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
Day 11 : San Cristobal De Las Casas, Tuxtla Gutierrez
Location: Tuxtla Gutierrez
Accommodation Name: hotel
According to your flight schedule, we’ll include a transfer to Tuxtla Gutiérrez airport, where you may take the most convenient flight (not included) to Mexico City airport (or another destination), marking the end of your journey.
What's Included
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Transfer to hotel in Mexico City
Upon arrival in Mexico City, a transfer to the hotel is included.
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Excursion to Ex Hacienda Chautla
A 5-hour excursion with admission included to the Ex Hacienda Chautla is part of the tour.
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Excursion to Cholula and Chipilo
A 6-hour excursion to Cholula and Chipilo, including a cheese tasting, is included.
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Visit to Monte Alban
Entry tickets and a visit to Monte Alban are included.
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Lunch en route to Tuxtla Gutierrez
Lunch is included during the journey to Tuxtla Gutierrez.
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Boat ride in Sumidero Canyon
A boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon is included.
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Excursion to Las Grutas del Mamut
An 8-hour excursion to Las Grutas del Mamut is included.
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Excursion to Moxviquil
A 5-hour excursion to Moxviquil is included.
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Transfer to Tuxtla Gutierrez airport
A transfer to Tuxtla Gutierrez airport is included according to your flight schedule.
What's Not Included
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Transfers to excursion starting points
Transfers to the starting points of excursions are not included.
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Flight to Mexico City
The flight to Mexico City airport (or another destination) is not included.
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes transfers to and from bus stations, regular coach travel between cities, and local excursions with a tour company. Transfers to starting points for excursions are not included.
Accommodation
Accommodation details are not provided in the tour description.
Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect on the first day of the tour in Mexico City?
On the first day in Mexico City, you will be transferred to your hotel and have free time. A guide will contact you late in the afternoon.
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What are the main attractions visited in Teotihuacan?
In Teotihuacan, you will visit the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the Citadel, and the Avenue of the Dead. There will also be a stop at a local artisan center.
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What activities are included in Puebla?
In Puebla, you will have free time to explore the city, and there are excursions to the Ex Hacienda Chautla and Val Quirico. You will also visit Cholula, Chipilo, and Atlixco with various cultural and historical sites.
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What is special about the visit to Monte Alban?
Monte Alban is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most magnificent of the Zapotec cities, set deep in a 400-metre mountain above the Valley of Oaxaca.
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What can I expect during the visit to San Pablo Villa De Mitla?
In San Pablo Villa De Mitla, you will walk to the Church of San Pablo and explore its rustic streets before continuing through the sierras of Oaxaca.
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What is unique about the Sumidero Canyon experience?
At Sumidero Canyon, you will take a boat ride through the impressive canyon, which is almost 1 km deep and 14 km long.
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What cultural experiences are included in San Juan Chamula?
In San Juan Chamula, you will visit a church that mixes Christianity with pre-Columbian traditions in its rites.
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What natural attractions are visited near San Cristobal De Las Casas?
Near San Cristobal De Las Casas, you will visit Las Grutas del Mamut, El Arcotete Ecotourism Park, and Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park, each offering unique geological and natural features.
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What is the focus of the excursion to Moxviquil?
The excursion to Moxviquil focuses on sustainability and offers activities like birdwatching, exploring an orchid garden, and hiking on an interpretive trail.
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What is the purpose of visiting the Museum of Maya Medicine?
The Museum of Maya Medicine is dedicated to sharing and preserving Tsotsil-Tseltal healing practices, showcasing traditional medical practices and therapeutic resources used by community healers.
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