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Mexico: Cities, Cuisine & Ruins
15 days, Mexico City to Playa del Carmen
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From the hustle of modern Mexico City, which preserves its magic from centuries gone by, to the ruins at Chichén Itzá, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, this adventure takes in all the cultural and historical highlights. It’s perfect for travellers on a tight budget looking to see as much as possible of this diverse region.
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Trip Code: MMC
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 18, avg 14.
Age requirement: 18-39
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Itinerary
Day 1Mexico City
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Mexico City
Opt to visit the massive pyramids of Teotihuacán or explore bustling Mexico City.
Day 3Mexico City/Puebla
Enjoy an orientation walk through Puebla's cobblestone streets. Explore the walkable centre and check out the city's famous hand-painted ceramics that tile the walls of its historic buildings. Don't miss sampling the delicious Mole Poblano sauce. By night, opt to witness a high-flying "lucha libra" (Mexican wrestling) match, or go out for a night on the town.
Day 4Puebla/Oaxaca
Travel to colonial Oaxaca. Orientation walk to the main square and nearby markets.
Day 5Oaxaca
Opt to travel to nearby artisan communities, visit a beautiful petrified waterfall, or check out the Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán.
Day 6Oaxaca/San Cristóbal de Las Casas
Opt to travel to nearby artisan communities or visit the Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán. Hop on an overnight bus to San Cristóbal.
Day 7San Cristóbal de Las Casas
Orientation walk around this colonial town. Opt to visit the nearby indigenous Mayan village of San Juan Chamula to see unique day-to-day life or journey to beautiful Sumidero Canyon for a relaxing boat ride or scour the market for beautiful textiles.
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Your Discover MomentDay 8San Cristóbal de Las Casas
Enjoy another free day to visit nearby villages, check out the natural beauty of Chiapas, and scour the markets. Don't miss the night life.
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Your Discover MomentDay 9San Cristóbal de Las Casas/Palenque
Travel towards the jungle of Palenque via Villahermosa.
Day 10Palenque
Opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Palenque, set deep in the jungle.
Day 11Palenque/Mérida
Take an orientation walk in Yucatán's capital.
Day 12Mérida
Explore Mérida, and opt to visit a nearby cenote (underground pool) near the town of Cuzamá or the Mayan ruins of Uxmal.
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Your Discover MomentDay 13Mérida/Playa del Carmen
Guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá. Travel to Playa del Carmen to lounge on Mayan Riviera beaches.
Day 14Playa del Carmen
Opt to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm or just play in the waves and enjoy the beach!
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Your Discover MomentDay 15Playa del Carmen
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What's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: San Cristóbal de Las Casas
- Your Discover Moment: Mérida
- Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen
- Orientation walks in Oaxaca, San Crístóbal De Las Casas, Puebla, and Mérida
- Guided tour of Chichén Itzá
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotels/hostels (12 nts, some multi-share), overnight bus (2 nts).
Meals
No meals included
Allow USD375-490 for meals not included.
Transportation
Public air-conditioned bus, taxi, private vehicle.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
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