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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
Visit the massive pyramids of Teotihuacán before a street food crawl to find the perfect taco.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Mexico City
Enjoy a free day to discover Mexico City.
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BreakfastDay 4Mexico City/Veracruz
Travel to the coastal city of Veracruz. This historic city is home to beautiful beaches, nearby ruins, and some of the best whitewater rafting in Mexico. After arriving, go on an orientation walk with the CEO.
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BreakfastDay 5Veracruz
Enjoy a free day in Veracruz. Opt to hit the beach, go whitewater rafting, or visit the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tlacotalpan.
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BreakfastDay 6Veracruz/Oaxaca
Travel to colonial Oaxaca. Orientation walk to the main square and nearby markets.
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BreakfastDay 7Oaxaca
Set off for a day trip to the stunning Hierve el Agua petrified waterfall, then stop for a mezcal tasting on the way back to Oaxaca.
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BreakfastDay 8Oaxaca
Opt to travel to nearby artisan communities, take a mole cooking class, or check out the Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 9Oaxaca/Mérida
Hop on a flight to Mérida. This beautiful city is the capital of the Yucatan, and is our jumping off point to exploring the region.
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BreakfastDay 10Mérida
Set off into the countryside and visit a cenote (limestone sinkhole unique to the Yucatán to escape the heat with an underground swim. Enjoy an afternoon of freetime to explore more of Mérida. Opt to travel to the Mayan ruins of Uxmal for their nighttime sound and light show.
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BreakfastDay 11Mérida/Río Lagartos
After a free morning in Merida, travel to the small seaside town of Rio Lagartos. The area is home to thousands of flamingos in April. Venture to nearby Las Coloradas, which has picture-perfect bright pink and coral hues during the afternoon sun. Seeing is believeing here!
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BreakfastDay 12Río Lagartos/Tulum
Continue to the seaside town of Tulum, and visit the dramatic Mayan ruins of Tulum – situated on the edge of a cliff next to the crashing sea.
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BreakfastDay 13Tulum
Enjoy a free day in Tulum. Opt to visit a nearby cenote to swim, take a day trip to see the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza or Coba, go scuba diving/snorkelling, or chill out on the beach. Cap off the day with a Big Night Out.
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Your Big Night Out MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 14Tulum/Playa del Carmen
Travel to Playa del Carmen. Enjoy dinner at a G Adventures-supported community restaurant with a youth-focused art program.
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Your G for Good Moment El Hongo Mexican Community Restaurant & Youth Art ProgramMeals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 15Playa del Carmen
Depart at any time.
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BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your G for Good Moment: El Hongo Mexican Community Restaurant & Youth Art Program, Playa del Carmen
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Taco Street Food Crawl, Mexico City
- Your Foodie Moment: Mezcal Tasting, Oaxaca
- Your Discover Moment: Oaxaca
- Your Big Night Out Moment: Tulum
- Teotihuacán ruins visit
- Taco street food crawl
- Oaxaca market visit
- Hierve el Agua petrified waterfall day trip
- Mezcal tasting
- Orientation walk of Veracruz and Oaxaca
- Cenote visit
- Las Coloradas visit
- Tulum ruins visit
- Beach time in Tulum and Playa del Carmen
- Free time in Mexico City, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Mérida, Tulum and Playa del Carmen
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotels/hostels (14 nts, most multi-share).
Meals
14 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Allow USD295-385 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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