Transfer from Mexico city Airport to your Choosen hotel.

Overnight in Mexico city

This morning you will be picked up from your hotel and enjoy a city tour. In the morning you will visit Mexico City’s colonial centre, One of the largest and most inhabited cities in the world, know its ancient history and its participation in modern life, be amazed by the buildings and the network of its main avenues, enjoy the Mexican culture and people, including the Zocalo, the main square of Mexico City. Here, you will see some important landmarks, such as the National Palace, with its impressive murals of the famous artist Diego Rivera.

You will also visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, the biggest Cathedral in Mexico. An architectural masterpiece with baroque and neo-classical elements, impressive woodcarvings and gold plated alters.

Afterwards head the famous Museum of Anthropology, the largest museum in Mexico. You will be able to enter the Museum of Anthropology (Museo de Antropologia) and view the impressive collection of pre-hispanic artifacts. A must for those who would like to know more about the different cultures of Mexico.

Overnight in Mexico City.

You will be amazed by the old and new Basilica of Guadalupe, the most sacred temple in Mexico and the most visited in Latin America, the place commemorating the Virgin of Guadalupe that has multiple manifestations of religious fervor.

Afterwards continue to the famous ruins of Teotihuacan, the main highlight for many who visit Mexico City. Teotihuacan is a vast Mexican archaeological complex northeast of Mexico City which rivals the great pyramids of Egypt. Running down the middle of the site, which was once a flourishing pre-Columbian city, is the Avenue of the Dead.

Overnight in Mexico city.

Today you will visit Taxco which comes from the Nahuatl word Tlachco that means “place where ball is played” It is the oldest mining center in America and the wealth of its subsoil is reflected in the large number of colonial buildings and monuments that adorn its cobbled streets, alleys and cozy squares, through which legends and beautiful traditions pass.

Surrounded by mountains and hills, where you also visit Santa Prisca Parish a prodigy where architecture, sculpture and painting merge into symbolism, the interior of the parish presents a combination of richly decorated spaces – its nine altarpieces are covered with gold leaf – and pink quarry pilasters, also ornate, producing a contrast in color and shape that further enhances the altarpieces. Taxco It is also famous for its mines and the production of silver jewelry and it´s Spanish colonial architecture.

Overnight in Taxco.

Departing from Taxco and travelling to Puebla city, will visit the archeolgical site of Cholula, this word derives from the Nahuatl Cholollan: “water that falls in the place of flight”. In this place you can learn about the geological origin and archaeological remains of the Cholula valley, the history of the largest pyramidal foundation in the world, the end of the pre-Hispanic era and the birth of a new culture, colonial paintings and sculptures, as well as an extraordinary collection of Mexican alebrijes and poblana pottery. It is one of the oldest settlements in Mexico and has been inhabited, uninterruptedly, from the 5th century BC to the present day. It is considered the oldest living city in America.

Overnight in Puebla city.

Puebla, also known as the City of Angels, was founded in 1531 by the Spaniards and Today remains as a very pleasant town with a rich history. Today it’s a modern and thriving city, but it preserves its colonial charm nevertheless. Its streets are swarming with architectural jewels, many of them covered with the regional Talavera tiles. Churches and convents are witnesses of the past, as Puebla was once an important religious centre.

This morning, enjoy a walking tour through the city centre and see the main plaza and cathedral. Afterwards travel onwards to Oaxaca City in the state of Oaxaca in Mexico’s South-West.

Today we visit the ruins of the former Zapotec stronghold Monte Alban in the outskirts of the city and enjoy a guided tour of the area. Monte Albán, site of ruins of an ancient centre of Zapotec and Mixtec culture, located in what is now Oaxaca state, Mexico. The initial construction at the site has been placed at circa 8th century BC. It contains great plazas, truncated pyramids, a court for playing the ball game tlachtli, underground passageways and about 170 tombs, the most elaborate uncovered in the Americas to date. The site is located on high ground, probably chosen for its defensibility. The great plaza atop the highest hill is flanked by four platforms; two temples stand on the platform to the south.

After this visit, return to Oaxaca City and enjoy a walking tour of Oaxaca’s beautiful city centre. Learn about the history of the city, its architecture and local customs. See Santo Domingo Church, the best example of Mexican baroque architecture, then stroll along some of the picturesque streets of the historical centre as you see more of Oaxaca’s landmarks. See the Benito Juarez and 20 de Noviembre markets, and stop at a chocolate factory to see the process of grinding cocoa beans to make Oaxacan chocolate.

Today we depart earlie to Tehuantepec on route we make quick stop at the gigantic tree of ‘El Tule’ on the way.  Then visit a tipical town to xperience the arte of work of the famous family weavers of Oaxaca, afterwards we stop at a mezcal brewery where you will see how this popular drink is prepared and also enjoy a tasting. Make sure you have some cash on you in case you want to buy this delicious artisan drink to take back home with you.

This morning we also visit the archaeological site of Mitla and enjoy a short guided tour. Mitla is the second most important archaeological site in the state of Oaxaca and the most important of the Zapotec culture. The name Mitla is derived from the Nahuatl name Mictlan, which was the place of the dead or underworld. Its Zapotec name is Lyobaa, which means “place of rest.”

After an early start, begin the journey to the city of San Cristobal, in the state of Chiapas in the very south of Mexico. Along the way enjoy a stop at the gateway to the magnificent Sumidero Canyon. Sumidero Canyon is a narrow and deep canyon surrounded by a national park and located just north of the city of Tuxtla Gutierrez.

Take an optional 2 hour boat ride up the canyon (not included – approx. $15 USD per person)Travellers who do not wish to take the boat trip may stretch their legs and enjoy a lunch break (not included) at one of the nearby restaurants at the port.

Afterwards continue onwards to San Cristobal de las Casas, one of the most beautiful cities in all of Mexico. Cobblestone streets, low tiled roofs, colonial architecture and bright painted walls all add to San Cristobal’s special charm. However, it’s not just another colonial town; as this village is located in the Mayan heartland the many indigenous people give it a very special atmosphere. Indigenous culture is everywhere: you can find it in the handicrafts market, in the dresses worn by the people on the streets, or you can live it yourself while visiting one of the Tzotzil Maya communities nearby (not included).

Today is free at leisure to explore this beautiful city.

This morning travel to the beautiful Agua Azul Waterfall (approx. 4 hours). It has been called by many – the most beautiful natural attraction in Mexico. The Agua Azul Waterfall is in the Blue Water Biosphere reserve of southern Chiapas, just nearby Mexico’s famous archaeological park at Palenque. The crystalline blue waters are coloured, in simple terms, by the large amount of limestone deposits on the rocky river bed, a surreal environment in the heart of the dense green rainforest country of southern Mexico. After a visit to the falls, and perhaps a quick dip in the beautiful water (don’t forget your swimwear), travel onwards to Palenque.

This morning after breakfast your guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you on an early morning excursion to the Palenque Archaeological zone where you will enjoy a guided tour of this amazing site. Swathed in morning jungle mists and echoing to a dawn chorus of howler monkeys and parrots, the mighty Maya temples of Palenque are deservedly one of the top destinations of Chiapas and one of the best examples of Mayan architecture in all of Mexico. After the visit, travel onwards to the city of Campeche, Mexico’s only walled city, which is on the UNESCO cultural heritage list.

This morning enjoy a short walking tour of the colourful city of Campeche, with a visit to the central plaza and ocean boulevard. Afterwards, travel onwards to the archaeological site of Uxmal, an ancient Mayan city declared part of UNESCO heritage in 1996. Uxmal (pronounced oosh-mahl) is an impressive set of ruins, easily ranking among the top Mayan archaeological sites in the world. It’s a large site with some fascinating structures in good condition and bearing a riot of ornamentation. Enjoy a guided tour of the area, then continue onwards to the city of Merida (dubbed the white city), one of the liveliest cities in the Yucatan Peninsula. As the centre of henequen production (a plant native to Yucatan), Merida gathered great wealth during the last century. This former wealth is still reflected in many of the cities impressive buildings.

Today travel onwards to Chichen Itza, Mexico’s most famous archaeological site. This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatan Peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico make Chichen Itza one of the most important examples of the Mayan-Toltec civilization in Yucatan. Several buildings have survived, such as the Warriors’ Temple, El Castillo and the circular observatory known as El Caracol. Here enjoy a guided tour of the site, check the acoustics of the Ball Court, and wonder about the sacrificed virgins while looking into the Sacred Well.