Itinerary
Ancients Cultures (9 days - 8 nights)
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MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE
DAY 01 MONDAY MEXICO CITY
Arrival to Mexico City International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight .
DAY 02 TUESDAY HALF DAY CITY TOUR & MUSEUM
Beakfast at hotel.
Guided visit including the most important buildings in the historical centre located
around the " The Zocalo", the Cathedral, National Palace, to admire the famous
murals of Diego Rivera. Continue to the modern part of the City, ending at the
Anthropology Museum (closed on Mondays), one of the World's 10 best
museums.Overnight.
DAY 03 WEDNESDAY HALF DAY TOUR TO THE PYRAMIDS OF TEOTIHUACAN AND THE SHRINE OF GUADALUPE
Breakfast at hotel.
Guided excursion to the famous Teotihuacán Pyramids, aprox 05 hours excursion starting with a visit to the Virgin of Guadalupe Shrine, place of peregrination of millions of Mexicans and people from all around the world.
Continue to the north of the City, to the Teotihuacán Pyramids, where we will visit the Sun and the Moon Pyramids, the Quetzalcoatl Temple and the fortresses. Free time - for those who like to climb to the top of the Pyramids (on their own risk!). Overnight
DAY 04 THURSDAY MEXICO CITY - PUEBLA- OAXACA (DEPARTURE DAY MUST BE THURSDAY)
Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Leave Mexico City, we head west towards Puebla, Mexico's fourth largest city, passing the photogenic, snowcapped,volcanoes of Popocatépetl (Smoking Mountain, 5464m) and Iztaccíhuatl (Sleeping Lady, 5230m). the City of Angels, visit Santa Maria Tonantzintla, temple gorgeously decorated by indigenous hands. In Puebla, also known as the City of Angels, we will visit the Rosary Chapel, the Cathedral, the main square and historical downtown. Lunch included. Continue to Oaxaca. Overnight .
DAY 05 FRIDAY OAXACA - MONTE ALBAN - MITLA - TULE
American breakfast at hotel.
Visit Monte Alban, built on a mountain top flattened by the Zapotecs. We will find different culture manifestations such as Olmecs, Mixtecs and Zapotecs. We will continue to Mitla, one of the most enigmatic sacred places. The village had a great importance as a burial site. In route we will find the Tule tree, perhaps on of the biggest living beings in the world. Return to Oaxaca and visit its beautiful city, including the Cathedral, the Magnificent Santo Domingo church and gold museum. Overnight.
DAY 06 Saturday OAXACA - SUMIDERO CANYON - SAN CRISTOBAL
Breakfast on route.
Early morning, departure to Tuxtla Gutierrez, capital city of the state of Chiapas. You will enjoy the landscapes of the southern mountains. Lunch included en route. Boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon,
with 1000 meters at its highest point. Passing through Chiapa de Corzo on our way to San Cristobal de las Casas. Overnight at hotel Casa Mexicana, Diego de Mariegos or Mansion del Valle.
DAY 07 Sunday SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS - NATIVE COMMUNITIES
American breakfast at hotel.
Visit to the indian Villages of San Juan Chamula & Zinacantan, the complex ethnic composition of Chiapas is reflected in the indigenous communities with a rich variety of customs and beliefs which are expressed in festivals of both pagan and christian origin, full of mysticism and magic.
Afternoon at leisure. We recommend you to visit this beautiful city, the market, the cathedral and the Jade Museum. Overnight.
DAY 08 MONDAY SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS - AGUA AZUL - PALENQUE
American breakfast at hotel.
We will leave to Agua Azul waterfalls to admire their turquoise colored waters, possibility of swimming if time permits it. Afterwards we will continue to Palenque.
Dinner and Overnight.
DAY 09 TUESDAY PALENQUE - VILLAHERMOSA
American breakfast at hotel.
Visit to the archaeological zone of Palenque, surrounded by jungle and one of the prime and most important sites of the Mayan World. Inside the pyramid of the Inscriptions, King Pakal's sarcophagus and its fascinating carved gravestone were found.Transfer to Villahermosa airport to take flight bound to Mexico City and connect with flight back home.
End of our services.
Included
INCLUDED IN THE FEE
08 nights accommodation in standard room at the hotels above mentioned or similar
V.A..T and lodging tax and service charge on meals
08 American or buffet breakfast, according to hotels' availability, plus 2 lunches and 1 dinner as indicated in program.
All Transfers and excursions as mentioned in program, seat in basis.
English speaking guide for transfers and excursions.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE FEE
Airfares (domestic and international)
Airport taxes (domestic and international)
All services, meals or items not mentioned
Personal expenses such as: phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc.
Tips to bellboys and room-maid at hotels.
Tips to drivers and guides
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