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ZAPOTECAS AND MAYAS TOUR (MEXICO OAXACA CHIAPAS) 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS



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ZAPOTECAS AND MAYAS TOUR (MÉXICO-OAXACA-CHIAPAS) 9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS

09 Days / 08 Nights
Minimum 2 passengers

Day 01. (TUE) MEXICO
Arrival Transfer Welcome at the Mexico City "Benito Juarez" International
airport; transfer to the hotel and Overnight.

Day 02. (WED) MEXICO CITY
We will start our city tour visiting the cultural and historic Heritage downtown district where we will find the National Palace and its beautiful murals,painted by the great muralist Diego Rivera, the constitution square or
"Zocalo", the Main Aztec Temple and the Metropolitan Cathedral as well as
some of the main avenues. Later, we will visit Chapultepec Park and one of
the most important Residential areas of Mexico City, and the "Pink Zone".
Return to the hotel and rest of the day free.

Day 03. (THU) MEXICO - PUEBLA - OAXACA
Breakfast. Departure to Puebla "City of Angels" visiting Santa Maria Tonantzintla,temple gorgeously decorated by indigenous hands. On our arrival to Puebla; Rosario's Chapel, the Cathedral, the Main Square and the Historical
Downtown. Lunch. Continuation to Oaxaca. Arrival and Overnight.

Day 04. (FRI) OAXACA-MONTE ALBAN-MITLA-TULE

Breakfast. During the morning visit to Monte Alban, a great archeological
site to behold. Built on a mountain top flattened by the Zapotecs. Where we
will find different culture manifestations such as Olmecs, Mixtecs and Zapotecs.The Main Square, the Observatory, Tomb # 7, the Stones of the Dancers.Later, we will continue on to Mitla, one of the most enigmatic sacred
places. The village had a great importance as a burial site. The buildings are
decorated with symbolic mosaics. In route we are going to find the Tule
Tree, perhaps one 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 05. (SAT)OAXACA-SUMIDERO CANYON -SAN CRISTOBAL
Breakfast Box lunch. Early morning departure to Tuxtla Gutierrez, capital
city of the State of Chiapas. You will enjoy the landscapes of the southern
mountains. Transfer by boat to Sumidero Park. Lunch. If time permits, we
will walk by the eco-tourist park; enjoy the swimming pool or the
"Tyrolese" (optional). Boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon, with 1,000
meters (3,300 feet) at its highest point. Passing through Chiapa de Corzo on
our way to San Cristobal de las Casas. Overnight.

Day 06. (SUN) SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS -NATIVE TOWNS

Breakfast. Visit to San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán, typical native towns,
where the people still keep their traditions, language, customs, believes as
well as their social structures. Some times you may witness tradicional rituals.The Church temple, housing and clothing are very original. Afternoon
at your leisure. We recommend visiting this beautiful city; The Market, the
Cathedral, Santo Domingo church as well as the Jade museum to view King
Pakal's tomb replica. Overnight.

Day 07. (MON) SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS -
AGUA AZUL - PALENQUE

Breakfast. Head to Agua Azul waterfalls, to admire their turquoise colored
waters. With possibility of swimming. If the time permits it, a short stop at
Misol-Ha will be made, another beautiful fall. Afterwards we will continue on
to Palenque. Dinner and Overnight.

Day 08. (TUE) PALENQUE - VILLAHERMOSA-MEXICO DF
Breakfast. Visit to the archaeological site of Palenque, surrounded by jungle.
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. We will view the Sun Temple, the Cross Temple
& the Palace. Lunch on your own. Transfer to Villahermosa city airport for
flight to Mexico City. Flight ticket not included. Book flight departure after 5PM. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. Included flight ticket.

Day 09. (WED) México City
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take your flight back.

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