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Real Mexico

Trip Type: 18 to 35s

14 Days
| 1 - 16 People

Starts From:

NZD $2,065.50 /Person
Make new amigos in Mexico with this 14-day exploration from the sprawling Mexico City to the coastal Playa del Carmen. This overland adventure covers …
Real Mexico

Make new amigos in Mexico with this 14-day exploration from the sprawling Mexico City to the coastal Playa del Carmen. This overland adventure covers the best of the mex – from the colourful architecture and weaving cobblestoned laneways of Oaxaca to the highland charm of San Cristobal de las Casas. Discover the lush jungle and ruins of Palenque, the colourful streets of Valladolid and the gems of the Caribbean, all with your small group of likeminded travellers. Then soak up tonnes of free time to get active (or laze in speakeasy bars). Not to mention a visit to the new Wonder of the World – Chichen Itza! All of this, plus streetside tacos, tostadas and tejates and you’ll see, hear, feel and taste the real Mexico.

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City

Day 3: Oaxaca

Day 4: Oaxaca

Day 5: Oaxaca / Overnight bus

Day 6: San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 7: San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 8: Palenque

Day 9: Palenque

Day 10: Campeche

Day 11: Valladolid

Day 12: Valladolid

Day 13: Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen

Day 14: Playa del Carmen

Trip Inclusions

Meals

2 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Overnight public bus, Taxi

Accomodation

Hotel (12 nights), Overnight bus (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Mexico City - Leader-led Taco Crawl
  • Mexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Mexico City - Gastromotiva (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit
  • Oaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
  • San Cristobal de Las Casas - Leader-led Orientation Walk
  • San Cristobal - Santo Domingo Market Visit
  • Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
  • Misol-Ha - Waterfall Visit
  • Palenque - Archaeological site (Entrance fee & Transport)
  • Campeche - Orientation Walk
  • Valladolid - Local Market Visit
  • Becal - Visit to Jipi hat artisan cave studio
  • Playa del Carmen - Leader-led Orientation Walk
  • Chichen Itza - Archaeological site
  • Yokdzonot Cenote – Visit and Swim
  • Piste - Home-cooked Lunch
Trip Highlights
  • Tour the historic site of Chichen Itza – one of the new Seven Wonders of the World – and learn why these ancient Maya ruins are the most important in all of Mexico.
  • Go for an unforgettable dip in Yokdzonot Cenote – a sinkhole managed by a cooperative of local Maya women. Float beneath ancient tree roots that dangle into the water and learn about the role of cenotes in Maya culture.
  • Eat your way through Mexico City on a taco crawl, enjoy a homecooked lunch in Piste and visit Gastromotiva – a social kitchen tackling food insecurity.
  • Experience the bustling nature and bright colours of local Mexican markets. Wander the stalls, snap some photos and pick up traditional handicrafts in Oaxaca and Valladolid.
  • Kick back, get active or explore this amazing region with loads of free time – maybe go snorkelling in the paradisical waters of Playa de Carmen, cycle through San Cristobal de las Casas or take daytrips to some archaeological sites, cenotes and ancient Maya ruins.
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: QBYM
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Mexico City, Mexico
Trip Ends: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Countries Visited: Mexico

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Destination Details

Mexico
| 14 Days
| 1 - 16 People