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Best of Mexico

Trip Type: Explorer

15 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $6,360.00 /Person
Raise a margarita to the beauty and culture of Mexico on this adventure. Discover Maya history at the incredible Chichen Itza ruins and visit …
Best of Mexico

Raise a margarita to the beauty and culture of Mexico on this adventure. Discover Maya history at the incredible Chichen Itza ruins and visit Indigenous communities near the charming San Cristobal de las Casas. Indulge in a traditional pibil feast (slow roasted pork) with a Maya family and learn about Zapotec culture over lunch in a local home. Stroll the charming streets of Merida, be charmed by the alebrijes of Oaxaca and chill out on the beaches of Playa del Carmen. From museums and ruins to canyons and waterfalls, this journey will give you a taste of Mexico’s best.

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City

Day 3: Puebla

Day 4: Puebla

Day 5: Oaxaca

Day 6: Oaxaca

Day 7: Salina Cruz

Day 8: San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 9: San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 10: Palenque

Day 11: Palenque

Day 12: Merida

Day 13: Merida

Day 14: Playa del Carmen

Day 15: Playa del Carmen

Trip Inclusions

Meals

14 breakfasts and 1 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle

Accomodation

Hotel (14 nights)

Included Activities

  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Mexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee)
  • Mexico City - Metropolitan Cathedral (entrance fee)
  • Mexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays)
  • Puebla - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Teotihuacan - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
  • Cholula - leader led orientation walk
  • Oaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
  • San Martín Tilcajete - Alebrijes workshop visit
  • Oaxaca - Zapotecan home-cooked lunch
  • Mitla - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
  • Oaxaca - Mezcaleria visit
  • Oaxaca - Tule Tree
  • Sumidero Canyon - Boat Excursion (entrance and transport)
  • San Cristobal de las Casas - Leader-led orientation walk
  • San Juan Chamula - Maya Church (entrance fee)
  • Zinacantan - Maya Church (entrance fee)
  • Palenque - Archaeological site (Guide, Transport & Entrance fee)
  • Misol-Ha - Waterfall Visit
  • Merida - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Chichen Itza - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
  • Chichen Itza - Home-cooked pibil lunch
Trip Highlights
  • Discover the fantastical world of alebrijes – folk art sculptures of mythical creatures – during a visit to a women-run workshop outside Oaxaca. The artists will share their process and stories of how they came to specialise in these artworks.
  • Take a step way, way back during enlightening guided tours through the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan, Palenque and Mitla.
  • Get a taste of Maya culture during a homecooked pibil lunch with a local family, sampling this traditional method of cooking which involves barbecuing food underground.
  • Explore the Maya communities surrounding San Cristobal de las Casas and learn about local culture, religion and the traditional way of life retained in the highlands.
  • Sail the mighty Sumidero Canyon on board a guided boat tour, cruising below the canyon’s towering walls and spotting wildlife along the way.
Dates & Availability

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

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Destination Details

Mexico
| 15 Days
| 1 - 12 People