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Mexico Unplugged

Trip Type: Explorer

15 Days
1 - 16 People

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NZD $4,095.00 /Person

Discover the heart of Mexico's Aztec, Zapotec, Maya and Spanish cultures on this 15-day adventure. Start by experiencing the mix of influences that make …

Mexico Unplugged

Discover the heart of Mexico's Aztec, Zapotec, Maya and Spanish cultures on this 15-day adventure. Start by experiencing the mix of influences that make up Mexico City, then head out to taste pasita in Puebla, visit the markets of Oaxaca and learn about the textile traditions of Teotitlan del Valle. Immerse yourself in pre-Hispanic culture in San Cristobal de las Casas and unravel the magnificent mystery of ancient civilisations during guided tours in Chichen Itza and Palenque. Sample the incredible cuisine along the way, sharing meals with the communities of San Pedro Tlahuac and Piste, then relax beachside at Playa del Carmen. This is the ideal introduction to one of North America's most colourful and exciting destinations.

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City

Day 7: Tehuantepec

Day 8: San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 9: San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 10: Palenque

Day 11: Palenque

Day 14: Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen

Day 15: Playa del Carmen

Trip Inclusions

Meals

8 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi

Accomodation

Hotel (14 nights)

Included Activities

Mexico City - Leader-led Taco Crawl
Mexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
Mexico City - Gastromotiva (The Intrepid Foundation partner) visit (weekdays only)
Puebla - Leader-led orientation walk
Puebla - Visit to La Pasita Bar
Tlahuac - Community Visit
Oaxaca - Leader-led walking tour
Oaxaca - Tule Tree, Teotitlan del Valle visit, mezcal distillery
San Cristobal de Las Casas - Leader-led Orientation Walk
San Juan Chamula - Maya Church (entrance fee)
Palenque - Archaeological site (Guide, Transport & Entrance fee)
Misol-Ha - Waterfall Visit
Merida - Leader-led orientation walk
Campeche - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Playa del Carmen - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Chichen Itza - Archaeological site with local guide
Piste - Traditional Maya Family Lunch

Trip Highlights

Explore the stunning Maya temples of Palenque and stroll through Chichen Itza, with local experts at both sites explaining their storied history.
Visit the community of San Pedro Tlahuac, home to Nahuatl descendants, and enjoy a lunch made with produce picked fresh from a chinampa farm.
Wander market stalls, relax in public parks and sample the enticing Mexican eats of Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca.
Escape the Mexican heat in the highlands of San Cristobal de las Casas and explore surrounding villages where traditional customs and roots are thriving.
Share Yucatecan specialties with locals then finish off your journey in the beachside hub of Playa del Carmen.

Dates & Availability

Provided by

Intrepid

Reference Code: QVRM

Trip Location

Trip Starts: Mexico City, Mexico

Trip Ends: Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Countries Visited: Mexico

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