Day 1 | Mexico City
Arrival at the airport of México City and transfer to your hotel. Mexico City, once the Capital of the Aztec Empire, is 2,200 meters above sea level and has in the Valley of the Nations capital, a population exceeding 22 million people, plus another 5 million in a radius of 70 kilometers. Development of such a megalopolis contains a path full of historic and physical factors that permitted the City to reach such size. All over, as well as nearby, you find the heritage of the Pre-Hispanic societies that populated or influenced the configuration of such colossal urban settlement. The 16th Century witnessed the Conquest of the Country by the Spanish expeditionary army and the religious missionaries, both changing believes and way of life of the aborigine groups. A new architecture was enforced using as foundation for the new buildings, the religious monuments of the existing people. Churches were placed on top of the aborigine temples and today you find Colonial Churches with rich and artistic furnishings and in some cases next to the church, what was not used as a foundation, has been uncovered to its original archeological formation. Mexico City has a Historic District which central square known as the Zocalo right in the Center of the City. ↑ top

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Day 2 | México City

Mexico City Guided Tour, visiting major attractions. We start where it all begun, we go to El Zocalo. You will see the National Palace with an extended series of Mural Paintings that show a Graphic evolution of the History of the Country and which were painted by Diego Rivera. The Metropolitan Cathedral The oldest and largest cathedral in Latin America, a spectacular building intended to distract the Aztec people from their own previous believes and convert them to the new religion. Also, right in the rear of the Cathedral, the Tenochtitlan Templo Mayor Pyramids and Museum, which were part of the big Ceremonial Center of the Aztecs, used as a foundation for other religious buildings. Templo Mayor was not only the most visible sight of an immense urban complex, but also represented the cosmic center of the universe for the Aztecs. Included will be a stop at The Palacio de Bellas Artes a 19th Century all white marble building performing as a theater as well as an Art Museum, with many fine sculptures. To get a feeling of the City you will drive along the Paseo de la Reforma, inspired by the “Champs Elisée” in Paris. Reaching the National Anthropology Museum. ↑ top

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Day 3 | México City – Guadalupe Shrine - Teotihuacan

We will undertake a guided excursion to the outstanding Teotihuacan Pyramids, starting with a visit to the Virgin of Guadalupe Shrine. This Church is a place of pilgrimage for millions of Mexicans and other parts of the World. The day will then dedicate a visit to the ancient archaeological zone of Teotihuacan north of Mexico City. This was the Toltec-Aztec Ceremonial Center of Teotihuacan with an archeological Site as impressive or more, as the Egyptian Pyramids. These Monumental Buildings where constructed by Toltec Architects, a very advanced Culture dominated by the Aztecs before the Conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards. You will see its impressive Toltec Pyramids dedicated to the Sun, the Moon, the Quetzalcoatl Temple and the fortresses, the largest monuments of their type in the World.↑ top

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Day 4 | Mexico – Puebla - Veracruz

Breakfast and Transit to Veracruz with a brief stop in the Colonial City of Puebla, which has been nominated as part of the cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. Puebla is reputed for its Talavera Ceramic Art and where the Spaniards displayed a profound building of temples and churches to convert the large Nahualt population. We will visit the Cathedral and the Chapel of the Rosary, considered “The Eighth Wonder of the Art World”. Time for lunch and continue transit to the City and Port of Veracruz. You will go from the High Lands 2400 meters above Sea Level, over the Sierra Mountains, down to the Golf of Mexico area, but passing through the Coffee, fruit growing and cattle rising areas, to reach the Historical and Port City of Veracruz with an evening off, where you will enjoy the folkloric performance at the towns square. Overnight in Veracruz. ↑ top

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Day 5 | Veracruz – Villahermosa

Day 5 of the tour: After Breakfast will do a Veracruz City Tour through the Historic district with the palm tree lined up Zocalo (main square), the Cathedral and the famous Gate, to continue South through the Sate of Veracruz, across the Picturesque village of Tlacotalpan, a colonial style town, located on the banks of the Papaloapan River. Then visit of San Andres Tuxtla and its Monumental Church, followed by the Lake of Catemaco, famous for its Island of the Monkeys. We will this day arrive to Villahermosa the capital of the State of Tabasco, one of Mexico’s 35 Major Cities, with over one million inhabitants. The state of Tabasco is located on the south end of the Gulf of Mexico and has mainly low land, with over 40% of Tabasco surface covered by water. Villahermosa is a vibrating City with pride of its heritage and a place full of traditions. Villahermosa is the center of an area very rich in Archeological and Historical values, in addition to astonishing activities that explain our existence and our very important relation to Nature. Villahermosa has important activities such as cattle, oil, agriculture, commerce and fishing. Villahermosa is surrounded by the Grijalva, Carrizal and Mezcalapa Rivers. Overnight in Villahermosa. ↑ top

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Day 6 | Villahermosa - Tuxtla Gutiérrez

After breakfast we will visit the open air La Venta museum including the huge Olmeca Stone Heads. La Venta museum is the most important of its kind in Tabasco. It is a stunning combination of nature and archaeology, divided in to two main sections, one zoological and other archaeological. The Zoo displays native fauna, such as jaguars and crocodiles. The Archeological part shows ancient Olmec monuments. There are 33 sculptures: altars, stalls and colossal heads, carved from basalt and other volcanic rocks. We then depart to Tuxtla Gutierrez. On the way we will have a spectacular experience at the Sumidero Canyon for a boat tour. Overnight in Tuxtla Gutierrez.↑ top

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Day 7 | Tuxtla Gutierrez – San Cristóbal de Las Casas
After breakfast in Tuxtla Gutierrez we will visit The Plaza Civica (main square), The San Marcos Cathedral, built in the middle o the XVI Century, with several reconstructions as Centuries have gone by. It is a sample of Colonial architecture in the State of Chiapas. You will see the Church Towers containing 48 Bells which accompany the figures of the Apostles that march on a pedestal every hour. We will then Depart to San Cristobal de Las Casas. On the way we will have a brief stop at the ethnic communities of Chiapa de Corzo, San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. We will so arrive to San Cristobal de las Casas, a colonial city, once was the capital of the State of Chiapas and used to be called Ciudad Real. This town combines its colonial heritage and a strong Indian culture. The rich and colorful dresses are a characteristic of each ethnic group. San Cristobal Las Casas is a Beautiful Colonial Town very proud of its Art and Traditions. Overnight in San Cristobal de Las Casas.↑ top

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Day 8 | San Cristobal de Las Casas – Agua Azul - Palenque
We will Leave San Cristóbal de las Casas in the morning to transit through the thick forest and down the mountains. We will experience how vegetation changes from Coniferous forest to Tropical, to jungle and Rain forest thick evergreen vegetation. We will stop at the impressive and beautiful waterfalls of Agua Azul, situated among thriving foliage. At Agua Azul, the water descends through hills, in a rapid succession of cascades and natural pools of deep blue-turquoise color of the water. Agua Azul is surrounded by thick low savannah Forest, where you find all sorts of species such as jaguar, tapir, guacamaya and toucan. From Agua Azul, we will continue to Palenque. Overnight in Palenque.↑ top

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Day 9 | Palenque – Campeche

In the morning of day 8 we will visit the archaeological site of Palenque. This ancient Mayan City reached its peak from the sixth to the eighth centuries A.D. Palenque, is a more rigidly conservative architecture compared to other Classic Maya sites. Still Palenque is one of the most enigmatical Sites and has held its secrets for over twelve hundred years. The setting is nestled against the mountain wall, surrounded by flourishing vegetation deep in the rain forest. You will see endless levels of Maya man-made terraces, bearing uncounted structures, most of which appear to have been mausoleums. You will find a marked contrast between Palenque and other Classic Maya sites. The most outstanding buildings are: The Temple of the Inscriptions, a majestic pyramid with a secret crypt; The Fabulous Royal Pakal Tomb; with an exquisitely engraved monolithic sarcophagus; The Palace with a four story high square tower, probably used as an astronomical observatory; The Temples of the Cross, The Temples of The Jaguar and The Temple of The Sun. Palenque added additional roof toppings to its buildings producing an extra height, compared to other Classic Buildings. In the Afternoon we will transit towards the City of Campeche through the Tropical Forest and later along the Gulf of Mexico Coast, as we enter the Yucatan Peninsula’s West side. We will see different types of villages as we cover our route. Overnight in Campeche. ↑ top

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Day 10 | Campeche – Uxmal – Merida

After breakfast, we will start our day with a City tour of Campeche, which used to be the main town of the Mayan province of Ah Kim Pech, which means "Serpent Tick" and was founded around the 3rd century AD. The City of Campeche was one of the Head Quarters of the Spanish Conquerors that established their reign over the big Mayan Civilization settled all along the Yucatan Peninsula and way down it to Central America. The First Spaniard soldiers got to Campeche in the year 1517 and although were defeated on the first intent, stayed anyway and took over this Mayan Provincial Capital, proceeding with its colonization. In the Mid 16th Century, Campeche had become an important port with an already established wall around the City in order to prevent a further defeat. Later it prevented attacks from Pirates that would move in from the Caribbean. UNESCO has awarded recognition to The City of Campeche for its beautiful colonial architecture and restoration of its facades.
After the City tour, we will transit towards Uxmal, meaning "Three times constructed". Uxmal is considered a major site. The architecture of Uxmal is among the most majestic on the Yucatan Peninsula. Its beauty is characterized by low and horizontal palaces, placed around patios and quadrants richly decorated with detailed sculptures. Uxmal is enveloped by legends and myths, situated within a series of hills known as the Pucc or mountainous area in Mayan Country. We will then drive an other hour and go to Merida the Capital of Yucatan, known as " The White City".
Merida the capital of the State of Yucatan, is today a large City with over a Million inhabitants. Merida has preserved its Colonial Heritage in the Historic District of the Town. It is the Center of the State and all the roads converge at the State Capital. Such is the case of The ceremonial Center of Uxmal and the nearby PUCC route, The Circuit of The convents and Izamal or the Coastal scenic roads leading to Flamingo Territory. Eastwards a Modern Highway take you to Chichen Iza sacred Maya Ceremonial Center, voted one of today’s Seven Modern Wonders of the World. Merida’s Central Square or “Plaza Grande” is surrounded by ancient buildings that form the Historic District such as The San Idelfonso Cathedral of Merida, the most antique church of the American Continent, built in the second half of the XVIth Century. Merida’s Cathedral has one of the biggest interior Statues of Christ in the World. Merida was founded on January 6, 1542 on the indigenous trace of Ichcaanzihó's City, called also T'hó. Overnight in Merida. ↑ top

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Day 11 | Mérida - Chichen Itza - Cancún

On the 11TH day, we will do a brief City Tour in Merida; afterwards we will transit just over 2 hours to Chichen Itza the Mayan Post Classic Sacred City, which represents the most intact and impressive of the Ruins of the Mayan Civilization that the modern world preserves. Chichen Itza means " The Mouth of the Well ". Chichen itza has a huge “Cenote” a big pond nourished by underground rivers which supplied clean water to the complex. Chichen Itza, as other Mayan Centers was originally a ceremonial and spiritual site instead of a commercial area. Has maybe the most impressive Pyramid of all the Maya World. The Castle with 4 staircases (One for each season of the Year) with 91 steps each, totaling 365 with the top platform. The orientation of the pyramid is such that for about an hour around 4 o'clock during the spring and fall equinoxes (march 21 & September 21), the shadow of north-west edge of the pyramid on the side of the north stairway, draws seven triangles of light that imitates a serpent creeping downwards until it joins the huge serpent's head at the bottom of the stairway. This was a Religious message telling the people its time to seed the land or it is time to harvest with the Blessing of Kukulkan. At Chichen Itza, you will see an Astrological Observatory with a design similar to other built in the Modern Age. There are many more buildings such as The Temple of the Warriors, part of the "Thousand Columns Complex", the Temple of the Jaguars, The Ball Court, the biggest in Mezzo America. Chichen Itza was voted One of the Modern Seven Wonders of the World. After a visit of over 2 hours, we will take another 2 hour transit to Cancun. Arrival to Cancun and Drop off at the Beach hotel. ↑ top

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Day 12 to Day 17 | Beach hotel in Cancun

Cancun and Riviera Maya are located on the Eastern side of the Yucatan Peninsula on the South East part of Mexico. They are on the Caribbean shoreline that extends over 500 kms and offers all sorts of leisure interests and the most modern hotel and service infrastructure. At the same time, this Natural Paradise is surrounded by physical testimonies of the impressive Mayan Legacy. You find here, the second largest Reef Barrier in the World, in parallel to the Mexico Caribbean Coast. The “Palancares Reef” extends way South in to Central America. Cancun is an Island, part of this outstanding reef and is connected to the mainland by bridges. Relatively close by you have other Islands such as Isla Mujeres, Contoy, Holbox and Cozumel. Cancun and Riviera Maya are nestled in the most pure manifestation of Nature with the close By Jungle and the Tropical Forest. ↑ top

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Day 17 | Departure
Departure from Beach Hotel to Cancun Airport. Morning at leisure to enjoy the beach and hotel activities.
Transfer to Cancun International Airport. ↑ top

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Included Services

» Welcome meeting at the airport in Mexico City
» Transportation air conditioned vehicles
» German / English speaking guide during the 11 days of the Tour.
» Accommodation in the hotels mentioned in the itinerary or similar
(locally rated Hotels)
» Visits mentioned in the itinerary, including entrances fees to the
archaeological sites and museums.
» One lunch during the Teotihuacan tour. Fixed menu in restaurant.
No drinks included
» Local taxes and gratuities in hotels and restaurants.
» Transfer Hotel – Airport in Cancun

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