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Best of Mexico

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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.

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)
  • Teotihuacan - Local Guide
  • Cholula - leader led orientation walk
  • Free time in Puebla in the afternoon
  • Oaxaca - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Dinner in Oaxaca
  • Oaxaca - Alebrijes workshop visit
  • Zooologico Magic Alebrijes visit - Tilcajete
  • Free afternoon
  • 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)
  • Agua Azul - Waterfall Visit
  • Palenque - Archaeological site (Guide, Transport & Entrance fee)
  • Merida - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Chichen Itza - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
  • Chichen Itza - Home-cooked pibil lunch
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.
Interests
  • Adventure and Active
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Apr 19, 2025 through
Sep 06, 2025
Sep 2, 2025 7:00 PM
14 Nights from
$4,068.00 (USD)
Per Person
Various departures
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Apr 26, 2025
Apr 8, 2025 7:00 PM
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Nov 01, 2025
Oct 28, 2025 7:00 PM
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$4,230.00 (USD)
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Itinerary

Day Destination
1 Mexico City
2 Mexico City
3 Puebla
4 Puebla
5 Oaxaca
6 Oaxaca
7 Salina Cruz
8 San Cristobal de las Casas
9 San Cristobal de las Casas
10 Palenque
11 Palenque
12 Merida
13 Merida
14 Playa del Carmen
15 Playa del Carmen
Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.