Magic South-East
Mex - Oax - Scc - Palen - Camp - Mid - Cun
12 Days / 11 Nights
Join us to discover the hidden wonders in the Mexican south-east; an amazing route that includes the best of Oaxaca, Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatan and Quntana Roo. A breaktaking trip that you can not miss!
Departures to Oaxaca on Thursday, pax must be arriving to Mexico on Tuesday.
Day 01. (TUE) ARRIVAL TRANSFER
Welcome at the Mexico City's “Benito Juarez” international airport, transfer to the hotel of your choice and accommodation.
Day 02. (WED) MEXICO CITY
Breakfast. We will start our city tour visiting the cultural and historic Heritage downtown district where we will find the National Palace and its beautiful murals, painted by the great muralist Diego Rivera, the constitution square or "Zocalo", the Main Aztec Temple and the Metropolitan Cathedral as well as some of the main avenues. Later, we will visit Chapultepec Park and one of the most important Residential areas of Mexico City, and the "Pink Zone". Return to the hotel and rest of the day free.
DAY 03. (THU) MEXICO CITY / PUEBLA / OAXACA
Breakfast. Departure to the city of Puebla de los Ángeles (Puebla of the Angels), before our arrival we shall visit Santa Maria Tonantzintla, a church beautifully decorated by the hands of the natives of the place. Lunch. After our arrival at the city of Puebla, we shall visit the Rosary Chapel, the Cathedral, The Main Plaza and the historical center. Afterwards we shall depart towards the city of Oaxaca. Arrival and Overnight.
DAY 04. (FRI) OAXACA / MONTE ALBAN / MITLA / TULE
Breakfast. In the morning, we shall visit Monte Albán, an archaeological zone built over a mountain, and we will find expressions of the Olmeca, Zapoteca and Mixtec cultures. Afterwards we shall visit Mitla, the “City of the dead”, an important place which shows its beautiful decoration based on symbolic gravures. We will admire the “Tule Tree”, perhaps the living being of the biggest size in the world. Return to Oaxaca, a beautiful colonial city, including its Cathedral, the magnificent church of Santo Domingo and the “Gold Museum”. Overnight.
DAY 05. (SAT) OAXACA / SUMIDERO / SAN CRISTÓBAL
Breakfast on route. Departure at approximately 04:00 hours towards Tuxtla Gutierrez, capital city of the state of Chiapas. You will enjoy a beautiful landscape, its orography and magnificent flora. Arrival and transfer to the embarcadero of the Grijalva river, to enjoy travelling in a boat through the Sumidero Canyon, which is a geological marvel which height reaches 1000 Mt. in its highest point. Afterwards, transfer to San Cristobal de las Casas, going through Chiapa de Corzo. Overnight.
DAY 06. (SUN) SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS / INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Breakfast. Departure and transportation to an area known as “Los altos de Chiapas” to visit the indigenous communities in San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan, indigenous towns which keep their traditional way of life, their religious faith and their social organizations. Their churches, buildings and clothing are most original and colourful. Afterwards, return to San Cristobal de las Casas. Free afternoon. We suggest a walking through the streets of this beautiful city and visit the market, Santo Domingo, the Cathedral and the museum of Jade which keep a copy of King Pakal’s tomb. Lodging. Overnight.
DAY 07. (MON) SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS / AGUA AZUL / PALENQUE
Breakfast. Tour to the Agua Azul Waterfalls (Blue Water Waterfalls), its water seeming turquoise tones, its short waterfalls create wells which in turn are natural swimming pools where it is possible to be refreshed, surrounded by abundant vegetation and typical fauna of the place. If the weather is good enough, we will visit the Misol Ha Waterfall. Afterwards, we will be heading towards Palenque. Dinner and Overnight.
DAY 08. (TUE) PALENQUE / CAMPECHE
Breakfast. Visit the archaeological area of Palenque, located at the jungle. One of the most important of the Mayan World. Both, due to the historical discoveries as for its beauty. Within the Pyramid of Inscriptions there was found the original King Pakal’s tomb with an engraved inscription in it. Visit to Cruz Foliada Temple, Sun’s temple and the Palace. We will continue our tour to enjoy a panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico to reach the beautiful city of Campeche surrounded by walls. Panoramic tour. Dinner and Overnight.
DAY 09. (WED) CAMPECHE / UXMAL / MERIDA
Breakfast. Departure towards Uxmal, deemed as one of the most representative and antique cities in the Puuc area. Visit to this archaeological area of great architectural beauty: The Pyramid of the Fortune-Teller, the Nuns Quadrangle, the Palace of the Governor and the Ball’s Game. Lunch and following the trip to Merida “The White City” wherein we will enjoy a panoramic tour: Paseo de Montejo, the Monument to the country, the Main Plaza, the Cathedral and the Government Palace. Overnight.
DAY 10. (THU) MERIDA / CHICHEN ITZA / CANCÚN / RIVIERA MAYA
Breakfast. Departure towards Chichén itzá, the best known Mayan City in Mexico. It was declared World Heritage by UNESCO and is one of the “Seven New Marvels of the World”. An archaeological site where an advanced archaeological and astronomic knowledge was revealed. We will visit the Pyramid with long stairs called “The Castle” or “Kukulkan’s Temple, the Ball’s Play, the Skeletons Platform, the Temple of the Jaguars, the Observatory, the One Thousand Columns Square and the Sacred Pond. Arrival at the majestic “Ik-il pond” where we may be able to swim. Lunch on this place. Afterwards we shall continue our trip towards Cancun or the coastal region named “The Mayan Riviera”. Arrival to the hotel. End of our services.
DAY 11. (FRI) CANCUN OR MAYAN RIVIERA
Breakfast. free day at leisure or for your own activities.
DAY 12. (SAT) DEPARTURE TRANSFER / END OF SERVICES
Breakfast. At the time indicated, transfer to the airport to board your return flight home.
