Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Mexico City
You'll arrive in Mexico City and head to your hotel to settle in. This is your chance to rest up before the next two weeks of exploration begin.
- Day 2
Mexico City
Start with the Museo del Templo Mayor to see Aztec ruins and artifacts right in the city center. After that, walk through the Zócalo and visit the cathedrals, then make your way to Xochimilco where you'll take a boat through the floating gardens, a unique experience that shows how the Aztecs built on water.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Museo del Templo Mayor visit
- Old town tour including Zócalo and cathedrals
- Xochimilco floating gardens boat tour
Landmarks/POIs Museo del Templo Mayor Zócalo (Mexico City) Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral Xochimilco - Day 3
Mexico City
Begin at the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso Museum, then head to the Anthropological Museum, which holds the most important collection in the city. In the afternoon, walk around Chapultepec Park, and by evening head up Torre Latinoamericana, a 44-story building with views across Mexico City.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso Museum visit
- Plaza Santo Domingo visit
- Anthropological Museum visit
- Chapultepec Park exploration
- Torre Latinoamericana visit
Landmarks/POIs Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso Plaza Santo Domingo National Museum of Anthropology Chapultepec Park Torre Latinoamericana - Day 4
Mexico City to Puebla
Drive north to the Basílica Guadalupe, one of Latin America's most significant pilgrimage sites. From there, continue to Teotihuacán to see the large pre-Columbian ruins, then drive south to Puebla for an evening city visit.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Basílica Guadalupe visit
- Teotihuacán archaeological site visit
- Puebla city tour
Landmarks/POIs Basílica de Guadalupe Teotihuacán - Day 5
Puebla to Oaxaca
Stop at the Jardín Botánico in Zapotitlán Salinas to see local plant life, then continue to Monte Albán where you'll see ruins built on a naturally flattened ridge with terraces, temples, and tombs spread across the site.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Jardín Botánico in Zapotitlán Salinas visit
- Monte Albán archaeological site visit
Landmarks/POIs Jardín Botánico in Zapotitlán Salinas Monte Albán - Day 6
Oaxaca
Visit the Museo Cultural de Oaxaca, set in a restored 16th-century Dominican monastery. Spend time walking through colorful Oaxaca's streets and check out the church of Santo Domingo with its elaborate interior.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Museo Cultural de Oaxaca visit
- Oaxaca city tour
- Church of Santo Domingo visit
Landmarks/POIs Museo Cultural de Oaxaca Church of Santo Domingo - Day 7
Oaxaca to Tehuantepec
Head to Santa María del Tule to see its small church and the over 2,000-year-old Tree of Tule. Later, explore the Mitla archaeological site built mainly by the Zapotecs, visit a mezcal distillery in Santiago Matatitlán, then continue to the Pacific coast before arriving in Tehuantepec.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Santa María del Tule visit
- Mitla archaeological site visit
- Santiago Matatitlán mezcal distillery visit
- Pacific beach stop
Landmarks/POIs Santa María del Tule Tree of Tule Mitla Santiago Matatitlán - Day 8
Tehuantepec to San Cristóbal de las Casas
Travel to San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas. In the afternoon, take a boat trip through Sumidero Canyon, a deep gorge where you can spot tropical vegetation and wildlife like crocodiles, toucans, pelicans, and herons.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Sumidero Canyon boat trip
Landmarks/POIs Sumidero Canyon Sumidero National Park - Day 9
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Walk through San Cristóbal de las Casas during a city tour, then visit the indigenous village of Chamula. Continue to the valley of Zinacantán, known for local artisans and indigenous communities.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- San Cristóbal de las Casas city tour
- Chamula village visit
- Zinacantán valley visit
Landmarks/POIs Chamula Zinacantán - Day 10
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Head to Roberto Barrios where waterfalls cascade down multiple terraces in the subtropical jungle. The turquoise water sits in small rock pools, and you'll have the chance to swim in these natural pools surrounded by untouched nature.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Roberto Barrios waterfalls visit and swimming
Landmarks/POIs Roberto Barrios Waterfalls - Day 11
San Cristóbal de las Casas to Campeche
Visit Palenque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was a major Mayan city. From there, drive to Campeche and take a tour of the town after you arrive.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Palenque archaeological site visit
- Campeche city tour
Landmarks/POIs Palenque - Day 12
Campeche to Mérida
Drive to Uxmal, founded in the 10th century, then head to Mérida, the capital of Yucatán. Mérida has colonial character and local culture worth exploring. You'll tour the town after arriving.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Uxmal archaeological site visit
- Mérida city tour
Landmarks/POIs Uxmal - Day 13
Mérida to Cancún / Riviera Maya
Drive to Chichén Itzá to visit the archaeological site with nearly 30 restored buildings. Then continue to the Caribbean coast and arrive at your hotel in Cancún or the Riviera Maya, where you can extend your stay if you want.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Chichén Itzá archaeological site visit
Landmarks/POIs Chichén Itzá - Day 14
Departure from Cancún
Head to Cancún airport for your departure flight.
