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Yucatan to the Capital - 8 Days

8 days
From Playa del Carmen to Mexico City
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Riviera Maya to Mérida

    Your hotel pickup happens early in Riviera Maya, then you'll head to Chichén Itzá to see one of the New Seven Wonders. A bilingual guide takes you through the Temple of Kukulkán, Ball Court, Temple of the Warriors, and Sacred Cenote. You get to swim in a nearby cenote to cool off after exploring. Lunch is regional Yucatecan food, and afterward a private transfer brings you to Mérida where you'll check into your hotel for the night.

    Meals
    Lunch (Regional Yucatecan lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gamma El Castellano)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Chichén Itzá archaeological site
    • Swim in a cenote
    • Regional Yucatecan lunch
    Landmarks
    Chichén Itzá
    Temple of Kukulkán
    Ball Court
    Temple of the Warriors
    Sacred Cenote
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  2. Day 2

    Mérida

    Today focuses on Uxmal, an ancient Maya city that shows off remarkable artistry and astronomy. You'll walk through the Pyramid of the Magician, Governor's Palace, and Nunnery Quadrangle with a certified guide who explains how the Maya designed everything. After touring, you get time to swim in a clear cenote surrounded by jungle. Then it's back to Mérida for the evening.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gamma El Castellano)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Uxmal archaeological site
    • Certified bilingual guide narration
    • Cenote swim
    Landmarks
    Uxmal
    Pyramid of the Magician
    Governor's Palace
    Nunnery Quadrangle
  3. Day 3

    Mérida

    Near Homenu, you'll explore Santa Bárbara by bicycle or traditional horse-drawn cart through peaceful jungle trails. Three to four cenotes appear along the way, some open to the sky and others hidden inside caverns. The water is turquoise and clear enough to swim, float, or just sit and take it in. Later you head back to Mérida to spend the night.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Gamma El Castellano)

    Included Activities

    • Cenote exploration (three to four distinct cenotes)
    • Bicycle or horse-drawn cart transportation between cenotes
    • Cenote entry fees
    • Equipment use (life vest, bike, or truck)
    Landmarks
    Santa Bárbara Cenotes
  4. Day 4

    Mérida to Mexico City

    You leave Mérida and travel by private transfer to Mérida airport for your flight to Mexico City (flight not included). After landing, another private driver meets you and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon and evening is open, so you can relax at the hotel, walk around nearby streets at sunset, or try out Mexico City's food scene on your own schedule.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca)
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  5. Day 5

    Mexico City

    Start downtown in the Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll walk across the Zócalo and see the Metropolitan Cathedral and Templo Mayor ruins. From there you move past Palacio de Bellas Artes and Alameda Central. Next is the National Museum of Anthropology where you'll see the Aztec Sun Stone, giant Olmec heads, and other pre-Hispanic pieces. A certified guide explains the history throughout. After, you return to your hotel or grab lunch at your own pace.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Mexico City Historic Center
    • Visit to Metropolitan Cathedral
    • Exploration of Templo Mayor ruins
    • Visit to Palacio de Bellas Artes
    • National Museum of Anthropology admission and guided tour
    Landmarks
    Zócalo
    Metropolitan Cathedral
    Templo Mayor
    Palacio de Bellas Artes
    Alameda Central
    National Museum of Anthropology
    Aztec Sun Stone
    Olmec heads
  6. Day 6

    Mexico City

    This day covers Mexico's spiritual side and ancient history. First you visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Latin America's most important pilgrimage site, checking out the Basilica complex and original 16th-century chapel. Then you head to Teotihuacán, called the 'City of the Gods,' where you walk the Avenue of the Dead and stand in front of the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon. Your expert guide shares stories about the people who built this pre-Aztec city. Later you return to your hotel to rest.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Basilica of Guadalupe
    • Exploration of Teotihuacán archaeological site
    • Access to Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon
    • Certified bilingual guide narration
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Guadalupe
    Teotihuacán
    Avenue of the Dead
    Pyramid of the Sun
    Pyramid of the Moon
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  7. Day 7

    Mexico City

    You'll see contemporary Mexico City today through a panoramic drive through La Roma and La Condesa, neighborhoods filled with art deco buildings, parks, and cafés. Pass by the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros and its massive mural, then visit Ciudad Universitaria (UNAM), a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Olympic Stadium and Central Library's iconic mosaic mural. Finally, reach Xochimilco where you board a colorful trajinera boat and drift through ancient Aztec canals past floating gardens, mariachis, and local activity.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Casa Blanca)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic drive through La Roma and La Condesa neighborhoods
    • View of Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros
    • Viewing of Ciudad Universitaria (UNAM) and Olympic Stadium
    • Boat ride through Xochimilco canals
    Landmarks
    La Roma neighborhood
    La Condesa neighborhood
    Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros
    Ciudad Universitaria (UNAM)
    Olympic Stadium
    Central Library (Juan O'Gorman mosaic)
    Xochimilco
  8. Day 8

    Mexico City Departure

    A private transfer takes you to Mexico City International Airport at your scheduled time for departure home. If you want to stay longer, flights to Cancun leave almost hourly. You can also look into the Colonial Treasures Program to see towns like San Miguel de Allende and Querétaro before heading out.

    Optional Activities

    • Extension flights to Cancun
    • Colonial Treasures Program extension (San Miguel de Allende and Querétaro)
    Landmarks
    Mexico City International Airport
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  • Valentina
    · June 26th, 2025
    Great trip! Very well organised. Managed to see a lot of places in Yucatan over a long weekend. It was my first time in Mexico and will definitely not be my last! Highly recommend.
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  • Kinga
    · June 2nd, 2025
    The trip was very well organized. I got picked up and dropped off to the airport without any problems. The drivers were very nice and accommodating.They gave me helpful tips and were patient with me practing Spanish. The hotel Regente was clean and the staff very nice. Everyone in general was always helpful with everything. My orgiinal.city Tour was cancelled but instead i was put on Xochimilko boat ride which was awesome and I am happy it all turned out that way. Ivan and Susy were great tour leaders. I was able
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  • john
    · November 15th, 2024
    Extraordinary experience. The tour guides were very knowledgeable were able to communicate their knowledge with the travelers. I would highly recommend this tour.
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