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Previous days.
Day 1. MEXICO
Arrival at Mexico City airport. Assistance and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight.
Day 2 º MEXICO CITY
Breakfast. In the morning, a panoramic visit through the city,
starting at the historic downtown, visiting the main square, Zocalo,
Cathedral, Government Palace, and Diego Rivera’s Murals. We will continue on
to Reforma Avenue and Chapultepec. A brief visit to the Anthropology
National Museum, one of the most important in the world. There you may stay
on your own or go back to the hotel. Free afternoon. We suggest an optional
excursion to Xochimilco's water canals. Overnight.
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Departure day. THU + THU&MON
Day 3. (THU)
MEXICO – PUEBLA - OAXACA
Breakfast.
Departure to Puebla “City of Angels” visiting Santa Maria Tonantzintla,
temple gorgeously decorated by indigenous hands. On our arrival to Puebla;
Rosario’s Chapel, the Cathedral, the Main Square and the Historical Downtown.
Lunch. Continuation to Oaxaca. Arrival and Overnight.
Day 4. (FRI)
OAXACA - MONTE ALBAN - MITLA - TULE
Breakfast.
During the morning visit to Monte Alban, a great archeological site to
behold. Built on a mountain top flattened by the Zapotecs. Where we will
find different culture manifestations such as Olmecs, Mixtecs and
Zapotecs.The Main Square, the Observatory, Tomb # 7, the Stones of the
Dancers. Later, we will continue on to Mitla, one of the most enigmatic
sacred places. The village had a great importance as a burial site. The
buildings are decorated with symbolic mosaics. In route we are going to find
the Tule Tree, perhaps one of the biggest living beings in the world. Return
to Oaxaca and visit its beautiful city, including the Cathedral, the
magnificent Santo Domingo church and Gold museum. Overnight.
Day 5. (SAT)
OAXACA – SUMIDERO CANYON -SAN CRISTOBAL
Breakfast-box.
Early morning departure to Tuxtla Gutierrez, capital city of the State of
Chiapas. You will enjoy the landscapes of the southern mountains. Transfer
by boat to Sumidero Park. Lunch. If time permits, we will walk by the eco-tourist
park; enjoy the swimming pool or the “Tyrolese” (optional). Boat ride
through the Sumidero Canyon, with 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) at its highest
point. Passing through Chiapa de Corzo on our way to San Cristobal de las
Casas. Overnight.
Day 6. (SUN)
SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS - NATIVE TOWNS
Breakfast.
Visit to San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán, typical native towns, where the
people still keep their traditions, language, customs, believes as well as
their social structures. Some times you may witness traditional rituals. The
Church temple, housing and clothing are very original. Afternoon at your
leisure. We recommend visiting this beautiful city; The Market, the
Cathedral, Santo Domingo church as well as the Jade museum to view King
Pakal´s tomb replica. Overnight.
Day 7. (MON)
SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS - AGUA AZUL - PALENQUE
Breakfast.
Head to Agua Azul waterfalls, to admire their turquoise colored waters. With
possibility of swimming. If the time permits it, a short stop at Misol-Ha
will be made, another beautiful fall. Afterwards we will continue on to
Palenque. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 8. (TUE)
PALENQUE – VILLAHERMOSA-MEXICO DF
Breakfast.
Visit to the archaeological site of Palenque, surrounded by jungle. One of
the prime and most important sites of the “Mayan World”. Inside the Pyramid
of the Inscriptions, King Pakal's sarcophagus and its fascinating carved
gravestone were found. We will view the Sun Temple, the Cross Temple & the
Palace. Lunch on your own. Transfer to Villahermosa city airport for flight
to Mexico City. Flight ticket not included. Book flight departure after 5
PM.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 9. (WED)
México City.
Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport to take your flight back.
Flight ticket not included.
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