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Mexico City & Yucatán Discovery - 12 Days

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Mexico City & Yucatán Discovery - 12 Days

12 days

Day 1

Mexico City International Airport

Airport

Arrive at Mexico City International Airport. The marker shows the airport area.

Mexico City - 4 nights

City

Stay in Mexico City. The marker shows the Mexico City area.

Day 2

Zócalo & Tenochtitlan remnants

Historic site

Visit the Zócalo, Mexico City's main square, and see the remnants of the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan - a meeting point of indigenous, mestizo, Creole and European cultures.

National Museum of Anthropology

Museum

Visit the National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec Park, with treasures from the Toltec, Mexica, Aztec, Zapotec, Mixtec, Olmec and Maya civilizations, including the renowned Aztec Sun Stone.

Dinner at Café de Tacuba

Restaurant

Dinner at Café de Tacuba, a historic traditional Mexican restaurant.

Ballet Folklórico at Palacio de Bellas Artes

Performance

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández at Palacio de Bellas Artes.

Day 3

Teotihuacán archaeological site

Archaeological site

Explore Teotihuacán: the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon precincts, the Avenue of the Dead, the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent. The marker shows the San Francisco Mazapa area near the archaeological site.

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe & Tepeyac

Church

Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a major Catholic pilgrimage site, and the principal churches of the Tepeyac complex.

Teotihuacán sunrise balloon flight

Visit

A private sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the Teotihuacán Valley, with views of the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, a traditional toast, a flight certificate and time for photographs. The marker shows the Teotihuacán area.

Day 4

Church of Our Lady of Remedies

Church

Visit the Church of Our Lady of Remedies in Cholula, atop the Great Pyramid and overlooking the valley. The marker shows the San Andrés Cholula area.

Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park

National park

Viewpoint stops or a short walk in Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park on the way to Cholula and Puebla. The marker shows the Tlalmanalco area, where the park is located.

Great Pyramid of Cholula

Archaeological site

Visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula, on the way from Mexico City via Paso de Cortés.

Puebla historic centre

Historic district

Travel via scenic Paso de Cortés with views of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, then walk through Puebla's historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for colonial architecture and traditional cuisine, with some free time. The marker shows the historic-centre area.

Day 5

Frida Kahlo Museum - Casa Azul

Museum

Visit Casa Azul, Frida Kahlo's former home and now a museum, with original rooms, personal belongings and works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, alongside Mexican folk art and pre-Columbian objects from their collection.

Coyoacán neighborhood walk

Visit

A leisurely walk through colorful Coyoacán, among local markets, shops and street-food stalls. The marker shows the neighborhood area.

Xochimilco boat ride & light lunch

Boat trip

Sail on a traditional flat-bottomed boat through Xochimilco's ancient canals and chinampas - a pre-Hispanic farming system, with mariachi music and floating vendors. The marker shows the canal area.

Mexico City International Airport

Airport

Depart from Mexico City International Airport. The marker shows the airport area.

Mérida - 4 nights

City

Stay in Mérida. The marker shows the Mérida city area.

Mérida Airport (MID)

Airport

Arrive at Mérida Airport. The marker shows the airport area.

Day 6

Paseo de Montejo

Historic street

Stroll along historic Paseo de Montejo and discover Mérida's Maya roots and colonial elegance.

Plaza Grande

Visit

Visit Plaza Grande, among Mérida's architectural landmarks, markets and cultural treasures.

Day 7

Uxmal archaeological site

Archaeological site

Visit Uxmal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for Puuc-style architecture, including the Pyramid of the Magician and the Governor's Palace, and learn about the legacy and myths of the ancient Maya.

Celestún mangrove boat tour

Boat trip

A boat tour through the mangroves of the Celestún Biosphere Reserve. The mangroves are home to pink flamingos and other wildlife. The marker shows the Celestún town area.

Day 8

Hacienda Sotuta de Peón

Historic complex

Visit 19th-century Hacienda Sotuta de Peón: the main house, the henequen fields and the processing of the fiber once called Yucatán's 'green gold'.

Izamal

Visit

Stroll through Izamal, the 'Yellow City' and one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos, along its colonial streets and central square, and discover its Maya and Spanish heritage. The marker shows the Izamal town area.

Convent of Saint Anthony of Padua

Monastery

Visit the Convent of Saint Anthony of Padua in Izamal, built atop a former Maya ceremonial platform.

Day 9

Valladolid - 2 nights

City

Stay in Valladolid, a colorful colonial town with historic plazas and a relaxed ambiance. The marker shows the town area.

Chichén Itzá

Archaeological site

Visit Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World: the Pyramid of Kukulcán, the Great Ball Court and the Temple of the Warriors, while learning about Maya history, astronomy and mythology.

Cenote Ik Kil swim

Visit

Swim at Cenote Ik Kil, a natural limestone sinkhole with clear water once considered sacred by the Maya. The marker shows the cenote area.

Day 10

Ek Balam archaeological site

Archaeological site

Explore the Ek Balam archaeological site: its monumental Acropolis, intricate stucco sculptures and panoramic views across the surrounding jungle.

Cenote Suytun swim

Visit

Swim at Cenote Suytun before returning to Valladolid.

Dinner at Mesón del Marqués

Restaurant

Dinner at Mesón del Marqués, a restored colonial mansion overlooking Valladolid's main square, known for traditional Yucatecan cuisine and its courtyard atmosphere. The marker shows the Colonia Centro area.

Day 11

Cancún - 1 night

City

Stay in Cancún. The marker shows the Cancún city area.

Río Secreto underground river experience

Visit

Explore Río Secreto's underground caves and clear waters with a helmet, headlamp and life vest. Walk and wade among stalactites and stalagmites.

Day 12

Cancún International Airport

Airport

Depart from Cancún International Airport. The marker shows the airport area.