9-Day Southern Mexico Tour from Mexico City to Chichen Itza

9 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Take a 9-day journey through some of southern Mexico's most iconic destinations, from Mexico City and Teotihuacan to Oaxaca, Chiapas, Campeche, Uxmal, Chichen I...

Duration: 9 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: San Francisco de Campeche, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico City, Oaxaca de Juarez, Salina Cruz, Puebla, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Chichen Itza, Teotihuacán, Uxmal, Palenque, Riviera Maya, San Juan Chamula, Toniná, Celestún · Languages: English, Russian, Spanish

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Mexico tour guides from Everest Global Hub are ready and waiting in the immersive city of Palenque, which hosts some of the most amazing Maya ruins in the Americas

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What's Included

Services of a guide, driver, and translator
Comfortable 7-passenger Chrysler Town & Country mini-van (2015), equipped with climate control, a cooler, DVD, and 3 screens
Gasoline and road tolls
Accommodation in 4-star hotels with breakfast included (8 nights)
All excursions and entrance tickets
Private boats in Sumidero Canyon and Celestun Natural Reserve
Selection of documentary and fictional films about Mexico and the Maya for long-distance rides
WiFi onboard

Not Included

Meals (besides breakfasts)
Hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Mexico City and Transfer to Teotihuacan

Arrive in Mexico City and transfer to the hotel in Teotihuacan.
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Day 02

Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Basilica, and Mexico City

Early departure (6:00 am). Excursion to Teotihuacan, the capital of a mysterious civilization whose influence spread across the territory of modern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and even Nicaragua. Start your exploration of the archaeological site with a balloon flight over the pyramids. Continue with a walking tour of the ancient city. Visit the most important Catholic sanctuary in Latin America - the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe. The Mexico City tour includes visits to the Metropolitan Cathedral, Zocalo square, the Presidential Palace with the most famous murals by Mexican artist Diego Rivera, the observation deck at the Latino-Americana Tower, Reforma Avenue, the National Anthropology Museum, and more. Return to the hotel.
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Day 03

Puebla Heritage, Talavera Pottery, and Transfer to Oaxaca

Transfer to Puebla. Transfer to Puebla. Take a walk through the historic center of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting the Cathedral of Puebla, the second-largest Catholic structure in the country, as well as the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, whose recesses preserve one of the most beautiful human-made masterpieces in the Western Hemisphere - the Rosario Chapel. Take a walk through the historic center of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting the Cathedral of Puebla, the second-largest Catholic structure in the country, as well as the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, whose recesses preserve one of the most beautiful human-made masterpieces in the Western Hemisphere - the Rosario Chapel. Next, visit the oldest active factory producing traditional Talavera pottery. Next, visit the oldest active factory producing traditional Talavera pottery. Taste the most delicious dishes of Poblano cuisine, including different types of mole poblano, chile relleno, and chile en nogada, in one of the cosy cafes here. Taste the most delicious dishes of Poblano cuisine, including different types of mole poblano, chile relleno, and chile en nogada, in one of the cosy cafes here. Explore the smallest volcano in the world, located in the suburbs of Puebla. Explore the smallest volcano in the world, located in the suburbs of Puebla. Transfer to Oaxaca. Transfer to Oaxaca.
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Day 04

Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Tule Tree, and Mezcal Distillery

In the morning, visit the Monte Alban archaeological site - the ceremonial centre of the Zapotec and Mixtec civilizations - rising on the hill above the city of Oaxaca. In the morning, visit the Monte Alban archaeological site - the ceremonial centre of the Zapotec and Mixtec civilizations - rising on the hill above the city of Oaxaca. Next, go on a city tour of Oaxaca, which is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, go on a city tour of Oaxaca, which is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the central market and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of real Mexican life. Visit the central market and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of real Mexican life. Later, stop by the gigantic 2000-year-old Tule tree. Later, stop by the gigantic 2000-year-old Tule tree. Excursion to a small mezcal distillery - producer of the second most popular liquor in Mexico. Excursion to a small mezcal distillery - producer of the second most popular liquor in Mexico. Drive through the scenic Sierra Madre mountains to the city of Tehuantepec or Salina Cruz. Drive through the scenic Sierra Madre mountains to the city of Tehuantepec or Salina Cruz. Return to the hotel.
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Day 05

Sumidero Canyon, San Juan Chamula, and San Cristobal

Visit one of Mexico's most beautiful natural attractions - Sumidero Canyon, with slopes up to 1000 m. Take a breathtaking boat trip through the canyon along the Grijalva River. Take a breathtaking boat trip through the canyon along the Grijalva River. Transfer to San Juan Chamula, which is considered the main centre of the Maya Tzotzil tribe. Transfer to San Juan Chamula, which is considered the main centre of the Maya Tzotzil tribe. Visit the main sanctuary of the Tzotzil people - the church of St. John the Baptist. The local religion is a combination of the Catholic faith and ancient paganism. Visit the main sanctuary of the Tzotzil people - the church of St. John the Baptist. The local religion is a combination of the Catholic faith and ancient paganism. If desired, participate in one of the Tzotzil rituals. If desired, participate in one of the Tzotzil rituals. In the evening, arrive at the cultural capital of Chiapas state - San Cristobal de las Casas, where numerous indigenous tribes live alongside Europeans. In the evening, arrive at the cultural capital of Chiapas state - San Cristobal de las Casas, where numerous indigenous tribes live alongside Europeans. Return to the hotel.
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Day 06

Tonina, Misol-Ha Waterfall, and Palenque

Take a scenic mountain drive to the archaeological site of Tonina. Seldom visited by tourists, Tonina is an awe-inspiring Mayan city with a colossal 70-meter-high pyramid that you can climb. Take a scenic mountain drive to the archaeological site of Tonina. Seldom visited by tourists, Tonina is an awe-inspiring Mayan city with a colossal 70-meter-high pyramid that you can climb. Transfer to the beautiful 35-meter-high Misol-Ha waterfall. Transfer to the beautiful 35-meter-high Misol-Ha waterfall. Take a relaxing swim, and feel free to venture into the cavern behind it. Take a relaxing swim, and feel free to venture into the cavern behind it. Transfer to the town of Palenque. Transfer to the town of Palenque.
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Day 07

Palenque Ruins, Jungle Walk, and Campeche

Visit one of the most amazing Mayan cities - Palenque. Visit one of the most amazing Mayan cities - Palenque. Besides the archaeological site, admire the best present reconstruction of the tomb of the famous Palenque ruler - Pakal the Great. Besides the archaeological site, admire the best present reconstruction of the tomb of the famous Palenque ruler - Pakal the Great. Take a short jungle walk and familiarize yourself with the wild species native to the region. Take a short jungle walk and familiarize yourself with the wild species native to the region. Transfer to the beautiful colonial city of Campeche, which played a key role in the development of the Spanish colony. Transfer to the beautiful colonial city of Campeche, which played a key role in the development of the Spanish colony.
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Day 08

Celestun Reserve, Uxmal, and Chichen Itza

Transfer to Celestun Natural Biosphere Reserve - home to one of the largest colonies of flamingos in the Western Hemisphere. Transfer to Celestun Natural Biosphere Reserve - home to one of the largest colonies of flamingos in the Western Hemisphere. Enjoy a boat trip on the natural lagoon and through the mangroves. Enjoy a boat trip on the natural lagoon and through the mangroves. Visit the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, which represents a fine example of decorative Mayan art. Visit the ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, which represents a fine example of decorative Mayan art. Be sure to visit the souvenir stalls. Be sure to visit the souvenir stalls. Transfer to Chichen Itza. It is better to stay overnight next to the archaeological site so that you can be the first to enter in the morning before crowds of tourists arrive from Cancun. Transfer to Chichen Itza. It is better to stay overnight next to the archaeological site so that you can be the first to enter in the morning before crowds of tourists arrive from Cancun.
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Day 09

Chichen Itza, Underground River, and Riviera Maya

Visit the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, whose ruins are considered sacred among two Meso-American civilizations. This is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a pilgrimage destination for spiritualists from all over the world. Visit the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, whose ruins are considered sacred among two Meso-American civilizations. This is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a pilgrimage destination for spiritualists from all over the world. Further, get an opportunity to explore one of the biggest underground rivers of Yucatan, naturally decorated with limestone formations - stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and more. This underground river is located not far from Playa del Carmen. Further, get an opportunity to explore one of the biggest underground rivers of Yucatan, naturally decorated with limestone formations - stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and more. This underground river is located not far from Playa del Carmen. Transfer to your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya. Transfer to your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya. End of the tour.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico · Tour start: Av. Capitán Carlos León S/N, Peñón de los Baños, Venustiano Carranza, 15620 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.