CLASSICAL MEXICO 9 DAYS

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On this Classical Mexico program, you will learn about Mexico’s colonial and Mayan past. In the capital, Mexico City learn about its colonial history and take in the cosmopolitan vibe. In the colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas, wander the cobbled streets and visit the markets. Explore the Palenque archaeological site recognized as one of Mexico’s mos...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    On this Classical Mexico program, you will learn about Mexico’s colonial and Mayan past. In the capital, Mexico City learn about its colonial history and take in the cosmopolitan vibe. In the colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas, wander the cobbled streets and visit the markets. Explore the Palenque archaeological site recognized as one of Mexico’s most beautiful places. Visit more Mayan sites of Uxmal and Chichen Itza.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 36 people
Age range6 to 64 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMexico
End CityOperator does not provide

Destinations

  • New Mexico

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 36

Trip includes

    • Inclusions: Flight tickets: Mexico-Tuxtla Gutierrez. Hotels mentioned in the program or similar accommodations. American breakfast daily & 5 lunches as specified in itinerary. Transportation with air conditioning and sound system. English speaking guides Entry to the archaeological sites and museums mentioned in the program. Porter service in airports and hotels.

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico

Arrive in Mexico City today. Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Mexico

Enjoy a tour of Mexico City. Visit Plaza de la Constitución. The Constitution Plaza known as Zócalo, is surrounded by beautiful baroque buildings, among which is the Cathedral, the country’s largest religious monument built over the great Aztec temple. Visit th...

Day 3: Mexico

Transfer to the airport and fly to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, capital of the State of Chiapas. Arrive and transferred to the Cahuaré wharf to enjoy a launch boat trip through the Cañón del Sumidero (Sumidero Canyon); the altitude and the beauty of the place will make th...

Day 4: Mexico

In the morning visit one of the most typical local markets where hundreds of indigenous people sell their hand-made products every day; the tour continues to the Baroque Santo Domingo Church founded in 1547. The visitors will meet the indigenous communities of ...

Day 5: Mexico

Depart for Palenque with a stop at the Agua Azul (Blue Water) waterfalls; the trip will last approximately 5 hours on a mountain road and on the road the visitors can enjoy the abundant vegetation of this Chiapanecan (from the State of Chiapas) zone. (B)

Accommodation: Hotel Villa Mercedes Palenque

Day 6: Mexico

Visit of the Palenque archaeological site. The area displays beautiful Mayan work made in stone and stucco; this area is frequently recognized as one of Mexico’s most beautiful places due to its ruins enclosed in the Chiapanecan jungle. Its most important templ...

Day 7: Mexico

Depart to Mérida with a visit of the Uxmal archaeological site on route. Uxmal means “built in three stages” and it is a typical example of the classic and post-classic Mayan period; its main constructions are: Pirámide del Adivino (The Fortuneteller’s Pyramid)...

Day 8: Mexico

Depart to visit the Chichén Itzá archaeological site. Chichén Itzá was the Mayan capital of Yucatán and flourished between the 5th and 10th centuries AD. Visitors can admire the impressive buildings of the northern and central archaeological sites, such as: the...

Day 9: Mexico

Transfer to the Cancun International airport. (B)

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Price per day$265
Last Updated: 5/14/2024

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SITA World Tours has a reputation spanning more than 80 years of excellence in luxury travel. With popular itineraries to Africa, Asia, Europe, South Pacific and South & Central America, SITA has thrived in the highly competitive travel industry by offering customized opportunities and by partnering with travel agents to deliver the comprehensive services and value luxury travelers appreciate.

Founded in 1933 and restructured under new ownership in 1982, SITA World Tours has retained an edge in the Tourism Industry by tapping into various niche markets.

Under the leadership and entrepreneurial expertise of Roger Mahal and Mok Singh, the company’s Chairman and President, SITA has steadily increased its market value since early 1980. The annual expansion of a unique product line and the increasing number of partnerships made with various organizations and associations nationwide, have played instrumental roles in the development of a brand that is sure to bring SITA success for years to come.

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