Small Group Adventure Tours - G.A.P Adventures

Mexico Ancient Civilizations

15 days Mexico City to Playa del Carmen

Trip Code: MMC

Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, San Cristóbal, climbing Mayan temples, Palenque, Mérida, Chichén Itzá, snorkelling in cenotes, Playa del Carmen.

Discover Mexico's Aztec, Zapotec, Mayan, and Spanish cultures on this 2 week journey of ruins, pueblos and beaches.

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Day 1 Arrive Mexico City
Arrive in Mexico City at any time.
Day 2 Mexico City
Explore one of the world's largest metropolitan areas or take an optional day trip to the famous archaeological site of Teotihuacán.
Day 3 Puebla
Visit Puebla, famous for its hand-painted tiles, unique handicrafts, mouth-watering Mole Poblano and rich colonial history.
Day 4-6 Oaxaca
The colourful and lively markets and impressive Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán are just two of many reasons to visit wonderful Oaxaca.
Day 7-8 San Cristóbal de las Casas
San Cristóbal is an architectural gem. Take a side-trip to some of the outlying villages to visit some local homes and learn about day-to-day life.
Day 9-10 Palenque
One of the most significant ruins in the whole Mundo Maya, Palenque’s setting in the Chiapas jungle is as impressive as the ruins themselves.
Day 11-12 Mérida
Known as la ciudad blanca (the white city), Mérida is a cultural centre for the region, with a top-notch museum and public performances every night. Explore the colonial centre on foot or in a horse-drawn carriage, take an optional trip to the Uxmal ruins, visit Progreso beach or spend the nights dancing like the locals!
Day 13-14 Chichén Itzá / Playa del Carmen
Start the day with an optional visit to the beautifully restored stepped pyramids of Chichén Itzá. Spend the next two days in the beach town of Playa del Carmen. Chill out on the beach or try parasailing, snorkelling or diving in underground caverns (cenotes).
Day 15 Depart Playa del Carmen
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