This is our most comprehensive tour in Mexico and Central America. Having explored Mexico City and the great ruins of Teotihuacan we discover the delights of Puebla and Oaxaca. From Monte Alban we visit the ruins of the Zapotec capital before continuing southward to the town of San Cristobal, complete with its traditional Indian communities. The magnificent Palenque Mayan ruins are next and then comes the Yucatan Peninsula with stops in Merida and the Mayan sites of Uxmal and Chichen Itza. Having discovered ritzy Cancun and the sun-drenched beaches of the Caribbean we continue via the stunning seaside ruins of Tulum to Tikal, deep in the Guatemalan jungle. The final part of our journey takes us to Antigua and the beautiful Guatemalan Highland towns of Panajachel and Chichicastenango – home to one of the most colourful weekend markets in Central America.
Itinerary
| Days 1-2 |
(Sun) Arrive in Mexico City and transfer to hotel. Sightseeing in colonial centre. |
| Day 3 |
Excursion to Teotihuacan ruins. |
| Day 4 |
Drive to Oaxaca via the beautiful town of Puebla. |
| Days 5-6 |
Explore Oaxaca and Monte Alban. Drive to Chiapa de Corzo. |
| Days 7-8 |
Visit Sumidero and continue to San Cristobal. Explore town and surrounding Indian villages. |
| Days 9-10 |
Drive to Palenque, visit waterfalls and Mayan jungle ruins. Continue to Campeche. |
| Days 11-12 |
Continue to Merida. Explore city and Uxmal ruins. |
| Days 13-14 |
Drive to lively Cancun on the Caribbean, visiting magnificent Chichen Itza ruins en route. |
| Days 15-16 |
Visit Mayan ruins of Tulum on the Carribean and continue via Chetumal to Flores in Guatemala. |
| Day 17 |
Explore the stunning Tikal ruins deep in the Guatemalan jungle. |
| Days 18-20 |
Drive to Antigua de Guatemala and explore one of Central America's most beautiful towns. |
| Day 21 |
Discover Lake Atitlan and Panajachel in the Guatemalan Highlands. |
| Day 22 |
Return to Antigua via the Sunday market at Chichicastenango. |
| Day 23 |
Trip ends after breakfast this morning (Mon). |