Itinerary

Mexico City - Puebla - Veracruz - Catemaco - Nanciyaga - Villahermosa - Palenque - Campeche - Uxmal - Merida - Chichen Itza - Cancun

Trip details

Day 1 Mexico City - Puebla

Pick up by tour guide. Transfer to Puebla. En route visit of the biggest pyramid by volume in the Americas, Cholula which offers a fantastic view from its top over the volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztacciuatl. Puebla’s historical center is under World’s Monument Protection and features over 70 churches and 1000 other colonial buildings. Accommodation and overnight at Hotel Colonial or similar.

Day 2 Puebla - Xalapa - Veracruz

Departure from Puebla to Xalapa, state capital of Veracruz, where we visit the spectacular Museum of Anthropology which features important artifacts from Olmec, Huastec and Totonac civilization. Then visit of Ex-Hacienda del Lencero, once residence of famous president Lopez de Santa Ana. Afterwards transfer to port city of Veracruz, one of the most festive Mexican cities. Enjoy the lively Zocalo by night. Accommodation and overnight at Hotel Comfort Inn Veracruz or similar.

Day 3 Veracruz - Tlacotalpan - Catemaco

City tour including Zocalo, Cathedral and the famous Portales. Afterwards drive to southern Veracruz. En route visit of picturesque town Tlacotalpan and then continue to San Andres Tuxtla and to Catemaco. Accommodation and overnight at Hotel La Finca or similar.

Day 4 Catemaco - Nanciyaga - Villahermosa

Boat ride on Lake Catemaco to Monkey Island and visit of the Ecological Reserve Nanciyaga. Back in Catemaco town, visit the Basilica del Carmen located on the Zocalo. Afterwards transfer to Villahermosa. Accommodation and overnight at Hotel BW Maya Tabasco or similar.

Day 5 Villahermosa - Palenque - Campeche

Morning visit of Open air museum La Venta famous for its giant Olmeca heads. Continue to Palenque, the mystical Maya site built in emerald green jungles of Chiapas. Visit the famous Temple of Inscriptions, burial site of Ruler Pakal. Afternoon transfer to Campeche. Accommodation and overnight at Hotel Baluartes or similar.

Day 6 Campeche - Uxmal - Merida

City tour Campeche including its typical Baluartes (= Fortifications). Continue to Uxmal, once im-portant Mayan trading place. Visit the Pyramid of the Magician, Nunnery, Governors Palace. Afternoon transfer to Merida, state capital of Yucatan. Enjoy the lively colonial city in a walking tour around the Zocalo. Accommodation and overnight at Hotel Del Gobernador or similar.

Day 7 Merida - Chichen Itza - Cancun

Departure from Mérida to Chichen Itzá. Visit of the biggest and most visited Mayan Site Chichen Itza with its famous Kukulkan pyramid, Temple of the Warriors, Ball Court and Observatory. Continue to Cancun. End of services.

Departures 2016 / 2017

14.11.2016 – 20.11.2016	08.05.2017 – 14.05.2017
05.12.2016 – 11.12.2016	03.07.2017 – 09.07.2017
02.01.2017 – 08.01.2017	07.08.2017 – 13.08.2017
06.02.2017 – 12.02.2017	04.09.2017 – 10.09.2017
06.03.2017 – 12.03.2017	09.10.2017 – 15.10.2017
03.04.2017 – 09.04.2017

Privat trip “Passport to Mexico”

On request also bookable as a private trip, with english speaking driver / guide, daily departures.

Passport to Mexico

• 7 days / 6 nights from Mexico City to Cancun• Seat-in tour English