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You will get acquainted with the iconic cities of country: starting familiarity with Mexico with its capital, you’ll move to the colonial cities and towns, built in the great age of discovery and conquest of the New World. In these towns, built by triumphant newcomers from Spain, the time has stoped. They are waiting for you: Taxco, the silver capital of the world, Oaxaca, a sample of the stunning colonial architecture and a source of fiery mezcal produced from the agave plant, San Cristobal de las Casas, the city in which you find yourself in the XVI century, without the aid of a time machine.

You will visit the two world-famous resorts – Cancun and Acapulco – and have a good swim in the warm turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.

Mexico is the fascinating history of some tribes – the Mayan, Aztec, Zapotec, and you can touch it, visiting ghost towns left by the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica.

During the trip you will enjoy the views of the nature of Mexico with the beauty that takes your breath away: the snowy volcanoes, deep canyons, valleys, mountain ranges, clear rivers, blue waterfalls, and of course, cacti and palm trees of all kinds and varieties! The tour would not be complete if you do not give an idea of the modern cities of Mexico and its welcoming and friendly people.

Mexico is waiting for you!

The prices are valid till Dec 31, 2018!

Dates of arrival:

2018: Nov 9

Day 1. Mexico City

Arrive to the airport in Mexico City. Meeting at the airport, transfer and accommodation hotel "Casa Blanca" 4* or the similar. Briefing with a Russian-speaking guide about the program.

Free time.

Day 2. Mexico City: a panoramic tour of the city and the pyramids of Teotihuacan

Breakfast at the hotel.

The visit of the city's main square Zocalo, the Cathedral, the Palace of President with murals by Diego Rivera, in which he narrates the history of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the XX century. You will see the ruins of the pyramid Templo Mayor and hear the story of the bloody sacrifices of the Aztecs. Further, the way lies to the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon in Teotihuacan. The unknown and powerful civilization began a new era, currently baffling the scientists and researchers with high level of knowledge of mathematics and astronomy...

On the way back you will visit the place of pilgrimage of all Catholics of the world (the second after Vatican) – the Srine of Virgin of Guadalupe, which had taken under the protection the indigenous people of America.

Return to the hotel. Free time.

Day 3. Mexico City – Acapulco (400 km)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Early departure from the capital. Arrival to Acapulco at 13:00. Accommodation at the hotel "El Cano" 4* or similar.

The world-famous resort, a survivor of the boom in the 60's and 70 's of the XX century, continues to conquer all inhabitants of the planet with its energy and zest for life at any season of the year! The vibrant nightlife attracts fans of discos and restaurants.

From 13:00 to the evening – swimming in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, familiarity with the cuisine of the Mexican state of Guerrero, and in the evening – the famous and very dangerous show of cliff divers "La Quebrada".

Free time.

Day 4. Acapulco – Taxco (260 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Relax on the beach and swimming to 12:00. Discharge from the hotel.

Departure to Taxco. Arriving at 18:00. Taxco is Silver capital of the world... Here you will find more than 3,500 stores and shops selling silver products. During the Christmas holidays Taxco sells 1.5 tons of silver jewelry for every taste! At the world's fairs silver masters of this city always take the prize. White houses under the red tile roofs climb up the slopes of the mountains.

Lacy towers of the church of Santa Prisca show pink in the blue sky... The charm of frozen time...

Accommodation at the hotel "Posada de la Mision" 4* or similar.

Day 5. Taxco – Santa Maria Tonantzintla – Oaxaca (600 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Oaxaca City that is under UNESCO protection. On the way – a visit to the small town of Santa Maria Tonantzintla, where you’ll see the church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The architecture and decoration of the church are striking: 200 Indian artists were trying to join the European baroque with multicolored folk art. The result was a masterpiece: a touching naivety with uncompromising obedience to the law of Catholicism.

Arrival to Oaxaca. Accommodation at the hotel "Aitana" 4*.

In the evening – stroll through the historic center of Oaxaca, the gem of colonial cities.

Day 6. Oaxaca – Monte Alban – Tehuantepec (290 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel.

The visit of the archaeological site of Monte Alban, which is in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Zapotec Civilization, masters of the craniotomy, is another mysterious tribe of Mesoamerica, disappeared into nowhere... The visit of the town of Tule, where the biggest tree of the world grows: 40 men holding hands can embrace the trunk of it. The tree is 1400 years old!

Arrival to Tehuantepec, accommodation at the hotel "Calli" 3* or the similar.

Day 7. Tehuantepec – Sumidero canyon – San Cristobal de las Casas (380 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel.

A visit to the canyon Sumidero. You’re invited to heed the boat trip on the deep river Grijalva, where the crocodiles live, and in the surrounding woods the screaming of spider monkeys can be heard. Rocky cliffs rise up into the sky to a height of 1200 m! An unforgettable experience!

Arrive to the colonial city of San Cristobal de las Casas. The tumultuous events of the history barely touched it. The church of the XVI century; the colonial architecture; the Indians who do not want to change their traditional dress on European clothing, selling local handicrafts; the sounds of the marimba – the xylophone local – all this sets up a philosophical mood.

Accommodation at the hotel "Ciudad Real" 4* or similar.

Day 8. San Cristobal de las Casas – San Juan Chamula – Misol-Ha – Palenque (225 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel.

Do you want to see the descendants of the famous Maya? Welcome to the town of San Juan Chamula, the place of residence of one of the branches of the Maya – tzotzil tribe, managed up to keep their traditions, way of life, language, continuing even wear clothes of their ancestors. Tzotzils showed some flexibility, being able to bring the Catholic principles to their own foundations. How does it happen in practice? Watch with us! But remember that you cannot take pictures. After all, you can take their soul with the pictures...

A visit to the impressive waterfall – Misol-Ha. You can take a dip here.

Arrival to Palenque and accommodation at the hotel "Ciudad Real" 4 * or similar.

Day 9. Palenque – Palenque archaeological site – Chikanna (320 km)

Breakfast at the hotel.

The ancient city of Palenque is a gem of Mayan architecture! White lacy ridges of the temples on the background of green hills rise silently into the blue sky. Impeccably inscribed to the emerald landscape buildings of the city are the evidence of great skill and taste of the ancient Mayas. Impressive palaces and pyramids, in one of which the buried ruler of the city – Pacal was found. The image on the cover of the sarcophagus caused the endless controversy of scientists. The famous Swiss researcher Erich von Daniken saw on the cover of the sarcophagus an astronaut, "huddling on the pedal". Other researchers have also seen the traces of extraterrestrial civilizations in some pictures on the walls of temples.

Arrival to the hotel of Chikanna "Chicanna Eco Village" 4*.

Day 10. Chikanna – Kohunlich – Cancun (495 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel.

A visit to the archaeological site of the Maya Kohunlich known for decorations on the walls of the buildings made of the masks depicting the god of rain. Mexican jungle, palm thickets, in which the structures of the city are hidden.

Arrival to Cancun. Accommodation in different hotels.

The price includes:
•  Accommodation according to the program of tour in the specified hotels or in the similar ones.
•  Breakfast ("buffet" or "American").
•  Russian-speaking guide throughout the trip.
•  The comfortable air-conditioned transport, requiring payment roads and parking lots.
•  Transfer in and to Mexico City.
•  Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites, boat rental, according to the program.

Additional charges:

•  Flights.
•  Optional excursions and personal expenses.
•  Tips to the porters, maids, driver and a guide.
•  Late check-out (if necessary).

* Attention!

Having health insurance is obligatory!

Hotels can be changed for the hotels of the same category and diet.

In case of reservation DBL +EXB or TRPL many hotels in Mexico provide only two beds queen size!
In the excursion program we recommend you to reserve DBL + SNGL!

* The National Palace is not always open to the public.
Mexico Experts Travel reserves the right to miss a visit to the Palace on the occasion of the events in the Zocalo, visits of officials and other circumstances that may affect the closing of the palace.

It is possible to extend the tour for the rest on the coast – on your request.

Please contact our managers for information of hotels reserving.