Excursion group tour "Two oceans of Mexico: the Pacific and the Atlantic"

The prices are valid till Dec 31, 2018!

Dates of arrival:

2018: Sept 7, Nov 9

Day 1. Mexico City

Arrival to Mexico City. Meeting at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Rest.

Day 2. Mexico City

Breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning you will visit the Shrine of Guadalupe, the patron of all Catholic of Latin America. The shrine was built on the site of the appearance of Our Lady in front of a simple collector of brushwood, an Indian Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac. In a sign that the Virgin Mary takes under protection all of the inhabitants of Mesoamerica, her image miraculously appeared on the cloak of Juan made of agave fibers. Now miraculous icon is keeping in the basilica which is a place of pilgrimage for Catholics.

Then you will visit the archaeological site of Teotihuacan, "the place where gods are born". Teotihuacan was the political, religious and economic center of Mesoamerica for eight centuries. You will climb up to the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon; you’ll admire the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl – the Feathered Serpent, the most revered god of Mesoamerica. Also you will visit the Palace of Jaguars and the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl; you’ll stroll through the residences inhabited in old times, you’ll learn about the culture of the people who lived in this city, who left him for an unknown reason. For centuries Teotihuacan fascinates by its mystery. Maybe for you it will open its secrets...

Return to the hotel.

Day 3. Mexico City – Acapulco

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Acapulco at 8:00. Arriving at 14:00. Accommodation at the hotel. Rest.

Acapulco. This privileged resort created by a supportive nature is faced to the Pacific Ocean. Two magnificent bays with the rocks on the shore, a wonderful natural environment, warm beaches with palm trees growing on them – all this makes Acapulco a tropical paradise. If you are a fan of ocean fishing, it is the place for you; here you can catch a tuna two-meter long. If you want to see the exotic underwater world, scuba diving with experienced instructors is at your disposal. Popularity of the resort has increased dramatically thanks to the support of the government in 60s of the last century. Look at this beauty with your own eyes, and tell your friends about it. Acapulco is a magnificent, unforgettable vacation on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.

In the evening, at 20:00, divers show "La Quebrada".

Day 4. Taxco – Puebla

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Taxco at 8:00. Tour of the city.

Taxco is a Silver capital of Mexico, one of the most charming towns situated in the Sierra Madre Mountains. Red tiled roofs of Taxco always leave a lasting impression. The beauty of Taxco has become legendary. Its old buildings declared as a national property, and are under the protection of UNESCO; and new ones are built in a colonial style to keep a style of the town. The real treasure of the city is the church of Santa Prisca, built of pink stone. Taxco is a paradise for shoppers. Silver and handicrafts are sold everywhere; these are fine jewelry, and wooden masks, and the pictures on the bark of tree.

Departure to Puebla at 15:30.

A walk in the evening city, visiting churches and cathedrals of Puebla.

Accommodation at the hotel. Rest.

Day 5. Cholula – Villahermosa

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure at 8:30 am to Cholula.

The volume of the pyramid of Cholula is three times of the pyramid of Cheops in Egypt. The representatives of all the civilizations of Mesoamerica were building it for several centuries. Now the pyramid is a huge hill covered with sparse vegetation. At its peak in the XVI century Spanish conquerors had built a Catholic church, a magnificent example of Mexican baroque. A brickwork, which you will see when traveling on long underground corridors paved by archaeologists, is the evidence of a man-made origin of pyramid. There are 365 churches in the town of Cholula. (Duration of a tour – 1 hour 30 minutes).

At 11:00 – Departure to Villahermosa. Arrival to Villahermosa at 20:00. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 6. Villahermosa – Palenque

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to "La Venta". It’s an archaeological area, where unique products of Olmecs, the earliest civilization of Mesoamerica, are gathered. The Olmecs cut up for us huge multi-ton basalt heads that were the portraits of people who lived five millennia ago. Tourists will see the world famous bas-relief "Man in the serpent," which caused a huge controversy in the scientific world. So, who is depicted in bas-relief: an astronaut in helmet with intercom system, pressing on the pedal on the remote control rocket? Or is it the fruit of our imagination? You will also see the "Pedestrian", the famous bas-relief depicting a walking person, who has significant characteristics of the white human race. According to the scientists, the white people didn’t live in the America before the XVI century. A statue of a monkey, which threw back its head and clasped its legs, looking at the sky with horror, is interesting too.

Why did Olmec civilization disappear? Why, leaving, did the Olmecs deliberately bury all their treasures? (Duration of the excursion – 1.5-2 hours)

Departure to Palenque. Arriving to Palenque at 14:00.

Visit the archaeological site of Palenque, one of the great Mayan cities. Snow-white lacy combs of temples in the truncated pyramids on the background of emerald green of the jungle create the grandeur and harmony inherent in all structures of the Mayan civilization. (Duration – 2 hours).

Accommodation at the hotel. Free time.

Day 7. Merida

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to Merida, the capital of Yucatan. On the way – a stop for 2-3 hours in Champoton. Swimming in the Atlantic Ocean.

Arrival to Merida at 21:00. It is a charming town with narrow streets, colonial architecture and shady parks. White City, as it is called because of mined limestone and the walls of houses painted in white. Before the arrival of the conquerors Merida was the center of the Mayan culture in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 8. Chichen Itza – Ik Kil – Cancun

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Chichen Itza. Excursion.

Chichen Itza is a gem of Mayan-Toltec architecture. The most famous pyramid of here is Kukulkan, adorned with a stone throne in the form of a jaguar with jade eyes. You will also see the Temple of Warriors, the sacrificial well and the largest in America stadium for the ball game.

Next, swimming in a cenote Ik Kil, the most beautiful karst lake of Yucatan.

Lunch. Departure to Cancun.

Accommodation at the hotel of the selected category. Rest.

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.