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MEXICO ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS<br />
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$1,449<br />
Playa del Carmen > Mexico City<br />
YOLO<br />
days<br />
GAMCM<br />
Highlights<br />
• Snorkel in the warm Caribbean sea<br />
• Climb Chichén Itzá’s incredible ruins<br />
• Take a refreshing dip in a cenote<br />
• Discover Palenque deep in the jungle<br />
• Experience local life in San Cristóbal<br />
• Try mouth-watering mole poblano<br />
Day 1: Playa del Carmen<br />
Get your snorkel and flippers ready – the warm<br />
waters of the Caribbean are calling!<br />
Day 2: Playa del Carmen<br />
Spend today lazing on the beach and sampling the<br />
cool bars and restaurants of the area. For something<br />
more active, head across the water to Cozumel,<br />
renowned for its world-class diving. Check out the<br />
ruins down the coast in Tulúm, which are pleasantly<br />
located on a palm fringed, white sand beach, where<br />
you can go swimming within the ancient walls.<br />
Day 3-4: Mérida/Chichén Itzá<br />
Check out the legendary Mayan ruins of Chichén Itzá<br />
on your way to Mérida, which you can explore the<br />
colonial centre on foot or in a horse-drawn carriage.<br />
It’s also the gateway to the Mayan ruins of the Puuc<br />
Route. After a day of exploring, refresh yourself at<br />
some nearby cenotes (underground pools) in the<br />
town of Cuzama, not far outside Mérida.<br />
Day 5-6: Palenque<br />
Leaving sunny Yucatán behind, you’ll hit the highway<br />
and travel through the states of Campeche and<br />
Tabasco to the state of Chiapas, home of<br />
Palenque. One of the most beautiful<br />
Mayan sites in Mexico, Palenque, set<br />
in the Chiapas jungle, is rich with<br />
colourful wildlife and plentiful<br />
flora. The Palenque ruins are<br />
incredibly impressive, particularly<br />
the Temple of the Inscriptions,<br />
MEXICO<br />
Mexico City<br />
Puebla<br />
Mérida<br />
Playa del<br />
Carmen<br />
Oaxaca<br />
Palenque<br />
San Cristobal<br />
de las Casas<br />
Chichén<br />
Itzá<br />
where a large sarcophagus containing the mummified<br />
remains of Lord Pakal was found in 1952.<br />
Day 7-9: San Cristóbal de las Casas<br />
Known for its ties to the Zapatista revolution, San<br />
Cristóbal is an architectural and cultural wonder.<br />
Take the chance to visit indigenous Mayan villages<br />
and learn how the locals combine traditional beliefs<br />
and modern religion with intriguing results. You can<br />
also journey to beautiful Sumidero Canyon for a<br />
relaxing boat ride.<br />
Day 10-11: Oaxaca<br />
The lively markets and the impressive Zapotec ruins<br />
of Monte Alban are just two of many reasons to visit<br />
wonderful Oaxaca. Here, your taste buds will be on<br />
overdrive – from mezcal to chocolate and cheese –<br />
even dried grasshoppers covered with chilli and lime!<br />
Day 12: Puebla<br />
After a short drive on one of Mexico’s comfortable<br />
buses you’ll hit Puebla, famous for its hand-painted<br />
tiles which adorn the city’s buildings, unique<br />
handicrafts and the creation of the rich chocolate<br />
and chilli, mouth-watering sauce mole poblano.<br />
Day 13-14: Mexico City<br />
Explore the world’s largest metropolitan area. Check<br />
out the regal Palacio de Bellas Artes building or grab<br />
yourself a bargain at the silver markets. You can<br />
choose to explore the famous Aztec archaeological<br />
site of Teotihuacán, with its impressive pyramids,<br />
but be prepared to haul yourself up under the<br />
altitude! Spend the final night with your group<br />
tucking into nachos, fresh guacamole and<br />
sipping on yet another mojito or margarita.<br />
Tequila shot anyone?<br />
Day 15: Mexico City<br />
Depart at any time and head off on your<br />
next adventure.<br />
Tour also available in reverse<br />
Mexico City – Playa del Carmen (GAMMC)<br />
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