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Discover Mexico - Day of the Dead (San Cristobal)

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16 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

See the Day of the Dead festivities in Romerillo

Tour the magnificent historic centre of Mexico City

Explore Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World

Embark on an immersive cookery course in Oaxaca

Enjoy a relaxing ride on the canals of Xochimilco

Itinerary

Discover Mexico, where jungle temples and abandoned cities make way to colonial towns. This fusion of history has led to a unique culture, encompassing the art of Frida Kahlo and the delicious cuisine of Oaxaca. See it all on a journey from Mexico City to Chichén Itzá, one of the New Wonders of the World. This extra-special adventure, which is one day longer than the standard trip, spends a day celebrating the Day of the Dead, witnessing the traditions and visiting the Chamulan village of Romerillo for an authentic experience of the festivities.

Itinerary also available for Day of the Dead in Oaxaca or Discover Mexico.

day 1Adventure starts Mexico City

Welcome to Mexico City, one of the most exciting capitals in the world and known for its layers of Aztec, colonial, and modern history.
Today is all about settling into the hotel and city, as we have our welcome briefing tomorrow morning.
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day 2Discover museums, Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo

day 3Walk the historic centre and local markets • Cruise the canals of Xochimilco

day 4Tour Teotihuacán • To Puebla • City tour with Palafoxiana Library

day 5Visit Zapotitlán Botanical Garden • To Oaxaca

day 6Explore Monte Albán, San Antonio Arrazola, and Oaxaca

day 7Learn how to create popular Mexican dishes

day 8Visit the ancient tree at Tule and ruins of Mitla • Mezcal tasting • To Salina Cruz

day 9Cruise through the Sumidero Canyon • To San Cristóbal de las Casas

day 10Tour the markets and crafts of San Cristóbal

day 11Day of the Dead traditions and festival in Romerillo

day 12To Villahermosa • Optional visit to the Roberto Barrios Waterfalls

day 13Explore the jungle ruins of Palenque • To Campeche

day 14Discover the ruins of Uxmal • Enjoy a traditional lunch • To Mérida

day 15Explore Izamal • Swim in Yokdzonot cenote • To Chichén Itzá

day 16Tour the wonders of Chichén Itzá • Adventure ends in Cancún

What's Included

Accommodation
All accommodation: 15 Classic nights (hotels)
Meals
All breakfasts, five lunches, one dinner
Transport
Immersive itinerary with all transport (private minibus and boat) and listed activitiesGroup arrival and departure transfers available
Guide
Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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