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Highlights
Mexico City: Explore Mexico City’s historic centre, from the Templo Mayor and Metropolitan Cathedral to the huge Zócalo plaza. Walk past Diego Rivera murals, grand civic buildings and Bellas Artes for a fast, fascinating first look at CDMX.
Oaxaca: Walk into Oaxaca’s historic centre with your Trip Manager, passing Santo Domingo, the Museo de las Cultures and the lively Zócalo. We'll finish near the cathedral and dinner spots, with the city’s colour, music and street life doing most of the talking.
Oaxaca: Head into the countryside for a community-based mezcal experience at a rural palenque.Ride out to the maguey fields, learn how agave is grown and harvested, then taste several mezcals before sitting down to a traditional lunch.
San Cristobal: Start at Plaza de la Paz and the Zócalo, where the colourful cathedral, cafes and street art give you a quick feel for the city. Wander along Real de Guadalupe to the hilltop Templo de Guadalupe, then loop back past Santo Domingo and the artisan market for craft stalls, cobbled streets and big local flavour.
Agua Azul: Cool off at two of Chiapas’ standout waterfall stops. Agua Azul brings turquoise cascades and natural pools. And Misol-Ha delivers a dramatic 35-metre drop and a walk-behind-the-falls moment.
Palenque: Step into the jungle and explore Palenque’s ancient Maya ruins with a guide. Expect impressive temples and intricate stone carvings
Roberto Barrios Waterfalls: Swim, chill or snap your way through a series of turquoise pools surrounded by jungle. It’s an easy nature reset after a morning of ruins.
Merida: Start at Plaza Grande, home to Catedral de San Ildefonso, the colourful Mérida sign and some of the city’s key historic spots. Then walk along Paseo de Montejo to see grand mansions, the Monumento a la Patria and Mérida’s old-school elegance in full swing.
Chichen Itza: Explore Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with a local guide.You’ll see the Temple of Kukulkan, the Great Ball Court and other iconic structures while learning about Maya astronomy, architecture and mythology.
Cenote Ik Kil: Take a dip in Cenote Ik Kil, one of the Yucatán’s most famous natural sinkholes. Think deep blue water, hanging vines and limestone walls.
Valladolid: Walk through Valladolid with your Trip Manager and see highlights like San Gervasio Cathedral and the 16th-century Convent of San Bernardino of Siena. Keep an eye out for street food vendors too — your future snack self will thank you.
Palenque: Step into the jungle and explore Palenque’s ancient Maya ruins with a guide. Expect impressive temples and intricate stone carvings
Roberto Barrios Waterfalls: Swim, chill or snap your way through a series of turquoise pools surrounded by jungle. It’s an easy nature reset after a morning of ruins.
Merida: Start at Plaza Grande, home to Catedral de San Ildefonso, the colourful Mérida sign and some of the city’s key historic spots. Then walk along Paseo de Montejo to see grand mansions, the Monumento a la Patria and Mérida’s old-school elegance in full swing.
Chichen Itza: Explore Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with a local guide.You’ll see the Temple of Kukulkan, the Great Ball Court and other iconic structures while learning about Maya astronomy, architecture and mythology.
Cenote Ik Kil: Take a dip in Cenote Ik Kil, one of the Yucatán’s most famous natural sinkholes. Think deep blue water, hanging vines and limestone walls.
Valladolid: Walk through Valladolid with your Trip Manager and see highlights like San Gervasio Cathedral and the 16th-century Convent of San Bernardino of Siena. Keep an eye out for street food vendors too — your future snack self will thank you.
What's Included
Accommodation
Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel (or similar) HotelViajero Oaxaca Hostel (or similar) HotelOvernight bus to San Cristóbal HotelChe San Cristobal Hostel (or similar) HotelCabañas Kin Balam (or similar) HotelOvernight Bus to Merida HotelChe Hostel Merida (Or Similar) HotelChe Valladolid Hostel (Or Similar) HotelChe Tulum Hostel (Or Similar) Hotel
Meals
Lunch
Transport
Travel by coach
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide
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This 15-day trip takes you from CDMX’s food, art and big-city energy to Oaxaca’s markets, mezcal and slow afternoons, before heading through Chiapas, Mérida, Chichén Itzá and Valladolid. Expect jungle ruins, turquoise waterfalls, cenote swims, overnight buses, local flavours and free time to follow your own curiosity. You’ll finish in Tulum, with beach time built in and plenty of free time to keep exploring. Expect simple stays and both public and private transport.
day 1Mexico City
Welcome to Mexico City! Once you make your way to the hostel, you'll have the rest of the day to settle in, explore the neighbourhood, or take it easy. In the evening, meet your Trip Manager and fellow travellers at the Welcome Meeting.
Location Visited
Mexico City
Accommodation
Viajero CDMX Centro Hostel (or similar)
day 2Mexico City
day 3Mexico City to Oaxaca
day 4Oaxaca
day 5Oaxaca & Overnight Bus to San Cristobal
day 6San Cristobal
day 7San Cristobal
day 8San Cristobal to Palenque via Agua Azul and Misol-Ha
day 9Palenque & Overnight Bus to Merida via Roberto Barrios Waterfalls
day 10Merida
day 11Merida to Valladolid via Chichen Itza and Cenote Ik Kil
day 12Valladolid to Tulum
day 13Tulum
day 14Tulum
day 15Tulum
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