Mexico Coast-to-Coast: Puerto Vallarta to the Mayan Riviera Tour with 8 Reviews by G Adventures

22 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Ends

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Highlights

Listen to mariachi bands and sample tequila at a tavern in Guadalajara.

Soak up history in the colonial towns of Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende.

Climb the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan.

Explore the ruins at Palanque

Itinerary

Go coast-to-coast from the Pacific to the Mayan Riviera on this three-week adventure across Mexico that features tons of highlights along the way. You’ll stroll (or dance) past mariachis in Guadalajara, wander the narrow streets and tunnels of Guanajuato, and visit ancient sites like the Aztec capital of Teotihuacán, jungle-clad Palenque, and the massive pyramid at Chichen Itzá, just to name a few. All that adventure is sure to work up an appetite — thankfully Mexico City’s famous street tacos and Oaxaca’s many types of mole will more than hit the spot.

day 1 - Puerto Vallarta

Arrive at any time. Attend the welcome meeting in the evening and then opt to grab dinner with the group.

Accomodation:Hotel Puerto de Luna (or similar)

Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Puerto Vallarta

Get ready for a full free Day in Puerto Vallarta for optional activities. Your CEO will help arrange and give you some insider recommendations, but you could spend some time on the beach, go whale watching (seasonal, Dec-Mar), a Day trip with snorkelling to Isla Marietas or find a nice place to grab some food and people watch. In the evening meet with the group to trade stories and go out to search for some delicious local street food.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Puerto de Luna (or similar)

Optional Activities:Whale Watching - Puerto Vallarta , Beach Time , Sunset Sailing Tour Set sail and awaken your senses to the stunning sights in Banderas Bay on a sunset cruise. Relax with some music, a drink, and some snacks as you watch the sun sink below the horizon casting impressive colors across the bay. A great way to cap off a day in paradise., Marietas Island Snorkel Tour , Food & Drink Tour Puerto Vallarta

day 3 - Puerto Vallarta/Guadalajara

Travel inland to Guadalajara this morning. Make a stop along the way near the town of Tequila to visit a distillery to learn about how tequila is traditionally made with a tasting included and lunch. Continue on arriving in Guadalajara in the early evening for a CEO-led orientation walk.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Hotel Laffayette (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr Distance : 333 km

Included Activities:Tequila Distillery Visit & Tasting, Guadalajara Orientation Walk

day 4 - Guadalajara

Enjoy a free morning today to discover Guadalajara's charm. In the afternoon, set off on a city tour including the nearby vibrant city of Tlaquepaque. Think mariachis, historical centres, and loads of fun and street food. The rest of the evening is open to do as you please. Maybe go for another walk through the main square and find a cool tavern to grab a drink with the group.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Laffayette (or similar)

Included Activity:City Tour of Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque

day 5 - Guadalajara/Guanajuato

Travel by public bus to Guanajuato today. Enjoy an afternoon walking tour to discover the city's beautiful architecture, tunnels, cultural history, and of course, street food.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Santa Regina (or similar)

Transport:Local Bus Duration : 3.0 hr - 4.0 hr Distance : 275 km

Included Activity:Guanajuato City and Street Food Tour

day 6 - Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende

Wander through Guanajuato during your free morning. Grab a bite to eat on your own before the bus ride to San Miguel de Allende. Here the group will go on a CEO-led orientation walk before time to have dinner on your own.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Hacienda Monteverde (or similar)

Transport:Local Bus Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr Distance : 80 km

Included Activity:Orientation walk of San Miguel de Allende

day 7 - San Miguel de Allende

Start off with a half-day city tour of San Miguel de Allende. See various historical sites like the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, Iglesia de San Francisco, and Templo del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri. Learn the cultural significance of various places and admire the architecture of this place before a free afternoon for various optional activities.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Hacienda Monteverde (or similar)

Included Activity:San Miguel de Allende City Tour

Optional Activities:Cooking Class - San Miguel de Allende , Horseback Riding in San Miguel de Allende

day 8 - San Miguel de Allende/Mexico City

Hop on the local bus to Mexico City this morning and arrive around midday. Enjoy a free afternoon and opt for an evening out on the town.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel PF Suites (or similar)

Transport:Local Bus Duration : 3.0 hr - 4.0 hr Distance : 265 km

Optional Activities:National Museum of Anthropology The National Museum of Anthropology houses the largest collection of Mexican art in the world. It's a must see if you're interested in the past or present-day history of Mexico. On the top of the highlights, see the Sun Stone (also known as the Aztec Calendar) an important piece in Aztec culture and mythology that illustrates the history of the universe. With over 20 exhibit halls, you may not be able to see the whole museum in just one day so grab a map and pick and choose what you're most interested in., Taco Street Food Crawl , District of Coyoacán Visit

day 9 - Mexico City

Take a free Day to discover the busting and vibrant megalopolis of Mexico City. With so much to see, do, and eat in this vibrant city, be sure to get recommendations from your CEO about the best things to experience on any particular day. Maybe grab some street tacos and people watch in the main square.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel PF Suites (or similar)

Optional Activities:National Museum of Anthropology The National Museum of Anthropology houses the largest collection of Mexican art in the world. It's a must see if you're interested in the past or present-day history of Mexico. On the top of the highlights, see the Sun Stone (also known as the Aztec Calendar) an important piece in Aztec culture and mythology that illustrates the history of the universe. With over 20 exhibit halls, you may not be able to see the whole museum in just one day so grab a map and pick and choose what you're most interested in., Museum of Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul) , Taco Street Food Crawl , District of Coyoacán Visit

day 10 - Mexico City

Take advantage of a Day get to know Mexico City. Opt to check out the sprawling zócalo (main square), visit the Frida Kahlo museum in vibrant Coyoacán, or view impressive Mayan and Aztec artifacts at the National Anthropology Museum.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel PF Suites (or similar)

Optional Activities:Museum of Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul) , National Museum of Anthropology The National Museum of Anthropology houses the largest collection of Mexican art in the world. It's a must see if you're interested in the past or present-day history of Mexico. On the top of the highlights, see the Sun Stone (also known as the Aztec Calendar) an important piece in Aztec culture and mythology that illustrates the history of the universe. With over 20 exhibit halls, you may not be able to see the whole museum in just one day so grab a map and pick and choose what you're most interested in.

day 11 - Mexico City/Puebla

Rise early and explore the ancient city of Teotihuacan on a guided tour. Stand in awe of the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, stroll down the Avenue of the Dead and learn all about the site's importance to Mexico's ancient cultures for thousands of years, at one point being the largest city in the entire Americas. Continue to Puebla and enjoy an orientation walk downtown.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Gilfer (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr - 2.0 hr Distance : 50 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr Distance : 145 km

Included Activities:Orientation Walk, Teotihuacán Pyramids Visit

day 12 - Puebla

Enjoy a free Day to explore the city. Opt to visit a ceramics workshop, check out the pyramid of nearby Cholula, sample delicious local specialties, or watch a lucha libre wrestling match at night.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Gilfer (or similar)

Optional Activities:Cholula Ruins Visit Arrive by public transport or take a guided tour of the site that can be arranged by your CEO. Price difference depends on if you'd like a guide.

day 13 - Puebla/Oaxaca

Journey south to beautiful Oaxaca, and get a feel for the city on an orientation walk, stopping to visit one of its sprawling markets. After, visit the Alebrijes Artisan Community for your G for Good moment. Meet a local artisan, speak with them, ask any questions the group may have, and learn more about how the Alebrijes are crafted.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Oaxaca Real (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr Distance : 340 km

Included Activities:Orientation Walk, Alebrijes Artisan Community Workshop

day 14 - Oaxaca

Take advantage of free time, and opt to learn how to make mole in a cooking class, shop at nearby artisan villages, Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mitla, or sample some mezcal at a local distillery - look out for the worm! In the evening enjoy a cooking demonstration with a local expert and taste a variety of regional cuisine.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Oaxaca Real (or similar)

Included Activity:Oaxaca Cooking Demonstration

Optional Activities:Mezcal Factory Tour Not to be confused with tequila, this distilled liquor is made in small batches from a variety of species of agave (spiky green plants that look like the tops of pineapples). Sample different types, including white unaged mezcal (often sold with an agave larva inside), along with “reposado” and “añejo” (aged) batches. , Monte Albán Tour The max price includes a tour guide. , Hierve el Agua Day Trip Begin this activity in the morning with included transport to Hierve el Agua. This stunning natural formation consists of a series of mineral pools near the edge of a cliff. Over thousands of years, the heavily calcified water has flowed over the cliff, leaving mineral deposits as it goes. The result is known as a "petrified waterfall" – nearly white rock formations that resemble a cascading fall. Upon arrival, enjoy a few hours of free time to explore the area and perhaps go for a swim in one of the mineral pools. Then, travel to a Mezcalería for a tour of the distillery which includes an explanation of the production process of mezcal and a tasting. The group will return to Oaxaca in the late afternoon. Please note these approximate travel times below: Oaxaca to Hierve el Agua - Between 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours Hierve el Agua to Mezcalería- 1 hour Mezcalería to Oaxaca - 45 minutes., Valley of Mitla Ruins Visit The UNESCO World Heritage site of Mitla is 38km (24 mi) from Oaxaca. Its name derives from the Nahuatl language, meaning “Place of the Dead”. Occupied from 900 BC by the Zapotecs and then the Mixtecs, the ruin features five groups of structures on either side of the Mitla River. Look for ancient cut-stone mosaics and intricate stone carvings throughout. The region is also famous for its hand-dyed, foot-loomed woven rugs., Mole Cooking Class Includes: transport, guide, a walk through the local market, and a meal.

day 15 - Oaxaca/Palenque

Travel in style and fly to Villahermosa, then transfer to Palenque by land.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Maya Tulipanes (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr Distance : 145 km, Plane

day 16 - Palenque

Enjoy a guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Palenque, set in the jungle of Chiapas. Opt for a jungle walk in the afternoon.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Maya Tulipanes (or similar)

Included Activity:Palenque Ruins Guided Tour Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

Optional Activities:Jungle Trail Hike Only two percent of the ruins in the Mayan capital of Palenque are out in the open. Follow a local guide into the jungle along a trail, visit ruins that are now overgrown with moss and vines. Learn about the wildlife and different medicinal trees and plants that grow in and around the Usumancinta River of this mountainous forest area of Chiapas. , Roberto Barrios Waterfalls

day 17 - Palenque/Mérida

Travel to the Yucatán Peninsula, stopping off in the seaside historic city of Campeche. Upon arrival in Mérida, enjoy an orientation walk to get to know the city's layout and attractions.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr Distance : 370 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 2.5 hr - 3.0 hr Distance : 185 km

Included Activity:Orientation With CEO Duration : 0.5 hr - 1.0 hr

day 18 - Mérida

Enjoy a free Day to explore Mérida and surroundings. Opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Uxmal or explore the main square and historic buildings of Mérida.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia (or similar)

Optional Activities:Anthropology Museum Visit , Cenote Visit , Uxmal Ruins Visit Founded in 700 AD, magical Uxmal was once home to as many as 25,000 Mayans. Located 62km (38 mi) south of Merida, in Yucatán’s Puuc ("hill" or "chain of low mountains") region, this UNESCO World Heritage Centre represents the pinnacle of late Maya art and architecture. Wander the site, see the Pyramid of the Magician, and visit nearby Kabah, one of three neighbouring sites.

day 19 - Mérida/Valladolid

Explore the ancient Mayan City of Chichén Itzá with a guided tour, then continue on to the quaint city of Valladolid. Opt to cool off with a swim in a nearby cenote, a natural water-filled sinkhole.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Fundadores (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr - 2.0 hr Distance : 120 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 0.75 hr - 1.0 hr Distance : 45 km

Included Activity:Chichen Itzá Guided Tour Duration : 2.0 hr

day 20 - Valladolid/Playa del Carmen

Travel to Playa del Carmen to lounge on Mayan Riviera beaches.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Casa de las Flores (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle

day 21 - Playa del Carmen

Opt to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm or just play in the waves and enjoy the beach!

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Casa de las Flores (or similar)

Optional Activities:Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve Canal Float Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve is one of Mexico’s most important protected areas due to its diversity in bird and animal species. The Reserve uses ecologically responsible technologies, including systems for wetland waste management, rainwater collection, and solar and wind energy generation to protect the environment. Visit the reserve and take a boat ride across the lagoon before hopping into the crystal clear water of one of the canals. Next, enjoy nature's lazy river as you float past Mayan ruins and mangrove forests, letting the current slowly bring you down stream. It's just you, the sound of chirping birds, and the fish swimming around your feet - pure paradise!, Cenote Visit Pack your swimsuit, hail a shared van (colectivo) and ask for directions to one of Yucatan’s many cenotes. These natural swimming holes were formed thousands of years ago, when the peninsula's porous limestone collapsed to reveal fresh water pools fed by underground systems of canals and rivers. Dive into the turquoise waters surrounded by cave walls or tropical foliage, watch fish dart in and out of the shafts of sunlight and realize why the Maya called cenotes “sacred wells”., Cozumel Diving (Certified Divers) Take the ferry to Cozumel Island and discover one of the world’s top scuba diving destinations. See schools of tropical fish (over 250 species) swimming in and amongst colourful coral, look for sponges and other aquatic marine life. Two main coral reefs provide plateaus beginning in less than 9m (30 ft) of water. All this, plus clear, warm water. Every diver’s dream!, Tulum Ruins Visit Catch a shared van (colectivo) to Tulum at the corner of Avenida 20 Norte and Calle 2 Norte. These run every 10-20 minutes (or whenever they're full!) throughout the day. To return, walk out to the road from Tulum and flag one down when they pass by. If you opt to take a colectivo, you will need to pay the entrance fee to the ruins when you arrive and decide if you'd like to also pay for a guide. You can also book a tour with private transportation and a guide from one of the many agencies in Playa del Carmen. Facilities are located outside of the site as are various restaurants and souvenir stands. Bring sunscreen, bathing suit, and camera., Tequila Tasting Mexico is the birthplace of tequila, and there is nowhere better to learn about the iconic drink. Join a certified sommelier to learn about the history of tequila and the production process, before the main highlight – a tasting session. Sip, don't shoot!

day 22 - Playa del Carmen

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Included Activity:Departure Day

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Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Workshop, OaxacaYour G for Good Moment: Oaxaca Cooking Demonstration, OaxacaYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Guanajuato City and Street Food Tour, GuanajuatoYour Discover Moment: MéridaYour Discover Moment: Playa del CarmenGuided tour of TeotihuacanOrientation walk in PueblaOrientation walk and market visit in OaxacaGuided tour of Palenque ruins siteCampeche visitOrientation walk in MéridaGuided tour of Chichén ItzáTequila distillery visit and tastingCity tour of GuadalajaraOrientation walk in San Miguel de AllendeCity tour of San Miguel de AllendeAlebrijes Artisan Community VisitCooking demonstration with local expert in OaxacaFree time in Puebla, Oaxaca Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen, Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende, and Mexico City

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day 1 - Puerto Vallarta

day 2 - Puerto Vallarta

day 3 - Puerto Vallarta/Guadalajara

day 4 - Guadalajara

day 5 - Guadalajara/Guanajuato

day 6 - Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende

day 7 - San Miguel de Allende

day 8 - San Miguel de Allende/Mexico City

day 9 - Mexico City

day 10 - Mexico City

day 11 - Mexico City/Puebla

day 12 - Puebla

day 13 - Puebla/Oaxaca

day 14 - Oaxaca

day 15 - Oaxaca/Palenque

day 16 - Palenque

day 17 - Palenque/Mérida

day 18 - Mérida

day 19 - Mérida/Valladolid

day 20 - Valladolid/Playa del Carmen

day 21 - Playa del Carmen

day 22 - Playa del Carmen

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Itinerary

day 1 - Puerto Vallarta

day 2 - Puerto Vallarta

day 3 - Puerto Vallarta/Guadalajara

day 4 - Guadalajara

day 5 - Guadalajara/Guanajuato

day 6 - Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende

day 7 - San Miguel de Allende

day 8 - San Miguel de Allende/Mexico City

day 9 - Mexico City

day 10 - Mexico City

day 11 - Mexico City/Puebla

day 12 - Puebla