MAYAN ROUTE
México – Palenque – Campeche – Mérida – Cancún
08 Days / 07 Nights
Visit the main centers of the Mayan Culture that still preserve their nature and mysticism, we will begin visiting the archaeological site of Palenque, then Uxmal and Chichen Itza (the most know Mayan City in Mexico), plus enjoy the sun shine and the beaches of the Mayan Riviera.
Departures to Palenque on Saturday, pax must be arriving to Mexico on Thursday.
DAY 01. (THU) TRANSFER IN MEXICO CITY
Reception at the Mexico City international airport “Benito Juarez”, transfer to the hotel of your choice and lodging.
DAY 02. (FRI) GUADALUPE SHRINE / TEOTIHUACAN PYRAMIDS
Breakfast. We will begin our journey in Mexico City visiting the Square of the three cultures, where the past and the present mix; continue to the impressive archaeological zone of Teotihuacan, to admire the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the citadel and the avenue of the dead. We will also visit an arts & crafts center. We return to Mexico City to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of America. Return to the hotel and rest of the day free.
DAY 03. (SAT) MEXICO / VILLAHERMOSA / PALENQUE
Breakfast. At convenient time, transfer to the airport to take your flight to Villahermosa; assistance at the airport and transfer to Palenque. Overnight. Issue departure ticket to Villahermosa after 5:00 p.m.
DAY 04. (SUN) PALENQUE / CAMPECHE
Breakfast. Visit the archaeological area of Palenque, located at the jungle. One of the most important of the Mayan World, Both, due to the historical discoveries as for its beauty. Within the Pyramid of Inscriptions there was found the original King Pakal’s tomb with an engraved inscription in it. Visit to Cruz Foliada Temple, Sun’s temple and the Palace. We will continue our tour to reach the beautiful city of Campeche surrounded by walls. Overnight.
DAY 05. (MON) CAMPECHE / UXMAL / MERIDA
Breakfast. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Campeche city surrounded by walls. Departure towards Uxmal, deemed as one of the most representative and antique cities in the Puuc area. Visit to this archaeological area of great architectural beauty: The Pyramid of the Fortune-Teller, the Nuns Quadrangle, the Palace of the Governor and the Ball’s Game. Following the trip to Merida “The White City”. Overnight.
DAY 06. (TUE) MERIDA / CHICHEN ITZA / CANCÚN OR RIVIERA MAYA
Breakfast. Departure towards Chichén itzá, the best known Mayan City in Mexico. It was declared World Heritage by UNESCO and is one of the “Seven New Marvels of the World”. An archaeological site where an advanced archaeological and astronomic knowledge was revealed. We will visit the Pyramid with long stairs called “The Castle” or “Kukulkan’s Temple, the Ball’s Play, the Skeletons Platform, the Temple of the Jaguars, the Observatory, the One Thousand Columns Square and the Sacred Pond. Afterwards we shall continue our trip towards Cancun or the coastal region named “The Mayan Riviera”. Arrival to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 07. (WED) CANCUN OR MAYAN RIVIERA
Breakfast. Free day at leisure or for your own activities.
DAY 08. (THU) DEPARTURE TRANSFER / END OF SERVICES
Breakfast. At the time indicated, transfer to the airport to board your return flight home. End of the services.
