Eastern highlights Mexico trip

Welcome to Chiapas. Your authentic, tailor-made Mexico trip begins as your driver meets you at Tuxtla Airport and transfers you to San Cristóbal de las Casas, a colonial mountain town known for its vibrant culture and craft markets.

In the afternoon, continue your Mexico travel experience with a shared motorboat cruise through Sumidero Canyon, where cliffs rise from 100 to 1,000 meters and wildlife such as crocodiles, spider monkeys, and herons can often be seen.

From San Cristóbal de las Casas, join a shared tour to San Juan Chamula, a living Tzotzil Maya community where Catholic and Maya rituals blend inside the Church of St. John the Baptist. Observe ceremonies and daily life for an authentic cultural insight into Chiapas.

Continue to Zinacantán to meet talented weavers dressed in vibrant pink and purple attire. Watch waist-loom weaving in action and browse handwoven huipiles, tablecloths, and bedspreads that reflect generations of tradition.

Travel from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenque on a shared transfer that takes you through Chiapas’ highland villages, roadside markets, and lush rainforest landscapes.

From Palenque, join a shared day tour to the cascading Agua Azul falls and the towering Misol-Há waterfall. Enjoy mountain scenery, swim in turquoise pools, and photograph Agua Azul’s multi-tiered cataracts along with Misol-Há’s dramatic 35-meter curtain plunging into a jungle basin.

In the afternoon, explore the Palenque Archaeological Site, visiting the Temple of the Inscriptions, the Palace, and the Temple of the Foliated Cross to learn about Pakal and the world of Classic Maya ceremonial life.

Take a shared transfer from your hotel in Palenque to Villahermosa. Visit La Venta Park Museum, an open-air collection of 36 Olmec megaliths relocated from the La Venta archaeological site and set among tropical gardens with a small zoo featuring spider monkeys and jaguars. Inspired by poet Carlos Pellicer’s vision, the park offers a distinctive cultural experience within your Mexico itinerary.

Continue to Villahermosa Airport for your domestic flight to Mérida. Upon arrival, a shared transfer will take you to your centrally located hotel.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Mérida, exploring its elegant plazas, grand colonial mansions along Paseo Montejo, and lively local markets. Taste Yucatecan specialties, listen to traditional trova music, and visit museums and historic neighborhoods that reflect the city’s rich cultural blend.

Founded in 1542 atop the ancient Maya city of Thó, Mérida connects the traditions of Yucatán, Chiapas, and Tabasco and serves as an ideal base for discovering nearby haciendas and archaeological sites.

Explore Uxmal and Kabah on a shared day tour along the Ruta Puuc, including lunch. With a local guide, discover the rolling Puuc hills, the UNESCO-listed wonders of Uxmal, and Kabah’s intricate stone mosaics and Chaac masks.

Continue to nearby sites such as Sayil and Labná, home to the iconic Maya arch and beautifully preserved Puuc architecture.

Enjoy a private modern transfer from Mérida to Chichén Itzá for a comfortable, personalized journey through the Yucatán. Explore Chichén Itzá, one of the best places to visit in Mexico, with a guided tour of El Castillo, the Great Ball Court, the observatory, and the Temple of the Warriors, all showcasing the Maya’s mathematical, astronomical, and cultural achievements.

Continue to the Playa del Carmen dock to board a short 40-minute ferry to Cozumel, followed by a private transfer to your hotel.

Relax on Cozumel’s sugar-white beaches, snorkel vibrant coral reefs, enjoy fresh seafood at family-run restaurants, and explore hidden coves with a local guide for authentic, tailored experiences that match your interests.

Enjoy another free day in Cozumel to set your own pace: snorkel vibrant reefs, browse boutique shops, join a beachfront yoga session, or unwind at a private cenote club.

Local guides can also arrange cooking classes, visits to artisanal markets, or island bike tours for a deeper taste of authentic island life.

Begin your morning with a relaxed breakfast on Cozumel, savoring local flavors and ocean views before a private transfer takes you from your hotel to the dock.

Enjoy the short public ferry ride back to Playa del Carmen, where a personal driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

Enjoy Playa del Carmen’s powdery sand and crystal-blue waters on this free day. Swim, snorkel, try paddleboarding, join a beach volleyball match, or unwind with a seaside massage and a good book.

Your guide can also arrange cenote visits, a local cooking class, or short excursions if you want to explore further.

Enjoy a second free day on the coast to relax on white-sand beaches, swim, snorkel, or browse local markets and galleries. If you’d like to explore more, choose a tailored shore excursion inspired by the cultures of Chiapas, Tabasco, or Yucatán for a meaningful regional connection.

Enjoy a tailor-made final day in Playa del Carmen with relaxed beach time, guided cenote swims, regional Yucatecan cooking classes, or a private visit to nearby Maya ruins. Local guides will personalize every experience to match your pace, interests, and travel style.

Enjoy a final tailored touch on your Mexico trip with a private transfer to Cancun Airport. Relax and take in the last views of the Mayan Riviera while your driver ensures a smooth, on-time arrival for your flight.

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