Magnificent Mexico and Mayan Treasures trip

Begin your Mexico travel with an arrival at Mexico City International Airport, followed by a private transfer to your downtown hotel near the Zócalo Square. Our team will welcome you on arrival and assist with check-in, ensuring your tailor-made Mexico trip begins smoothly.

You’ll have no scheduled activities today, giving you time to wander vibrant plazas, sample street food, and browse local craft shops at your own pace. Use this free afternoon to customize your journey with optional tours or simply enjoy a relaxed evening soaking up the historic rhythm of the city.

After breakfast, head about 50 kilometers northeast of Mexico City to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Teotihuacan. With a local guide, climb the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon for sweeping views of the ancient city and meaningful insight into pre-Hispanic life.

On the return journey, stop at the world-famous Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the city further or simply relax at your hotel.

After breakfast at your hotel, set out for Cholula and Puebla, two destinations where deep tradition blends with the fresh energy of a vibrant youth scene. Explore local markets, admire the Great Pyramid of Cholula crowned by the Church of Our Lady of Remedies, and wander colorful plazas filled with artisan shops.

This enriching day adds meaningful cultural depth to your Mexico itinerary.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Puebla, visiting the main square, the Cathedral, and the Santo Domingo Church. Take in the city’s beautifully preserved colonial architecture and the hand-painted Talavera tiles that decorate many of its buildings and churches.

In the afternoon, transfer to Oaxaca, a creative and artistic city known for its vibrant museums, colorful markets, and distinctive regional cuisine.

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a guided, tailor-made tour of Oaxaca City that celebrates its rich art, markets, and cuisine. Visit the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, the Fountain of the Seven Regions, Santo Domingo Church, and the Gold Museum.

In the afternoon, explore the spectacular archaeological sites of Monte Albán and Mitla before returning to your hotel.

Use your free time to wander Oaxaca’s charming city center, discovering hidden workshops, local flavors, and inspiring ideas for anyone planning a trip to Mexico.

Arrive in Tuxtla Gutiérrez and transfer to Chiapa de Corzo for a guided boat tour through the dramatic Sumidero Canyon, a national park known for its towering cliffs and rich wildlife.

After the cruise, enjoy riverside restaurants near the dock and explore local landmarks such as La Pila, the octagonal 1562 fountain, and the Museo de la Laca, where the region’s vibrant lacquer craft comes to life.

In the afternoon, continue to San Cristóbal de las Casas to check in at your downtown hotel, then visit the Centro Cultural Ex-Convento de Santo Domingo to begin discovering the city’s artistic and cultural heritage.

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a tailor-made tour through colonial San Cristóbal de las Casas. Visit the Templo de Santo Domingo, known for its seventeenth-century Baroque façade and dazzling gilt interior.

Continue to the Mercado Indígena, where you can browse handwoven textiles, pottery, and local crafts. In the afternoon, explore the Maya communities of Zinacantán and San Juan Chamula. Learn about traditional weaving, music, and healing customs, and step inside their candlelit churches, where Catholic and Maya beliefs blend in powerful communal rituals.

Explore the turquoise cascades of Agua Azul Falls, tucked between Palenque and Ocosingo. Walk along jungle paths, admire the layered limestone pools, and swim in calm sections beneath the rainforest canopy.

Local guides share tailored insights into the region’s flora, Maya history, and the geological forces that shaped the falls. After your visit, transfer to your Palenque hotel to unwind and relax.

Explore the famed Palenque ruins rising from the Chiapas rainforest. Stroll through the compact ceremonial center once ruled by King Pakal, admire the palace carvings and glyph-rich monuments that helped scholars decode Maya writing, and take in the powerful atmosphere of the surrounding jungle.

Later, continue to the colonial city of Campeche, known for its pastel streets and fortified walls. Settle into your downtown hotel and enjoy the charm of this historic seaside enclave.

Enjoy a tailor-made, authentic experience beginning with a guided morning tour of Campeche, the fortified UNESCO port city. Stroll past painted colonial houses with wrought-iron grilles, learn about the region’s rich history, and wander through its charming plazas.

In the afternoon, continue to the archaeological sites of Uxmal and Kabah to explore Maya monuments reclaimed by the jungle. Visit the Pyramid of the Magician, the restored Nunnery Quadrangle, Kabah’s Palacio, and the Codz Poop, adorned with more than 250 masks of the rain god Chaac.

The day concludes with your arrival in Mérida and a smooth transfer to your hotel.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit to Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the towering El Castillo pyramid, learn about Maya astronomy and ritual life, and experience the drama of ancient stone carvings with insight from an expert local guide.

After your visit, continue with a relaxed transfer to Playa del Carmen, where you’ll check into your hotel and have the rest of the day to enjoy the beach, dine locally, or browse nearby shops, whatever suits your personal style.

Enjoy a final day of authentic, tailored exploration. Spend the morning browsing local markets, savoring Yucatecan cuisine, taking a last swim in a nearby cenote, or simply relaxing on Cancún’s white-sand beaches.

When it’s time to depart, a private transfer will take you to Cancún Airport for your flight home, ensuring a seamless and comfortable end to your Mexico and Mayan Treasures journey.