Mexico Especial - The different way to discover Mexico

Today you are off towards the impressive archeological site Teotihuacán, that is situated about 65 kilometres away from the city. You definitely shouldn't miss out on climbing up the Sun- or Moon Pyramid as it provides you an imposing view over the whole area over the former "city of gods". Then you keep going to the Basilica de Guadalupe, the most famous pilgrimage site of Mexico before we bring you back to your hotel. Overnight stay.

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4. Day: Tour zum Vulkan Popocateptl

BUENOS DIAS MEXICO

Today we pick you up after breakfast and take you northwards, to Querétaro (ca. 200 km). Before getting there,  you get to know the small colonial town of Bernal that is situated in the Sierra of Querétaro. Here you will climb up the notoriuous 288-metre high monolith, Peña de Bernal, which is the third-highest in the world right after Ayers Rock and the Sugar Loaf Mountain. He is said to have magical abilities and to grant a long life for those who climb up to the top. The spectacular view over the Sierra Gorda rewards all efforts. Afterwards you have some time left to take a closer look at the charming village and to try some of the traditional Gortditas (corn dumpling with stuffing as desired) that Bernal is famous for before you are heading to the Freixenet winery, one of the biggest wine-growing district in Mexico. Here you can enjoy a wine tasting, before you are brought back to your hotel. Overnight stay.

In the early morning you set out for Puebla (ca. 340 km), which is the fourth largest city in Mexico and the capital of the federal state of Puebla. The charming colonial city is full of history and well-known for its location among four volcanoes. On your way to the city you visit the temple Santa María Tonantzintla and get to know Cholula, the holy city. Here you visit the biggest pyramide in Mexico regarding the dimension. In Puebla you enjoy a city tour throught the historic centre where you get to know all important sight like the cathedral and the Santo Domingo church. The afternoon is at your disposal. Take a stroll along the beatiuful streets and alleys and give the regional delicacies a try that Puebla is famous for. Afterwards you are heading South to Oaxaca (ca. 345 km). Overnight stay.

 

After the breakfast your city tour starts through the colonial center of Oaxaca which is declared world culture heritage by the UNESCO. During your tour you get to know the most important and most famous sights like the beautiful cathedral and the Zócalo, the main square of the city. Afterwards you are heading towards Monte Albán, the most distinguished archeological site of the region. Already a long period of time ago Aldous Huxley, the American writer, was fascinated by the Zapotec city that is situated on an artificially flattened mountain. It's definitely going to impress you, too. Discover the site´s impressing temples, pyramides, the ball game court and several relief panels. Afterwards you return to Oaxaca, where you can use the evening to try the regional specialities. Grasshopper, mole and the typical chocolate are famous for Oaxaca. Overnight stay.

 

In the morning after your breakfast we take you to the archeological site Mitla. On the way you stop over at the world's widest living tree, the Tree of Tule. In its stem you can identify interesting formations which are explained by your guide. After visiting Mitla you keep going to the limestone waterfalls Hierve el Agua which are waiting to offer you a refreshing bath in the mineral water with a breathtaking view on the waterfalls and the surrounding area. Relaxed and refreshed you are taken back to the hotel. In the late evening you are brought to the bus terminal in Oaxaca where you take the first-class intercity bus to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Overnight trip.

 

You arrive at about 6 am at your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas and you have enough time to have a rest before you visit the famous and impressive Canyon del Sumidero, which counts almost 1000 meters at its highest point. There you enjoy an exciting boat tour through the canyon where an exotic world of flora and fauna is waiting for you. Afterwards you go to the colonial village Chiapa del Corzo where you can visit the beautiful church and still have enough time to enjoy your lunch. From Chiapa del Corzo you go back to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Overnight stay.

 

Early in the morning you head for Amate Nango del Valle, a typical Maya Tzeltal Village which is famous for its ceramic art. Afterwards you visit the nature reserve of Lagos de Montebello, where you can admire five of the more than 50 lakes, before we take you to the 80 metres high "El Chiflón", the biggest and maybe most beautiful waterfall of Chiapas. Here you can enjoy a refreshing bath in the crystal clear water, before you are brought back to San Cristóbal. Overnight stay.

In the early morning you visit the beautiful waterfalls of Agua Azul. Here you shouldn't miss a refreshing bath in the turquoise shimmering water and the delicious taste of the famous Empanadas. Then your tour leads to the next impressive waterfall Misol Ha and to Palenque. The archaeological site of Palenque ist not the biggest one of the Mayan sites, but, due to the architectural phantasy and the unique backdrop of lush tropical rainforest, certainly one of the most impressing and most beautiful cities of the Mayan world. Overnight stay.

After breakfast you are heading towards Yaxchitlan and Bonampak; both sites are, just like Palenque, highlights of the Mayan world and barely discovered by tourists, which gives grounds to hope for exciting encounters with monkeys or other animals. Usually they loudly defend their territory and we recommend you to bring sturdy shoes, because every now and then you have to dodge flying branches. Both ruins are reachable by boat, that will will take you along the border river to Guatemala, the Rio Usumacinta, straight to the ruins that are situated in the middle of the jungle Lacandona. In the evening you are brought back to your hotel in Palenque. Overnight stay.

After the breakfast you are on the way to Campeche, where you can use the rest of the day to discover the little fisher town with its colorful houses on your own initiative or simply relax and enjoy going back in time to the past colony. Do not miss out on the amazing sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. It is said to be the most beautiful one of the country and can be perfectly observed from the boardwalk. Overnight stay.
 
 

Enjoy in the morning a city tour in Campeche whose historical center is part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage since 1999. You leave Campeche towards Uxmal which is Yucatan's most important archeological excavation apart from Chichen Itza.  You will stopver in the charming Mayan village Uman, where you visit a traditional market as well as at the impressing hacienda Yaxcopoil.

Then you go to Mérida, better known as the "white city" where you spend a short time on a panorama city tour before we bring you to your hotel. The evening is at your disposal, take your time to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the city. Overnight stay.

 

After breakfast you leave towards Chichen Itza, one of the seven world wonders and Mexico's most famous and best restored archeological excavation. After your guided tour you move on to the paradies Playa del Carmen. Admire the monumental Kukulkan pyramide, which is also known as "El Castillo" and all the other impressing constructions this place has to offer. After your guided tour you move on to Playa del Carmen or Cancun where your connection stay begins.Enjoy your last days in Mexico on its beautiful dream beaches before you're heading back home. Overnight stay.

 

Today you enjoy an ideal combination of Mayan culture, nature and water fun. After breakfast you visit the unique archaological site of Tulum that is situated right next to the sea. You join a guided tour and have time to discover the magic place on your own before you are heading to the wonderful Beach Playa Paraiso, where you can take the entire afternoon to simply relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Afterwards you are brought to your hotel in Playa del Carmen. overnight stay.

 

 

 

 

 

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