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Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula Extension

21 days
From Mexico City to Merida
4.1
21 traveler reviews
Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula Extension - Explore!
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Tour Operator:
Explore!
Max group size:
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Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124748
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Highlights

  • Wander through the enchanting Palenque ruins
  • Explore the streets and markets of delightful Oaxaca
  • Visit the Mayan metropolis and temples of Guatemala
  • See the impressive Mexico City Anthropological Museum

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join tour in Mexico City
  2. Day 2 Tour of Mexico City, including Museum of Anthropology
  3. Day 3 Visit the Teotihuacan Pyramids and the Basilica de Guadalupe
  4. Day 4 Journey to Oaxaca, free time to explore the city
  5. Day 5 Visit the pyramids of Monte Alban, free afternoon in Oaxaca
  6. Day 6 Journey to Tehuantepec via Teotitlan del Valle and the Mitla ruins
  7. Day 7 Sumidero Canyon boat trip and journey to San Cristobal
  8. Day 8 Explore indigenous villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan
  9. Day 9 Travel to Palenque
  10. Day 10 Explore the Maya site of Palenque
  11. Day 11 Cross the border into Guatemala and continue on to Flores.
  12. Day 12 Visit the Yaxha ruins and enjoy an optional boat trip on Lake Peten Itza.
  13. Day 13 Explore Tikal, Guatemala
  14. Day 14 Travel to San Ignacio, Belize
  15. Day 15 Drive to Belize City and boat to Caye Caulker
  16. Day 16 Relax on Caye Caulker; optional snorkelling trip
  17. Day 17 Boat back to the mainland then drive to Bacalar
  18. Day 18 Visit Tulum before driving to Valladolid
  19. Day 19 Explore Chichen Itza; travel to Merida
  20. Day 20 Visit the ancient Maya city of Uxmal
  21. Day 21 Trip ends in Merida
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

439

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.8
  • Food
    Good
    3.3
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  • A
    · February 28th, 2023
    The anthropology museum in Mexico City, all the Mayan sites but especially Tikal, Chichen Itza ,and Uxmal San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan churches were very moving and spiritual. Oaxaca - we were lucky to catch a masked carnival parade gathering in front of a church near the hotel. Caye Caulker came at the right time for some R&R and great snorkelling in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve
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    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · May 22nd, 2023
    All the amazing and varied archeological sites, snorkelling in Caye Caulker
    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · February 6th, 2023
    Obviously the archeological sites. Swimming in the sea, waterfalls & sink hole
    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · February 22nd, 2023
    Snorkelling trip on caye caulker. Seeing all the different mata ruins, especially the different ball court and Tulum. Swimming in cenotes
    Trip date: January 2023
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  • A
    · March 10th, 2023
    All the colonial towns were wonderful as were Caye Caulker and Peten. Boat trips were fun too. Mexico City unexpectedly good. Enjoyed mescal tasting, rug weaving and bizarre church near St Cristobal.
    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · March 11th, 2023
    We loved visiting so many ancient sites and through them gaining some understanding of pre-Hispanic Mexico. The colonial towns were beautiful and the island beach stops very welcome.
    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · March 20th, 2023
    Snorkling with nursing sharks and visiting mayan sites in the jungle.
    Trip date: February 2023
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  • A
    · April 2nd, 2023
    Highlights were Tikal and Chichen Itza, but all the archeological sites were good.
    Trip date: March 2023
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  • A
    · May 19th, 2023
    All of the Mayan sites and the colonial cuties
    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · November 22nd, 2023
    There were many: The National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, the DOD celebrations in Oaxaca, the church visits near San Cristobal, Sumidero Canyon and of course the temple complexes - mainly Teotihuacan, Palenque, Tikal and Chichen Itza !
    Trip date: October 2023
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Contrasts of Mexico + Yucatan Peninsula Extension
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Good to Know

  • Currencies
    BZ$
    Belize Dollar
    Belize
    Q
    Quetzal
    Guatemala
    $
    Mexican Peso
    Mexico
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveller from England you will need an adaptor for types A, B, I. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B, G, I.

    Type A
    Belize, Guatemala and Mexico
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    Belize, Guatemala and Mexico
    Type G
    Belize and Guatemala
    Type I
    Guatemala
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Belize and Guatemala. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Belize. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Guatemala. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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